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Camaro Freak · 02-23-2011, 09:17 PM

Hey All, I am getting my windows tinted this weekend and I am struggling which way to go. Option 1- Go 20% all the way around (except windshield) or Option 2- 35% on the drivers and passenger window and 20% on the small side glass and rear window.
I love the look of the 20% tint but worried about getting pulled over by the cops. Legal limit is 35% here in NC. As far as getting it inspected, I have a good friend that will inspect it for me. Have any of you had trouble with the cops regarding tint on your windows?? Any and all responses are appreciated. Thanks

Gavros 4 Life · 02-23-2011, 09:21 PM

i have had 35% all around now since id say august zero issues even with cops driving right by me and getting right behind me to check my plates =___= just because then they drive off......I have been thinking about getting my front driver and passenger side windows and the small rear windows redone to 20 % and leave the back windshield at 35% kinda hard to see at night since its small....but like you said i feel like with the 20% i would be pushing it too much and will prob get pulled over and i dnt want to :(

JKLNHYD · 02-23-2011, 09:34 PM

With a black interior, 35% will appear darker. I've had to go through the trouble of removing tint after a cop started targeting me until I had it changed. I'll be doing 35F/20%R.

2010 SSRS · 02-23-2011, 09:41 PM

go 20%, I have 20% sides and 5% rear window and I wish I went 5% all around, definitely go 20%.

mikeSS · 02-23-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

go 20%, I have 20% sides and 5% rear window and I wish I went 5% all around, definitely go 20%.

i went 35% in the front windows and 20% on the back windows. then i got the 35% taken off and put 20% on the front one. so i had 20% all around.

then one day i got a ticket with 20% and said screw this i am going 5%. and now i have 5% all around. if i can get pulled over for 20% i am going to go 5%

The Stig · 02-23-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

i went 35% in the front windows and 20% on the back windows. then i got the 35% taken off and put 20% on the front one. so i had 20% all around.

then one day i got a ticket with 20% and said screw this i am going 5%. and now i have 5% all around. if i can get pulled over for 20% i am going to go 5%

Pretty good logic really

Gavros 4 Life · 02-23-2011, 10:01 PM

obviously bro darker the better handssss down...but just depends if you want to risk anything and it doesn't bother you to spend money for them tickets lol

2010 SSRS · 02-23-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

i went 35% in the front windows and 20% on the back windows. then i got the 35% taken off and put 20% on the front one. so i had 20% all around.

then one day i got a ticket with 20% and said screw this i am going 5%. and now i have 5% all around. if i can get pulled over for 20% i am going to go 5%

I really wish I went with the 5% all around, can the tint shops put tint over my 20% or does it definitely have to be taken off.

CaniacFan · 02-23-2011, 10:09 PM

Keep it legal. I wanted 20% so bad but when I went to look at some tint, a young kid just had his Mustang done in 15% and as soon as he pulled out of the lot, a cop had been eyeballing the whole deal and pulled him immediately.

I got the 35%, it's obviously not as dark as I would have liked but with my car being CGM, it looks good. I went with llumar vs 3M - lifetime warrantee. Good Luck.

mikeSS · 02-23-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

I really wish I went with the 5% all around, can the tint shops put tint over my 20% or does it definitely have to be taken off.

my tint shop said they could do it, as long as they are tinting over there tints. my back window was actually tinted over to match 5% as close as possible. i cant remember why they didn't suggest tinting over the side ones, but it was possible. i would talk to your shop

my car looks way to good not to have 5% tints. sure its a risk. but i drive it mostly in the spring and summer and i can just roll down the windows if i see a cop or they will be rolled down most of the time away ways

2010 SSRS · 02-23-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

my tint shop said they could do it, as long as they are tinting over there tints. my back window was actually tinted over to match 5% as close as possible. i cant remember why they didn't suggest tinting over the side ones, but it was possible.

cool, thanks for the info.

2FST2LIV2YNG2DY · 02-23-2011, 10:11 PM

5% all around plus visor strip

never had a problem yet :X

mikeSS · 02-23-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by iLLaDeL_LyRiKaL

5% all around plus visor strip

never had a problem yet :X

ya i also have a visor 5% tint. its helps allot

Gavros 4 Life · 02-23-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

I really wish I went with the 5% all around, can the tint shops put tint over my 20% or does it definitely have to be taken off.

my guy did an excellent job...he strongly recommends not to layer the tints idk y? says its better to remove and then re-apply

02-23-2011, 09:17 PM	#1
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	Window Tint question?? Hey All, I am getting my windows tinted this weekend and I am struggling which way to go. Option 1- Go 20% all the way around (except windshield) or Option 2- 35% on the drivers and passenger window and 20% on the small side glass and rear window. I love the look of the 20% tint but worried about getting pulled over by the cops. Legal limit is 35% here in NC. As far as getting it inspected, I have a good friend that will inspect it for me. Have any of you had trouble with the cops regarding tint on your windows?? Any and all responses are appreciated. Thanks __________________

02-23-2011, 09:34 PM	#3
JKLNHYD Defending the Nation... Drives: '16 Summit White 2SS, A8, Sunroof Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 443 View My Garage	With a black interior, 35% will appear darker. I've had to go through the trouble of removing tint after a cop started targeting me until I had it changed. I'll be doing 35F/20%R. __________________ '16 2SS, A8, Sunroof, non-NPP "SURSUM AB ORDINE"

02-23-2011, 09:41 PM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	go 20%, I have 20% sides and 5% rear window and I wish I went 5% all around, definitely go 20%. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

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02-23-2011, 09:21 PM	#2
Gavros 4 Life Drives: 2SS/RS Summit White Black Stripes Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 508	i have had 35% all around now since id say august zero issues even with cops driving right by me and getting right behind me to check my plates =___= just because then they drive off......I have been thinking about getting my front driver and passenger side windows and the small rear windows redone to 20 % and leave the back windshield at 35% kinda hard to see at night since its small....but like you said i feel like with the 20% i would be pushing it too much and will prob get pulled over and i dnt want to :(

02-23-2011, 10:01 PM	#7
Gavros 4 Life Drives: 2SS/RS Summit White Black Stripes Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 508	obviously bro darker the better handssss down...but just depends if you want to risk anything and it doesn't bother you to spend money for them tickets lol

02-23-2011, 10:09 PM	#9
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Keep it legal. I wanted 20% so bad but when I went to look at some tint, a young kid just had his Mustang done in 15% and as soon as he pulled out of the lot, a cop had been eyeballing the whole deal and pulled him immediately. I got the 35%, it's obviously not as dark as I would have liked but with my car being CGM, it looks good. I went with llumar vs 3M - lifetime warrantee. Good Luck.

02-23-2011, 10:11 PM	#12
2FST2LIV2YNG2DY ...this is my addiction! Drives: SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 1,287	5% all around plus visor strip never had a problem yet :X