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    Tints yes or no?

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    I got a 2016 A7 Tornado grey a little over a month ago with the 20'' rims package that almost is an exact match to the paint, Ive been going back and forth wether I should get tints and what kind. I was thinking ceramic 35% that has a grayish look to it. thoughts? Also if i tint the front window 70% will that mess with the heads up display? thanks!

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    Veteran Member Three Rings arrivalanche's Avatar
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    picture please
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    stupid question but hot do you post a pic

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    I did cxp from suntek 35 all around and 50 on the windshield

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    Veteran Member Three Rings arrivalanche's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by quattroking30 View Post
    stupid question but hot do you post a pic
    If you have a picture of it online like on facebook, rightclick the image and copy URL. Then use the insert image button in your reply and paste the URL.
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    Veteran Member Four Rings 14S4GWM's Avatar
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    He said "tints" lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by sciblades View Post
    I did cxp from suntek 35 all around and 50 on the windshield
    Wow! What color is that? Saddle brown? I love it!

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Sd76's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by 14S4GWM View Post
    He said "tints" lol
    Yes.... I made the mistake once..... Once!!!

    Lol.


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    In a sunny environment, I consider tint more of a necessity than a cosmetic mod.
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    Veteran Member Four Rings sciblades's Avatar
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    It is not legal in any state to get front windshield done but everyone does it, I took off the silver rings and badge, bought the new rings from tag motorsports

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    Veteran Member Three Rings arrivalanche's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by sciblades View Post
    It is not legal in any state to get front windshield done but everyone does it, I took off the silver rings and badge, bought the new rings from tag motorsports

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    Quote Originally Posted by sciblades View Post
    It is not legal in any state to get front windshield done but everyone does it, I took off the silver rings and badge, bought the new rings from tag motorsports

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    I was not referring to his windshield. It is illegal in NJ to tint the front door windows.
    Last edited by pandi; 11-29-2015 at 08:53 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pandi View Post
    I was not referring to his windshield. It is illegal in NJ to tint the front door windows.
    Its illegal to drive over 55 on the highway too. All my windows are tinted and no front plate for me.
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    Veteran Member Four Rings Sd76's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by pandi View Post
    I was not referring to his windshield. It is illegal in NJ to tint the front door windows.
    So guys that tint their front windshield what do you do with your inspection stickers??? Here in pa I have two stickers bottom corner of my front drivers so I'm not sure I could do a light 50% tint to it bc of that reason.


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    Had my Tornado Gray A6 done with Formula One Pinnacle 35% all around and AirBlue80 for the front windshield, no issues with HUD. I primarily tint my cars to keep out heat, however if you're doing just for looks something in the 20-30% range will probably look better. Just make sure to find a reputable shop to do it because even the most expensive tint in the wrong hands will still result in a poor tint job.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sd76 View Post
    Yes.... I made the mistake once..... Once!!!

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    If you have a light interior, go with 20%. If you have a dark interior/headliner, the 35% is nice.
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    Had 3M Crystaline installed all around... 50% sides and rear, and 70% on the front. LOVE IT, and keeps the car so much cooler inside! Also still safe at night, and can see well out of the car.

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