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Factory tint on 17 trd sport

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 17tacosport, Jan 11, 2017.

  1. Jan 11, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    17tacosport

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    Anyone know what the factory tint percentage on the 17 trd sport double cab is?

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  2. Jan 11, 2017 at 3:15 PM
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    It's not tint, it's smoked glass.

    20% tint is the closest match.
     
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  3. Jan 11, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    MeefZah

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    Toyota rear glass is at 24% light transmission.

    20% tint on the fronts will be the closest match you can get. Visually there is a barely perceptible difference.
     
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  4. Jan 11, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    Jrz Taco

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    Yea i believe its 20 percent also.
     
  5. Jan 12, 2017 at 3:01 AM
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    My tint shop installed 20% to the front two windows to match the rear. Came out nice!
     
  6. Jan 12, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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    I was just asking myself this question today. Thanks everyone for the answers posted.
     
  7. Jan 12, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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    Check my build. I put 35% on the front and 50% rear.
     
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  8. Jan 12, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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    JS760

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    Did the same and it came out great
     
  9. Jan 12, 2017 at 4:32 PM
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    Here is mine at 20% fronts;

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  10. Jan 12, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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    Interesting. I metered them at 24%. I guess there is a margin of error, and 2% is pretty slim.
     
  11. Jan 12, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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    Yeah I'm sure 2% is just instrument inaccuracy
     
  12. Jan 12, 2017 at 6:39 PM
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    ZachPrerunner

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    I love my factory tint :D

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  13. Jan 12, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    NY has a new law in effect in regards to tint. I'm going to have to look into it if I decide to tint my front glass to 20%. I do like the matched look.
     

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