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ZING
10-23-2008, 04:06 PM
I am thinking of getting tint, but not sure on what % to get. Was thinking most probably 20% rear window and 30% on back passenger seats..ideas?
texkid
10-23-2008, 05:57 PM
Not sure about your local laws, but I have 20% all around (technically very illegal). Some go with 20% back window and rear passengers and then get 30% for the front driver and passenger windows. IMHO, anything lighter than 30% is a waste of materials and labor.
PETERPOOP
10-24-2008, 01:50 AM
IMHO, anything lighter than 30% is a waste of materials and labor.

wow
texkid
10-24-2008, 03:04 AM
wow

I guess I jumped the gun on this one. Let me rephrase.

For the purpose of blocking out the sun and not scorching my arm, I refuse to go with anything lighter than 30% because it just doesn't do the job as 30% and below (like say 20% to 5%).

Now, if you just want it for looks, the sky is the limit. You can get anywhere from 50% to 5% for all I care. Its your car, love it the way you want to love it.
thatboyjer
10-24-2008, 06:50 AM
I live in texas too and i have to say, i agree, the 5% keeps my interior nice, cool and bearable.
m911gt
10-24-2008, 10:15 AM
I've been very happy with 18% all around, visibility is not really an issue and the interior remains relatively cool...though it's black as well.
NMBIII
10-24-2008, 05:01 PM
When you guys list a percentage, is that how much light get through? So 5% would be darker than 20%?
ZING
10-24-2008, 05:05 PM
Yes NMB :)


And tint in my country would cost around 30$ max, and the legal limit is 30% me thinks.
ZING
10-24-2008, 05:06 PM
Oh and cops here are not very lenient, if i go above the limit they'll rip it right off my windows :(
jopi18
10-24-2008, 05:42 PM
Check your state law on tints. Here in Illinois, fronts are prohibited while the back seat and rear windshield are fair game for anything. I heard Michigan has limits on all windows and shields.
ZING
10-24-2008, 05:44 PM
I live in Lebanon. I'm pretty sure the legal limit is 30%. You need a permit for anything else.
NMBIII
10-27-2008, 05:45 PM
I don't know if this is current (it was updated in 2007) but if you are in the US here are the laws applicable for your state.

http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

I called a couple local shops and they are willing to tint beyond the limits but you have to sign something saying you know it's illegal.
ZING
10-27-2008, 05:49 PM
Thanks, but I'm not from the states.
NMBIII
10-27-2008, 10:12 PM
Hey ZING,

Yeah, I saw that you are from Lebanon, but I thought I would post the link for anybody else on the forum that was curious. Thanks for responding to my earlier question.
thewifesyaris
10-27-2008, 10:50 PM
I have 5% in the back and 15% in the front with a 5% glare strip. Heres what it looks like on a silver LB.
http://img01.picoodle.com/img/img01/3/10/27/f_DSCF2335m_d300324.jpg