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[@dirtmcgirt7125]

This guy is dedicated. He even went through the trouble of moving all his cars just to get us a look at the tint from a different angle.

[@ryans413]

For me 35% is perfect I don’t like really dark tint I still wanna see in a bit from the outside but want it somewhat dark too look good

[@priscillastephens3978]

Same for me. I've been debating between getting 20% or 35% on my white 2018 Honda Accord. I have light grey leather interior but for me personally, I kinda prefer the 35% with a little see-thru on white cars. Kind of gives it a more classy look over the dark blacked out look. But everyone has their own preference.

[@leroyjenkins6809]

@@priscillastephens3978what did you go with, I want 30% all around with 30% windshield tint so I can still see at night. But idk if that’s too dark.

[@MooshMeat]

I totally agree with you on the %20. I’ve had %5 in the past. It was sketchy driving at night.

[@muny_man]

I’m gonna get 15%

[@montyv9801]

@@muny_man how is it?

[@muny_man]

@@montyv9801 I love it. It’s the perfect balance of privacy and not being too dangerous. I do roll them down when taking turns at night to be safe but it’s definitely worth it.

[@Cr3dit]

@@muny_man if you have to roll them down then its too dark.

[@muny_man]

@@Cr3dit Well I don’t “have” too. I can see through them but on roads with no streetlights and I’m turning I roll them down just to be safe. But since I do 99.9% of my driving during the day I think it’s perfect :)

[@rubbertoe.]

Thanks for the video, gonna go with 35% on the fronts then 20% on the rears. Should look decent, be drivable and still stay legal

[@eddiemcars]

35% is classy

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Ima do it like that

[@angem9968]

I just ordered a car with tan interior with a sunroof, I think I’m going with 20%!, if not darker. I’ve had 35% and it was perfect but I also didn’t have a sunroof/tan seats.

[@majamakgabo4133]

Your M3 makes me wanna cry. It's my dream car

[@socommaster]

Its not as nice as you think lol i own one The dct transmission is a paint in the butt to use

[@MrParmigianoReggiano]

I think 35 is perfect for me. I got bad eyes so I don’t need super dark. Also I don’t care if they see me pick my nose.

[@eddiemcars]

35% is the perfect blend between privacy and not going too dark.

[@kangzta1]

Just got my windshield and two front windows done on my x5. This vid helped a lot in deciding the tint level. Thanks man

[@kangzta1]

Hey Eddie, about to do my first oil change on the 50i tomorrow!! Liquimoly recommended two bottles of the ceratec cause we have an almost 10L oil capacity. I ordered two. Did you use two?? Or just the one?

[@steve4321able]

35 percent for me in the fronts, I drive at night a lot. Not taking chances.

[@leonardoikeda3414]

50%...if you are older

[@jaysonoliveira4752]

Great video, my es350 ultra 20% + factory glass meters at 16%. The shades help alot with my parchment interior. Helps keep them blue lights off your bumper here in boston..

[@brbryyyyy94]

i have 50 over 5 so technically 2.5% and it meters at 1 lol the cop like how tf u see at night

[@Kingomegared]

I use 15% in the front and 5% in the back. I have no issue with my front windows when it comes to visibility. But backing up at night is always done blindly. But it's worth it.

[@Element21VA]

To help yah out perhaps try a video rear back up camera, like vivalink works amazingly, can help out with stormy days when back window gets fogged up, night time backing up, and all other uses intended 👍

[@ovoinfamy]

you're slick with that thanos finger snap. That was clean LOL

[@shauntaem5678]

Thanks for this! Thinking about getting 20% all around on my black Stinger! I'm kind of scared it'll be slightly too light but we'll see. LOVE your car!

[@eddiemcars]

Thank you! If you feel it would be too dark, I would look for 15%. 3M Ceramic IR series or Xpel Ultimate!

[@Livesl0wer]

Beautiful whips! Where did you get the sun shades for your m3? Did your car come equipped with it? Thanks for the vid.

[@eddiemcars]

Yes, it was a factory option for the M3 to have the sunshades!

