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Old 04-17-2013, 04:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am finally going to tint my car (at nmotion) but would like to know if you folks also tint the bottom rear window (it looks to already be tinted) with the same tint as the large back window and rear side windows? Have searched for "tint" around here and elsewhere but can't really tell if you also did the bottom rear window. BTW, those of you who have done it, they look really good!!

Anyway, I am planning to tint with 15% for the rears and am still deciding if I should also tint the bottom rear window as well or just leave it stock?

I am also thinking of doing the drivers/passenger side with 40%, or possibly 50%, just to make them a bit darker - I know that it may be illegal here in BC, but I think a 40% or 50% tint is rather light for the side windows and not as noticeable.

Any opinions anyone?
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I believe everyone has the back window tinted along with the hatch window (where the wiper blade is located). It should all be considered the back window. I know mine it tinted and it looks great. No visibility issues at all!
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Old 04-17-2013, 06:53 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks C-M for your insight... I think I'll be doing it as well, No point in leaving it non tinted I guess.
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Have all my windows tinted limo besides the front two (one down from limo) and the windshield not tinted obviously. No visibility issues at all.
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Only time it's a visibility issue is at night. Can't see anything. During the day there is no issues
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Only time it's a visibility issue is at night. Can't see anything. During the day there is no issues
The guy tinting my windows warned me I might have a problem seeing at night but really there's no problem at night either!


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Old 04-18-2013, 01:13 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Thank you all very much for your comments. I will take your suggestions and do both windows in the back. I probably wont do limo tints - I think it is a bit too dark - but will go with my initial 20% back and 50% sides.

This is a great forum... you guys are the best!!
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I have 15% on the small rear window. It didn't change anything, and it cost an extra $5.
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