window tint
 

i'm wanting to get my windows tinted to match the rear windows and the back window. i don't know if all f-150's are tinted the same, but assuming they are, what % tint should i put on. again i don't know if all f-150's are tinted the same and i don't know if all shops go by the same chart as far as % of tint. any ideas?

My 99 was %20 percent in the back windows and the far back window. I did my front ones to match the rest. Its dark. But i did it myself at first with walmart tint and i tore it all off the next day and had it proffesionally done. I spent $15 on tint and it took me at least an good hour to do it myself. Cost me $60 to have it professionally done and they meter the other windows to match it perfect. Looks 100 times better hands down going professional.

thanks for the quick reply. how close did it match your factory tint? also with the windows rolled down a little, can you see where the tint was cut? i want it to look as much as factory as i can. i live in oklahoma city, does anyone know a good place to get it tinted? any information would be appreciated

Hello LT...

There are SEVERAL threads that address the tint on these trucks here at f150online. I might suggest attempting a search using the search field down in the lower right hand corner of the main 2004/2005 page. I think you'll find a wealth of information there.

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RP :D

#LT- If you want your front windows to match your rears use a 20% film. If you are not a professional tinter do not do it yourself! No matter how good you think you are, you can never do it like the pros do it.
It should cost no more than $50 for both front windows.

I think mine is 15% on the back on top of the stock stuff, and 7% in the front :)

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My tint is slightly less on the front windows but it‘s as dark as FL law allows. Supposedly, Florida can enforce this tint law on out of state drivers too. The police run a tight ship around here so don’t think you’re going to jaywalk and get away with it. :lol:

Window Tint Laws

thanks for all the replies. i will probably do either 15 or 20%. does anybody tint their very front window (dash window)? if so what %? thanks again everyone

jpdadeo, thanks for the link to Tint Laws.

Now I have a question for those Michigan truckers. According to the Tint Laws link you can only tint 4 inches of your front side windows in Michigan. I know there are trucks on the street with the whole window tinted. What tint are you using? Also, have any of you had any trouble with Johnny Law?

In Michigan I haven't had any issues with having 35% on my side windows. For the most part, if you aren't attracting attention to

BTW: The tint you buy in the stores is no where near the same quality (with respect to the coloring and thickness) of the stuff the pro's use.

jpdadeo, thanks for that tint law site.....i am in the market for tint and was needing a good explanation of the law here in CO.........:bows:

Hey indyeng, I have had lots of dark window tint on my all vechicles here in Michigan. I have had 35% all the way up to 2.5% on my front windows. The only time i had trouble is when i had 2.5% on my mustang. Currently i have 6% on my F-150 and havent had any trouble yet (knock on wood). Pretty much if you dont attract any extra attention to yourself you shouldnt have a problem... :thumbsup:

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I think I will be getting mine done professionally very soon.

Excellent. The cut is perfect because a machine does it for them. They keep it down about a 1/16 of an inch and mine turned out great. Mine %20 matched up awesome and i wouldnt go any darker. In iowa the darkest legal is 70 in the front drivers window. I would not recomend doing the very front windshield. So far i have not been pulled over..even tho my uncle thats a cop frowns on me when i park in his driveway! lol.

Heres mine..15%

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