tinted windows?

[stack23]

Have an appointment to get my windows tinted on my truck, just wondering for the people who do have tints what % did you go with? I believe 35% is the legal % in Indiana but i kind of want to go darker around 20. Any feedback/advice or pics is appreciated.

 

[Brandon]

I've had a black Grand Am with 5% and 30% on the entire windshield. NEVER AGAIN!!! never got pulled over, but could not see well. I have had 20% on sides and back window and found I like 15% which I think is really 17%. All my cars were tinted at Wax Werks in Castleton.

 

[Diesel24v]

I had 15% on the driver and passenger of my 01 dodge with 5% all of the rear windows and never had a problem. I know several people with 5% all the way around and no problems.

 

[stephen87]

35% is the legal limit, however a lot of people do either 15% or 20%. Depending on which window you get it put on, you might be able to go even darker than that. I know a few people that do 20% on the fronts and 5% on the rear windows.

ETA:: Depending on where you live, when you drive, how dim the road is you may have a problem with 5%-15% on the sides. I drove a truck with 10% on the sides and had to drive with the windows down.

 

[williamsburg]

you can go 20. i always have. just stay away from the spots that will draw attention to you and give the police "probable" reason to make a stop and you will be fine.
example: 18th & college at 2 am or washington street in the red light area.

i have never had an issue with 20%. i think if you go 5% you may have more of an issue. but 20% is ok.

 

[stack23]

I've had a black Grand Am with 5% and 30% on the entire windshield. NEVER AGAIN!!! never got pulled over, but could not see well. I have had 20% on sides and back window and found I like 15% which I think is really 17%. All my cars were tinted at Wax Werks in Castleton.

Yeah 5% is DARK, i want to be able to see at night and not get attention from the cops. What did you not like about the 20%? Not dark enough?

 

[bobbittle]

I have 17.5% and like it. At times it can be hard to see out the sides when its dark but only rarely.

 

[darkkevin]

20% seems to be the happy spot, i've had 5% on the rear window of my truck before, at night you can't see a damn thing to back up. 20 is illegal but cops really don't bother you for it, like said above, unless you're out late in a drinking hotspot, then it's just a reason to check.

 

[Brandon]

Yeah 5% is DARK, i want to be able to see at night and not get attention from the cops. What did you not like about the 20%? Not dark enough?

I didn't think it was really dark enough for my likings atleast. I thought the legal limit was pretty pointless and 20 isn't really much better. 15 you can still see out of pretty easily but still harder to see in which makes it easier to hide stuff in a parking lot or what not.

Here was my 20%

My 5% w 30% windshield (the black car, nevermind the cavy)

I am almost positive this is 15% although I don't know for sure as it came like this when I bought it.

 

[stack23]

thanks for the pics and nice beamers!

I think im going to go with 20%, the last pic looks good but i think that's on the border of being a cop magnet lol.




edit: on the first pic did you get 20% all around? the back windows look darker

 

[the only Qualk]

The fronts appear to be lighter just from all the light coming in through the windshield. While the rear windows are all tinted.
Also the quality of tint plays a role in how dark they are.

 

[Brandon]

The fronts appear to be lighter just from all the light coming in through the windshield. While the rear windows are all tinted.
Also the quality of tint plays a role in how dark they are.

This, yes they are all tinted except the windshield in the first pic.
Sadly that car is no longer with us as it was totaled just 3 months after buying her. She was tboned at 25th and Post by a truck that had no license/insurance

Also on the first picture in the rear side windows, if you look closely about half way up you can see the driver's side window so it is somewhat easy to see in/out of.

20% is nice though, I know you will like it when you have it done tomorrow

 

[Tydeeh22]

with a land rover, i have WAYYY to many windows.. 15 all the way around is the only real option.. however 5% on the windows behind the drivers seat and 5% brow is an option.

 

[Lucas156]

20 is perfect. Still can see out at night but can't see in during the day and keeps the cab nice and shaded. Do not get your front windshield tinted. That's just dumb if you ask me. That's up there with tinting your brake lights. Just my opinion.

 

[Tydeeh22]

20 is perfect. Still can see out at night but can't see in during the day and keeps the cab nice and shaded. Do not get your front windshield tinted. That's just dumb if you ask me. That's up there with tinting your brake lights. Just my opinion.

AGREE, the brow on the windshield is fine for me, (i despise the blue stuff). and who tints their tail lights.. seriously.? you are just begging to get run over, rear-ended, pulled over, etc.

 

[Lucas156]

AGREE, the brow on the windshield is fine for me, (i despise the blue stuff). and who tints their tail lights.. seriously.? you are just begging to get run over, rear-ended, pulled over, etc.

Trust me Ive seen people tint their tail lights so that their vehicle looks cooler. I guess its more important to be cool than get rear ended. One of the stupidest things Ive seen. If anything I want my taillights to be brighter not darker. Sheesh.

 

[Tydeeh22]

oh oh... i wanna tint my headlights next..

 

[stack23]

how about 5% on the windshield? lol

 

[No Lot Lizards]

I have 5% over 20% on the back 5% on the front and 35% on the entire windshield. It is extremely dark but i like it. Had it for 3 years only got pulled over for it once in Haughville cop asked why my windows were so dark i said i bought the car this way (lie) and i was on my way.

 

[nox]

I have 15% on the side windows and 5% over the factory tint on the back windows of my project truck. I have to roll the windows down to back into a spot at night.

My daily has 20% in the front windows and brow to match the factory tint on the rear windows, which I think is perfect. I would like to be a bit darker during the day, but then it would be a hassle at night.