[CamaroSSStlfan]

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

1 do as you like but I couldn't consider it, as others are saying local laws and I don't mean that you should just comply, I mean what's the attitude on it on the streets? If you local jurisdiction pays no mind to tint then go for it. Some officers and departments have a real hard on about it and hassling people for it.
I've been stopped with 35% on a black car w/ black interior and had that A** measure it with his little gadget. And I've had to strip tint off, too, that I knew was illegal.

It just things to consider when you go that route.

Where in Missouri? My last 3 Mustangs and Window tinted, especially my 99 GT was pretty dark and never got pulled over. I lived in St. Louis County. Driving in places like St. George (well known speed trap), Webster Groves never had a problem.


I can see why some depts would simply because it's a non moving violation and they figure most would pay the ticket and not fight it.

[wwiiavfan]

You all are overlooking the main reason why dark tint is not a good idea. When you have dark tint, and you get pulled over, it immediately puts the officer on high alert. Would you, as an LEO, want to step up to a car that you can’t see inside? Is there just a driver or are there 4 people in there with weapons?
Understand now?
I get it, it looks cool and keeps the interior cooler, but it ain’t worth it.

[cthompson07]

Originally Posted by wwiiavfan

You all are overlooking the main reason why dark tint is not a good idea. When you have dark tint, and you get pulled over, it immediately puts the officer on high alert. Would you, as an LEO, want to step up to a car that you can’t see inside? Is there just a driver or are there 4 people in there with weapons?
Understand now?
I get it, it looks cool and keeps the interior cooler, but it ain’t worth it.

Good thing windows roll down.

[WhiteMale]

Originally Posted by CamaroSSStlfan

Where in Missouri? My last 3 Mustangs and Window tinted, especially my 99 GT was pretty dark and never got pulled over. I lived in St. Louis County. Driving in places like St. George (well known speed trap), Webster Groves never had a problem.


I can see why some depts would simply because it's a non moving violation and they figure most would pay the ticket and not fight it.

Platte County/North Kansas City MO

[Rhobz]

Originally Posted by wwiiavfan

You all are overlooking the main reason why dark tint is not a good idea. When you have dark tint, and you get pulled over, it immediately puts the officer on high alert. Would you, as an LEO, want to step up to a car that you can’t see inside? Is there just a driver or are there 4 people in there with weapons?
Understand now?
I get it, it looks cool and keeps the interior cooler, but it ain’t worth it.

I understand your point. That's why when I get pulled over, I immediately roll the window down, before the LEO approaches. If you wait for the officer to approach before you roll your window down, you are already starting the interaction negatively and you are kind of a jerk.

[cthompson07]

I had 5% and 4% (two layers of 20%, dealer ran out of 5%) on a 4th gen and a sw20 mr2 respectively, and it was a pain in the ass. I couldn't see shit at night, even worse when it was raining. It made it cooler but wasn't worth the hassle. I've had 20% on my last few cars (c6, two 6th gens, and my wifes Volvo s60) and it is the sweet spot.

[Tricksta]

Originally Posted by That1guy_tim

at night with the windows up you won't see shit

I have 5% on sides and rear, this is 100% accurate. I have 85% on my windshield.

[wwiiavfan]

Originally Posted by cthompson07

Good thing windows roll down.

Back ones don't, unless your Camaro is impressively customized.
It's important for the officer to be able to see thru the back and side windows, too, so he knows what he is walking up to.

[Rhobz]

Originally Posted by wwiiavfan

Back ones don't, unless your Camaro is impressively customized.
It's important for the officer to be able to see thru the back and side windows, too, so he knows what he is walking up to.

So you are advocating no tint on any windows ever?

[wwiiavfan]

I’d be fine with that. Other than the top 4” or so on the windshield, I’ve never had other than factory tint on any of my vehicles, so I wouldn’t miss it.

[Whitespeed]

Still waiting for someone to explain the need for 5% tint.