[@rpm_luis6521]

35% is like a light shade but still see through. Its not much for ur money 20% way better darker shade. People will only see the outline of the body and not the face plus your car looks way better. Perfect for Daytime and Nighttime driving 5% looks just a little bit better but ur kinda askin yourself to get a ticket especially if you have a car and its difficult to see at night when reversing or parking OVERALL 20% is the best bang for your buck especially if its CERAMIC tint and not regular. I live in GA and I put 20% on my 2016 Nissan Altima and its the perfect shade of tint imo and plus cops wont really get on to you just for tint. Just driving normally and you should be good.

[@lori4782]

RpM Luis, I have black interior and was gonna do 35% up front it has 20% in back do you think with black interior the 35% will be dark enough?

[@rpm_luis6521]

@@lori4782 I dont think so. My car has dark interior also but 35% wont help due to the huge amount of sunlight already coming thru the front windshield Just go with 20% It’ll look real nice trust me

[@lori4782]

@@rpm_luis6521 Thank you

[@ericamiller8316]

This is soo helpful! I have a Black Infiniti Q50 Sport and kept going back & forth between 35% and 20%, but realized the 35% is too light for my taste

[@mynameischucky.charlesleer4363]

Your cars are super nice bro the tinted windows sit that paint off. Thumbs up on your video 20% and 35% is the best tinted window film to get on your car 5% is out of the question is super dark too many blind spots. When it rains at night forget about it. It’s very hard to see at night

[@morganmichelle6129]

I have a red (not candy apple red) 2005 Ford Mustang and I'm finally getting the windows tinted. Black and Grey interior. I can't decide if 15 % will be too dark for me at night or if I'll be unhappy with the 20%...... It will be a ceramic tint job.

[@soloman_am]

I wish I would of watched this before getting my car done at at 20% all around, at night it does what I want but during the day it looks lighter because my interior is beige lol I'm going to go 18 or 15% after the summer

[@eddiemcars]

You can always get it changed out! Get a steamer and peel it and don’t use a razor blade on the rear glass defroster lines.

[@keomitchell]

What would you recommend for a suburban I want total privacy but I don’t want it to affect my night driving . Also for the windshield.

[@zanjiwu]

holy this video is straight gold. very informative man !

[@eddiemcars]

Glad It could help!

[@yosef8377]

@@eddiemcars Thanks for the video! I have a dark blue car with dark interior and 50% tint but considering going 35%. I'm in CA, you think it would look much darker on my car?

[@SmittyK755]

I have a grey sedan with chestnut/peanut butter brown seats. I have 35% tint now and in the sun and a parking lot at night it’s almost see through. So I’m debating on going to 20%. Is that a sweet spot? I want it darker but I also want people to see me make hand gestures in traffic on the road if need be and to see at night

[@Cc-dr2en]

I want to get my car fully blacked out, and I already put 5% tints on all four sides of my car including the windshield and it's grey or beige on the interior. You can see in and I wanted to get any kind of recommendations on what I can do because it's grey/beige on the interior and I don't want people to see in.

[@rayray2039]

Dope video ! About those sun shades on your back windows. Where do you buy those and can you roll down the window with them ? Lol

[@kamidarrell8750]

Wondering the same

[@michelcedrick]

Dear sir, congratulations. Your video was very helpful; thanks for sharing.

[@Esspppiia]

I appreciate all the effort you put into the videos about tint VLT. I'm going with 20% back & sides with the windshield at 70%. What does you recommend for the sunroof?

[@eddiemcars]

I haven’t tinted a sunroof yet. I usually rely on the sunshade to block the heat.

[@williammorales3859]

Good thing I saw this video. I have the is350 and I didn't know it got that dark. I wanted to go 20 percent but idk maybe I'll go 30 percent. How's the night time driveability with that tint on the is350?

