Window tinitin

Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Window tinitin

I want to get my driver and passenger door windows to match the rest of my truck, i was wondering if you knew what % of tint my back ones are. Thanx in advanced.



alos btw, my driversside rearglass is starting to leak, i can look from the inside and see light where the weatherstriping has pulled away from the glass, i was wondering if i could just put a bead of clear silicon or caulk, if not how hard would it be to replace the weatherstrippping, thanx
 

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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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the back windows are about 22%.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 02:31 AM
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That sounds about right... when I got my fronts done the dude said he was using 20% so it would be a fuzz darker... not even noticeable.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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now my only ? is is it legal to tint them, just woke up so if my typing sux that is why(long day yesterday) went to take a nap and 7hrs later here i am
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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check your state laws more than likely 20% is illegal i went limo cause i dont really care.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Pretty sure most states are 35% on the fronts. Im actually gonna put another layer on mine this summer... did that on my Trailblazer a few years back.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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i see where it says i must allow 70% of light in, but a buddy of mine only has 5% shade on his fornt side windows and has 3 tix for it so i am confused
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GB Black Lariat
Pretty sure most states are 35% on the fronts. Im actually gonna put another layer on mine this summer... did that on my Trailblazer a few years back.
i actually think most state laws for front windows are around 50%. the further south u go the darker your windows can be normally. for example- i live in Minnesota and its 50% all around, Flordia is around 20% on the fronts i think.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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California does not allow any aftermarket tint on front 2 windows or windshield. Only factory tint is legal.
I put MEDIUM on the front door windows on all my cars. Not sure what % it is. It is lighter than the factory tint on the back windows. The police can still see inside.
Knock on wood, I have never had a problem with police. I have been doing this for over 20 years.
Good luck.
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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20% would be good
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 97_MarkIII
i see where it says i must allow 70% of light in, but a buddy of mine only has 5% shade on his fornt side windows and has 3 tix for it so i am confused
that's because the 5% tint is blocking 95% of the light from coming in.

30 allows 70... so if thats ur law, then you can go 30% (i've only ever heard of 35% though)

im pretty sure im right on this, i'd get a more expert answer on it though.
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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The percentage of tint is the percentage of light it allows in.

5% allows 5% of light through, hence it's extremely dark.

If the law says you have to let 70% through, then you can only legally have 70% tint. Which IMO is pointless. I would recommend 35% but if you want it to match the back you'll need 20%, like others have said.
 
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