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Foose04

10-31-2011, 07:12 AM

Looking to go dark dark on the truck. Any one recommend a good local place? I also already have a light tint, what's the best way to remove this stuff?

MonteC

10-31-2011, 07:22 AM

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h234/renefe/102_1370.jpg

Foose04

10-31-2011, 07:30 AM

Very helpful... Lol

PapaBear

10-31-2011, 07:46 AM

I would recommend Palmetto Tint shop on Dorchester by the Harley dealership. Owners name is Bryan and he does great work. Uses good film and backs it very well.

Then there's always GW in S'ville. Can't go wrong with him.

MonteC

10-31-2011, 07:47 AM

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9889&highlight=tint

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9174&highlight=tint

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8084&highlight=tint

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7459&highlight=tint

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7485&highlight=tint

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6229&highlight=tint

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4090&highlight=tint

k5hart

10-31-2011, 07:47 AM

GW or Pro Tint. Pro Tint will come to you and remove the old tint.

Foose04

10-31-2011, 07:59 AM

Good to know, thanks for help. I know some places only go to state legal tint. Not sure the law in SC, but I was looking for around 10-15%.

k5hart

10-31-2011, 08:03 AM

snakeplissken

10-31-2011, 08:09 AM

Good to know, thanks for help. I know some places only go to state legal tint. Not sure the law in SC, but I was looking for around 10-15%.

G.W. obeys the law.

blubyu87gt

10-31-2011, 09:01 AM

Not sure what SC law is (30% if I remember correctly) but I haven't been ticketed for the mustang that has limo on the sides and back with 20 on the front. Well yet at least...

BAD BOB

10-31-2011, 09:10 AM

GW fo sho. if you need something special from GW just give me a call first and i will get you hooked up! call my cell 200-3196

98nbmz

10-31-2011, 11:42 AM

Legal limit= 26 %

Shane361

10-31-2011, 11:47 AM

Read an article this morning in MM&FF about using a clothes steamer to remove the tint. Dec issue-Shane

BAD BOB

10-31-2011, 12:01 PM

Read an article this morning in MM&FF about using a clothes steamer to remove the tint. Dec issue-Shane

yeah a steamer works well

Matts94Z28

10-31-2011, 12:06 PM

G.W. is the only place I go.

1998ta__1991rs

10-31-2011, 12:09 PM

marty with diamond tint

csikx

10-31-2011, 06:15 PM

Legal limit is 27%, but you'll get 35% tint, because most manufacturers already tint the windows slightly from the factory (usually 5-8%).

That being said, 35% tint is too light... 20% or darker. +1 for GW... He does a lot of our work vehicles and no complaints.

Stay away from PJ on craigslist.

cmd

10-31-2011, 06:29 PM

csikx

10-31-2011, 06:30 PM

Wait did you just say that police cars have illegal tint??? That just blew my mind

Reading comprehension :fial:

Matts94Z28

10-31-2011, 06:32 PM

Wait did you just say that police cars have illegal tint??? That just blew my mind

It's so the general public can't see the prostitutes!

1998ta__1991rs

10-31-2011, 07:12 PM

It's so the general public can't see the prostitutes!

and the drugs!!

PapaBear

10-31-2011, 07:33 PM

Hahahahahaha. Noce

Foose04

11-02-2011, 07:19 PM

Wanted the say thanks. Ended up going with GW and over all very happy. No bubbles even on day one, removed old and installed new in about an hour. I ended up going 5% rear, 15% sides. Seems about perfect for my taste.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/blackhawkawd91/Snapbucket/123D5186-orig.jpg

Mike

11-02-2011, 07:55 PM

Looks good.

Matts94Z28

11-02-2011, 08:01 PM

Same as my Yukon, looks great!

csikx

11-02-2011, 08:02 PM

Looks real good.

Joker

11-03-2011, 09:46 AM

Illegal!

LXtasy

11-03-2011, 09:58 AM

very nice. only thing you will hate is backing up at night lol.

ForceFed4g63

11-03-2011, 10:06 AM

Looks great, that is such a badass truck.

k5hart

11-03-2011, 11:34 AM

very nice. only thing you will hate is backing up at night lol.

Looks great. This is true^^^

Foose04

11-03-2011, 01:43 PM

Thanks guys, I wanted to tint the back glass dark to help keep the light out of my eyes from all those lightnings out there...

:hide:

bwelch

11-03-2011, 02:16 PM

LMAO

LadyInRed

11-03-2011, 02:31 PM

Looks nice!

MonteC

11-03-2011, 10:18 PM

Who the fuck changed the thread title? Now I look stupid. God damnit.

Carlrx7

11-03-2011, 10:40 PM

I did!! muahaha!! truck looks guud

BAD BOB

11-03-2011, 11:00 PM

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h234/renefe/102_1370.jpg

what are you getting at? he was talking about window TINT not a TENT! GOOFY:fial:

MonteC

11-04-2011, 06:26 AM

Son of a bitch.

schardbody

11-04-2011, 05:49 PM

truck looks good, i had GW do 5% all around my full size because i get migraines from glare, its horrible driving at night though.

snakeplissken

11-04-2011, 09:37 PM

Way to go.

Matts94Z28

11-04-2011, 09:40 PM

Way to go.

Yep. Facepalm.

schardbody

11-05-2011, 11:24 AM

i have medical papers showing i can legally have darker tint on any vehicle registered in my name so i didnt rat anybody out.

