Post Your Window Tints! - Decision guide for the non-tinted!

Nathan · 07-17-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

I just got mine done this afternoon. 50% sides and 22% rear

The guy at the tint shop was pretty nice and wrote on the receipt that the front sides are only 70% instead of the 50% they gave me. 70% is the legal limit for front side windows in California. This way if I get pulled over, I'll just show them that it was done within legal limit.

I'll have pics up tommorow. I think it looks pretty good with 50/22% and at night there isn't much contrast front vs. rear. During the day, there is slight contrast but if I went darker on the front, nobody would believe me if I said it was 70%

I'm sure your tint looks good, as do all the cars in this thread, but there is no legal tint in CA. I have some knowledge on this subject due to my job. I'm not sure where you got your information, but just so you are aware, your tint is not legal in our fine state.

davidyan · 07-17-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

I'm sure your tint looks good, as do all the cars in this thread, but there is no legal tint in CA. I have some knowledge on this subject due to my job. I'm not sure where you got your information, but just so you are aware, your tint is not legal in our fine state.

I just checked on the state website which says 88% is legal on the front. However, from what I hear people will let you go if its only at 70%. I did some research beforehand and noticed that there is a lot of confusion in CA as to whether its none, 88% or 70%. There are many documents floating on the net showing all three. I figured I was going to tint it anyway.

Nathan · 07-17-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

I just checked on the state website which says 88% is legal on the front. However, from what I hear people will let you go if its only at 70%. I did some research beforehand and noticed that there is a lot of confusion in CA as to whether its none, 88% or 70%. There are many documents floating on the net showing all three. I figured I was going to tint it anyway.

I work for a city PD and I VERY rarely cite anyone for window tint. They pretty much have to talk their way in to one. Anyway, you are certainly right about people being confused about the law in California, but the state vehicle code is the only resource that matters and the vehicle code states you may not affix any material at all to your front windows. It sucks, I know, and it really depends on the cop who stops you whether or not your tinting is "OK" or not. Based on my experience with people asking me to sign off the correction on their tint tickets, I find the CHP writes a lot of them.

drdre8424 · 05-20-2010, 03:31 PM

can someone post a pic of pearl z with colored window tints, preferbly black faded to grey?

OWSIU · 07-11-2009, 11:47 PM

^Kind of iffy on that. A smart cop (which you will probably never run into) would know that the factory windows don't provide 100% light transmittance stock. So even with with 95% light transmittance, your "70%" tint cuts it down to 66.5%, which is a no go. Plus I seriously doubt any cop will take a look at your receipt and let you go on your way. They'll probably cut you a ticket and tell you to take it up with the judge. Also in some states cops carry a light meter that measures the transmittance on the spot.

davidyan · 07-12-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by OWSIU

^Kind of iffy on that. A smart cop (which you will probably never run into) would know that the factory windows don't provide 100% light transmittance stock. So even with with 95% light transmittance, your "70%" tint cuts it down to 66.5%, which is a no go. Plus I seriously doubt any cop will take a look at your receipt and let you go on your way. They'll probably cut you a ticket and tell you to take it up with the judge. Also in some states cops carry a light meter that measures the transmittance on the spot.

You're probably right but there is no way I was going to tint the car only 70% which looks just a tad darker than no tint at all. Most people are doing 35% on the front side. I figured I'd go with the 50% which is a little lighter and along with the contrast on the 22% rear there is enough difference to make it look not too dark. If they pull out the light meter, nothing I can do but I think having them write 70% on the receipt instead of 50% was still the best option and has some chance of working.

joejo02 · 07-17-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

You're probably right but there is no way I was going to tint the car only 70% which looks just a tad darker than no tint at all. Most people are doing 35% on the front side. I figured I'd go with the 50% which is a little lighter and along with the contrast on the 22% rear there is enough difference to make it look not too dark. If they pull out the light meter, nothing I can do but I think having them write 70% on the receipt instead of 50% was still the best option and has some chance of working.

Got pictures? I want to see what it looks like because I wanted to go with 50% in the front but the tint shop said they only had 35%. So I just went ahead and did that. Lately I've been getting used to driving with the windows down but with how the weathers been lately its only a matter of time before I start using the AC.

-JoE

VCuomo · 07-17-2009, 07:10 PM

35% ceramic on side windows and rear. I'm now waiting for my ticket here in sunny Kalifornia...

VCuomo · 07-19-2009, 03:01 AM

I just got a 35% ceramic tint on the side and rear windows:

I think the 35% tint on the rear and side windows looks great, not to mention that the reduction in interior heat when sitting out in the sun was immediately noticeable!

For you Southern California guys, the installer I used is UltimateShield in Orange (Ultimate Shield Home Page) - they did great work and had the car ready in less than a day! No worries with these guys!

The clock is now running to see how long it takes before I get a citation here in beautiful Southern Kalifornia...

CharBoiler · 02-25-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

I just got a 35% ceramic tint on the side and rear windows:

I think the 35% tint on the rear and side windows looks great, not to mention that the reduction in interior heat when sitting out in the sun was immediately noticeable!

For you Southern California guys, the installer I used is UltimateShield in Orange (Ultimate Shield Home Page) - they did great work and had the car ready in less than a day! No worries with these guys!

The clock is now running to see how long it takes before I get a citation here in beautiful Southern Kalifornia...

Man my record was 10 mins. Got onto 280 after getting tint on my old STi. Perfect timing for the CHP. Hoping I have better luck on the Z.

dlmartin81 · 07-20-2009, 07:30 PM

Here's mine with 40% LLumar.

40% LLumar Film Installed
40% LLumar Film Installed (cont.)

whoady4shoady · 07-21-2009, 07:02 PM

That is the owrst looking vette I have ever seen.

MightyBobo · 07-21-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

That is the owrst looking vette I have ever seen.

You need to get your eyes checked, then.

VCuomo · 07-22-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

You need to get your eyes checked, then.

No he doesn't...

MightyBobo · 07-22-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

No he doesn't...

*edit* Meh, maybe that was a little too mean.

But seriously, take one look at the wheel/tire setup and its fairly obvious he more than likely road courses it. Add in a nice wing for down force, and its a badass setup.

Not everyone gets a wing on a Corvette to be a ricer.

07-19-2009, 03:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	I just got a 35% ceramic tint on the side and rear windows: I think the 35% tint on the rear and side windows looks great, not to mention that the reduction in interior heat when sitting out in the sun was immediately noticeable! For you Southern California guys, the installer I used is UltimateShield in Orange (Ultimate Shield Home Page) - they did great work and had the car ready in less than a day! No worries with these guys! The clock is now running to see how long it takes before I get a citation here in beautiful Southern Kalifornia... Last edited by VCuomo; 07-19-2009 at 03:05 AM.

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