Tint Percentages
September-4th-2002, 11:49 AM
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Re: TINT
Originally posted by bmassche
I think tint looks best the same % all around the car. I have 20% on all four windows and rear as well
I think tint looks best the same % all around the car. I have 20% on all four windows and rear as well
September-4th-2002, 11:56 AM
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Just got mine tinted with 6% on the rear doors back and 25% on the front windows and a 6% strip across the windshield.
Watch out for the Police on this on as they carry around tint gauges to check for it.
If you wanted you go just tint the rest of the windows *limo* and tint your drivers window the legal %. I have seen this before and it does not look to bad. I think that most states have a 35% on the front windows other then Cali where your not supposed to have any Tint on the front.
You could also take it to a tint shop that can double limo the rear windows as I have done in the past to make it almost black but still minor amounts of light shine thru. Being in Arizona its hot as hell and need the tint. The cops really dont bother too much with our tint out here unless your looking for trouble.
Watch out for the Police on this on as they carry around tint gauges to check for it.
If you wanted you go just tint the rest of the windows *limo* and tint your drivers window the legal %. I have seen this before and it does not look to bad. I think that most states have a 35% on the front windows other then Cali where your not supposed to have any Tint on the front.
You could also take it to a tint shop that can double limo the rear windows as I have done in the past to make it almost black but still minor amounts of light shine thru. Being in Arizona its hot as hell and need the tint. The cops really dont bother too much with our tint out here unless your looking for trouble.
September-4th-2002, 12:01 PM
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I have also had a cop tell me to remove the tint on my windshield right in front of him, it was limo on the top about 6inches and 4 inches on the bottom.
needless to say I was only a minor at the time and told him to give me a ticket if he was going to be a dick. Took my pops to juvenile courts and told the judge that the show car I was in was just that and was getting gas in it. but then again most of the Police cars here are also tinted.
Just watch out and tell the cop its a show car and your just running out old gas from it. Be polite and roll the windows done in the event of getting stopped and put your hands on the dash or window sill to prevent the cop from being irrational this always helps them do their job and makes them feel more comfortable.
needless to say I was only a minor at the time and told him to give me a ticket if he was going to be a dick. Took my pops to juvenile courts and told the judge that the show car I was in was just that and was getting gas in it. but then again most of the Police cars here are also tinted.
Just watch out and tell the cop its a show car and your just running out old gas from it. Be polite and roll the windows done in the event of getting stopped and put your hands on the dash or window sill to prevent the cop from being irrational this always helps them do their job and makes them feel more comfortable.
September-4th-2002, 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by kosmicride
I have also had a cop tell me to remove the tint on my windshield right in front of him, it was limo on the top about 6inches and 4 inches on the bottom.
needless to say I was only a minor at the time and told him to give me a ticket if he was going to be a dick. Took my pops to juvenile courts and told the judge that the show car I was in was just that and was getting gas in it. but then again most of the Police cars here are also tinted.
Just watch out and tell the cop its a show car and your just running out old gas from it. Be polite and roll the windows done in the event of getting stopped and put your hands on the dash or window sill to prevent the cop from being irrational this always helps them do their job and makes them feel more comfortable.
I have also had a cop tell me to remove the tint on my windshield right in front of him, it was limo on the top about 6inches and 4 inches on the bottom.
needless to say I was only a minor at the time and told him to give me a ticket if he was going to be a dick. Took my pops to juvenile courts and told the judge that the show car I was in was just that and was getting gas in it. but then again most of the Police cars here are also tinted.
Just watch out and tell the cop its a show car and your just running out old gas from it. Be polite and roll the windows done in the event of getting stopped and put your hands on the dash or window sill to prevent the cop from being irrational this always helps them do their job and makes them feel more comfortable.
September-4th-2002, 12:11 PM
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Re: TINT
Originally posted by bmassche
I think tint looks best the same % all around the car. I have 20% on all four windows and rear as well
I think tint looks best the same % all around the car. I have 20% on all four windows and rear as well
What are your locals laws on tinting like? I might get 25% or 30% all around, and just say **** the local laws. If I get a ticket for it, so be it. Anyone know how tough cops are on a stupid thing like that?
1 - Dont tint
2 - All windows except front can be 25%, front must remain or have minimal tint ( I think 10 - 15%)
3- All windows including front can be 25%, but you must leave a small portion clear for viewing. Not sure how it breaks down but something like, 35% on the bottom, 35% on the top, leaving you with 30%(not tinted) to see through.
September-4th-2002, 02:31 PM
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I looked at your site. I live in VA though, where the cops are notoriously annoying. They'll bug you about anything, it sucks. All of the crime here is white collar crime, so they always look for action with anyone or anything that isn't 100% ordinary.
September-4th-2002, 02:47 PM
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I got 35% on front windows (passenger and driver) to be legal, and rest is 20% (back window and doors). Looks pretty cool, cant see **** inside at night.
click that to see my picsTint Photos
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September-4th-2002, 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by foxymazda
You really cant tell the difference between the tints. So I dont think that they are that far off % wise from each other! lol. Did anyone even look at my pics before judging?? Anyway, I tearing mine off and making it darker all the way around. The cops here where I live are really cool and they dont bother you about stupid crap like the tint percentage.
You really cant tell the difference between the tints. So I dont think that they are that far off % wise from each other! lol. Did anyone even look at my pics before judging?? Anyway, I tearing mine off and making it darker all the way around. The cops here where I live are really cool and they dont bother you about stupid crap like the tint percentage.
stop a cop and ask to see a tint gauge and or stop in a tint shop and take a look at the difference, you got your work cut out for you to take that tint off, if it is still in decent shape and smooth, I would have someone either remove it for you or retint the back windows that don't roll down and that will make your front windows seem darker.
September-4th-2002, 05:28 PM
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35% on all side windows and back.
the tint on the front sides is illegal but at 35% i should be ok. so far, i've had no problems and there are many cars on the road here with similar tint jobs.
i much prefer the look of a consistent % all the way around the car.
the tint on the front sides is illegal but at 35% i should be ok. so far, i've had no problems and there are many cars on the road here with similar tint jobs.
i much prefer the look of a consistent % all the way around the car.
September-4th-2002, 06:57 PM
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Originally posted by justcharlie
I looked at your site. I live in VA though, where the cops are notoriously annoying. They'll bug you about anything, it sucks. All of the crime here is white collar crime, so they always look for action with anyone or anything that isn't 100% ordinary.
I looked at your site. I live in VA though, where the cops are notoriously annoying. They'll bug you about anything, it sucks. All of the crime here is white collar crime, so they always look for action with anyone or anything that isn't 100% ordinary.
Justin, is it you who had your car tinted in Liberty Rd in MD or somebody else? Yeah I was thinking about going 35% front and the rest 20% but I guess I'll keep 35% all around.
September-4th-2002, 08:16 PM
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Check out some paint shops to get some tint remover liquid stuff as it will help in getting the sticky residue to release the tint.
A couple of sharp razor blades also will help you but make sure and tape off what you dont want to cut
I would even recommend taking your windows out if it becomes a major problem to get the tint off.
A buddy of mine took his in to get retinted and was quoted around 645.00 to take off the old and retint.
Good luck
A couple of sharp razor blades also will help you but make sure and tape off what you dont want to cut
I would even recommend taking your windows out if it becomes a major problem to get the tint off.
A buddy of mine took his in to get retinted and was quoted around 645.00 to take off the old and retint.
Good luck