Window tint?

Shultzy · 05-25-2016, 01:27 AM

Not sure what percent tint to get. Was thinking about 20, anyone have any suggestions?

evanescent03 · 05-25-2016, 01:53 AM

tint levels is really driven mostly by preference and state/local law(enforcement). 20% is a sweet spot for me on most cars. I've done darker in the back (5-10%) and lighter on the front (20-30%) before too. I like darker for keepin the cabin cool and for privacy (toys, kids, etc), but too dark and it might draw unwanted attention from law enforcement. i'd recommend, regardless of exactly how dark it is, put the windows down before you ever get approached by a LEO, they like to know what you're up to in there for everyone's safety.

G6CamJK · 05-25-2016, 02:53 AM

Florida Law is:

Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in.
Back Side windows: Must allow more than 15% of light in.
Rear Window: Must allow more than 15% of light in.

according to: http://www.tinting-laws.com/florida/

Copperhead · 05-25-2016, 05:40 AM

I agree, 20% is the way to go. When I was young I would always get 5%, got at least one ticket with every car I tinted that dark. Moved to 15%, still ticketed. Been getting 20% on my last 6 cars and have had no trouble with the law. BTW, I live in GA and last I checked the legal percentage is 35%.

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Curr · 05-25-2016, 05:55 AM

I always just tell the places "As dark as legally allowable".

Here in MA that equates to barely tinted, sadly. Every little bit helps, so I do it.

Shultzy · 05-25-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by evanescent03

tint levels is really driven mostly by preference and state/local law(enforcement). 20% is a sweet spot for me on most cars. I've done darker in the back (5-10%) and lighter on the front (20-30%) before too. I like darker for keepin the cabin cool and for privacy (toys, kids, etc), but too dark and it might draw unwanted attention from law enforcement. i'd recommend, regardless of exactly how dark it is, put the windows down before you ever get approached by a LEO, they like to know what you're up to in there for everyone's safety.

Agree with you 100 percent. I guess in Florida it's a bit of a risk to run 20 percent especially if the cops want to be jackasses about it. May have to go 30...

AbsolutHank · 05-25-2016, 09:36 AM

I run 20% on mine without issue. I have the red interior and it's still partially visible from the outside.

Shultzy · 05-25-2016, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

I run 20% on mine without issue. I have the red interior and it's still partially visible from the outside.

That looks great!! Exactly the look I'm going for just don't want any cops pissing me off lol

hrpiii · 05-25-2016, 10:05 AM

are you tinting it to keep the light out or tinting to keep the heat out? IR Tint will keep the heat out better than regular tint.

MovieGuy · 05-25-2016, 11:09 AM

I got pulled over in my Firebird by a Sheriff deputy. He put a light meter on my window and it was at 17%. He gave me a verbal warning but I went and had my car retinted to 35% anyway. That set me back $275. Now when I have tinting done I ask for maximum legal tinting.

clanky · 05-25-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MovieGuy

I got pulled over in my Firebird by a Sheriff deputy. He put a light meter on my window and it was at 17%. He gave me a verbal warning but I went and had my car retinted to 35% anyway. That set me back $275. Now when I have tinting done I ask for maximum legal tinting.

Yep what I always plan to do. I just don't have the time to go around removing tint and putting it back on because of tickets. Would I love 15% all the way around heck ya, but it's just not worth the hassle like it was when I was younger heh.

Drags1998 · 05-25-2016, 02:28 PM

I'm OLD and My eyesight is not as good as it used to be, Had My vert done in 35%, I find this to be Perfect for My needs. And its OK with POPO!!!!

cellsafemode · 05-25-2016, 03:37 PM

Keep in mind, the windows come from the factory with a tint level (written on the glass) and that must be factored into what level of light blocking tint you can legally apply and still actually pass a test with.

Basically in california, with the Camaro the only window I'd be allowed to tint legally is the rear window. Everything else is already at the limit.

edit: unless i went with clear tint for IR/UV blocking.

alini · 05-25-2016, 07:47 PM

whatever you do, before you get it installed check a sample and view it at an angle. The angle of the rear window makes the tint darker than straight through. I tried 18% and it was way to dark for me.