[@happybeing777]

i have 15% formula one stratos on my lexus and its not too bad. hard to see into the car but better from the inside. looked about the same as my other car with 20%

[@eddiemcars]

It looks dark but driving at night I had no complaints.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

I really wanted to get 5% on my new kia sportage with grey interior but they decided against it so I went with 15% tint. The light comes in thru the front windshield so you're able to see what's in the car

[@timcavanaugh1167]

I have a Cadillac CT6. It has very light cashmere interior. It’s a white car. Do you think the 20% would be too much. I do have the sunshades for the back window and the rear windows. Great video good information. And very nice cars

[@eddiemcars]

Thank you! I think 20% would be perfect! It won't be too dark!

[@NeverDauntedRadioNetwork]

You're correct, as ceramic tint cures, it will get slightly darker. As I'm told by my tint guy, ceramic tint dries in 3 days, but up to 4 weeks to truly cure.

[@eddiemcars]

Thanks for confirming that. I thought I was losing my mind!

[@jlt001928]

I thought he said that wasn’t his ceramic tint.

[@laurac86]

@@jlt001928 yeah you’re right he says the other ones are carbon 8:28

[@Stevesaav]

I have 5% ceramic Rayno film and you can definitely see through in certain angles kind of annoying.

[@iancarlicaza6788]

Great video, covered everything and helped me decide on getting 20% tints

[@eddiemcars]

I’m glad I could help! 20% is my favorite!

[@Joeleonee]

This video was perfect, I’m getting 15% in the back and 20% in front

[@robb4879]

Good video. I remember the days of owning 3-4 cars in VA, I don’t miss it one bit. I know other states make it easier.

[@804MRMAN]

You must live in NOVA, because here in Richmond for the last 2-3 years you can get any tiny you want, because it's illegal to be stopped for tint, amongst other things such as the smell of weed 😂

[@chris3one6]

Thank you for your time making this video! Very helpful!

[@alejandroperalta1982]

I have 20% on my white Rx350 F Sport and it looks awesome I also think going darker than that is going to be hard to see,I want to install ceramic tint all around.

[@eddiemcars]

I will be making another video on ceramic. I had it done to another car and there’s a noticeable difference!

[@mchammer7777]

Where did you get your window sun shades from? Great video too!

[@eddiemcars]

Thank you! I got them from Covercraft.com

[@kamidarrell8750]

@@eddiemcars Hi bro. I went to that site and looked elsewhere and couldnt find those pull up screens for the back windows. Can u assist me finding them?

[@tribulationprepper787]

Informative video. I'm still concerned about my night vision through tinted side windows. Ford F150 regular cab... I am considering a 25% tint on the back glass, a 35% on the sides and 70% on the front glass just for the UV protection.

[@eddiemcars]

25% you should be fine to see out the side at night Below 20 % is where is gets dark at night.

[@AFRNick]

I'm on the fence for 25% or 30%. I have a 2012 Acura TSX and the inside is light cream/beige. The door panels are also light colored as well as the interior roof. I'm worried that if I go with 25% I might get in trouble, but now I feel like 25% will be just right bc the lightness the interior will balance it out making it look lighter than it is. I feel like of I go with 30% it'll end up looking too light like a 35%. What's your take on this?

[@eddiemcars]

My take is that that you’ll never regret going too dark. However, you will regret going too light. My best advice would be to get the darker shade especially with light interior. I used to have a Acura TL with grey interior and I went with 20%. I did get pulled over once it was measured at 18% due to the oem uv tinting so keep that in mind.

[@AFRNick]

@@eddiemcars Thanks for the reply and tips! Yeah I just went over to the tint place. A guy had 35% on his car and it looked nice and dark, however his interior was dark. So they suggested I go 30% if I want a happy medium of darkness like the guys car, and still within the limit for peace of mind. appreciate your thoughts!

[@jcygts6]

How long did your 3m CS 20% tints stay hazy after tinting them? I just got them done 2 days ago and they are still kinda hazy from the inside in sunlight

[@eddiemcars]

Mine took about a week or so parked in the garage to get full clarity. I haven’t had them take a couple of days but it largely depends on the outside temperature and how much the water under the film was used and can evaporate.

[@toddkreeger4149]

EM Cars, I have a white 2013 Miata with black interior. You think 20% all around is ok?

[@eddiemcars]

Yes. It would be perfect!

