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Tint vs no Tint

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Old 06-25-2008, 10:17 PM
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I know its illegal but I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has lightly tinted their front windshield. Seems to me like it would be much cooler if every window was tinted.
Old 06-25-2008, 11:45 PM
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I'm sure a lot of people here have done it. A lot of people here (where I live) have done it, no one ever gets pulled over for it.
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oops I voted tinted but I didn't read your post lol. I would say no for windshield, chances are you'll get pulled over, you wont like it at night seeing straight out of that even if it was only like 35%, and imagine taking it off.. you'd be at it for a hour then your inspection sticker would get fucked up.
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I say no. Just get a strip at the top.

Also if you are in a state that has an inspection sticker on the front window, don't do it anyways because the tint would get messed up and it would just look stupid
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I gotta say 'no' to this one. Think what it would be like at night.
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I had mine tinted before I got it inspected two years ago. It looks badass and I never got pulled over. On the other hand it was a nightmare in the rain, you can see ****. hope that helps!!
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depends on how much you drive at night, and how the cops are in your area. I just see it being more of a headache than anything
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I say no way. If you live in the city it may be easier to live with.
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I'd say no. It just seems strange to me. Side & rear window tint is awesome but front windshield is taking it too far IMO.
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NO on the windshield..
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i would do it, but i already got 2 tint tickets. a strip just isn't enough where i live. (i don't have it done but i am very tempted to do 45%)
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Yea, I guess it would decrease night visibility come to think of it. I have 20% all the way around (sides, rear) and I had 5% put on the t-tops and it stays real cool if I put a front deflector up when its parked, but if i don't have that deflector up, it gets real hot. Just thought tinting the front might work.
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my friend has tint on his vette windshield. limo all around and like 35 on the front. he lives in the phoenix area though so....
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my vote is yes tint!! looks bad ***, i wouldn't do it tho i would get pulled over left and right
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Ever worn sunglasses at night?

'nuff said. Tint doesn't belong on a windshield.
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I wear my sunglasses at night
so I can
so I can.....couldn't help myself.
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Originally Posted by ShortChevy
I wear my sunglasses at night
so I can
so I can.....couldn't help myself.
LMAO!! Now I can't get that outta my head!!

I do think sunglasses are darker than 50%. I want 50% on my windshield. If I can find polarized tint, that's what I'll use. I sure wouldn't use 35% or 20% even. Only something REALLY mild like 50%.

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50% wouldn't be that bad though, hell its about clear. i would never do limo or anything dark.
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A 4" strip of 35% is legal in Cali. It should be in alot of other states.

If you are asking about tinting the entire windshield, that's a no go sir.
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When I bought my first car 6 years ago (1990 cadillac deville) it had the complete windshield tinted 35%. I never got pulled over in it and I really liked it during the day, but like everyone says, the night sucked and I tryed not to drive it late. I personally would never even think about tinting the entire windsheld again.

The tint strip is a good idea though.


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