Window Tint!

I went with 5% on rear and q-windows, 20% side windows. I think that it is perfect. I did it myself and if I had to do it again, I'd do 20% in the rear also. The 5% was rigid and hard to work with.
I did it to protect the interior and to help keep things cool, but if I had a GN, I would definately do it for looks. Pics below on my web page.
 
I have 3% on my Mustang. I have the hatch, side quarters, and windshield done about 6". It is DARK. Hard to see stop lights during the day. LOLOLOL. I live in NJ BTW. :D
 
Originally posted by OneQuikSix
I have 5% on all windows except the front. On the front, 20%covers the entire windshield. Granted, I seldom drive the car, I have yet to be stopped here in Georgia. P.S., I also have a dark tint exemption permit if I ever do get stopped.

BTW...It looks awesome:cool:
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Umm are you nuts?:eek: Even if I was allowed to put tint on the windshield I wouldn't even think of doing it. BTW, what is a dark tint exemption and how did you manage to get that?

In Ontario, you can do the back and quarter windows whatever you want, but the sides have a limit of 35% and nothing is allowed on the windshield. Both my '85 Monte SS and my parent's '87 Cutlass have 20% tint and I think it looks great. Neither car has ever been questioned for tint either. I didn't go with limo in the back because I wanted uniform tinting all around.
:)
 
who revived this thread? :D

i now have 20% on all windows except front windshield and it looks great...check out my website to see the pics...i have had it on for almost 2 months and haven't been stopped by the cops once...
 
I think, and I'm not positive on this, but....Here in Mass. no tint is acceptable on the windshield, 35% is the limit on the front side glass(which means front doors only), no restriction on the rear and rear sides(which means rear quarter or rear doors). I don't particularly care for too dark a tint either. My current Buick has none. MY GN, I put dark tint on the rear quarter glass, it was nice, it made the quarter glass blend into the quarter, what with the black molding and all. My next car is going to be So black that it will look like I painted the glass. That will be for all of the glass behind the doors. The doors will be at the legal limit. I won't be driving this car much, but I want no hassles, and I also prefer to remain legal. It is easier all around. You don't have to worry about being hassled by people who are only doing their job, and you don't have to worry about not getting a sticker. It also takes away one reason that the Boys in Blue have to stop you.
I have to agree about the reason to not do it is the police officer if you get stopped. They want to see what is going on in the car, for their own safety. I always turn on the dome light anyways. Just watch them in your side mirror when they approach your car at night. They will more than likely have their hand on their gun when they approach. As soon as you turn on the dome light they relax a little, because they can see what you are doing. If the window is too dark, he/she is not going to relax. I myself prefer them to be relaxed when they are planning on writing me up. If you are cooperative, you have a better chance of them saying 'Cut it out' and letting you go.
One other thing you can't just have someone write you a receipt saying that you have legal tint. The police have actual meters that test the glass. If it is not legal, they will know. I always wondered though, what if the tint is border line, and the glass is dirty? Will it read illegal??

Brian
 
Originally posted by d0n_3d
who revived this thread? :D
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I did, and after all these replies, my questions weren't answered. :) I just wanted to know if any state allows tinting the front, and if any allows 5% on the sides (everyone outside Florida assumes FL allows unrestricted tint, but FL residents say otherwise).
 
Interesting.Most who have responded have illegal window tint,and think it's cool.I hope your stance is still the same when you are in the courtroom.Not meaning to be a fuddy duddy,but let me give you an example of what has and is happening.You get into an accident.The insurance adjuster comes out to look at your car.Wow look at those dark windows.Hmmm that seems to be why you got in an accident.You had illegal window tint.You were negligent.We're not paying you or anybody.You're responsible.WHAT? Yep you are left holding the bag.I'm sure the insurance companies would love for every vehicle to have illegal tint then they wouldn't have to settle any claims or lawsuits.

To answer the questions,no 5% is not legal in any state on the side doors,and no tinting anything lower then the AS1 mark that is on the windshield is illegal.

Yes you can get a medical exemtion here in Florida on the side doors.You must have lupus or similar condition to receive this however.
 
Originally posted by Brian Schauder
Interesting.Most who have responded have illegal window tint,and think it's cool.I hope your stance is still the same when you are in the courtroom.Not meaning to be a fuddy duddy,but let me give you an example of what has and is happening.You get into an accident.The insurance adjuster comes out to look at your car.Wow look at those dark windows.Hmmm that seems to be why you got in an accident.You had illegal window tint.You were negligent.We're not paying you or anybody.You're responsible.WHAT? Yep you are left holding the bag.I'm sure the insurance companies would love for every vehicle to have illegal tint then they wouldn't have to settle any claims or lawsuits.

