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HondaPowered · 03-22-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiv

Hahaha, no problem. I've never tinted a car, so it's all new.

So, then I guess reverse those numbers somewhat. 15% on the sides, and keep the back at 20%

what I would recommend, take this very lightly, as my honda is my first car i got tinted, I got 20% all around, and it looks HOT. I mean it's dark, but not TOO dark. Visibility wise, it is nice, I was afraid of it being too dark, but it isn't.

balthazar · 03-22-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaPowered

what I would recommend, take this very lightly, as my honda is my first car i got tinted, I got 20% all around, and it looks HOT. I mean it's dark, but not TOO dark. Visibility wise, it is nice, I was afraid of it being too dark, but it isn't.

I agree, my personal opinion is that 20% is PERFECT. It doesn't SCREAM "pull me over for my tint!!!" but it's plenty dark, and you can still see out at night.

Hell I haven't even disabled the auto dimming mirrors and still haven't had a problem. Don't be dumb about it until you've gotten used to it, but, it really isn't a big deal. My Z was 20% all around, had that for 5 years, never a problem. My SS is 20%, and thats the thing, on a black SS, 20% is PLENTY. It gives you the dark look that is so nice, without causing problems or just begging for a ticket.

And I WONT say anyone with less than 20% doesn't know wtf, but I will say of all the people I personally know, the only ones who went darker than 20% are the kind of people who considered colored tint...i.e. idiots/posers.

But that's a blanket statement you just can't make, so, I'm only talking about MY experience.

2SSBLKRS · 03-22-2010, 06:04 PM

15% on sides and back windows no problems at night.

Not Paid 4 · 03-22-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cremaley

Did 20% on sides and back. No problem seeing at night. Cost was $150.

Thanks for the price Quote, and In Georgia no less

Not Paid 4 · 03-22-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSBLKRS

15% on sides and back windows no problems at night.

How is the adhession over the rear defroster? Looks great!!!

Scrappy Doo · 03-22-2010, 09:02 PM

Mine goes in wednesday for tint. 50% sides and 30% rear. Stupid Mn laws.....

nalinc23 · 03-22-2010, 09:39 PM

35% is surprisingly dark w/ the black interior on this car, that is legal here so that's what I went with for side and rear windows. I am too tall to get the A1 line tinted lol. $120.00 w/ lifetime warranty.

xpanda305x · 03-22-2010, 09:55 PM

If you want to see the rest or such here is the link

http://pbckt.com/sI.t4g

there =D

20%

mhood · 03-22-2010, 10:04 PM

Apparantly it's 25% in Texas but the law is worded "when measured in combination with the original glass, must have a light transmittance value of 25% or more." I wonder if that means that 25% tint is legal? I mean, what is the tint value of the stock glass?

SlingShot · 03-22-2010, 10:11 PM

I've been using tint on my cars for so long, I couldn't imagine being without it. IMO tint makes all the difference in the way a car looks. In fact I can remember a time back in the 60's there was a tint in a spray can. You would just spray it on your windshield for example, then trim it with a razor blade to make a brow ...

GRSCAMARO · 03-22-2010, 10:31 PM

The local installer says 30% on the door windows and 15% on the rear of the vehicle is the legal limit. Cost is around $164 including a visor strip.

'70 RS · 03-23-2010, 03:40 AM

Just had mine done 20% on back and front visor,35% on sides. Vision is good and wow what a difference in the look!

Not Paid 4 · 03-23-2010, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I've been using tint on my cars for so long, I couldn't imagine being without it. IMO tint makes all the difference in the way a car looks. In fact I can remember a time back in the 60's there was a tint in a spray can. You would just spray it on your windshield for example, then trim it with a razor blade to make a brow ...

WOW

HondaPowered · 03-23-2010, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mhood

Apparantly it's 25% in Texas but the law is worded "when measured in combination with the original glass, must have a light transmittance value of 25% or more." I wonder if that means that 25% tint is legal? I mean, what is the tint value of the stock glass?

I believe I have read on a different forum that in order to calculate how dark it will be, subtract 7% from the tint you want. As an example to be legal with yours you would have to get 35%. 35-7=28. So it would look like 28%. Because windows already come with a light tint to protect you from the UV rays and such.

03-22-2010, 06:04 PM	#31
2SSBLKRS Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Rs Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 13 View My Garage	15% on sides and back windows no problems at night. Attached Images

03-22-2010, 09:39 PM	#35
nalinc23 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 258	35% is surprisingly dark w/ the black interior on this car, that is legal here so that's what I went with for side and rear windows. I am too tall to get the A1 line tinted lol. $120.00 w/ lifetime warranty. __________________ '10 2SS/RS 6MT, Silver Ice Metallic/Black, CAI Inc Intake, Magnaflow 3'' Catback Exhaust 16483, Llumar 35% Tint, Headlight Armor 20% for Fog/Side/Tail Light Lenses

03-22-2010, 10:11 PM	#38
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I've been using tint on my cars for so long, I couldn't imagine being without it. IMO tint makes all the difference in the way a car looks. In fact I can remember a time back in the 60's there was a tint in a spray can. You would just spray it on your windshield for example, then trim it with a razor blade to make a brow ... __________________

03-22-2010, 10:31 PM	#39
GRSCAMARO RS 10 SS Drives: 2010 ABM RS/2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 452 View My Garage	The local installer says 30% on the door windows and 15% on the rear of the vehicle is the legal limit. Cost is around $164 including a visor strip. __________________ Best 1/4 Mile Run: 11/20/2010 SGMP 13.299 @ 106 mph (2.05s 60ft) Mods to Date: Painted Rally Stripes by Body's by Doug ABM Painted Splash Guards & Engine Cover Tinted Windows by Sunbusters CAI Kit by Cold Air Inductions (installed at C5FestI)

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mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	Apparantly it's 25% in Texas but the law is worded "when measured in combination with the original glass, must have a light transmittance value of 25% or more." I wonder if that means that 25% tint is legal? I mean, what is the tint value of the stock glass?

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'70 RS Drives: '69,'70,'10 camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Waverly,NE Posts: 196 View My Garage	Just had mine done 20% on back and front visor,35% on sides. Vision is good and wow what a difference in the look!