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Apr 16, 2017 | 09:53 PM

DC 155

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Silly tint question

Getting my convertible tinted tomorrow morning. Is there any reason to not do the windshield strip?? Sensors, ect?? I couldn't think of or see anything but I've only had the C5 for a little over two months.

Apr 16, 2017 | 11:45 PM

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Personally I don't like the look of brows (front windshield top strip aftermarket tint), but I seriously doubt it would interfere with what you are asking. I do like dark tint, just not on the front windshield where there is already factory tinting. JMHO.

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Apr 16, 2017 | 11:55 PM

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Some states don't allow windshield or back window tint. Make sure also to check if not already of your state's percentage.

Apr 17, 2017 | 12:33 AM

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State or local laws will dictate what you can do.

Apr 17, 2017 | 07:09 PM

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I have a couple of my cars with a full front tint that is barely noticeable, the installer stated it was approximately 40% better than no tint and you can tell the difference.

Apr 17, 2017 | 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DC 155

My car has a windshield strip when I bought it. I tore that **** right off. It was stupid. At night it was like driving a tank as you could only really see through half the windshield.

Apr 17, 2017 | 08:17 PM

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Louisiana has tint laws but the police don't even follow them most of the time. Coming from and still riding motorcycles, I like to see the person at the wheel. Does help you anticipate their actions.

Apr 18, 2017 | 09:18 PM

redzg

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Well doesn't it matter how tall a sun strip you fit? 4" is a bit different than 8". I find my crumbling visors (Ekler's running late...) do a poor job when the sun is at the top edge of the windshield, and just a bit more at that edge would serve well.