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03-18-2006, 02:53 PM
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Can I get a good match from an automotive store or wallmart? not being cheap, i just want to do it myself. unless someone talks me out of it.
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03-18-2006, 03:15 PM
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Window tinting is one of those things best left to a professional.It is relatively inexpensive,they do a better job, and it's guaranteed.
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03-18-2006, 03:22 PM
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Mine are 15% 3M done at a local shop. $55 and they match great.
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03-18-2006, 04:32 PM
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I agree, tinting is best done by a pro. 3M was brand used on my 2 front windowns. Even the pros make mistakes and have to redo it sometimes.
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03-18-2006, 05:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Steve-SanJose-H3:
Even the pros make mistakes and have to redo it sometimes.
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Took the pro two tries to get the passenger window right.
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03-18-2006, 07:02 PM
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I was thinking of tinting the front windows.
How is it at night can you see out them well?
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03-18-2006, 07:14 PM
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I have 15% llumar on the 2 front sides for $55. 50% llumar on the entire windshield for $100.
I would highly suggest you get a pro to do it because
1) saves you a lot of time
2) it is likely to be done right
3) you have someone to take it back to if there is a prob
4) no hummer deserves bubble tint! it's tricky
fourfourto - I don't find it hard to see at night, if you can see good now, it'll be no problem.
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03-18-2006, 07:51 PM
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I had front tint on a car before and at night it was hard to make lefts on a dark road .I usually rolled down the window.
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50% llumar on the entire windshield for $100
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How does the windshield hold up .I got a chip and had it repaired(not happy with repair but it wont crack and its behind mirror)I also have several very small nicks.
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03-18-2006, 08:02 PM
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REMEMBER !!!
Check your local LAWS before tinting your front windows...
It can cost you
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03-18-2006, 08:32 PM
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I'm not sure the windshield tint will stop cracks, but clearguard should..going to get that soon.
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03-18-2006, 08:57 PM
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sounds like 15% film is the match. ok, you all talked me out of it. i'll let someone with patience do it .
I think i might be able to get away with the front windows, but not the windshield. I've had a black chevy with chevy tint front windows and never had a problem with the law. thanks for the advise.
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03-18-2006, 10:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by dei???????:
I have 15% llumar on the 2 front sides for $55.
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Guess since the same shop did mine it is llumar and not 3M
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Originally posted by fourfourto:
I had front tint on a car before and at night it was hard to make lefts on a dark road .I usually rolled down the window.
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I have had 15% on my vehicles for the past 15 years so I have gotten used to it. I go 15% because it is the best match to the back. Yes, it can be more difficult to see on a dark road though. Coming down the one lane mountain road from the trails last Sunday night I had to roll them down. Didn't want to go off any of those 200' drop offs
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03-19-2006, 01:24 PM
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I did mine myself. Took 15 mins. I bought the Pre-Cut tint for the H3 off of eBay. Here is the link to check your state laws first. State Laws for Tint % Here in WV the front 2 windows have to be 35% or less. Here is the eBay link to the Pre-Cut tint for the H-3 Pre-Cut tint
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03-19-2006, 02:57 PM
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I went went darkest allowed in SC...20% and 3M brand...Looks really good.
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03-19-2006, 03:32 PM
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I went went darkest allowed in SC...20% and 3M brand...Looks really good.
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How does the 20% match the side windows.
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03-19-2006, 11:25 PM
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20%...and in my last car I had 15%, and was pulled over just for that, and ticketed just for that...Indiana is a bad state to drive through w/ dark windows..
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03-19-2006, 11:41 PM
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You can get pulled over for tint in a state that your vehicle isn't registered in?
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