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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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What percentage is your tint?

I'm going to get my windows tinted tomorrow and I'm not sure what I want to go with.

I'm thinking 20% (which is illegial where here in Florida) all around and I'm not sure whether to have the visor done.

Any input would be helpful, I'm driving a 2006 Black on tan coupe.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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20% in rear and 35% on fronts (darkest legal in KY), but I would prefer 20% all around.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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i have 30% all around in texas fronts legal is 35% and rear can be whatever you want. i saw this hummer H1 with 2% in the rear
 

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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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15% all around.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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I have 20% all around, FL, no front strip. Most shops will do 20 w/o much prodding. They may not give you a receipt, want the payment in cash, etc, but I know of 2 places near me that will do it.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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I have 20% all around on my coupe and I have to say that it's very helpful. I have very sensitive eyes, partially due to surgery many years ago, and the tint helps enormously to dim the sun shining through the side windows. I actually got the tints purely for aesthetics, but this was an added bonus.

In MD anything below 35% is illegal (factor in the stock tint and you'll have to bump your aftermarket tint a bit higher). However, I have had the same film on my vehicles since 2001 and never had a problem. Admittantly, I don't have many aftermarket parts or drive super agressively in downtown areas. Oftentimes when a cop pulls you over and hands out a fix-it ticket for tint, it's usually because he/she noticed something else first (heavy visual mods, loud exhaust, speeding around, etc.).

In any case, I highly recommend the tint. Not only is it one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the image of our cars, but you'll probably find you can drive a bit easier in the day. Go with the visor strip too. A reasonable place will not charge you more than $20 extra unless it's part of some premium service (ceramic for instance). As for percentage of tint, 35% isn't a huge improvement over stock in the visual department. It is noticeable for sure, but it doesn't have that "dark" tint look that many are looking for (especially in daylight).

Good luck!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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22% all around.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by darnelled
20% in rear and 35% on fronts (darkest legal in KY), but I would prefer 20% all around.

same
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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30% all the way around
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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20% all around.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by darnelled
20% in rear and 35% on fronts (darkest legal in KY), but I would prefer 20% all around.
+1 for Tx
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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12% all aorund, no tint on windshield

and tint is illegal in NJ
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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35% all the way around, works well with black interior.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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14% in front limo tint in back im thinkin about goin darker in front tho
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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I have 20% all around on my coupe ... In MD anything below 35% is illegal (factor in the stock tint and you'll have to bump your aftermarket tint a bit higher) ... Oftentimes when a cop pulls you over and hands out a fix-it ticket for tint, it's usually because he/she noticed something else first ... In any case, I highly recommend the tint. Not only is it one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the image of our cars, but you'll probably find you can drive a bit easier in the day. Go with the visor strip too. A reasonable place will not charge you more than $20 extra unless it's part of some premium service (ceramic for instance). As for percentage of tint, 35% isn't a huge improvement over stock in the visual department. It is noticeable for sure, but it doesn't have that "dark" tint look that many are looking for (especially in daylight).

Good luck!
I couldn't have said it better myself. I have %20 all around plus the visor strip on my black/black coupe. Hwa - What part of MD are you from? Maybe I've seen you on the road.
 
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