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JohnnyO911 · 06-05-2011, 09:17 PM

I just got my windows tinted and was wondering if anybody has had problems getting a sticker. I did 35% front and 20% rear as suggested by the shop doing the work. I guess the law is 35% all around if you have dual mirrors.

v6sonoma · 06-05-2011, 10:01 PM

Looks sick. very nice.

chevy 3 · 06-06-2011, 05:59 AM

Iv got the same on my car. Looks awsome.

JohnnyO911 · 06-06-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy 3

Iv got the same on my car. Looks awsome.

Did you have any problems with inspection?

Kinetic Kev HWSE 2013 · 06-06-2011, 07:51 AM

I've got 35% and 20% and have never had any problems with getting a sticker

chevy 3 · 06-06-2011, 07:52 AM

Everything is good. I haven't had any problems yet.I will say that darker cars with dark interior makes the windows look darker than normal.

Silver1lt · 06-06-2011, 09:15 AM

you should have no problems there is no restriction for the rear windshield and the quarter panel glass there is no way to test it at a inspection station if your windows are at 35% the legal limit there is no way u can fail ... for tint atleast

Eric Baker · 06-06-2011, 07:49 PM

If you just went with straight 35%, you will fail if they test it, since they are already 70% from the factory. That's a combined ~24.5%, which is well below the legal limit. You have two choices, get it redone to equal a metered 35%(which should be a 50% film), or try and find a place that's not very strict on tint. Car looks good though.

JohnnyO911 · 06-06-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Baker

If you just went with straight 35%, you will fail if they test it, since they are already 70% from the factory. That's a combined ~24.5%, which is well below the legal limit. You have two choices, get it redone to equal a metered 35%(which should be a 50% film), or try and find a place that's not very strict on tint. Car looks good though.

I love the way it looks too... My inspection isn't due until next March so I have some time to find a place that isn't strict on tint. There must be a lot around because I have seen a lot of cars with darker tint than mine driving around.

JohnnyO911 · 06-06-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010CamaroSS/RS

I've got 35% and 20% and have never had any problems with getting a sticker

PM me the place you get your sticker. I might have to take a road trip next year to get mine.

TRC-SS · 06-06-2011, 08:38 PM

Like he said above...our cars have 70% tint from factory so you will definately fail an inspection....Best bet is to go in with your windows down on a nice hot day and hope for the best.

As a Law enforcement side, you shouldnt get much trouble, its not extreme....Anything pushing 15% is a bit extreme.

Hair Nation SS · 06-06-2011, 09:08 PM

Looks great!

eflynnbot · 06-07-2011, 12:23 AM

I'm confused. which isn't surprising really but I have to ask. Should I go 35% on the door windows, 50% on the quarter panels and 20% on the rear? Also About how much does this cost?

TRC-SS · 06-07-2011, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by eflynnbot

I'm confused. which isn't surprising really but I have to ask. Should I go 35% on the door windows, 50% on the quarter panels and 20% on the rear? Also About how much does this cost?

If you want to pass inspection your roll down windows in mass cant exceed 35%....if you put 35% tint on your already 70% tinted windows you will endup with something like 22%, which is way under...you need to find a high 40's tint or above. IF you tint over tint...its darker

06-05-2011, 09:17 PM	#1
JohnnyO911 Drives: 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Attleboro, MA Posts: 171 View My Garage	Window Tint and Massachusetts Inspection I just got my windows tinted and was wondering if anybody has had problems getting a sticker. I did 35% front and 20% rear as suggested by the shop doing the work. I guess the law is 35% all around if you have dual mirrors. Attached Images

06-05-2011, 10:01 PM	#2
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06-06-2011, 09:15 AM	#7
Silver1lt Chevy Tech Drives: 2012 Equinox 2LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Malden Ma Posts: 248 View My Garage	you should have no problems there is no restriction for the rear windshield and the quarter panel glass there is no way to test it at a inspection station if your windows are at 35% the legal limit there is no way u can fail ... for tint atleast __________________ Rich Doherty Malden Ma 2010 Silver Camaro 1LT Black Stripes V6 6Speed K&N Intake Traded for a 2012 Equinox :( Family's growing

06-06-2011, 08:38 PM	#11
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	Like he said above...our cars have 70% tint from factory so you will definately fail an inspection....Best bet is to go in with your windows down on a nice hot day and hope for the best. As a Law enforcement side, you shouldnt get much trouble, its not extreme....Anything pushing 15% is a bit extreme. __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

06-06-2011, 05:59 AM	#3
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	Iv got the same on my car. Looks awsome.

06-06-2011, 07:51 AM	#5
Kinetic Kev HWSE 2013 Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Special Edition Join Date: May 2009 Location: Auburn,Mass Posts: 1,332 View My Garage	I've got 35% and 20% and have never had any problems with getting a sticker

06-06-2011, 07:52 AM	#6
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	Everything is good. I haven't had any problems yet.I will say that darker cars with dark interior makes the windows look darker than normal.

06-06-2011, 07:49 PM	#8
Eric Baker Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 987 View My Garage	If you just went with straight 35%, you will fail if they test it, since they are already 70% from the factory. That's a combined ~24.5%, which is well below the legal limit. You have two choices, get it redone to equal a metered 35%(which should be a 50% film), or try and find a place that's not very strict on tint. Car looks good though.

06-06-2011, 09:08 PM	#12
Hair Nation SS Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange RS/SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marlboro, MA Posts: 220	Looks great!

06-07-2011, 12:23 AM	#13
eflynnbot The People's Choice Drives: 11 CGM 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 157	I'm confused. which isn't surprising really but I have to ask. Should I go 35% on the door windows, 50% on the quarter panels and 20% on the rear? Also About how much does this cost?