05-25-2016, 01:27 AM	#1
Shultzy Drives: White 1ss NPP 6M Join Date: May 2016 Location: Gainesville FL Posts: 87	Window tint? Not sure what percent tint to get. Was thinking about 20, anyone have any suggestions?

05-25-2016, 02:53 AM	#3
G6CamJK Drives: 16 2SS Convertible, 08 JKU Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: North Texas Posts: 256 View My Garage	Florida Law is: Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. Front Side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in. Back Side windows: Must allow more than 15% of light in. Rear Window: Must allow more than 15% of light in. according to: http://www.tinting-laws.com/florida/ __________________ '16 2SS Convertible - Blue Velvet, 6M, MRC, NPP, 56R, Nav, Ash Gray, & Silver Rally. '08 Rubicon JKU - Jeep Green, 6 spd, 5" Terraflex, LoD Off-road armor, Warne 9.5, 4.88 gears, 37x12.5R17

05-25-2016, 05:55 AM	#5
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,249	I always just tell the places "As dark as legally allowable". Here in MA that equates to barely tinted, sadly. Every little bit helps, so I do it. __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

05-25-2016, 09:36 AM	#7
AbsolutHank Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 874	I run 20% on mine without issue. I have the red interior and it's still partially visible from the outside. __________________ 2013 Dodge Viper #44/150 Launch Edition IG:@absoluthank *20/21 BC Forged Wheels : BC Coilovers: TA Aero*

05-25-2016, 11:09 AM	#10
MovieGuy Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 892	I got pulled over in my Firebird by a Sheriff deputy. He put a light meter on my window and it was at 17%. He gave me a verbal warning but I went and had my car retinted to 35% anyway. That set me back $275. Now when I have tinting done I ask for maximum legal tinting. __________________ Life after retirement

05-25-2016, 01:53 AM	#2
evanescent03 Drives: '19 SS 1LE/'19 Rubicon/'20 AT4 Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 505	tint levels is really driven mostly by preference and state/local law(enforcement). 20% is a sweet spot for me on most cars. I've done darker in the back (5-10%) and lighter on the front (20-30%) before too. I like darker for keepin the cabin cool and for privacy (toys, kids, etc), but too dark and it might draw unwanted attention from law enforcement. i'd recommend, regardless of exactly how dark it is, put the windows down before you ever get approached by a LEO, they like to know what you're up to in there for everyone's safety.

05-25-2016, 05:40 AM	#4
Copperhead Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 33	I agree, 20% is the way to go. When I was young I would always get 5%, got at least one ticket with every car I tinted that dark. Moved to 15%, still ticketed. Been getting 20% on my last 6 cars and have had no trouble with the law. BTW, I live in GA and last I checked the legal percentage is 35%. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

05-25-2016, 10:05 AM	#9
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	are you tinting it to keep the light out or tinting to keep the heat out? IR Tint will keep the heat out better than regular tint.

05-25-2016, 02:28 PM	#12
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	I'm OLD and My eyesight is not as good as it used to be, Had My vert done in 35%, I find this to be Perfect for My needs. And its OK with POPO!!!!

05-25-2016, 03:37 PM	#13
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	Keep in mind, the windows come from the factory with a tint level (written on the glass) and that must be factored into what level of light blocking tint you can legally apply and still actually pass a test with. Basically in california, with the Camaro the only window I'd be allowed to tint legally is the rear window. Everything else is already at the limit. edit: unless i went with clear tint for IR/UV blocking.

05-25-2016, 07:47 PM	#14
alini Drives: 2016 Camaro Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 370 View My Garage	whatever you do, before you get it installed check a sample and view it at an angle. The angle of the rear window makes the tint darker than straight through. I tried 18% and it was way to dark for me. __________________ The above post is by someone who is not an expert 2005 Pt Cruiser panel Conversion 2016 2SS Camaro Hyper Blue white interior 1937 Chevy truck. Full custom. Build in work https://www.teamalini.com

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