[mrgoodwrench]

So for the OP - this is a good conversation for people.... My 2010 & 2014 Camaros has 5% ont he back and side windows and 20% on the Drivers/Passenger Windows. I did the same for my Cobalt, Cavalier, 2 late model Monte Carlos (Z34 & SS) and my Cavalier Z24. I did it primarily due to taking my lunch breaks in the my car - which may have included a quick power nap... lol....my daughter had 5% on her Accord where my son had 35% on his Civic (cant bring kids up right anymore...lol). The 5% made it difficult to see at night. I also used 2 different tints for Front/Rear so the LEO could easily see that one was lighter than the other.

All of my car tints are considered illegal Tint here in NY (can only have the factory tint) ...I also run without a Front plate - for the 3 Camaro's, the 2 Monte Carlos, and my old Z24 (Fun Car) - but have the dented and broken front plate cover in trunk just in case to show it was installed on a car!

It is really how much of a jerk you are to the LEO when you first interact with them. If you are polite then 95% of the time you will not have an issue - and don't get bent when you were speeding an manage to eek out a Parking on Pavement instead - which carries the same penalty without points. You were speeding and the LEO were doing their job...been pretty lucky over the last 10 years with only a CT cop really pissed at me...

As for getting pulled over - as I have taught my kids - I have both windows down (mentioned on another post here) but also turn on the dome light...just so the LEO can feel a bit more comfortable as he approached the car because he can now somewhat see inside. - I also tend to turn it off and take my foot off the brake to show I will not be running...

[CamaroSSStlfan]

Originally Posted by mrgoodwrench

So for the OP - this is a good conversation for people.... My 2010 & 2014 Camaros has 5% ont he back and side windows and 20% on the Drivers/Passenger Windows. I did the same for my Cobalt, Cavalier, 2 late model Monte Carlos (Z34 & SS) and my Cavalier Z24. I did it primarily due to taking my lunch breaks in the my car - which may have included a quick power nap... lol....my daughter had 5% on her Accord where my son had 35% on his Civic (cant bring kids up right anymore...lol). The 5% made it difficult to see at night. I also used 2 different tints for Front/Rear so the LEO could easily see that one was lighter than the other.

All of my car tints are considered illegal Tint here in NY (can only have the factory tint) ...I also run without a Front plate - for the 3 Camaro's, the 2 Monte Carlos, and my old Z24 (Fun Car) - but have the dented and broken front plate cover in trunk just in case to show it was installed on a car!

It is really how much of a jerk you are to the LEO when you first interact with them. If you are polite then 95% of the time you will not have an issue - and don't get bent when you were speeding an manage to eek out a Parking on Pavement instead - which carries the same penalty without points. You were speeding and the LEO were doing their job...been pretty lucky over the last 10 years with only a CT cop really pissed at me...

As for getting pulled over - as I have taught my kids - I have both windows down (mentioned on another post here) but also turn on the dome light...just so the LEO can feel a bit more comfortable as he approached the car because he can now somewhat see inside. - I also tend to turn it off and take my foot off the brake to show I will not be running...

My Coyote I had the dealer throw the tint in. I'm pretty sure my back windows were 5 percent, and my front windows were around 20 percent. I think I'll just play it safe and go with 20 all around.



My cousin has a friend who does the tint on all their cars for about $160. He got 5 percent on his Expedition but then again it's a BIG SUV with better visibility.


I know my last stang they did it the old way. Are most shops using the computers which give it a precision cut?

[PnCRedJwl2SS]

My tint is at 35% all the way around, including sunroof (nothing on windshield) and I think it looks great. It's UV blocking tint, and it does its job well, but even in overcast daylight it can be a bit hard to see out of when backing into a parking spot. Also, when I wave at my neighbors as I drive through my neighborhood, they usually don't see me do it through the side windows, but they do through the front.

I couldn't go any darker and enjoy it.