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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 07:57 AM
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How is window tinting normally done on high end mid-engine cars? I can't imagine you would want to tint the back window and diminish the view of the engine. On the other hand it would not look very good if you only tinted side windows.
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Is that a lighter tint on the back window?
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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 09:10 AM
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How's window tint done on high end ME cars?

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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 09:23 AM
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I would tint all windows as dark as possible. Don’t give a damm about seeing the engine.
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Maybe tint the middle glass?
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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 10:43 AM
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Is that a lighter tint on the back window?
There isn't any tint on the back window.
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Tint the interior back window. Not the hatch window.
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Originally Posted by dleibman
I would tint all windows as dark as possible. Don’t give a damm about seeing the engine.
I agree. I think you won't forget it's back there.
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Don't forget to tint the front windshield as well
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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by smithers
Tint the interior back window. Not the hatch window.
Correct, don't tint the main rear glass, it's hot in the engine compartment. Not a great idea.

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Tint in the South is a huge boon. ..so much cooler in the car! Can really tell the difference in the transmitted heat when you have to roll down the window and the Sun blasts in.

I also get an IR blocking film on the windshield which really makes a difference in reducing the heat when driving in the Summer, and doesn't look like tint (much)...more reflective than tint appearance.
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Originally Posted by C8Jake
Spot on.
Where do these dumb threads come from?
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