What % tint did you guys go with?

OddJack · 04-02-2017, 01:22 PM

Definitely going to tint the glass, wondering what you guys went with....there are different material, which one works the best?

jpsuperman81 · 04-02-2017, 01:30 PM

I've always gone with 20% on my Windows and recently 55% on my front windshield. 20% is dark enough to look great and not draw attention from cops, never once had an issue, and here the only thing legal is 35%. Had cops compliment my cars and say as long as they can see inside they don't care what the percentage is.

Glen e · 04-02-2017, 01:31 PM

I've tinted about 10 or 12 cars over the years and chosen a bunch of different tints and it really always comes down to 35% or 20% for a daily driver.. 35% is totally legal most everywhere and get your nice tinted work.20% is a better look, imo but slightly illegal in most states, but they won't pull you over for it in general. 5% limo is just too dark. The general rule of thumb is with 35% you can see out of it The car completely at night, 20% you can see out of the car except maybe on very dark country roads. I choose 20% Most of the time.

Aboynamedsue · 04-02-2017, 01:32 PM

I agree: 20% is the sweet spot for me all the way around, but I prefer a sunstrip.

Davis0079 · 04-02-2017, 01:32 PM

15% on the back 3, 30% on the doors (legal state limit)...but most here in FL will do 15% all round.

also, common to see 5% all round and 30% on the windshield.

I went legal as to not get harrased by the law, but I bought the more expensive thermal tint. The tint alone does wonders keeping the car cool, but upgrading to a thermal barrier makes a huge differance in the sunshine state.

And I will only buy a 3M product, therefore thats what I recommend.

3M, thermal...after that, the tint level is a user preferance.

OddJack · 04-02-2017, 01:36 PM

Any pix with 20 -35% ?

OddJack · 04-02-2017, 01:37 PM

What about the material? Ceramic? some hold heat better than others

OddJack · 04-02-2017, 01:40 PM

Anyone tried Nano Ceramic clear heat block for windshield? It's a 100% tint that holds only the heat.

jpsuperman81 · 04-02-2017, 01:48 PM

The tinter I prefer to use around here uses suntek carbon, I'm not and expert but I've never had and issue with that brand, had it on at least 6 vehicles. It has a lifetime warranty against fading.

Blk16SS · 04-02-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OddJack

Definitely going to tint the glass, wondering what you guys went with....there are different material, which one works the best?

35% on the side glass, 20% dark on the rear and quarters. I actually had the front windshield tinted with this all new ceramic film. Cost me an extra 140 bucks to do it but no cracked dashboard ever and it looks absolutely amazing...

OddJack · 04-02-2017, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk16SS

35% on the side glass, 20% dark on the rear and quarters. I actually had the front windshield tinted with this all new ceramic film. Cost me an extra 140 bucks to do it but no cracked dashboard ever and it looks absolutely amazing...

Do you still have good rear view with 20%?

edc901 · 04-02-2017, 02:15 PM

5% in every vehicle I own

mariojmoe · 04-02-2017, 02:21 PM

20% all around except windshield. I don't touch the windshield, 20% all around looks amazing to me. I do not like the lighter on doors/ darker on back look. It looks better the same all around. On my previous 2015 focus st I did limo all around except windshield and it looked killer but was a bit hard to see out of backing out at night.

Drags1998 · 04-02-2017, 02:39 PM

My Vert has 35% all around (State Limit) We find it is QUITE DARK at Night,But Great during the Day with the top up.

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Aboynamedsue Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 346	I agree: 20% is the sweet spot for me all the way around, but I prefer a sunstrip. __________________ 2017 SS manual ordered through the one and only Becky! For sale: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612154

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edc901 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Memphis Posts: 95	5% in every vehicle I own __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue - A10

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jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	I've always gone with 20% on my Windows and recently 55% on my front windshield. 20% is dark enough to look great and not draw attention from cops, never once had an issue, and here the only thing legal is 35%. Had cops compliment my cars and say as long as they can see inside they don't care what the percentage is.

04-02-2017, 01:32 PM	#5
Davis0079 Drives: 2016 1LT V6 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cocoa Beach FL Posts: 25	15% on the back 3, 30% on the doors (legal state limit)...but most here in FL will do 15% all round. also, common to see 5% all round and 30% on the windshield. I went legal as to not get harrased by the law, but I bought the more expensive thermal tint. The tint alone does wonders keeping the car cool, but upgrading to a thermal barrier makes a huge differance in the sunshine state. And I will only buy a 3M product, therefore thats what I recommend. 3M, thermal...after that, the tint level is a user preferance.

04-02-2017, 01:36 PM	#6
OddJack Drives: Submarine Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: ( . ) ( . ) Posts: 400	Any pix with 20 -35% ?

04-02-2017, 01:37 PM	#7
OddJack Drives: Submarine Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: ( . ) ( . ) Posts: 400	What about the material? Ceramic? some hold heat better than others

04-02-2017, 01:40 PM	#8
OddJack Drives: Submarine Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: ( . ) ( . ) Posts: 400	Anyone tried Nano Ceramic clear heat block for windshield? It's a 100% tint that holds only the heat.

04-02-2017, 01:48 PM	#9
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	The tinter I prefer to use around here uses suntek carbon, I'm not and expert but I've never had and issue with that brand, had it on at least 6 vehicles. It has a lifetime warranty against fading.

04-02-2017, 02:21 PM	#13
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	20% all around except windshield. I don't touch the windshield, 20% all around looks amazing to me. I do not like the lighter on doors/ darker on back look. It looks better the same all around. On my previous 2015 focus st I did limo all around except windshield and it looked killer but was a bit hard to see out of backing out at night.

04-02-2017, 02:39 PM	#14
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	My Vert has 35% all around (State Limit) We find it is QUITE DARK at Night,But Great during the Day with the top up.

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