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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Tint front windows -Yes or No

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How many of you have tinted the front driver and passenger windows to match the backs ? In Georgia we must allow more than 32% of light in and must not be more than 20% reflective.

Any advice for this newbie ?

 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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In Arizona, the front limit is 35% I believe. I left mine the way they were.

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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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i have not but have been thinking about it. do you know what % tint it needed to match the back?
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Smcconaghie,

Not sure what % tint it took to match the back windows, but from the samples, it was much darker than the 32% tint. That's the drawback. I can tint the front, but unless I go darker, it won't match the back windows. Not sure how strict GA is in enforcing the law.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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I tinted my front windows to 35%. That is the legal limit in Texas. I got 20% on the first time but my dad made me take it off and go back and get 35% back on. 35% is a little lighter than the back but it looks better than the no tint to me.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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i did and i would. even at 35% it darkens the inside quit a bit. i wouldn't drive without it. i like it because it reduces the glare fro mthe side mirrors at night when someone is behind you. go for it.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Definitely do it, even if its only 35%, un-tinted front glass looks horrible on such a nice truck.

Originally Posted by smcconaghie
i have not but have been thinking about it. do you know what % tint it needed to match the back?
18%
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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I told them I wanted the fronts to match the backs, but they don't quite. Close but not a match. Makes a huge difference in the Texas sun. Cost me $60 and was worth it.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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I tinted my front with Llumar ceramic 15% (paid cash so they did it).

I think it matches the factory tint perfectly.

 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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My front windows were supposed to be 20%, but according to a tint meter they are actually 32%. The rear windows are 18% according to my department's tint meters. How strictly the law is enforced varies from area to area.
 
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Old May 24, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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For over a year, I've ran limo tint, 5% all the way around on my truck. My whole windshield is tinted 50%. I live in FL, and have not had a problem yet. I would consult w/ friends w/ dark tint to ask them if they have had any problems. I believe the back windows are tinted from the factory at 15%. Keep in mind that the untinted glass is 70%, so even going with a 35% tint would reduce light coming in the fronts by HALF.
 
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