To answer the questions,no 5% is not legal in any state on the side doors,and no tinting anything lower then the AS1 mark that is on the windshield is illegal.

Yes you can get a medical exemtion here in Florida on the side doors.You must have lupus or similar condition to receive this however.
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Yes, I have illegal tint and I do think it's cool. It's a BS law anyway. Also, I was in an accident in October, and nothing was said about my tint. I am highly surprised such anti-government, pro-freedom states like Idaho and Montana don't allow 5% on the sides. You sure about that? Those states seem to represent everything that tint laws are against.
 
100% Positive.

What you do with the information is up to you.As far as your accident goes,I don't know the circumstances nor do I care,but it sounds like you a) you didn't have a smart insurance guy or B)had one that isn't aware yet of the loophole illegal tint gives him.

I'm waiting for the day that someone gets charged with vehicular homicide for illegal tint.It's almost as bad as driving drunk.Your vision is impaired either way.In the 60's and 70's it was no big deal to drive drunk and kill people.Once the wave got going it is where it is today.I think what will eventually happen is for tint to be banned entirely,because they can't enforce the law well enough.

The REAL ironic thing is that you can have sunglasses painted black,roll down perforated teddy bears in your window,perforated automatic screens in the rear window,and numerous other obstructions all legal,but a little limo tint on your side doors and the insurance companies don't have to pay anybody.You gotta love big business.
 
Originally posted by Brian Schauder
100% Positive.

What you do with the information is up to you.As far as your accident goes,I don't know the circumstances nor do I care,but it sounds like you a) you didn't have a smart insurance guy or B)had one that isn't aware yet of the loophole illegal tint gives him.

I'm waiting for the day that someone gets charged with vehicular homicide for illegal tint.It's almost as bad as driving drunk.Your vision is impaired either way.In the 60's and 70's it was no big deal to drive drunk and kill people.Once the wave got going it is where it is today.I think what will eventually happen is for tint to be banned entirely,because they can't enforce the law well enough.

The REAL ironic thing is that you can have sunglasses painted black,roll down perforated teddy bears in your window,perforated automatic screens in the rear window,and numerous other obstructions all legal,but a little limo tint on your side doors and the insurance companies don't have to pay anybody.You gotta love big business.
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It's not as bad as driving drunk. I am like a pro when driving under severe conditions, so 5% tint is nothing. The real funny thing is you can eat and drive all you want, and drink a soda while on the highway. But in NY, you can't use a cell phone while driving. Absurd. The answer is never more laws. Once they try to ban everything, the government will get out of control and become like the rest of the socialist, anti-freedom countries. But I fear you will be right. One day, perhaps as soon as in the next 10 years, all tint may be illegal. :(
 
I've got cool little yellow stickers on my side and for some strange reason rear quarter windows that says my tint is legal. CT

Then again I knew it was legal when they made me get it inspected. :rolleyes:

We have a cool label maker with color tape at work that should allow me to make the GN legal when I tint it. I might have to go a little darker on that car. :D

Back window can be as dark as you want in CT if you have side mirrors. No tint on the front below the line of the factory tint.

I was the first one tested that the Hamden DMV with the new light meter. I had to show the guy how to operate it. Took about an hour but at least they pulled me out of the long inspection line to do it. :D

Kinda like going to prison for littering if you ask me. ;)
 
My extended cab truck came from the factory with rear side windows and back window tinted 'fairly' dark and you need to get up close to see inside.

The truck, which is black, stays much cooler that the GN, but it may have to do with insulation also.
 
I think the most important thing, no matter where you live, is BE RESPECTFUL and CONSIDERATE of the officer that pulls you over!

If you get pulled over, roll both windows down. At night roll down windows and turn int. light on! This will put the officer at ease while approaching the vehicle. and DON'T LIE! If asked if you know that tint is illegal say yes and explain that the car is a limited use "show car" and it adds to the appearance! Also state that you rolled your windows down for the officers peace of mind and you are aware of his safety concerns. Chances are he will let you slide!

If you get nailed for speeding, the tint gives the cop an alternative! I rather get a $40.00 equipment ticket than a $180.00 speeding ticket with points!

I had 5% limo tint on my last GN and only got 1 ticket for it in three years, and that was instead of a 70 in a 55 speeding ticket!

New Jesey auto liabillity insurance is "no fault"! They must pay damages up to your policy limit! Even if your drunk, your insurance is liable. (But that doesn't mean you can't be sued for additional damages) They can't refuse to pay because you had window tint! If that were the case, they'd find a loophole out of every situation. (bald tires, brake light out, worn windshield wipers, etc).

Besides, if we were all such law abiding citizens all of our cars would be bone stock and this board would not exist!

It's YOUR car, ENJOY IT!!:D
 
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