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Window Tint/Windshield Tint

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Thorian, Jun 13, 2018.

  1. Jun 16, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    Buzzzin

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    I went with 5% rear and 20% front 20AFAA96-3D8B-47FA-88F7-A42D8227DD44.jpg
     
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  2. Jun 16, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    I understand that all too well. If it isn't right or like I want it I'll do whatever it takes to get it like I want it.

    I've got to tint these two sometime this week. 5% all the way around and 50 on the windshield.

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  3. Jun 16, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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    JimmySport

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    5% on those is gonna look hella dark. those windows are tiny and short. well, except the windshield. we have found truck/suv windows even tinted 5% don't really look super dark until night time. but lil cars such as those, they look really really dark if done in 5%. I am sure they will look great though.
     
  4. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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    Thorian

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    This guy gets it/me! On that note I’m rollin the dice. 5% all around and 50% on windshield...and YES I KNOW the risk and how I’m begging for a ticket...I’ll just be super aware and shoot my fronts down if I have to.
     
  5. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    SgtPuddin

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    Mines 20% all around and 60% on the windshield. I had 50% on my windshield on my last car and it was too dark for country driving at night. I decided to go to 60% but ceramic this time and it honestly blocks more heat than the 50% performa i had last time. 33022005_1288440681288954_2772360853666660352_n.jpg 34873440_1300747236724965_9708112147644416_n.jpg
     
  6. Jun 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    Thorian

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  7. Jun 16, 2018 at 7:36 PM
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    JDMjeremy

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    Count me in for 20% windshield and 5% everywhere else. In Vegas where summers tip 120 degrees it's a no brainer. I could leave it in a parking lot with all the windows up and it'll be "warm" inside. We do that in my wife's Jetta, with stock tint aka Fishbowl, and it's what I would imagine sitting in Satan's oven is like.

    Done this with my last 4 vehicles. Been pulled over probably 15 times between the four. Never once had an officer ticket me for, or even mention the tint. I personally don't have any issue seeing out of it. Though Vegas is a really bright city so that may help.

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  8. Jun 16, 2018 at 10:28 PM
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    2036F08A-C6D0-4DC9-A451-853DBB73918A.jpg 62C2D5B1-9F98-4283-9A90-1C4AD034FBF5.jpg I went with 5% on the rears and the moon roof, and 35 on the front.
     
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  9. Jun 17, 2018 at 6:42 AM
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    20 front, 5 rear. Seems to be the magic number. Can't see in, and still able to see out at night time.

    *when sunroof is open, you can see in the front windows (it's open in this photo) sunroof is tinted 20% also

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  10. Jun 17, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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    I just spent more time than I care to admit staring at your front wheel trying to figure out what kind of shock setup has a lime green cap like that on top, only to figure out it's a roll of tape on top of the tire.
     
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  11. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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    Don't feel bad. I did the same thing lol
     
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  12. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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  13. Sep 12, 2018 at 10:16 AM
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    50 on the windshield, 20 on the sides, all ceramic. Driving at night ain’t bad at all.
     
  14. Sep 12, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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    tdnick

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    Wow, I’m not as ballsy as you guys. I just went 35 on the fronts and 80 on the windshield. All ceramic. I really like that combo.
     
  15. Sep 12, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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    I regret not doing darker. I’ll peobably go back to 20 on the windshield when I get my new F250

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  16. Sep 12, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII Someone took "Choyota"

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    Got a pic?
     
  17. Sep 12, 2018 at 11:28 AM
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    ChoyotaIII Someone took "Choyota"

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    In fact, does anyone have a pic of 35% fronts, rears untouched?
     
  18. Sep 12, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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    I’m in California and Ive been doing 70% on the windshield for all my cars. It’s barely noticeable from the outside. All you can see is some rainbow from the ceramic tint sometimes. It keeps the heat out and keeps the sun off me, but doesn’t make it night driving a pain.
     
  19. Sep 12, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    I’ll get one when I leave for work in a few.
     
  20. Sep 12, 2018 at 12:32 PM
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    I would say this is SOOTHING on the eyes... I live in a Liberal (not very liberal….Just saying) controlled state that had regulations up your arse over nonsense...if I fart too loud I get a ticket for making someone cry.
     

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