Hey all, stupid question. I was told our factory tint is around 70-75%. I wanted to stay legal on my tint so if I get my car tinted at 35% around, that would make it even darker than a real 35% tint because of my original tint correct?

I believe osmeone on this forum said in order for you to get 35% tint, I would have to get 50% tint and then you multiply say .75 (the factory tint) * .50 (the new tint put on) and i'd get the 35% tint that way. Just wondering if you guys that are getting 35% tint, if its staying legal or its actually darker than 35%.

Thanks for any help on this.

 

There ain't no factory tint to my knowledge. If it is, it is not visible at all. I went with 30%

 

there is a really light tint on the widow to begin with. i got 35% on mine it's really nice. dont get 50% it's a waste of money IMO.

 

Yeah the factory tint is like 75%. I would definitely NOT recommend 50% tint on your car. You'll barely be able to tell it's there and you'll regret it. I've had 35% tint on my car for 8 months now and I've had no problems. I'm actually thinking of going back and getting it darkened up.

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Well I do want 35% tint on the car. However that was my question. In order to get 35% tint don't I have to get 50% tint so that would make it 35% total. Is my logic correct? I would think if I just went to the shop and said I want 35% then it would actually be darker than that because I already have 75% say on it. I know 50% isn't worth it at all since its so light.

 

definitely don't get 50%. i stupidly got it and regret it now. at the time, i thought it was a good idea since many ppl including myself have been ticketed in my area for darker tints. however, when looking at it now, i think it's way too light and would definitely get the next level up in darkness---who cares about the cops and just risk getting the ticket : )

 

Well 35% is legal here in Maryland so it looks like I'll be going for that. I was just thinking that it would "technically" be darker than 35% because of the factory tint that is on there already (albeit, even if it is only 75%)

 

i got 35 fronts and i dont think its dark enough. most cops in the city dont care about tints. i know a ton of ppl with 5% that live in the city. just go with 35 to be on the safe side

 

pratik,

Where in MD are you? If you're interested we can meet up and you can check out my tint since I have 35%. My friend's brother is a cop and he said that a car with 35% tint registers as being 33% so yes technically it's illegal. The 2% diff I believe is from the factory tint.

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I'm in Montgomery County... I see you work for Lockheed Martin. I used to work for them in Bethesda.

 

The other thing I forgot to mention is that the 50% tint still cuts UV rays and heat significantly. Just because it's a lighter tint doesn't mean it's not working.

 

The % reading is on the roll not on you windows so most tints will read darker by a few % then they are labeled on the roll. I'd still say get the 35-30% It's a very nice darkness especially if youre new to tints. this is my first set on my own car so i didnt want to get them too dark. I could without a doubt go to 20-15% now that I'm used to them.

 

Has anybody had any experience with mirror tint? I have seen a few cars with it but I am unsure if that is the way to go for my G. If anybody has any pics that would be helpful. What do u guys think, mirror or no mirror?