[@Pokka676]

On the civic. Is it 35% all around. And also rear windshield. Thanks

[@eddiemcars]

Civic is 35% all around minus the front windshield

[@ShantyKganyagoVlogs]

I started living in my car so I am thinking of going with 20 percent on back windows and rear then 35 on front window then I'll also get the sunshield for extra darkness

[@eddiemcars]

I agree with the sunshade, you can customize your level of privacy. Also, something to consider if I were staying in my car, I’d get 5% rear for that limo privacy.

[@ShantyKganyagoVlogs]

@@eddiemcars thank you so much for that advice

[@jamesf1276]

Can you see the persons figure with tan interior & 20%? That’s what I am going for, but haven’t found the proper %. 35% was too light & ive had 20% but on the tint reader, it showed 17%. That was way too dark & hard to see at night

[@eddiemcars]

Yes. You if the interior is light, you’ll see a silhouette 20% is perfect!

[@matthewwaldham364]

I have a 2012 ford focus titanium hatchback and I'm getting window tint on friday and I live in MN, it's got black interior and no sunroof the exterior is white. Do you think 35% would look suspiciously dark! I'm pretty sure I can go whatever % I want on the back windows as it is a hatchback.

[@eddiemcars]

Nope! 35% is the perfect percentage between darkness and not looking too suspicious. Most likely cops won't bother you because they could still see a decent silhouette behind the glass.

[@calvinma9493]

@@eddiemcars Its still weird hearing about 5% on front passengers when i see so many have it on front. Cant see anyting in the brightest day. What is next to 5%? 15% or 20%?

[@Nintendude2013]

I have 35% on the front two and 5% all around back. Personally, I think 35% is too light during daytime.

[@static27]

I have an Lexus IS also I’m thinking about 70% on the windshield and 20% all around what do you think?

[@eddiemcars]

That’s perfect! Since recording the video I have added 70% to the M3

[@cloroxlysolbleachwhipes8658]

I can’t rember if you mention it, did you tint front glass /front visor?

[@eddiemcars]

In this video, no. I did another one later and the windshield is tinted 70%

[@alexlazypants7]

Is it hard to see at night from the rear windows? I’ve been thinking about getting my windows tinted but I don’t want to struggle at night.

[@eddiemcars]

I wouldn’t go lower than 15-20%. Anymore than that, you’ll have have trouble looking out the side mirrors too. 35% would be safe but it could be too light for some people.

[@bobbyfromda4627]

Is 35 perfect all around dark? With no winshield tint

[@boost3D55]

How long did you have to leave the windows up on the 3M films after getting it tinted

[@eddiemcars]

Depends on time or year and current weather 100°F week, Maybe a couple of days If temps are 30°F then I think up to two weeks is normal before you can roll the window down.

[@MegaCoreyy]

I have a 2012 civic ex would u recommend 30 percent with tan interior? It would be llumar

[@eddiemcars]

For tan interior, I would recommend 20% for the lighter color interior. It would appear more like the light grey seats in the m3.

[@Coone58]

I gonna get 20% I just couldn’t make up my mind but now I good with 20%

[@volcalstone]

Does that Lexus have tint on the windshield cause it looks like it does so maybe that's why everything else looks darker?

[@eddiemcars]

It has a factory UV on the windshield which I think makes it appear darker.

[@isabeaubavaria-ingolstadt7]

I am planning to get a 3M crystalline tint for my car to, a sedan, could you recommend something for me please?

[@eddiemcars]

What color is the interior and what are you looking for? Do you want complete privacy or just a silhouette of a person inside when looking from the outside?

[@isabeaubavaria-ingolstadt7]

My interior is black. I am hoping for a complete privacy but hesitant which tint to use since I still want to be able to drive comfortable even at night. Appreciate your response. 😊

[@eddiemcars]

@@isabeaubavaria-ingolstadt7 if your dealer offers it, I would do with the Crystalline CR20 or 20% all around It will give you the darkness and privacy you’re looking for but you’ll still be able to see through your side view mirror at night.

