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      08-20-2019, 12:15 AM   #1
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What tint percentage would you recommend for a black F83 in SoCal ?
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      08-20-2019, 10:49 AM   #2
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What tint percentage would you recommend for a black F83 in SoCal ?
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I personally think 30-35% is the sweet spot. 15-20% looks good but gets difficult to see out of at night. 50% is almost unnoticeable but I know the laws in CA are strict. Whatever shade you get I would highly recommend a ceramic film. I have Llumar Formula One Pinnacle 30 on my M4 and like it a lot. Don't have any pics but can get some soon.
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Attached is picture of my set up for reference. I did 50% on my windshield and 30% on all others. Hope this helps with your Question.
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I recently did 3M Crystalline 70 all around and Llumar Air 80 on the windshield. If I had to do it all over, I would go a little darker, probably 50 all around. I'm afraid of doing it too dark since it's my wife's daily driver and I'd hate for her to get pulled over for it.
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What tint percentage would you recommend for a black F83 in SoCal ?
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Limo all around with a 50% windshield. Murdered out.
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I recently did 3M Crystalline 70 all around and Llumar Air 80 on the windshield. If I had to do it all over, I would go a little darker, probably 50 all around. I'm afraid of doing it too dark since it's my wife's daily driver and I'd hate for her to get pulled over for it.
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20% in front windows..
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What tint percentage would you recommend for a black F83 in SoCal ?
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I'd go 15 all around F 1 pinnacle series. 30 is a little light for me especially during bright sunny days in so cal.
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