View Poll Results: How should I tint my windshield?
35% to 50%
57
63.33%
5% Top and Bottom Strips
4
4.44%
Neither
29
32.22%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll
For my windshield tint
I had my GTO tinted with 20% 3M all around (more like 16% actually) and my entire front windshield done in a metallic based 45% tint. At certain angles it looks like there is an ever so slight glare all across the windshield from the outside but it mainly doesn't really appear tinted unless you know. From a distance you cant see in the car at all but when you're close to the car you can see the steering wheel and if light it on it you can see the GTO embroidered on the seats. Its faint enough that I can see perfectly fine at night, I know it'll help to keep heat out and protect my interior over the years, but not dark enough to draw too much attention. And my GTO has a strip that fades at the top from the factory anyway and the tint made this strip darker and it stands out against the 45% so thats another plus on not having cops give you too much attention because of it.
i had 35% on my windshield in my 00 silverado it looked great. i didnt have any issues with the cops cause they didnt even notice that it was tinted its pretty hard to tell unless you really look close. whats nice about having the windshiled tinted is no one can see in and its alot easier if you are driving into the sun. the only draw back that i can tell you about having the windshield tinted is if you get into an accident the insurance might not want to cover it cause your windshield was tinted and not to mention illegal. but im going to still vote 35%-50% you cant beat the looks of a tinted windshield.
Here's a pratical question for those who have the front widow tinted. How do you deal with the various stickers when they need replacing?
Normally you would scrape them off with a razor, but that takes the tint with it so you have a rectangle of no tint. Do you just cut a new ractangle and fit it back in or what? If not done right it is very apparent to anyone looking at it and would catch the eye of a cop.
Normally you would scrape them off with a razor, but that takes the tint with it so you have a rectangle of no tint. Do you just cut a new ractangle and fit it back in or what? If not done right it is very apparent to anyone looking at it and would catch the eye of a cop.
Originally Posted by j3ff
I just dont understand why people would tint front glass, it seems so silly when you actually NEED to see what's infront of you!
I love the guys in trucks that don't dim their head lights, makes me want to have the baseball bat fairy pay them a visit..
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 378
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From: Austin, TX
Originally Posted by JasonWW
Here's a pratical question for those who have the front widow tinted. How do you deal with the various stickers when they need replacing?
Normally you would scrape them off with a razor, but that takes the tint with it so you have a rectangle of no tint. Do you just cut a new ractangle and fit it back in or what? If not done right it is very apparent to anyone looking at it and would catch the eye of a cop.
Normally you would scrape them off with a razor, but that takes the tint with it so you have a rectangle of no tint. Do you just cut a new ractangle and fit it back in or what? If not done right it is very apparent to anyone looking at it and would catch the eye of a cop.
Originally Posted by 5550racing
Same here. How do you go about Inspection/Registration stickers?
Originally Posted by SS4Matt
I work at a shop and tint it lol....but we will tint anyones windshield at my work....and i know of a lot of shops in my area that'll do it. it's illegal to have your side windows tinted here in Michigan, so what's the difference in having a windshield tinted ya know?....
i don't know why some shops won't do it...customers are well aware of tint laws when they get their cars done at my work....it's not my problem if they get popped for it.
i don't know why some shops won't do it...customers are well aware of tint laws when they get their cars done at my work....it's not my problem if they get popped for it.
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 200
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From: New Orleans, Louisiana
35% on the whole shield. I got mine done a week ago, and it's perfect. Limo in the rear, 15% on the sides and 35% on the shield.
The brake tag/inspection sticker is inbetween the tint and glass. When it needs to be replaced I can just cut around it.
The brake tag/inspection sticker is inbetween the tint and glass. When it needs to be replaced I can just cut around it.
Do a 5% 6inch banner on the top, and the bottom if you want. I don't know how concerned you are about the polize but I think your pushing your luck with the 5% side windows. The tinted windshield will definately scream "Pull me the **** over!"
Originally Posted by 5550racing
Same here. How do you go about Inspection/Registration stickers?
Originally Posted by mycamaroSS
5% is WAY too dark man
Originally Posted by shiv15
Since when were the side windows illegal?
No offense....actually, I don't really care if you take offense or not (haha). You're a DUMB *** if you tint your whole front windshield. There is a damn good reason why the law states that you can't have any tint below the AS-1 line. If you can't figure it out, I'm sorry that your parents couldn't manage to give you any good genes.
Originally Posted by SS4Matt
I work at a shop and tint it lol....but we will tint anyones windshield at my work....and i know of a lot of shops in my area that'll do it. it's illegal to have your side windows tinted here in Michigan, so what's the difference in having a windshield tinted ya know?....
i don't know why some shops won't do it...customers are well aware of tint laws when they get their cars done at my work....it's not my problem if they get popped for it.
i don't know why some shops won't do it...customers are well aware of tint laws when they get their cars done at my work....it's not my problem if they get popped for it.