BAD BOB

11-05-2011, 11:32 AM

???

schardbody

11-05-2011, 11:49 AM

GW fo sho. if you need something special from GW just give me a call first and i will get you hooked up! call my cell 200-3196

????

schardbody

11-05-2011, 11:51 AM

and incase anyone is wondering its not illegal for him to tint darker than the limit, its the customers responsibility to abide by the law.

just like any other product (off-road use only) type deal.

schardbody

11-05-2011, 11:53 AM

fixed my post badbob so you can fix your quote of it aswell since apparently everyone thinks it was inappropriate....

BAD BOB

11-05-2011, 11:59 AM

well that one little word is what made it inappropriate. JUST SAYIN!

BAD BOB

11-05-2011, 11:59 AM

????

oh and maybe they are looking at getting some designs cut into there tint or need there house done? maybe something special like that?

csikx

11-05-2011, 01:19 PM

and incase anyone is wondering its not illegal for him to tint darker than the limit, its the customers responsibility to abide by the law.

just like any other product (off-road use only) type deal.

You're wrong.

Reference: SC Code of Laws 56-5-5015

Matts94Z28

11-05-2011, 01:58 PM

You're wrong.

Reference: SC Code of Laws 56-5-5015

... and that just happened!!

Foose04

11-05-2011, 02:04 PM

I told him my truck wasn't a street truck, show only. Not sure if it helped my cause, but there's no records I ever went there to begin with. That said, when I came out of Wal-Mart and someone tinted my windows I was very surprised, but pleased.

LXtasy

11-05-2011, 02:42 PM

You do have record who did it. You posted it online.

Foose04

11-05-2011, 03:53 PM

I don't think so, I said GW did it. GW = Greg Wilson, or Gaylord Walker, not sure I forget. There is no paper trail, it's my truck and it's got tint on it. End story.

schardbody

11-05-2011, 04:10 PM

You're wrong.

Reference: SC Code of Laws 56-5-5015

not sure what you are saying i'm wrong about?

the fact that i can legally have darker than 27% or that its NOT illegal for Gary to install it on ANY vehicle that IS NOT meant for public highway use.

again, OFF-ROAD use only, or signed affidavit by a physician makes it legal for him to install it doesnt it?

of coarse you are the officer, but my reading comprehension is descent enought to understand:(H) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(1) a motor vehicle registered in this State in the name of a person, or the person's legal guardian, who has an affidavit signed by a physician or an optometrist licensed to practice in this State that states that the person has a physical condition that makes it necessary to equip the motor vehicle with sunscreening material which would be of a light transmittance or luminous reflectance in violation of this section. The affidavit must be in the vehicle at all times during its operation and must be produced at the request of a law enforcement officer. The affidavit must be updated every two years;

and:(G) No person may:

(1) offer for sale or for use any sunscreening product or material for motor vehicle use not in compliance with this section;

(2) install any sunscreening product or material on vehicles titled for use on public roads without permanently affixing the certificate of compliance specified in this section.

sections G and H of the law.

not looking to pick a fight, just dont understand completely what is wrong here.

i know without a doubt the signed affidavit is valid because i use one, have been pulled for it and get an "ok have a great day" as soon as i provide the affidavit to the officer.

schardbody

11-05-2011, 04:14 PM

You're wrong.

Reference: SC Code of Laws 56-5-5015

nevermind i re-read what you quoted. i guess you learn something new everyday.:oops:

how do all these mobile services get by with doing it all day everyday? just not a big enough issue to worry about them?

:cheers

csikx

11-05-2011, 05:44 PM

nevermind i re-read what you quoted. i guess you learn something new everyday.:oops:

how do all these mobile services get by with doing it all day everyday? just not a big enough issue to worry about them?

:cheers

Exactly. Also, with no receipt or actually seeing the installed put the tint on the windows the case would be hard to prove anyways.

But you're right... it's a mute issue and not worth the resources.

bwelch

11-06-2011, 12:08 PM

Exactly. Also, with no receipt or actually seeing the installed put the tint on the windows the case would be hard to prove anyways.

But you're right... it's a mute issue and not worth the resources.

Can I tint my whole windshield if I have a note from an eye doctor?

csikx

11-06-2011, 12:17 PM

Can I tint my whole windshield if I have a note from an eye doctor?

You can as long as you have a signed affidavit by a physician or an optometrist licensed to practice in SC that states that you have a physical condition that makes it necessary to equip your vehicle with window tint material which would be in violation of the law. The affidavit must be in the vehicle at all times during its operation and must be produced at the request of a law enforcement officer. The affidavit must be updated every two years.

Matts94Z28

11-06-2011, 12:28 PM

How do I go about getting said affidavit? My windows are slightly darker than they should be, lol. I can get it signed by my physician due to my migraines caused by light. No lie.

bwelch

11-06-2011, 12:31 PM

How do I go about getting said affidavit? My windows are slightly darker than they should be, lol. I can get it signed by my physician due to my migraines caused by light. No lie.

I might have the hook up on an eye doctor....

csikx

11-06-2011, 12:33 PM

How do I go about getting said affidavit? My windows are slightly darker than they should be, lol. I can get it signed by my physician due to my migraines caused by light. No lie.

Fancy word for notarized statement.

Matts94Z28

11-06-2011, 12:56 PM

Ahhh, alright.

MonteC

11-06-2011, 01:33 PM

I wear sunglasses.

WWhittle

11-06-2011, 02:28 PM

From my experiences, the windshield tint is a ticket magnet.

Matts94Z28

11-06-2011, 04:27 PM

From my experiences, the windshield tint is a ticket magnet.

You are 100% right.