20% or 35% window tint

[djbacklash]

This is for a jet black coupe. The legal limit in Texas is 35% for front windows, and since I'm having my dealer do it, I don't think they'll go over the limit. So my options are 35% all around, or 35% front and 20% rear windows. What do you all think? Is 35% too light? I'm thinking I'd rather go with one tint all around rather than the uneven tints.

 

[killface]

Definately go with the same tint all around. It just looks bad if they're different. As for the legal issues, if you have a cool doctor, you might be able to get him to write a note for you stating you have a medical condition and need tinted windows.

 

[RGN]

I had 20% on my fronts and it is pretty light. But i have 5% on the back.... I don't mind the two color look, but its a personal choice.

I'm in IL so I had to take the tint off the fronts.

 

[djbacklash]

Dealer just told me I could have 20% all around for an extra $50. How likely is it that I'd get busted for that? What the legal limit for you in IL, RGN?

 

[djbacklash]

Just told the dealer to do the 20% all around. Any else have any thoughts on window tinting?

 

[isasir]

Why are you getting it done at the dealer? Most places will not charge you extra to get a darker tint. I personally went with 35% on my Accord coupe. It is somewhat light, but I didn't want to go straight to 20%, because I obviouslly worry about not being able to see as well as I should with the tint. No problems at all with 35%, tho' I'll likely go for 20% with my next car.

 

[djbacklash]

Thanks for the input! It's not really the dealer who's doing it. But it's a tint shop who works very closely with them, and actually goes there a couple times a week to tint the cars. I didn't really want to take it to another shop, b/c I know tinting the back windows for my car (bmw 330ci) is a bit tricky due to this weird texture along the top strip. I've read a number of posts by people who have had to get their tints re-done multiple times b/c the shop couldn't get it on right.

So you'd say 20% all around isn't _too_ dark? Like you can still see through it right (though probably not incredibly clearly)?

 

[isasir]

Yeah I know what you mean about the weird texture at the top. My rear window has two pieces of film, with the top one being a lot more visible than I was hoping. I wanted to bring it back in and ask the shop that did it to inquire about it, but never did get around to doing it.

I haven't driven in a car with 20% tint, so I don't know how it'll be while driving. A friend of a friend of mine has 5% tint all around. Now that's just dumb, IMO. 20% should be fine tho', just will take time to get used to.

 

[Static911]

titanium tint! Get that reflective look and/or the metal color look. YEAH!

static911

 

[rootaxs]

I have 30% on the front and 20% in the back and 12% for the rear window. I'm in Texas too.

Given my car already has OEM factory "green" tint (e.g. same one's you see in Benz's and BMW's) i didn't need much more heat reflection. The cool thing about it is even if i didn't choose the shiny type of tint the combination of the green tint and the aftermarket tint makes the window somewhat black-chrome-ish.

 

[djbacklash]

Whoa that sounds like a crazy setup! Pics??

 

[CraigRT]

I have 20% on all windows on my car..

(except windshield of course)
and I will go darker next time... for ME, 35% is way too light!

I got like medium-dark and I would go a full dark next time.. not quite "LIMO" but darker than what I have.

 

[djbacklash]

BTW, what kind of cars are you all driving (sedan, coupe, suv?) and have you ever gotten any tickets or anything for the tints? Can ya tell how paranoid I am?

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

None, I like to see at night

 

[djbacklash]

Well since most people don't tint their windshields, nighttime visibility shouldn't be a big deal.