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Schneed10 · 04-07-2008, 12:59 PM

Smart move not to tint, in my humble opinion.

Recognizing that I'm in the vast minority within this thread, I'll weigh in anyway. Tinting the windows is an incredible waste of money, in my opinion. The interior of your car will hold up adequately to the sun's rays without tinting. What, is the interior going to fall off if the sun hits it over 15 years? What's the worst that happens, you're driving a 15 year old Fusion and it has some cracks in the dash? So? Besides, you can prevent that process with some Armorall if you really care.

The windows are already coated with UV protectant, so it's not like you're going to get sunburned through your untinted windows. As for the heat inside the car, simply crack the window, then turn on the AC.

The only reason to tint the windows is for appearance. If you know me around these parts, you know I'm not going to go with anything for appearance's sake. If you do it, recognize that it's an emotional decision to spend the money on it (aka: a foolish purchase), and just be honest with yourself don't try to justify it as if it's good for you car.

It's just not practical. And in general, don't do things for the sake of appearances unless it's very cheap to do so. It just makes you come across like you have your priorities out of order.

04-07-2008, 12:59 PM	#57
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,439	Re: tinted windows? Smart move not to tint, in my humble opinion. Recognizing that I'm in the vast minority within this thread, I'll weigh in anyway. Tinting the windows is an incredible waste of money, in my opinion. The interior of your car will hold up adequately to the sun's rays without tinting. What, is the interior going to fall off if the sun hits it over 15 years? What's the worst that happens, you're driving a 15 year old Fusion and it has some cracks in the dash? So? Besides, you can prevent that process with some Armorall if you really care. The windows are already coated with UV protectant, so it's not like you're going to get sunburned through your untinted windows. As for the heat inside the car, simply crack the window, then turn on the AC. The only reason to tint the windows is for appearance. If you know me around these parts, you know I'm not going to go with anything for appearance's sake. If you do it, recognize that it's an emotional decision to spend the money on it (aka: a foolish purchase), and just be honest with yourself don't try to justify it as if it's good for you car. It's just not practical. And in general, don't do things for the sake of appearances unless it's very cheap to do so. It just makes you come across like you have your priorities out of order. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.