| mkultra69 | 06-16-2003 11:15 PM |
window tint %
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I was hoping some one could post some pics of there tint from inside the car and tell me what % it is. I have only had 1 car with the windows tinted and it came that way so I dont know what % it is. Tring to figure out how dark I wanna go. Thanx
| LedFoot | 06-17-2003 07:09 AM |
The % rating is the amount of light transmitted through the tint. I have a 15% smoke tint on my blue WRX and it is like looking through sunglasses. I wouldn't go less than 15% on the front doors and rear glass. You need to check what % your state law allows.
If you want to see what the view is like from the inside, go to your tint garage and they should have a selection of tints you can put against your windows. Good luck.:cool:
If you want to see what the view is like from the inside, go to your tint garage and they should have a selection of tints you can put against your windows. Good luck.:cool:
| couch | 06-17-2003 11:06 AM |
You might also look at the laws in your state concerning what % is legal. A young lad here at the office just got pulled over today.
He has a 3% tint, which is REALLY dark. 32% is the limit iin Georgia. His fine will be almost $70. ouch.
He has a 3% tint, which is REALLY dark. 32% is the limit iin Georgia. His fine will be almost $70. ouch.
| couch | 06-17-2003 11:16 AM |
You might also look at the laws in your state concerning what % is legal. A young lad here at the office just got pulled over today.
He has a 3% tint, which is REALLY dark. 32% is the limit iin Georgia. His fine will be almost $70. ouch.
He has a 3% tint, which is REALLY dark. 32% is the limit iin Georgia. His fine will be almost $70. ouch.
| Boxologist | 06-17-2003 01:39 PM |
on a car with a dark interior and without a glass sunroof , itis very hard to see into if it has 20%.
| krazedant | 06-17-2003 01:50 PM |
I have 20% all around. I will try to get pics for you later.
| 0BLUEWRX3 | 06-17-2003 02:02 PM |
I have 20% all around
| WRX 2NV | 06-17-2003 04:36 PM |
I've got 35% all around. I want the cops to be able to look in and see an old man driving so they leave me alone plus you can see the interior mods as well.
| couch | 06-17-2003 08:09 PM |
I bet that all you guys who have darker than 20% tint are drivin around naked. Come on, admit it....:eek:
| Turbobug | 06-17-2003 10:05 PM |
i have 35% and its great!
| Sobelizard109 | 06-17-2003 10:36 PM |
limo tint all around!!:D
| TheDonPerignon | 06-18-2003 12:51 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sobelizard109 [/i]
[B]limo tint all around!!:D [/B][/QUOTE]
Even your front windshield?:p
I hear limo tint used alot, but have never learned what it is? What % is it? Or does it refer to something else?
jp:cool:
[B]limo tint all around!!:D [/B][/QUOTE]
Even your front windshield?:p
I hear limo tint used alot, but have never learned what it is? What % is it? Or does it refer to something else?
jp:cool:
| well_armed | 06-18-2003 12:59 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by TheDonPerignon [/i]
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Even your front windshield?:p
I hear limo tint used alot, but have never learned what it is? What % is it? Or does it refer to something else?
jp:cool: [/B][/QUOTE]
Its like 11% tint or something, very very dark...and highly illegal on our public passenger vehicles.
[B]
Even your front windshield?:p
I hear limo tint used alot, but have never learned what it is? What % is it? Or does it refer to something else?
jp:cool: [/B][/QUOTE]
Its like 11% tint or something, very very dark...and highly illegal on our public passenger vehicles.
| Fajaah | 06-18-2003 03:36 PM |
Just be careful when using illegal tint. It can be used against you if you get into a car accident that was not your fault. You can end up getting the ticket instead of the person at fault. If there are injuries then you can be held responsible no matter whose fault it is. Basically, it just gives the other persons lawyer ammo to win the case if they sue you. Insurance companies can drop you if they find out as well. I think most of these cases apply more to the really dark tint. Not tint thats only one or 2 shades darker than the legal limit.
| NGNIOUS | 06-18-2003 03:48 PM |
Limo Tint = 5% Tint
I have it on all windows of mine except for the windshield. It reallt is not that dark except when you want to park your car at night. I just roll down the windows.
I also have a note fom my Doctor stating I am light sensitive and I had to send a letter to the Secretary of State to make it legal to have tints on my side windows.
-Richie Rich
I have it on all windows of mine except for the windshield. It reallt is not that dark except when you want to park your car at night. I just roll down the windows.
I also have a note fom my Doctor stating I am light sensitive and I had to send a letter to the Secretary of State to make it legal to have tints on my side windows.
-Richie Rich
| NGNIOUS | 06-18-2003 03:49 PM |
This should help everyone out.
