What Percent tint does everyone have or reccommend?

ltrain1007 · 05-31-2005, 12:17 PM

im thinking 35% will do the job. Im afraid to go too dark

Chairboy · 05-31-2005, 12:21 PM

I have 20% in the back three, and 50% in the two front sides. Looks and works great. Remember, the figure is the percentage of light allowed through, so 20% is darker then 50.

Had it for almost a year, no problems with police, and looks great. BTW, you're planning on having a shop do it? Find one that'll give you a lifetime guarentee on the tint. Doing it yourself (if you've never done it before) is a great recipe for bubbles. If not now, then later.

sdashiki · 05-31-2005, 01:06 PM

Make sure you just get good tint.

Regardless of the %, good tint is good tint. Nothing purple (thats crap) and try to stick with stuff that is "metal" and not dye based.

Make sure you get a lifetime warranty for bubbles.

Spend at least $150 for 4 windows and a back window....

Pudge · 05-31-2005, 01:11 PM

The guy who had the car before me put on some **** tint, if i go to a shop will they rip the old stuff off, or do they expect it to be prepped and whatnot.

Chairboy · 05-31-2005, 01:43 PM

Something else to look for, some tint shops have a safety net policy for if you get a fixit ticket for tinting. Inquire around. My shop said that if I get a ticket, they'd strip it off and re-apply it for some cheap amount, legally satisfying the 'fixit' requirement (for about 5 minutes, but hey, you're covered).

nappyjim · 05-31-2005, 01:50 PM

I got 35% up front, 25% in back. Fronts are illegal where i live, but who cares. I say go with 25%.

BTW, I spend 170 for 5 windows from a pro tinter with 20 years experience. Dont go cheap, you'll regret it. Also make sure they can do the back window with 1 piece rather than 2.

edrex · 05-31-2005, 02:21 PM

28% on the front sides, 15% on the rear sides and back window. I like it but wish I could go a little darker on the fronts. But I haven't gotten any trouble from the cops so I think its a good mix.

ltrain1007 · 05-31-2005, 04:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by edrex

28% on the front sides, 15% on the rear sides and back window. I like it but wish I could go a little darker on the fronts. But I haven't gotten any trouble from the cops so I think its a good mix.

Thanks for everyone's input and thanks for the picture.

binary.h4x · 05-31-2005, 04:37 PM

A shop can tell you the legal amouts too.

Shelbrain · 05-31-2005, 06:25 PM

How ironic, I just picked up my car from the tint shop...5% all around and 37% on the entire front windshield...looks awesome on a black car IMO.

jcdillin · 05-31-2005, 06:43 PM

yeah I just put 20% on my car, turned out great

turbocad6 · 05-31-2005, 07:06 PM

5% all around.....double layered all around except front doors......

problems are:

1) can't see **** at night...have to pull the r/s window down sometimes at intersections to make a right or might run someone over

2) can't park at night without pulling the same r/s window down( cameras going in soon to solve these visability problems.....)

3)cops....but in a minivan most just look the other way.....now if I drove a slammed honda or something I might not be as lucky...

0l33l · 05-31-2005, 07:31 PM

Don't get metallic tint. It will block out radio signals interfering with rader detectors. Also is bad for GPS signals if mounted in car. Go with a more expensive ceramic tint.

Hcomplyr · 05-31-2005, 07:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shelbrain

How ironic, I just picked up my car from the tint shop...5% all around and 37% on the entire front windshield...looks awesome on a black car IMO.

MUST POST PICS!!!

ltrain1007 · 06-01-2005, 08:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 0l33l

Don't get metallic tint. It will block out radio signals interfering with rader detectors. Also is bad for GPS signals if mounted in car. Go with a more expensive ceramic tint.

Thanks for that, cuz lil tid bit

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