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      07-02-2020, 08:11 AM   #1
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Hey everyone,

I recently got my front two windows tinted and wanted to see what you all thought?

I was on the fence about getting 35% or 25%, but was urged to get 25% since the it would match the backs best. The back were measured to be 20% and the 25% tint on front brings it down to (18-19%), while if I had done 35% it would have been brought down to (25%)

Do you think the front tints are too dark or is the aesthetic worth it?? I live in Illinois so either 25% or 35% would have still been illegal:

I am unsure whether I should keep the tints or go back and have 35% put on instead ( its about 7% lighter than what I currently have)? Would this make a noticeable difference?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
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      07-02-2020, 02:42 PM   #2
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Looks fine. If it's not too dark for you on the inside looking out, keep it.
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as big as this glass is... yes, keep it as-is...
you WILL notice a very distinctive difference VS 35%

on a silver car 35% wouldn't be bad... you would have tinted protection against heat gain and glare.... and on cloudy days would like it was tinted darker...

but with the 20% or 25% you'll appreciate it more on bright sunny days... no question.
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I think it looks good, only issues with the tint is the yellow color. That's where I usually prefer 3M tint as it takes on a bit more blue color.
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      07-02-2020, 04:55 PM   #5
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I live in Illinois too and went with 50% on the front driver and passenger side windows. They are a little light for my tastes (I've since adjusted to them) but staying legal outweighed getting a closer match. In IL if there is privacy glass on the rear windows of an SUV or van then 50% is the legal limit on the fronts.
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I think it looks good, only issues with the tint is the yellow color. That's where I usually prefer 3M tint as it takes on a bit more blue color.
The tint actually has more blue tint than the stock. Its lluminar pinnacle tint
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I went 20% up front and 40 on the windshield
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