[url]http://www.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/traflaw.html[/url]
[url]http://www.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/traflaw.html[/url]
| LedFoot | 06-18-2003 10:59 PM |
For allowable percentage window tints for all states, go to:
[url]www.sema.org[/url]
in search box type "tint percentage"
click on comprehensive list
click PDF or HTML version
or simply goto the following link...
[url]http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Law_Chart/State%20Law%20Chart.htm[/url]
If you live in the north (except NJ) you are limited to 70% - which is like a normal window with no tint.
I have 15% all around ... so I let off the gas and power my windows down when I see a cop here in PA. :devil:
[url]www.sema.org[/url]
in search box type "tint percentage"
click on comprehensive list
click PDF or HTML version
or simply goto the following link...
[url]http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Law_Chart/State%20Law%20Chart.htm[/url]
If you live in the north (except NJ) you are limited to 70% - which is like a normal window with no tint.
I have 15% all around ... so I let off the gas and power my windows down when I see a cop here in PA. :devil:
| subaru mike | 06-19-2003 12:13 AM |
I have Limo tint on all my window�s and rear windshield and a 9 inch sun bar, I have been pulled over a few time in New Jersey I am thinking of getting a 15% tint rather then dealing with the hassle of police.
| WheelsCSM | 06-19-2003 12:15 AM |
I have something like 25% on mine and I like it, but it could probably be a little darker, maybe 20%. I never have any problems at night, and it's fairly dark and effective during the day.
My last vehicle had 5% limo tint on it, and I will never do that again. I really loved it during the day (especially since it didn't have AC), but it was too hard to see things at night. I would not recommend it unless you are always in places with tons of streetlights, or you like opening your door and sticking your head out to back up.
My last vehicle had 5% limo tint on it, and I will never do that again. I really loved it during the day (especially since it didn't have AC), but it was too hard to see things at night. I would not recommend it unless you are always in places with tons of streetlights, or you like opening your door and sticking your head out to back up.
| sonicblue | 06-19-2003 11:20 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Turbobug [/i]
[B]i have 35% and its great! [/B][/QUOTE]
Ditto-just got it and it's my first tinted vehicle. My wife wants it now, too. Night vision is a little tougher but I think it's just my lack of experience right now. You can still see inside enough to know if there are people in it but it's not too much. A tremendous help if sun is beating in your window. I will never have a non-tined vehicle again! :D
[B]i have 35% and its great! [/B][/QUOTE]
Ditto-just got it and it's my first tinted vehicle. My wife wants it now, too. Night vision is a little tougher but I think it's just my lack of experience right now. You can still see inside enough to know if there are people in it but it's not too much. A tremendous help if sun is beating in your window. I will never have a non-tined vehicle again! :D
| e-brakin | 06-19-2003 03:00 PM |
Maybe off topic a little but has anyone done their own tint?
How hard is the film application to get it right?
I'm thinking about the mirror fading to smoke or blue on a blue STi. Worried that the blue will have that cheesy purple paint-on tint look or that it would just be too much blue!
Anyone use this? Have any pictures??
How hard is the film application to get it right?
I'm thinking about the mirror fading to smoke or blue on a blue STi. Worried that the blue will have that cheesy purple paint-on tint look or that it would just be too much blue!
Anyone use this? Have any pictures??
| Chris Morgan | 06-19-2003 09:15 PM |
well...
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I have 14% Titanium tint on my silver 2003 GDB:)
-Chris
-Chris
| legacyfan#1 | 06-20-2003 09:19 PM |
In Utah the legal tint % is 43 up front and anything in the rear. I will get that but how do you guys with illegal tint pass inspections? Thanks Nate
| Need4Boost | 06-20-2003 10:53 PM |
What is your e-mail addy? I will send pics of mine.
Windshield is 35%
Front windows are 35%
Rear windows are 15%
Rear windshield is 15%
Windshield is 35%
Front windows are 35%
Rear windows are 15%
Rear windshield is 15%
| TheDonPerignon | 06-21-2003 01:02 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by e-brakin [/i]
[B]Maybe off topic a little but has anyone done their own tint?
How hard is the film application to get it right?
I'm thinking about the mirror fading to smoke or blue on a blue STi. Worried that the blue will have that cheesy purple paint-on tint look or that it would just be too much blue!
Anyone use this? Have any pictures?? [/B][/QUOTE]
I had the same question about the DIY tint thing...heres the thread I started-
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=380266[/url]
I want to try it...regaurdless of what anyone says. As for the blue tint...I dont think that would look very good at all. Its really a civic thing.
jp:cool:
[B]Maybe off topic a little but has anyone done their own tint?
How hard is the film application to get it right?
I'm thinking about the mirror fading to smoke or blue on a blue STi. Worried that the blue will have that cheesy purple paint-on tint look or that it would just be too much blue!
