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yzfmik · 05-10-2010, 05:33 PM

I am getting my windows tinted (5% tint) on Friday and was wondering if the tint will effect the auto dimming of the rear view and driver side mirrors? Probably a stupid question but since the headlights behind me won't be as bright on the sensor I was just wondering.

thebighar · 05-10-2010, 06:48 PM

Not sure but at night with 5% you won't be able to see out the windows, a friend of mine has a real tough time in her expedition at night. Also watch out for cops that dark, up here another friend had to pull it off his mustang. Just a heads up.

Tom · 05-10-2010, 07:11 PM

Here in SC we can have 20% on the Camaro back window and on the shorty qtr window on the side rear.
On the regular big side windows we must have 35%.

Because of the angle of the back window, at the legal 20% it looks like it is 5%.

nosrettap58 · 05-10-2010, 07:15 PM

http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

GB EB · 05-10-2010, 07:18 PM

5%????? wow.... I've got 20% on my truck and it's pretty damn dark. 5% is black spray paint ain't it?

2010 SSRS · 05-10-2010, 07:26 PM

I have 5% on my back window and 20% on the sides, I can see fine at night, I'm switching the sides to 5% soon.

nosrettap58 · 05-10-2010, 07:31 PM

Seems like a good way to draw unnecessary attention to yourself. Check the state laws above, the darkest allowed is 15% on rear by any state.

SlingShot · 05-10-2010, 07:44 PM

Florida is 28% ... I have 20% on both mine and have been warned about it ... My mirror works fine at 20% ...

yzfmik · 05-10-2010, 07:48 PM

I am well aware of the laws and have had 5% on my last 4 cars. I have only been pulled over once for the tint and got out of it because I knew the trooper (I'm a firefighter). Only 2 troopers in the area even have meters and I can avoid their patrol area (toll road). One county deputy has a meter but since I work for the county I more than likely would get out of it with him. If I see a trooper coming my way I am in the habit of lowering the windows anyway since I have had 5% for years. The worst that can happen is they give you a ticket and you pay it, you don't have to remove the tint. If I couldn't do 5% I wouldn't bother tinting the windows, I want no one to be able to see inside. Anyway my question was about the mirror sensor........any input on that?

yzfmik · 05-10-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Florida is 28% ... I have 20% on both mine and have been warned about it ... My mirror works fine at 20% ...

Thanks SlingShot, you replied as I was typing, didn't see it.

levi1922 · 05-10-2010, 08:25 PM

Well, since the sensor for both mirrors is in the rear view mirror (there is only one channel), less light will make it to the sensor through the back glass, so the mirrors will not get as dark. But also less light will get through the windows through your eyes. I think it evens its self out. I noticed no difference when i went to 15% on the back and 25% on the front.

LosingReality · 05-10-2010, 09:33 PM

Look up the exemptions. If you have a job that requires you to carry expensive equipment....like mine (firefighter) you might be able to get an exemption letter. Im going through the process right now in La.

youngoliver · 05-10-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

I have 5% on my back window and 20% on the sides, I can see fine at night, I'm switching the sides to 5% soon.

+1

i have 35% on sides and 5% on back windows and don't have a problem. at nite you can see headlights and thats all you need from the back window.

youngoliver · 05-10-2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nosrettap58

Seems like a good way to draw unnecessary attention to yourself. Check the state laws above, the darkest allowed is 15% on rear by any state.

you can go as dark as you want on the rear in california. they only pull you over if you are tinted on the sides

05-10-2010, 05:33 PM	#1
yzfmik Drives: '10 Summit White 2LT M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 217	Question about window tint and the auto dimming mirrors... I am getting my windows tinted (5% tint) on Friday and was wondering if the tint will effect the auto dimming of the rear view and driver side mirrors? Probably a stupid question but since the headlights behind me won't be as bright on the sensor I was just wondering. __________________ '10 Summit White 2LT M6, 5% Tint

05-10-2010, 07:26 PM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	I have 5% on my back window and 20% on the sides, I can see fine at night, I'm switching the sides to 5% soon. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-10-2010, 07:44 PM	#8
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Florida is 28% ... I have 20% on both mine and have been warned about it ... My mirror works fine at 20% ... __________________

05-10-2010, 07:48 PM	#9
yzfmik Drives: '10 Summit White 2LT M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 217	I am well aware of the laws and have had 5% on my last 4 cars. I have only been pulled over once for the tint and got out of it because I knew the trooper (I'm a firefighter). Only 2 troopers in the area even have meters and I can avoid their patrol area (toll road). One county deputy has a meter but since I work for the county I more than likely would get out of it with him. If I see a trooper coming my way I am in the habit of lowering the windows anyway since I have had 5% for years. The worst that can happen is they give you a ticket and you pay it, you don't have to remove the tint. If I couldn't do 5% I wouldn't bother tinting the windows, I want no one to be able to see inside. Anyway my question was about the mirror sensor........any input on that? __________________ '10 Summit White 2LT M6, 5% Tint

05-10-2010, 08:25 PM	#11
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	Well, since the sensor for both mirrors is in the rear view mirror (there is only one channel), less light will make it to the sensor through the back glass, so the mirrors will not get as dark. But also less light will get through the windows through your eyes. I think it evens its self out. I noticed no difference when i went to 15% on the back and 25% on the front. __________________

05-10-2010, 06:48 PM	#2
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	Not sure but at night with 5% you won't be able to see out the windows, a friend of mine has a real tough time in her expedition at night. Also watch out for cops that dark, up here another friend had to pull it off his mustang. Just a heads up.

05-10-2010, 07:11 PM	#3
Tom Drives: 2010 SS Red Jewel 6 spd manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Charleston, SC Posts: 156	Here in SC we can have 20% on the Camaro back window and on the shorty qtr window on the side rear. On the regular big side windows we must have 35%. Because of the angle of the back window, at the legal 20% it looks like it is 5%.

05-10-2010, 07:15 PM	#4
nosrettap58 nosrettap58 Drives: 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 196	http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

05-10-2010, 07:18 PM	#5
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,374 View My Garage	5%????? wow.... I've got 20% on my truck and it's pretty damn dark. 5% is black spray paint ain't it?

05-10-2010, 07:31 PM	#7
nosrettap58 nosrettap58 Drives: 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 196	Seems like a good way to draw unnecessary attention to yourself. Check the state laws above, the darkest allowed is 15% on rear by any state.

05-10-2010, 09:33 PM	#12
LosingReality Drives: Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 354	Look up the exemptions. If you have a job that requires you to carry expensive equipment....like mine (firefighter) you might be able to get an exemption letter. Im going through the process right now in La.