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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 10:30 AM
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I have 15% Llumar Ceramic on mine and I want to say it was around 400 for all the windows minus the windshield. Love the tint, head is very minimul with the windows up. Not legal here in NC tho I've had from 5-15% on cars for last 15 years with no problems at all.
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 10:33 AM
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Llumar ceramic here as well (30% sides/back), along with Llumar Air 90 on the windshield. A high quality tint is worth every penny. Basically, the better the tint, the higher the solar energy (heat) rejection. Cheap dyed vinyl films block light, but do very little for blocking actual heat.
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 01:29 PM
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I wonder what the percentage would be when you add 35% on top of 70%
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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I was quoted $349 for 30% ceramic tint today in Alabama

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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Eff A Ford
I wonder what the percentage would be when you add 35% on top of 70%


wouldn't it be 24.5% then?
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rrsperry
You should check the law. In Maryland, I'm pretty sure they mean when it's installed, it must not be darker than 35% total. The factory windows are already tinted, and putting a 35% tint on that will make it less than 35% total.

Just saying.


All C7's come tinted from the factory?
Do you know what the % is?
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 02:20 PM
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The installer will use a light meter to test it. He can put a small sample on and check final %. I can't remember what I had done, I want to say 35% and final was 28%.

I did front too at 70%. I really like how it cuts night light glare, but not noticeable otherwise.
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