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      05-19-2024, 11:55 AM   #1
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Tint recommendations

Hey guys I’m looking to tint my car 20% all the way around besides the front windshield. I live in Indiana where the sun isn’t harmful really at all, and was wondering if going with the standard tint instead of ceramic tint would be a good idea. Doing it really for looks purposes as well since the Indiana weather isn’t as harmful (what I’m being told). Opinions?
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      05-20-2024, 12:53 PM   #2
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I think you are making too dark, and may have issues with regulations.
In Ohio it is 50%, so I did 35% and… never had problems.
You maybe stretching too much going 20%… but you should know better.
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      05-20-2024, 03:19 PM   #3
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Indiana is 30%. However, the stock windows are 70%. To end up at 30% the tint can't be more than 50%. I'd go ceramic, it's just a better product.
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I did my f33 with 20% on the sides and back and 70% on the windshield. It was way too dark. Couldn't see the sidewalk when exiting my driveway. I had to open my windows. My street is dark.

On my f39, I did 35% on the sides and 70% on the windshield. Much better.

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      05-20-2024, 08:17 PM   #5
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Here in ca no tint allowed in the front. People do it anyway like 10% all around lol.
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      05-20-2024, 11:20 PM   #6
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Ceramic will also keep heat in during those rough Midwest winters better than non-ceramic tint. IMO, you’re more likely to regret not doing ceramic than Vice versa later on down the line. I found 30% was my favorite tint, which is also the legal limit here in Colorado.
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