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=Stephens= · 07-18-2011, 07:20 PM

5% is what I have on my sides and 20% on the rear window. But I rarely drive at night.

CamaroKid300 · 07-18-2011, 07:23 PM

35% is what I have.

Zjohnst3 · 07-18-2011, 07:27 PM

any body got a picture of 20%

xqwzit · 07-18-2011, 08:10 PM

I am getting mine tinted this week, 5% side and rear and 50% for the whole windshield. I've done this on the last 4-5 vehicles, and it works great for keeping the heat out!

1FAST SS · 07-18-2011, 08:29 PM

You get what you pay for in the end. Get the best tint available. It will be worth it in the long run.

67motorcat · 07-18-2011, 08:30 PM

Get what is legal in your state.

You don't want to have to have it removed if you get a ticket or does not pass inspection.

The risk of damage removing the tint from the rear window is very real as the defroster and antenna wires are easily damaged.
Then you have BIG problems.

Just not worth it in my opinion.I have 35% on my car and it is just fine.

tmil725 · 07-18-2011, 10:08 PM

Just did mine. Went with 18%. Not too dark not too light. Also went with carbon since it doesn't affect cell, nav, radio etc.. also lifetime gaurentee

Mysteek · 07-18-2011, 10:10 PM

I say go as dark as you can legally, here it's 20% so that's what I got. Since I have black interior it looks darker than it should, but it's legal!!

BBQdDude · 07-19-2011, 02:35 PM

Get ceramic tint....it will help keep the heat outside.

Rocknroller · 07-19-2011, 03:36 PM

Lot's of great recommendations, thanks! I'm not sure if the law has changed, but just a few years back to be legal here in Okla. the front windows had to have a sticker/label on them. I live in a very small town and the nearest place to do it is around 100 mi. round trip (not a problem, I like road trips, even short ones), so I will shop around. Does anyone have a pic of 20%?

GoPaul · 07-19-2011, 04:23 PM

I went with the TX legal limits which are 25% front and 15% rear quarters and back.

The installation guy told me that the 25% is nearer 20% due to the existing tint in the stock windows.

brengeek · 07-19-2011, 09:45 PM

Here is ours at 20% - not legal here, either. Visibility really isn't an issue.

toyboy1980 · 07-19-2011, 11:14 PM

+1 I had Huper Optik tint installed right after I got my car. The heat rejection is absolutely insane. Never seen anything like it. It's been very hot in TN the last month or so. Most days it's approaching or 100°. Once the car cools down, I barely have to run the A/C. Windows are all cool to the touch. It's bad ass tint.

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Originally Posted by BBQdDude

Get ceramic tint....it will help keep the heat outside.

Rocknroller · 07-22-2011, 06:07 PM

Thanks to all of your suggestions. I will post some pics after I "git er done".

07-18-2011, 07:23 PM	#16
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,143 View My Garage	35% is what I have. __________________ Stock...For Now.

07-18-2011, 08:29 PM	#19
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07-18-2011, 08:30 PM	#20
67motorcat Blown Cool Breeze Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinehurst NC Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	Get what is legal in your state. You don't want to have to have it removed if you get a ticket or does not pass inspection. The risk of damage removing the tint from the rear window is very real as the defroster and antenna wires are easily damaged. Then you have BIG problems. Just not worth it in my opinion.I have 35% on my car and it is just fine. __________________ 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert.

07-19-2011, 04:23 PM	#25
GoPaul H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 926 View My Garage	I went with the TX legal limits which are 25% front and 15% rear quarters and back. The installation guy told me that the 25% is nearer 20% due to the existing tint in the stock windows. __________________ Best Timeslip: <Time Slip> Latest Dyno (w. Injen only): <Dyno Sheet> Journal: <Here>

07-19-2011, 09:45 PM	#26
brengeek Not a dude. Drives: 2012 45th 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 910 View My Garage	Here is ours at 20% - not legal here, either. Visibility really isn't an issue. Attached Images __________________

07-18-2011, 07:20 PM	#15
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	5% is what I have on my sides and 20% on the rear window. But I rarely drive at night.

07-18-2011, 07:27 PM	#17
Zjohnst3 Drives: Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17	any body got a picture of 20%

07-18-2011, 08:10 PM	#18
xqwzit Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 49	I am getting mine tinted this week, 5% side and rear and 50% for the whole windshield. I've done this on the last 4-5 vehicles, and it works great for keeping the heat out!

07-18-2011, 10:08 PM	#21
tmil725 Rockstar Drives: 2010 2LTRS White/Orange Stripes Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elkridge MD Posts: 25 View My Garage	Just did mine. Went with 18%. Not too dark not too light. Also went with carbon since it doesn't affect cell, nav, radio etc.. also lifetime gaurentee

07-18-2011, 10:10 PM	#22
Mysteek Lounge Gangsta!! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NM Posts: 12,824	I say go as dark as you can legally, here it's 20% so that's what I got. Since I have black interior it looks darker than it should, but it's legal!!

07-19-2011, 02:35 PM	#23
BBQdDude Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 365	Get ceramic tint....it will help keep the heat outside.

07-19-2011, 03:36 PM	#24
Rocknroller Drives: 2011 2LTRS, 1972 Cougar XR7 Vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fairview, Oklahoma Posts: 46 View My Garage	Lot's of great recommendations, thanks! I'm not sure if the law has changed, but just a few years back to be legal here in Okla. the front windows had to have a sticker/label on them. I live in a very small town and the nearest place to do it is around 100 mi. round trip (not a problem, I like road trips, even short ones), so I will shop around. Does anyone have a pic of 20%?

07-22-2011, 06:07 PM	#28
Rocknroller Drives: 2011 2LTRS, 1972 Cougar XR7 Vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fairview, Oklahoma Posts: 46 View My Garage	Thanks to all of your suggestions. I will post some pics after I "git er done".

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