Tint %

WhiteBoy18 · 08-12-2017, 08:26 PM

I have an appointment next week to get the beast tinted.

Just curious, what % did you go with and why???

Updated:I'm aware of the law, I am not concerned and that's not my question here...please

Glen e · 08-12-2017, 08:34 PM

35% is what is legal in most states and allows a good look and still you have night visibility
20% is on the edge of being legal and a nice dark look, night visibility is ok, not perfect
Anything less is illegal and pretty stupid, IMO

This is 20%

brantley847 · 08-12-2017, 08:37 PM

Depends on your states laws.

I went as dark as I could without thinking I would get stopped. 15-20% is darker than legal here but figured cops wouldn't bother above 15% and they haven't. Granted, if I get stopped for speeding it might open the chance for them to check.

20 or higher looks good cosmetically and it doesn't hinder vision. 1-14% will attract attention. I did 10% (after the factory hue it was probably closer to 7-8) on my last car and that was stupid. Couldn't see anything around me at night.

WhiteBoy18 · 08-12-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

35% is what is legal in most states and allows a good look and still you have night visibility
20% is on the edge of being legal and a nice dark look, night visibility is ok, not perfect
Anything less is illegal and pretty stupid, IMO

Thanks for the pretty commonly known information, however you neglected to answer my question entirely...

Glen e · 08-12-2017, 08:43 PM

I won't make that mistake again....good luck......

WhiteBoy18 · 08-12-2017, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by brantley847

Depends on your states laws.

I went as dark as I could without thinking I would get stopped. 15-20% is darker than legal here but figured cops wouldn't bother above 15% and they haven't. Granted, if I get stopped for speeding it might open the chance for them to check.

20 or higher looks good cosmetically and it doesn't hinder vision. 1-14% will attract attention. I did 10% (after the factory hue it was probably closer to 7-8) on my last car and that was stupid. Couldn't see anything around me at night.

Sweet! Do you have a pic of the 15%? Preferable in the daytime? Sorry for being so specific but I want to make sure I get the right number!

utsteve98 · 08-12-2017, 09:27 PM

Did 5 percent on the back and rear side windows. 30 on front side windows. 5 on back is fine for day. Irrelevant at night as you won't be looking out rear window except through rear view mirror.

WhiteBoy18 · 08-12-2017, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

This is 20%

Looks pretty good, not too dark, not too light! Are the back windows also 20%?
Thanks for the pic!

Rooster OG · 08-12-2017, 09:42 PM

Mines going in for tint on Monday. I'm going with 15% on the back and rear quarters and 30% on the fronts. My guy uses Llumar and I'm getting ceramic. I had this combo on my last two cars and I really like it, plus the cops in my town haven't ever hassled me about the two front windows.

Naturday13 · 08-12-2017, 11:50 PM

20%, daytime but overcast.

Why? I went with what the installer suggested, and I am pleased.

JustDo1nMe · 08-13-2017, 08:02 AM

Anyone els not a fan of dark tints on the white? Love it on every other color though :/

brantley847 · 08-13-2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

I won't make that mistake again....good luck......

LOL

brantley847 · 08-13-2017, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JustDo1nMe

Anyone els not a fan of dark tints on the white? Love it on every other color though :/

I think you're alone on that one

This is 15 on my 5th gen

Tr6 · 08-13-2017, 10:47 AM

Check your State Laws for the %. I stuck with 30% because that's what is legal but that wasn't the only reason. I've had 15s and 20s before, night time is a pain with it. Can't see crap when you are parking for example and gotta roll down the windows... I also went with Ceramic tint and Air80 on the windshield.

08-12-2017, 08:26 PM	#1
WhiteBoy18 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Summit White M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 100	Tint % I have an appointment next week to get the beast tinted. Just curious, what % did you go with and why??? Updated:I'm aware of the law, I am not concerned and that's not my question here...please Last edited by WhiteBoy18; 08-13-2017 at 11:04 AM.

08-12-2017, 08:34 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	35% is what is legal in most states and allows a good look and still you have night visibility 20% is on the edge of being legal and a nice dark look, night visibility is ok, not perfect Anything less is illegal and pretty stupid, IMO This is 20% __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-12-2017, 08:37 PM	#3
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	Depends on your states laws. I went as dark as I could without thinking I would get stopped. 15-20% is darker than legal here but figured cops wouldn't bother above 15% and they haven't. Granted, if I get stopped for speeding it might open the chance for them to check. 20 or higher looks good cosmetically and it doesn't hinder vision. 1-14% will attract attention. I did 10% (after the factory hue it was probably closer to 7-8) on my last car and that was stupid. Couldn't see anything around me at night. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

08-12-2017, 08:43 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I won't make that mistake again....good luck...... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-12-2017, 11:50 PM	#10
Naturday13 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NC Posts: 155	20%, daytime but overcast. Why? I went with what the installer suggested, and I am pleased. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1, M6, summit white

08-12-2017, 09:27 PM	#7
utsteve98 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE, 2017 Ford Raptor Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 127	Did 5 percent on the back and rear side windows. 30 on front side windows. 5 on back is fine for day. Irrelevant at night as you won't be looking out rear window except through rear view mirror.

08-12-2017, 09:42 PM	#9
Rooster OG Drives: 2016 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Northern California Posts: 314	Mines going in for tint on Monday. I'm going with 15% on the back and rear quarters and 30% on the fronts. My guy uses Llumar and I'm getting ceramic. I had this combo on my last two cars and I really like it, plus the cops in my town haven't ever hassled me about the two front windows.

08-13-2017, 08:02 AM	#11
JustDo1nMe Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ma Posts: 112	Anyone els not a fan of dark tints on the white? Love it on every other color though :/

08-13-2017, 10:47 AM	#14
Tr6 The Dogfather Drives: #1 off the line for a customer. '16 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Andover, KS Posts: 2,621	Check your State Laws for the %. I stuck with 30% because that's what is legal but that wasn't the only reason. I've had 15s and 20s before, night time is a pain with it. Can't see crap when you are parking for example and gotta roll down the windows... I also went with Ceramic tint and Air80 on the windshield. __________________ 2SS, Garnet Red with Adrenalin red, NPP, MRC M6 coupe #33 off the line #1 order for Customer. Build thread HERE! Story of my delivery HERE!

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