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CoV · 10-22-2012, 04:24 PM

I was wanting opinions on what would be my best bet for tinting the back glass on a gen5 camaro. I would like it to be nice and dark to where people cannot really make out much detail in the car, but on the other hand I do not want it to be so dark as to make backing up really difficult.

This will go along with 35%(max legal in my state) for the main side windows.

Legally there is no limit for the rear glass and rear side windows.

So how dark would you go with the main back glass and the rear side windows?

Thank you.

ROD_SS · 10-22-2012, 04:34 PM

I have 35 sides and 5% rear and back windows. Also, I have a 5% eyebrow. No problems backing up and head on its hard to see in.

nikos30 · 10-22-2012, 09:42 PM

i have 5 in the rear and a few months ago I backed into a tree. awesome looking but you should get out and look at night when backin up

CoV · 10-24-2012, 03:39 PM

don't want to go as dark as %5, i am thinking 20% max at the moment, but worried that it could make backing up and seeing out the back glass more of a hazard.

not sure 35% is dark enough but 20% could be too dark?

xslim12 · 10-24-2012, 03:44 PM

I have 20% and it gets the job done. Still looks pretty good. I can post pictures for you sometime on Friday.

camarored97 · 10-24-2012, 04:24 PM

Backup camera is a lifesaver. 5% would be a little tough without it but with it; hell I dont think i have ever looked in my rearview yet. Ohter than to look at the ricer i just blew off.

jewel25 · 10-24-2012, 05:20 PM

I have 20% and very happy with my choice.

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SolomonAKOO · 10-25-2012, 01:15 AM

ive got 20% on door windows and 5% on the rest of the car. Never been a problem backing since i have the back up alarm when things get close to the car while backing up

CHMSC · 10-25-2012, 01:47 AM

5% back sides 20% and windshield 35%

CoV · 10-25-2012, 11:40 AM

no backup camera here

jewel25 · 10-25-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoV

no backup camera here

I roll down my window when parking and backing up, just to be safe.

Fyx · 10-25-2012, 12:11 PM

20% back is perfect for me. Dark enough look from the outside and can see just fine from the inside. I have 35% on the sides, decided to stay legal, but sometimes I wish I had 20% on the sides too.

BowtieBelle · 10-25-2012, 01:15 PM

I'll second the 20% on the back. Love mine.

Todd3544 · 10-25-2012, 03:28 PM

5% all around. I've got a back up camera, but I still use my side mirrors, rear view is pointless for backing. No issues

10-22-2012, 04:24 PM	#1
CoV Drives: 2010 SS IOM & 99 SS Black 6M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Deepest Pits of Hell Posts: 117	Best Window Tint Darkness for Rear Window? I was wanting opinions on what would be my best bet for tinting the back glass on a gen5 camaro. I would like it to be nice and dark to where people cannot really make out much detail in the car, but on the other hand I do not want it to be so dark as to make backing up really difficult. This will go along with 35%(max legal in my state) for the main side windows. Legally there is no limit for the rear glass and rear side windows. So how dark would you go with the main back glass and the rear side windows? Thank you.

10-22-2012, 04:34 PM	#2
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	I have 35 sides and 5% rear and back windows. Also, I have a 5% eyebrow. No problems backing up and head on its hard to see in. __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

10-22-2012, 09:42 PM	#3
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	i have 5 in the rear and a few months ago I backed into a tree. awesome looking but you should get out and look at night when backin up __________________

10-24-2012, 05:20 PM	#7
jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,110 View My Garage	I have 20% and very happy with my choice. __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread

10-25-2012, 01:15 AM	#8
SolomonAKOO Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	ive got 20% on door windows and 5% on the rest of the car. Never been a problem backing since i have the back up alarm when things get close to the car while backing up __________________ 1 7/8" TSP headers straight piped, Custom Tick Performance cam w/ supporting mods, 1" BMR springs and other BMR suspension mods. Tuned with HPtuners by Matt@FSP

10-24-2012, 03:39 PM	#4
CoV Drives: 2010 SS IOM & 99 SS Black 6M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Deepest Pits of Hell Posts: 117	don't want to go as dark as %5, i am thinking 20% max at the moment, but worried that it could make backing up and seeing out the back glass more of a hazard. not sure 35% is dark enough but 20% could be too dark?

10-24-2012, 03:44 PM	#5
xslim12 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States Posts: 11	I have 20% and it gets the job done. Still looks pretty good. I can post pictures for you sometime on Friday.

10-24-2012, 04:24 PM	#6
camarored97 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 53	Backup camera is a lifesaver. 5% would be a little tough without it but with it; hell I dont think i have ever looked in my rearview yet. Ohter than to look at the ricer i just blew off.

10-25-2012, 01:47 AM	#9
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	5% back sides 20% and windshield 35% Attached Images __________________

10-25-2012, 11:40 AM	#10
CoV Drives: 2010 SS IOM & 99 SS Black 6M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Deepest Pits of Hell Posts: 117	no backup camera here

10-25-2012, 12:11 PM	#12
Fyx Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CT Posts: 181	20% back is perfect for me. Dark enough look from the outside and can see just fine from the inside. I have 35% on the sides, decided to stay legal, but sometimes I wish I had 20% on the sides too.

10-25-2012, 01:15 PM	#13
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	I'll second the 20% on the back. Love mine. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

10-25-2012, 03:28 PM	#14
Todd3544 Drives: 12 Camaro 2SS/RS, 11 Denali, 08 HD Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 157	5% all around. I've got a back up camera, but I still use my side mirrors, rear view is pointless for backing. No issues