Anyone use this? Have any pictures?? [/B][/QUOTE]
I had the same question about the DIY tint thing...heres the thread I started-
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=380266[/url]
I want to try it...regaurdless of what anyone says. As for the blue tint...I dont think that would look very good at all. Its really a civic thing.
jp:cool:
| e-brakin | 06-21-2003 01:28 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by TheDonPerignon [/i]
[B]
I dont think that would look very good at all. Its really a civic thing.
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lol!
Thanks for the link - hadn't seen the thread. Pretty much settles it for me tho. I've found a shop locally that does a waranteed job for $150 four 4 windows + back. Think I'll spend the extra $50 to save the hassle if I screw it up.
happy tinting!
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I dont think that would look very good at all. Its really a civic thing.
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lol!
Thanks for the link - hadn't seen the thread. Pretty much settles it for me tho. I've found a shop locally that does a waranteed job for $150 four 4 windows + back. Think I'll spend the extra $50 to save the hassle if I screw it up.
happy tinting!
| mkultra69 | 06-21-2003 05:57 PM |
[QUOTE]I want to try it...regaurdless of what anyone says[/QUOTE] Ok you be the ginipig and let us all know how this stuff is. Looks easy and the price seems good. Please post some pics and whatnot if you decide to do it.
| TheDonPerignon | 06-21-2003 07:21 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mkultra69 [/i]
[B] Ok you be the ginipig and let us all know how this stuff is. Looks easy and the price seems good. Please post some pics and whatnot if you decide to do it. [/B][/QUOTE]
Youll have to wait a while...a long while (Ill be getting my car in a few months). But sooner or later I will, unless I can find a really good deal. Right now I dont have any money left with which to do it. You can donate:D
I probably wont tint my windows until the start of next years school year...Ill need it to protect my car from breakins.
jp:cool:
[B] Ok you be the ginipig and let us all know how this stuff is. Looks easy and the price seems good. Please post some pics and whatnot if you decide to do it. [/B][/QUOTE]
Youll have to wait a while...a long while (Ill be getting my car in a few months). But sooner or later I will, unless I can find a really good deal. Right now I dont have any money left with which to do it. You can donate:D
I probably wont tint my windows until the start of next years school year...Ill need it to protect my car from breakins.
jp:cool:
| Turbobug | 06-22-2003 12:29 AM |
heres a pic of 35%, i know its not a WRX, but hey...
[IMG]http://rackshack2.mybuddyinfo.com/images/44halfcircle800X600.jpg[/IMG]
and it looks darker in this pic then it really is for some reason...
[IMG]http://rackshack2.mybuddyinfo.com/images/44halfcircle800X600.jpg[/IMG]
and it looks darker in this pic then it really is for some reason...
| ImprezaVA | 06-22-2003 05:24 PM |
I agree, that doesn't look like 35%. I have 35% dark smoke and it has never looked that dark. The picture portrays what in real life would look more like 20%. I have noticed, however, that on days when the sun is behind the clouds the tint looks darker. Maybe thats the case in this picture because it looks as though the sun isn't out.
-Charles-
-Charles-
| mkultra69 | 06-22-2003 06:28 PM |
thanx for the pic. That does look realy dark. I know what ya mean though about it looking darker than it is. The tint on my neon looks realy dark some days. The only thing that worrys me is that it would be too dark for my wife to see out it at night. What I realy need is a pic from the inside out. I know I should just go to a tint shop and ask to see samples, but Ive been working nights latle so its hard to get out to the shop, with my wife there, when their open. Anyways thanx for all the input on this.
| bbbwrx | 06-22-2003 08:09 PM |
Pic of 5% in rear
[IMG]http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/bbbwrx/angle_big_cottonwood2.jpg[/IMG]
Pic of 35% on front and 5% on rear
[IMG]http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/bbbwrx/side_view_DD_road2.jpg[/IMG]
You can still see pretty good out of the 35% at night but the 5% is kinda hard to see out of. It is tough to reverse at night.(it doesn't help that I have tinted tail lights so it blocks the reverse light from shining bright)
BEN:disco:
[IMG]http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/bbbwrx/angle_big_cottonwood2.jpg[/IMG]
Pic of 35% on front and 5% on rear
[IMG]http://www.angelfire.com/ut2/bbbwrx/side_view_DD_road2.jpg[/IMG]
You can still see pretty good out of the 35% at night but the 5% is kinda hard to see out of. It is tough to reverse at night.(it doesn't help that I have tinted tail lights so it blocks the reverse light from shining bright)
BEN:disco:
| InfamousDX | 06-22-2003 09:04 PM |
Love tint on a silver car... too bad NJ prohibits front window tints, so it looks dumb when you tint front and not back
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