Questions tagged [tint]
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Is there such as thing as acoustic windshield tint/film?
I was wondering if there was a product like this. Also, here in Canada (and other countries too), tinting the windshield is illegal. What if the film is clear? Would it still be illegal?
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Does haveing multiple layers of tint make sense?
I am getting my self a new car, and car dealer is making me choose from different tints. Now I have been searching online what's a good tint color and shade. Along the research, I've read a few people having multiple layers of tint, and now I'm…
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Does the 3M Crystalline tint provide more or less UV protection than the 3M Ceramic IR tint?
Does the 3M Crystalline tint provide more or less UV protection than the 3M Ceramic IR tint?
I am reading conflicting information:
3M™ Crystalline Automotive Window…
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Best way to tint headlights/taillights
I am considering tinting my tail lights, and possibly my headlights, and am looking for tips, and different options.
I don't want them blacked out like most tint jobs you see online, but merely lightly tinted. Something like 20% window tint. I was…
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Options for removing rear-window tint?
The rear-window tint on my car has bubbled badly preventing visibility so I've been trying to remove it. So far I have had no success and am nearing my wits end. So far I have tried:
Spraying the window with ammonia and blocking it off with black…
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Just had my windshield tinted by a shop, will little bubbles go away?
I just had my windows tinted.
The shop said that it takes a few days for the tint to settle based on weather, temperature, etc.
After driving I noticed little bubbles/aberrations on the bottom of the windshield (near the hood).
Is this normal? Will…
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What's the deal with window tint?
I got a Ford van.
5.4 v8 1998 e150.
It has all kinda of deluxe features on it like power windows and seats. It even has a seat with a coaxial cable output on it for the vcr.
Anyway... one of those deluxe options they slapped on her on her birthday…
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What's the point of having infrared protection between 1000 nm and 2500 nm when tinting car windows?
Some tints protect against infrared between 1000 nm and 2500 nm (e.g., 3M™ Ceramic IR Films), while some don't (e.g., 3M™ Crystalline Automotive Window Films) but still claim to protect against 97% of heat-producing infrared.
What's the point of…
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Can window tint affect smart entry?
Can window tinting process affect the smart entry feature of a car ?
Smart entry allows one to lock/unlock the door without taking the key fob from the pocket. Typically, If i have the key fob in my pocket, I can just grab the handle and it will…
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Aside from tinting windows, is there any other way to protect a car driver from UV-A radiations?
Aside from tinting windows, is there any other way to protect a car driver from UV-A radiations? I'm looking for solutions that don't involve the driver itself (e.g., I'm not looking for sunscreen, sunglasses or face mask).
If it matters, I use a…
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