[@isabeaubavaria-ingolstadt7]

@@eddiemcars Thank you. Appreciate your response. 😊

[@gibsonrocker17]

Thanks for the vid! BTW, love the medical themed personalized plates! Got a kick out of them... IYKYK! I plan on getting 15% ceramic all around on my 2016 Ram 2500 Cummins black on black on black. I already have 20% on the front to match the rear, but my passenger front window is starting to bubble after 7 years of owning the truck and spending all its life in the Western US sunshine. It's nice to see that the price of ceramic tint has gotten to a point where I can stomach the cost. It's about half of what it was when I bought the truck since the tech was so new at that point. Still more expensive than I'd like, but I know it'll look great when it's finished. Looking forward to freshening the old girl up a little bit. I plan on keeping the truck forever, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to get Llumar Formula One all around since it carries the lifetime warranty. I may go ahead and do 50-80% on the windshield too at some point, but I have such bad luck with replacing windshields, that I have a feeling within a month or so of me doing it, I'd get a nasty crack or rock chip and have to replace the windshield 🤣 .. As a medical guy, I know you understand superstitions and not tempting the universe!!

[@alexsteer705]

3M Color Stable has a grey tone looking from inside or bluish?

[@eddiemcars]

It’s a grey/charcoal color.

[@mikemadonna9449]

Nice Vid! Looking to tint a 2012 "Flame Blue" Ford Fusion. Leaning towards 20% Llumar Ceramic or Xpel Ceramic....

[@eddiemcars]

Can’t go wrong with either one

[@socalaudioandtint]

The reason 3m looks lighter is best they have a 20% and the other is 15% witch is darker

[@2rhythms]

Thanks for the video

[@eddiemcars]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@cesarjuarez2350]

Would it be good to get 20% for a 2013 Kia Optima with sand color leather seats? I want it to be dark but not so dark

[@eddiemcars]

Yes. 20% would be perfect if not slightly on the lighter end of the scale due to the light interior but I doubt you will have complaints.

[@donteanderson6873]

Where did you get the sun shades from?

[@eddiemcars]

I buy the sunshades from www.covercraft.com

[@andrewkomuves634]

Did your m3 have a stock window tint? My car has a 70% stock so any shade ill put on it will appear a little darker

[@eddiemcars]

It didn't have tint when I purchased it. I'm sure there was some OEM UV protection on the glass that you can’t see.

[@iceice4503]

I look for coolest tinted... Which is best

[@eddiemcars]

Cool as in temperature cool or what shade looks the best? For temperature, you can’t beat ceramic film. They have more UV blocking than carbon or dyed film. Car cools off faster. 3M has a ceramic IR series and Crystalline is pretty good. LLumar Forumla 1 is a good film. Suntek makes a ceramic film. For shade. I personally think 20% is the best blend. Maybe %15. Any lower and it gets really hard to see out at night.

[@Nintendude2013]

I want to get 15% on my Sienna and Honda driver and front window and passenger window But my tint guy only has 20%. What you recommend

[@eddiemcars]

I think 20 would be a near perfect match to the existing tint that’s already on the rear windows. I used to have a ‘11 Sienna SE and tinted the front two windows to 20% If you want to go darker, I would suggest tinting all of the windows including going over the rear windows, otherwise it wouldn’t match properly.

[@Nintendude2013]

Thanks! I got an 08 sienna excellent condition, I told the installer I want everything dark. Gotta tell him to install 20% tint on front and also for a 2015 Honda Civic coupe

[@mef12727]

@@Nintendude2013 do 35% wait a few weeks then add 20 in top. Just the 4 windows though. Leave big back window 20%

[@juliodg2139]

Hello, I am looking for options and brands of tint to install tint in my car, do you think this is the best color stable 20%?

[@eddiemcars]

Xpel, 3M, Llumar, Solar Guard are all brands I would consider great brands. Huber Optic, and 3M Crystalline would be extreme high-end brands

[@yongutsa]

What is good price with 3 m color stable?

