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      11-06-2010, 04:25 PM   #23
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do you guys if 3m tint is good?
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I have Madico 30% all around and 60% on the windshield... I can post pics if anyone is interested.
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Legal tint in colorado is 27% all around!!! That is what I went with and it makes the car look awesome. I could had use a little darker sing the interior is oyster. But I just did not want to be hassled by the cops.

The film is from Madico
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I have Madico 30% all around and 60% on the windshield... I can post pics if anyone is interested.
I'd love to see pics of the windshield as I want to do this and have never seen a windshield tinted. Thanks
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30% Madico Wincos Premium tint all the way around. Not sure if it's the black interior, but outside looks like limo tint. Inside, you can totally see out of the car even at night. If you're in LA area, send me a PM. It's $220 out the door. Lifetime Warranty.
Outside looking in:








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Based on this post and these pics, I've decided on the same and will be taking mine in tomorrow. Thanks!! They say imitation is the best form of flattery.
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Based on this post and these pics, I've decided on the same and will be taking mine in tomorrow. Thanks!! They say imitation is the best form of flattery.
I have 2 cars with this same tint. I've been very pleased with the performance of this tint. We get 300 days of sun here so window tint is to SoCal as snow tires are to Minnesota.
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I have 2 cars with this same tint. I've been very pleased with the performance of this tint. We get 300 days of sun here so window tint is to SoCal as snow tires are to Minnesota.
Worked backwards from your post and actually found a reputable tint place here in Corpus Christi, TX (not many options and I was glad I didn't need to head over to Houston or San Antonio) that carried Wincos. Loved the look on yours and went with 30% all around. The install job was fantastic and the film looks great. I expect the heat rejection ability will be much appreciated next summer as it gets pretty hot along the coast in South TX.

I'll detail 'er...again in the next week or so and post some pics.

Thanks again.
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Worked backwards from your post and actually found a reputable tint place here in Corpus Christi, TX (not many options and I was glad I didn't need to head over to Houston or San Antonio) that carried Wincos. Loved the look on yours and went with 30% all around. The install job was fantastic and the film looks great. I expect the heat rejection ability will be much appreciated next summer as it gets pretty hot along the coast in South TX.

I'll detail 'er...again in the next week or so and post some pics.

Thanks again.
Glad to hear it. I also have the OEM sunshade, and the auto rear & side sunshades as well. I have left this car in 100 degree heat and was amazed at how well it blocked the heat versus other cars that I have owned. Not sure if it's the white color, the tint or the insulation in the car, but either way, very happy. Enjoy!
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I have Madico 30% all around and 60% on the windshield... I can post pics if anyone is interested.
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do you guys if 3m tint is good?
3m tint is the best.
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A lot of great films out there. 3M certainly is in the top tier. As many have said, it's all in the install. Ask 'em how long they've been in business, that'll be a pretty good indicator and make sure you ask around before taking the plunge. For most peoples' needs, average is adequate but certainly not for ours. Expect perfection.
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30% Wincos all around except windshield. Very happy with the results both aesthetic and function.



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30% Wincos all around except windshield. Very happy with the results both aesthetic and function.



what color is your car?
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      11-20-2010, 05:41 PM   #38
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what color is your car?
Space Grey.
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