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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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factory tint %

Does anyone know what the factory tint % is for the quad door windows? I'm wanting to tint the rear window and would like to match it. Thanks.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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17% on my '99. But my rear window was tinted to match the quad windows from the factory. I did my sides in 20% and it matches the shade fine. You probably wont find a shop that can get a 17% film, leaving 20% or 5% for a single layer only. I would recommend 20% as it will let you see out the window at night much better and still provide silhouettes in the day.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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I was thinking I needed to get 20 but, wanted to be sure. Thanks.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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like said above I believe it is 20% on the back doors and back window
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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I think its barely dake then 20%, 17 seems right. I put my fronts at 20% as well and when I was gettin it done, I told my guy I want em to match the back.. We held it up and looked close and it seemed the back was just a touch daker.
But with the 20% up front and NOT examining it with a micoscope, it looks exactly the same and is the best, IMO, best in between % for tint.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Thanks for the help guys. I talked myself out of diy tint. Talked to a local tint place today and they said they could do the back and doors for $90. That's not much more than I could buy tint and supplies for. Made an appointment for in the morning.

DodgenIt, your truck looks great. I really like the 3rd gen badges.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Just FYI for others looking at the thread. I DIY'd my fronts with a kit from snaptint.com for $25. Precut and with minimal curve to the glass it just laid on. The baby soap and squeege's I picked up at the dollar store. Pretty cheap if you're on a close budget.
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