Should I tint the windows on the TC???

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Should I tint the windows on the TC???

July 08, 2007, 03:02:34 PM

I am leaning towards yes, but would like to hear what others think about it. Here is a picture of the car as it sits now. So, yay or nay???

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/Inspiribomb/Thunderbird/TCSpring2007.jpg

Well, I just realized the windows already look tinted in that picture. Anyway, let me know what you think.

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #1 – July 08, 2007, 03:05:49 PM

I vote yes, but not to dark

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #2 – July 08, 2007, 03:15:08 PM

I vote Yes :D. I'd go middle of the road though. Something like 20% But as alot of disclaimers say "Check with local laws before installing" :D

John

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #3 – July 08, 2007, 03:35:29 PM

I'm with 1badBird on this one, defiantly tint, but within limits of the law.

It should have been done at the factory!

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #4 – July 08, 2007, 03:41:07 PM

I say go within the law. But if you can no barker than 20% I have 5% on my back sides and rear. It is hard to see when backing up at night in a really dim place. Also I hardly ever use the night version of my rear view mirror.

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #5 – July 08, 2007, 03:47:18 PM

I was thinking 50%, which is the legal limit here in MN.

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #6 – July 08, 2007, 08:28:24 PM

i would at least go 35%

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #7 – July 08, 2007, 08:30:14 PM

Now is that the light let in or light not let in. This is were I get confused

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #8 – July 08, 2007, 09:14:08 PM

I think the number shows the amount of light allowed to pass through. 35% for instance means that it allows 35% and blocks 65%.

I would look into Madico Black Onyx 41%. I have it on four of my cars soon to be five. I've had it on three of them since 2003 and it still looks brand new. It is a very tasteful darkening of the windows for these cars in their mostly stock form. Go to my cardomain (http://www.cardomain.com/id/Cougars2go) and look at Before, After, the white 87, and the Acura. They all have this film.
Your law is the only problem though with that. Not sure how strict they are where you are or if there are a lot of people with 35% or lower that they would rather hassle.

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #9 – July 09, 2007, 01:05:01 AM

This is my 88 TC. Not sure what the % is, since the windows were done before I bought it. As previously said, too dark makes it real tough to see backing up at night.
Does anyone know how dark you can order factory tinted glass these days? I realize that it's for the safety of police officers, but tint laws really get my girdle. I mean, a cop can make you strip aftermarket tint right there on the spot, but what can they do to factory glass? It's just another way to try and keep the 'Rodders down! Can I get an amen? Lol, j/k. Seriously tho, I like the look of dark tint with the chrome/mirrored look on the bottom.

*edit* Actually, that's kind of a py pic to show the tint. I'll try to get a better pic tomorrow, if interested.

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #10 – July 09, 2007, 09:16:57 AM

Here in Cal city, we're allowed 15% on the 2 front door glass. Nothing darker. Well, except if your either a cop or drug dealer :( Otherwise you can go as dark as you like on the remaining windows. Also, the higher the %, the darker the tint. For example: 50% is Limo tint (waaayyy too dark) 15% you can hardly see that there is anything on there.

John

P.S. If in doubt, you can always go to your friendly Walmart, chain parts store and look at the different %'s. Don't buy it, but it will give you an idea what the %'s are in person.

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #11 – July 09, 2007, 09:42:19 AM

2.5%
Thats the darkest I could find without painting the inside of the window.

If you go too dark you can't see out at night as I have found out.

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #12 – July 09, 2007, 10:17:00 AM

Alittle off subject, but why do you have one snowflake and one 10 hole?

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #13 – July 09, 2007, 10:20:54 AM

Quote from: 84 Fila;159673

Alittle off subject, but why do you have one snowflake and one 10 hole?

The car is just sitting for now since it needs a trans so I put on tires are rims that just hold air.

Should I tint the windows on the TC???

Reply #14 – July 09, 2007, 10:24:34 AM

Good enough for me, I just got alittle curious. I had 2 ARE's, a white 8 hole, and a steel wheel on mine when she came home so I can't talk much