[@eddiemcars]

It depends on the area and type of vehicle but I’ve paid anywhere from $200-$350

[@freedombuy4672]

thanks for the review my bro.. great content... thumbs the hell up

[@ThatWasherNerd]

The front door lock on my G broke, and it's going to be $750 to get the assembly replaced, so I'll just go with 20% tint lol

[@eddiemcars]

😂

[@MattB8030]

Where can I get those custom fit sun shades like that?

[@eddiemcars]

I ordered them from www.covercraft.com.

[@iKJCandiTV]

Mirror tint always looks good on bmw or Benz lol lucky!

[@highfrequency1483]

So whats about 3M crystalline which one is better i have a Q60 trying to decide which one to get i dont want the interior to fade or people to be able to look at me when i pull up next to them but 5% is too dark

[@eddiemcars]

Crystalline is a different film. It’s supposed to be a high end ceramic film. The advantages is you can get by with light film but take advantage of the protection of the darker films. I recently tried this new film by 3M ceramic IR series. It comes in 15% which is perfect. A tiny bit darker than 20%.

[@abadsantos624]

so much better sir

[@Hunter-bz5mz]

Getting my 2017 Mercedes C300 tinted tomorrow. Thanks for the information!

[@adrian3747_]

what % did u end up gettinf

[@Hunter-bz5mz]

@@adrian3747_ 20% looks awesome!

[@adrian3747_]

@@Hunter-bz5mz i live in california. Front windows/windshield can only be 70% for legal. I guess i’ll get 20% in back windows/rear

[@Hunter-bz5mz]

@@adrian3747_ that’ll look good. I’m definitely glad I did 20%

[@adrian3747_]

@@Hunter-bz5mz did u get 20% crystalline?

[@muny_man]

What do you do for work to afford all that?

[@eddiemcars]

Buy used! Lol

[@muny_man]

@@eddiemcars Still those are expensive. Genuinely curious :)

[@Jeremy-km4dj]

are you in Colorado?

[@eddiemcars]

California

[@Keyosu]

35/20 👍🏾

[@googleaccount6931]

I thought that Lexus had 5% at first

[@eddiemcars]

This was the 3rd Lexus that I’ve added window tint to and it always comes out super dark. I think they use a lot built in tint from the factory.

[@gorybliss6650]

I think it’s the contrast. White cars always make the tint look super dark.

[@maxpowerbro1]

Also keep in mind that Lexus is an f-sport, which has a black headliner. That'll make the cabin appear darker.

[@jacklawer6389]

I never understood how the rear defrost never ruins the film??

[@eddiemcars]

Rear defrost heats the glass internally. Never crazy temperatures. Glass would be exposed to higher temps during a hot summer day!

[@extremeXmetal666]

You're a cardiologist, HRT ATCK

[@Ectodex]

Is that an SRT truck in your neighbors front yard? 😂 Race him lol

[@eddiemcars]

Yes, it’s my neighbors Durango SRT

[@MrLuckymimi]

That Lexus interior is something you should show off lol. Tell her go lighter!

[@eddiemcars]

It was a nice interior color for sure!

[@Datacorrupter234]

Cant beat lexus

[@LayIowAlo]

15% in front 5% in back fuck it

[@poppnpoliticspodcast7752]

That Lexus looks like 5%

[@eddiemcars]

It appears dark because there's that car has more UV from factory than the other cars

[@traquilito20]

35% is trash. Im sorry. Llumar is good tint but why would u even bother. To tint your car with 35%

[@Ayana08SuperStar]

HOW can anybody see with you having the camera THAT CLOSE? 🤣🤣

[@eddiemcars]

I was tying to get the camera to show inside of the vehicle 😂

[@ninacardoza2005]

That's the point. Obviously you don't know anything about tint smh

[@crodaas6086]

Yo

[@prano550]

those cars are more expensive than the house bad financial decisions

[@eddiemcars]

🤣😂 Very incorrect but I’m amused.

[@mikekerr4874]

Kind of judging there

[@samsolace86]

Weird assumption to do rice you don’t even know. SMH internet a strange place

[@LabiaLicker]

you steal these cars??

[@eddiemcars]

Hey! I work hard selling drugs! 🤣