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ReFLeX135 · 03-23-2015, 09:37 PM

The only place that I can find that is decently reviewed in my area only carries the Madico brand. They only have 5%,17%,35%,55% in this. I was quoted 220 for Madico Charcool CH20 for 5 windows. Idealy I would want an accurate, actual 20% or 25%.

From their website it seems that this is a 17% film. From the factory do the Camaro windows only allow in 70% to 85% light? Are tint shops able to correctly determine the visible light that passes through the windows?

For now I"ll guess 80% - That would place me at 13.5%? That seems pretty low if driving at night.

If I did the CH35 (35%), then it would be around 28%?

What would you do in this situation?

Thanks!

GMfan454 · 03-24-2015, 03:05 PM

Man, that quote sounds about right for a shop with a life time warrany. But to much for me for film on windows. I paid $80 for mine from an installer on the side but no warranty except him saying he will replace it if it messes up and I believe him as he is a friend. But I went with 35% on both of the side windows (large door window and small triangle window) and 5% on the rear glass.
Here in Texas, only the back and rear side windows can be less than 35% Front two windows have to 35% or lighter. But I didnt want my small triangle windows and my two door windows being different so I only did the rear in 5%.

ReFLeX135 · 03-24-2015, 05:47 PM

Yeah cops won't be an issue for me. I'm mainly worried about visibility at night with around 15%. Then I feel like 35% might not be dark enough. Not sure what to do.

Ice992 · 03-24-2015, 05:58 PM

My windows metered at 12% all the way around. (bought it that way)

I've never had any issue with it being too dark to see through, but that's subjective.

ReFLeX135 · 03-24-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice992

My windows metered at 12% all the way around. (bought it that way)

I've never had any issue with it being too dark to see through, but that's subjective.

Even at night on back roads?

Ice992 · 03-24-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ReFLeX135

Even at night on back roads?

Yea, never had an issue.

See if anyone in your area has tinted windows on the Camaro and go for a ride with them. Good way to judge for yourself.

I have no issue with mine, yet my ex wasn't a fan. She liked 35%.

Synyster · 03-24-2015, 06:48 PM

20% is pretty much perfect, in my opinion. With the factory tint it puts it roughly around 15%. It's dark at night, but I drive with my windows cracked anyway.

If I were in your position, I'd do the 17%. If only because it's the closest to 20.

This is 20% all around except the windshield

MoCamaro10 · 03-27-2015, 05:02 AM

I had 20% all around as well. The back window is just about right as far as visibility at night. I did go back and redo the doors and quarters to 5% b/c during the day you could still see right through it.

SSMY1LE · 03-27-2015, 07:09 AM

I agree with the 20% sides and back.

arkentect · 03-27-2015, 08:41 AM

try and push that price down. I got 20% on all my windows for $180 and a lifetime warranty.

VOLmanTN · 03-27-2015, 08:53 AM

I have 17%. You will be happy with that. Keeps the car cool and you can barely see inside.

Tenring · 03-27-2015, 07:07 PM

Payed $180 for 3M film - 20% all around including a strip across the top of the front windshield. It was during the winter when the tint shops have sales.

I have had lots of windows tinted here in AZ and I must say 3M is the best film I have ever had.

ReFLeX135 · 03-28-2015, 11:12 AM

Thanks everyone. Price turned out to be $199 OTD with a lifetime warranty. I went with the CH20 all around (actual 17% film) and it looks great! Haven't driven at night yet, but so far I would agree, it was the best choice.

03-23-2015, 09:37 PM	#1
ReFLeX135 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lansing Posts: 114	Window Tint Percentage Help The only place that I can find that is decently reviewed in my area only carries the Madico brand. They only have 5%,17%,35%,55% in this. I was quoted 220 for Madico Charcool CH20 for 5 windows. Idealy I would want an accurate, actual 20% or 25%. From their website it seems that this is a 17% film. From the factory do the Camaro windows only allow in 70% to 85% light? Are tint shops able to correctly determine the visible light that passes through the windows? For now I"ll guess 80% - That would place me at 13.5%? That seems pretty low if driving at night. If I did the CH35 (35%), then it would be around 28%? What would you do in this situation? Thanks!

03-24-2015, 05:58 PM	#4
Ice992 Semper Fi Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 307	My windows metered at 12% all the way around. (bought it that way) I've never had any issue with it being too dark to see through, but that's subjective. __________________ -Daniel Ready to live life on your terms? -H-Town Camaro Club-

03-24-2015, 06:48 PM	#7
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	20% is pretty much perfect, in my opinion. With the factory tint it puts it roughly around 15%. It's dark at night, but I drive with my windows cracked anyway. If I were in your position, I'd do the 17%. If only because it's the closest to 20. This is 20% all around except the windshield Attached Images

03-27-2015, 07:09 AM	#9
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	I agree with the 20% sides and back. __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

03-24-2015, 03:05 PM	#2
GMfan454 Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS/RS 6spd manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 401	Man, that quote sounds about right for a shop with a life time warrany. But to much for me for film on windows. I paid $80 for mine from an installer on the side but no warranty except him saying he will replace it if it messes up and I believe him as he is a friend. But I went with 35% on both of the side windows (large door window and small triangle window) and 5% on the rear glass. Here in Texas, only the back and rear side windows can be less than 35% Front two windows have to 35% or lighter. But I didnt want my small triangle windows and my two door windows being different so I only did the rear in 5%.

03-24-2015, 05:47 PM	#3
ReFLeX135 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lansing Posts: 114	Yeah cops won't be an issue for me. I'm mainly worried about visibility at night with around 15%. Then I feel like 35% might not be dark enough. Not sure what to do.

03-27-2015, 05:02 AM	#8
MoCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 88	I had 20% all around as well. The back window is just about right as far as visibility at night. I did go back and redo the doors and quarters to 5% b/c during the day you could still see right through it.

03-27-2015, 08:41 AM	#10
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	try and push that price down. I got 20% on all my windows for $180 and a lifetime warranty.

03-27-2015, 08:53 AM	#11
VOLmanTN Go Vols! Drives: 2011 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL Posts: 226	I have 17%. You will be happy with that. Keeps the car cool and you can barely see inside.

03-27-2015, 07:07 PM	#12
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Payed $180 for 3M film - 20% all around including a strip across the top of the front windshield. It was during the winter when the tint shops have sales. I have had lots of windows tinted here in AZ and I must say 3M is the best film I have ever had.

03-28-2015, 11:12 AM	#13
ReFLeX135 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lansing Posts: 114	Thanks everyone. Price turned out to be $199 OTD with a lifetime warranty. I went with the CH20 all around (actual 17% film) and it looks great! Haven't driven at night yet, but so far I would agree, it was the best choice.