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Old 07-30-2016, 05:01 PM
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I think 35% was the right call. its dark and makes the car look better, but you can still see inside. 20% would have been good too I think.




I agree, good call. Classy...
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How does tinting affect night visibility?
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How does tinting affect night visibility?
Night vision is very important to me and I've noticed very little effect with the %'s that I've used.
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Night vision is very important to me and I've noticed very little effect with the %'s that I've used.
Ok, to be clear, you don't tint the windshield, correct?
Cost for the tint?
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Ok, to be clear, you don't tint the windshield, correct?
Cost for the tint?
Correct, I don't tint the windshield. Side and rear only. Costs vary by brand and somewhat by region and installer. Prices could run $200-$400 depending on these factors.
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How does tinting affect night visibility?
With my current 35% tint, it isn't bad. In fact, it is actually beneficial because my eyes are very sensitive to light and the tint reduces the glare from headlights in my back window. In the past, however, I had a 25% tint and that did darken the back window enough to compromise night vision.
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I have 20% on all windows but the windshield, and you can still see inside the car during the day. My car is Manhattan Grey, but I think it looks good with 20%, there is still enough transparency that police won't bother you but it gives a dark look.
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I Just had my windows done and I'm really happy with the result. 55% SunTek Carbon
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Originally Posted by OhSee Dee
I'm now thinking 35% on all 4 side windows and 20% on the back.
The really best result is equal tinting all around. Darker in back makes it less appealing...
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Originally Posted by OhSee Dee
I'm going to get my windows tinted on my glacier white. 70% or higher is required for the front windows here in CA. I'm trying to decide if I go 70% in the front and dark (35%) in the back and rear side windows. Or do a 50% all over as a way to reduce getting pulled over, but still being illegal. If it wasn't for the law I'd just get 35% all around. The other option is to do 70% on the sides (front/rear side windows) and dark in the back window only. I dont really like the look of light and dark windows side by side, but 70% is way too light. What are people getting in states with tinting laws?
Just wanted to add that my windows already came with some amount of "tint", ~70% according to my tint shop. I can't confirm the % or that all of our cars come this way. Its just something you may want to adjust for. This was why I went with 55%.
Also, if you click on my photos above you will get a higher res image. I'm not sure how to embed the photos without creating an attachment.
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