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Pumped about my Window Tint!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ngsx468, Jun 2, 2018.

  1. Jun 2, 2018 at 3:59 PM
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    ngsx468

    ngsx468 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I had my front two windows tinted today to match the back. I am really happy with how it came out! The interior is a lot cooler as well!! Just wanted to thank everyone and anyone who has posted pics of their Tacoma with a a tint, it really motivated me!
     
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  2. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    necrodiety

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    Nice. Hopefully getting my silver done in the next few weeks too.
     
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  3. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    Sullivan0930

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    Tacos look 100x better tinted. i get mad when i see nontinted because its only like $70
     
  4. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    ngsx468

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    Exactly. It was literally $69 put the door. Best money I have spent in a long time.
     
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    GR8APE

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    Looks good, especially on the Silver, one of my favorite colors on any vehicle.
     
  6. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    tcjacado

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    Meh, why I should I spend 70 bucks only to get pulled over, get ticket, remove tint, get it inspected and then pay a fine. Hmmmm, let me think...... nope!
     
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  8. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    Sullivan0930

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    there is a legal amount. my tints are 24% and theres nothing illegal.
     
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  9. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    no vtec 4me

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    Ive been putting this off forever, really need to get it done! Looks great
     
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  10. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    Agreed, but still don't need popo sticking their nose in my business. I always seem to find that one bored cop.:cool:
     
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  11. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    I love tint during the day... At night is another story, my eye sight isn't what it was. Aesthetically speaking, it sure looks great though.
     
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    LWS

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  13. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    Hobbs

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    Agreed !
     
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  14. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    SWB Tacoma

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    Looking good.
     
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  15. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Any plans to do the windshield?
     
  16. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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    not0ny

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    Ceramic tint and tinting all of the windows including the front windshield definitely helped with heat reduction in my truck.

    definitely hurt my wallet too though.
     
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  17. Jun 2, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    I wasn’t planning on doing the windshield. As far as I know, I don’t think you can tint your windshield in CA. .. if it is legal would you recommend just a standard tint?
     

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