Rachard Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I know you can find 15% from most brands, but my friend had some experience and learned to stick to higher quality brands. He recommended 3M. Problem is 3M only goes in incriments of 5,20,35,50 and I have my heart set on 15..... So, what are some legit brands you guys have worked with that offer 15, Ive been searching for a while and dont really know what I cant trust. Also, would this be solved by simply taking it to a shop? I was hoping to save some cash by doing it myself though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownengine Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Its pretty easy to mess up tint. I would just recommend a shop. You can probably get two windows done for $60-80. 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jskiles Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 2 layers of 35% tint would be 12% tint from my understanding if you wanted to go that route. It would be a little darker than 15% though but not much 2010 Kia Forte Koup (Slow Build) 2 Sundown SCV-3000D 2 DC XL M1 with PSI reconesFocal R-165s2 on Orion 4800-HPKenwood KDC-X798Knukonceptz OFC 1/0Audiotechnix,Fatmat and Q-mat Deadener XS power D3400 up front 3 D3100s power in trunkStock 110 amp alt 2013 Scion TC 2 Dc lvl 3s with xl coils on Soundqubed 2200 Sundown components AA 50.2 for components Pioneer FH-X700BT Knukonceptz OFC 1/0 Fatmat and Q-mat Deadener XS Power D3100 up front D925 in back Mechman 240 alt http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/189911-2013-scion-tc-build/ <Scion TC Build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174094-jskiles-forte-koup/ <Slow Kia Forte Buildhttp://www.stevemead...ockUserAgent__1 < Old build 2005 Equinox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachard Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 We've had a good deal of practice messing up tint with shitty brands. On a friends car the 3m turned out perfect though so I'm pretty sure it's just the brand issue.. I'm not opposed to 12% but it'd cost twice as much and would be a lot easier to just go with one layer of 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WastedTalent Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm not sure where you're at but Drive In Autosound is having a special right now... 2 windows for $49. Think they use Viper. Sheena = pedobear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT.Smoke Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 3M, Lumar and Suntek are probably the top 3 brands... Go to a shop... They will do it right and if something goes wrong it will be warrantied ** will be MUCH less headache** Team MaxRetribution Si Vis Pacem Parabellum Id rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 Bowhunting- Life Begins and Ends at Full Draw Bowhunting Team Fatal Trajectory Hunt Team http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/49335-sick96vtecaccords-t-line-build/?hl=sick96vtecaccord << Accord Build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/68498-smokedout08impalas-tline-build/?hl=+sick96vtecaccord << Impala T-line build Rebassed.com for all your music needs 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 3m FX Premium comes in 15% ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecityxignites Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 The shop that tinted my windows uses solar guard. 2001 chevy cavalier Rebuild in progress what happens when your CD player skips and you accidentally drop a 22 hz sine bomb at an unholy volume on 7-8 year old subs? Mechanical failure floppy sub knockage on at least 2. well...as i see the level 6 is compared to a lamborghini.....but a corvette? i was thinking more like a chevy volt. its cute and new and "hip", but i would just rather stick my dick in a blender......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachard Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm in Western Wisconsin not far from the twin cities.. Maybe I'm lookin at the wrong shops but any one thats ever been recommended to me are upwards of $300 for four windows and rear window. Is this what I should expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WastedTalent Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 It usually does deal with the seasons... as I've actually often found winter to be the most expensive. But it does depend on how big your rear window is. And some shops will charge more for a hard back window (like a VW Beetle) vs ford explorer. I think I paid roughly $429? for 5 windows. The 4 sides and rear. But they also did it under what the state allows. So since you have been looking around and they're $300+? I'd say that's pretty average for there. Also depends on location. Go to Miami? Guarantee you could get it for a lot cheaper. Lol. Sheena = pedobear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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