Anyone in DC-MD-VA getting windows tinted?

[Frans96ss]

Originally Posted by paulv7260

Kind of a "buy a super charger get a free tint job" sort of thing?

Seriously, not sure I want to trek to Delaware.

Thanks

Paul

We can do that haha. I have a set of ARH on the way along with the new FAST intake. I also have an RPS Clutch on the way as well. We can throw a cam in it while its here

[DCSS]

Originally Posted by paulv7260

If anyone has recommendations please let me know. I'm looking for professional installation, the highest quality materials and someone that knows Virginia law on this subject. I've checked around but nothing beats word-of-mouth.

Thanks

Paul

Here's all laws for window
tint...http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Consumer_In...statelaws.html

Some states have high fines for violations...Don't get caught in D.C.
1st offense-$50 and can be sent directly to inspection station.
2nd offense-$1000
3rd offense-$5000 and/or civil forfeiture of your vehicle
-oh and the kicker is...if your under 20% with any state tags, an Officer has the choice of impounding your vehicle on the spot!

[live2well]

Even more of a reason for me to stay out of D.C. D.C. clean for 15 years now .....

[edog]

I went and got the medical waiver for tint at the VA DMV, took it to my eye dr. He filled it out, then I took it back to DMV.

In VA, the waiver allows you to go down to 35% instead of 50% on the front side windows. I think it looks awesome. I went to LA. Tint and they tinted for me. I am waiting for the official form from DMV for LA. Tint to give me a receipt.

Thanks to RallyYellow, and Camaro68 for joining in this pic today. I had a great time at the Stafford Classics car show.

[H3LLJumper]

I have 20/20 vision....think I can go and beg an eye doctor?

[edog]

It is not about your vision. Mine is 20/20. It is the brightness effecting your eyes. Squinting, eye aches, etc...

I see this is a common practice. I would have done this a long time ago if I knew I could have. I never knew.

[paulv7260]

Originally Posted by edog

I went and got the medical waiver for tint at the VA DMV, took it to my eye dr. He filled it out, then I took it back to DMV.

In VA, the waiver allows you to go down to 35% instead of 50% on the front side windows. I think it looks awesome. I went to LA. Tint and they tinted for me. I am waiting for the official form from DMV for LA. Tint to give me a receipt.

Thanks to RallyYellow, and Camaro68 for joining in this pic today. I had a great time at the Stafford Classics car show.

Nice!! Not to jack my own thread but did you forgo the front license plate?

Could you share details on the LA Tint Experience? How much? How long? Which shop? Window indexing issues? Stuff like that.

If I'm really lucky I'll have mine next week. Most likely week after next though.

Thanks

Paul

[DCSS]

Originally Posted by live2well

Even more of a reason for me to stay out of D.C. D.C. clean for 15 years now .....

I hear ya brother...can't wait til I can get out myself...I mean what other city closes down at 8PM besides the clubs? No food after 9 except a carry-out may be open and then while you wait on your food your car gets stolen...

[H3LLJumper]

Originally Posted by DCSS

I hear ya brother...can't wait til I can get out myself...I mean what other city closes down at 8PM besides the clubs? No food after 9 except a carry-out may be open and then while you wait on your food your car gets stolen...

It's like that in Leesburg, VA.

[H3LLJumper]

Originally Posted by edog

It is not about your vision. Mine is 20/20. It is the brightness effecting your eyes. Squinting, eye aches, etc...

I see this is a common practice. I would have done this a long time ago if I knew I could have. I never knew.

I don't even have an eye doctor! :[...Guess I better go get one now!

[H3LLJumper]

Originally Posted by paulv7260

Nice!! Not to jack my own thread but did you forgo the front license plate?

Could you share details on the LA Tint Experience? How much? How long? Which shop? Window indexing issues? Stuff like that.

If I'm really lucky I'll have mine next week. Most likely week after next though.

Thanks

Paul

Sorry for the 3 posts..

I too would like to know. Isn't it illegal to not have a front license plate in VA?

[paulv7260]

Originally Posted by H3LLJumper

Sorry for the 3 posts..

I too would like to know. Isn't it illegal to not have a front license plate in VA?

A front plate is the law in VA but from what I hear .... don't quote me .... there may be some "inconsistency" on enforcement and, I would think, somwehat difficult to spot. Get stopped for anything else though and your gonna get a ticket.

I have family in Winchester (I live in Arlington) and the state troopers like to set up checkpoints in that area. Often.

Since this will be my daily driver I'll mount my front plate.

Paul

[edog]

Originally Posted by paulv7260

Nice!! Not to jack my own thread but did you forgo the front license plate?

Could you share details on the LA Tint Experience? How much? How long? Which shop? Window indexing issues? Stuff like that.

If I'm really lucky I'll have mine next week. Most likely week after next though.

Thanks

Paul

Originally Posted by H3LLJumper

I don't even have an eye doctor! :[...Guess I better go get one now!

If you want to go below 50% in va to 35% it is the way to go. I would recommend being legal, and this is a way around the system to get what you want. DMV will update your registration with the info as well. Can you say "is there a problem, officer"?

Originally Posted by H3LLJumper

Sorry for the 3 posts..

I too would like to know. Isn't it illegal to not have a front license plate in VA?

I did not install the plate. I contacted an aftermarket place who makes them for the vette. They called me back saying they are working on a plate holder that does not screw in, but presses together like the vette has. He said it will take 4 to 6 weeks. He will call me back when it is ready.

I am trying to remember who it was. When I find it I will post.

[H3LLJumper]

I went to get the DMV waiver signed and doc said No way! :[