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Replying to: robr2 (Jun 28, 2005 6:32 am) I concur...but I think we were actually talking about tint as everyone knows it by.. dark windows...the light stuff from the factory does nothing...at least in Florida!!
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Replying to: mldj98 (Jun 28, 2005 7:05 am) If you actually had clear glass, you'd really find out what "hot" means... Of course, that doesn't mean you can't use more of it... 
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Replying to: mldj98 (Jun 28, 2005 3:11 am) Is that what the green tint I see on all Lexus RXs is? Maybe that's just in Austin, as there's only one Lexus dealership, and they may be applying the tint themselves, according to info in this thread.
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Replying to: mreed (Jun 28, 2005 8:17 am) http://www.llumar.com/PDF/English/LLumar%20Auto%20Spec%20Sheet%20-%20NA.pdf |
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Replying to: mreed (Jun 28, 2005 8:17 am) I have owned a 04 RX330 and again it only came with the back windows tinted at the factory....the front two were not...and I would love for someone to show me where one comes from the factory with all windows tinted...it just doesn't happen. Bottom line is this, if you want window tint then you must have it installed after market...whether it is at a dealership or some other site. 99% of the window tint that is done at the dealership is either done by a mobile guy, or they take your car to thier shop to have it done for you...for convience sake I would just have the dealership do it and take delievery with it already done... Now the tint comes in many forms and grades and that is where talking with your local tint shop will inform you of the different shades and grades...3M, etc... Good luck!
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 28, 2005 7:08 am) Please give me an example of which cars you are referring to that has this factory tint which makes a huge difference..especially here in the great state of Florida? Now I must tell you that I have had everything from RX330, TSX, Accord, Civic, Pilot, Tacoma, etc...the list goes on...and not one of these vehicles which were suppose to have tint made any difference whatsoever...especially the Lexus and Acura...although the Lexus did have rear factory tint which did make a difference but not the front two windows... Here is an interesting test...take three cars of various colors and place them in the hot sun for about 3-4 hours...interior colors don't matter...have someone blindfold you and place you inside each car...then have the person ask you which car is the hottest...first, second, or third...I bet you can't tell the difference....if you actually be honest with yourself :o) been there, done that, and trust me in Florida...it just doesn't matter...hot is hot! Rock On!
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Replying to: mldj98 (Jun 28, 2005 10:00 am) There is some tint to the front windows - just not nearly as dark as the rear windows. If the glass were clear, you'd bake behind it. In reality, it's probably a colored glass as opposed to a window film - that applies to the rear windows as well.
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Replying to: mldj98 (Jun 28, 2005 10:09 am) All cars have come with tinted windows for the last 20 years, at least.. I don't know how old you are, but if you are under 35, you probably don't remember when tinted glass was optional... Compared to the old "clear" glass, today's cars have a lot of tint.... And, you wouldn't believe how hot the cars would be without it... Not just when you leave it parked.... but, even when you are driving... Without the tinted glass, you would have a hard time cooling your car, even with the A/C going full blast... Even the RX330... if it didn't come with that rear glass tinted, it would be even worse... and, not just when parked.. even on a trip with the A/C running, it would be hard to keep cool with all that glass.. regards, kyfdx
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Replying to: robr2 (Jun 28, 2005 10:10 am) But for the original topic at hand he was referring to the tinting most people think of...the dark stuff :o)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 28, 2005 10:17 am) So I do remember clear glass, 74 Coronet, 74 Fury....Chevy Impala....Dodge Charger...I have had them add....but in all fairness....when it's freakin' hot...it's hot! And yes, todays cars are much cooler...but with after market tint...they are allot cooler.... Keep Motoring... |
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