Window tinting; what's the standard factory level?
MDLarson
07-07-2005, 12:19 PM
I understand window tinting % values are the amount of light let through. In MN, for instance, I believe the legal limit is 50%.
Now, I'm probably going to get my windows tinted, and it's mostly for looks (when is it really not???). So, I am concerned about how good it'll look at the legal limit. Without actually seeing any samples, I'm curious, what is the rating of a standard factory window? 100%? Something closer to 80% maybe?
Now, I'm probably going to get my windows tinted, and it's mostly for looks (when is it really not???). So, I am concerned about how good it'll look at the legal limit. Without actually seeing any samples, I'm curious, what is the rating of a standard factory window? 100%? Something closer to 80% maybe?
str8Subbin
07-26-2005, 02:52 AM
U mean actual factory tint. Not just a clear film on the window? Factory tint is 15% the lower the percent the darker the tint
MDLarson
07-26-2005, 09:07 PM
Yes, I mean the actual glass value, without any film. And I'm a little confused by your answer. If lower percentages = darker, then factory value could not possibly be 15%. Do you mean 85%?
twospirits
07-26-2005, 09:27 PM
You might want to look up your state in this page.
IWFA Automotive State Tine Laws (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Consumer_Info/auto_statelaws.html).
TS out
IWFA Automotive State Tine Laws (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Consumer_Info/auto_statelaws.html).
TS out
Zachp911
07-31-2005, 09:57 PM
I just got my windows tinted 15% the other day, it looks awesome. I think 35% is the darkest you can go with it being legal, anything lower than 35% is considered illegal.
str8Subbin
08-03-2005, 06:59 PM
I just got my windows tinted 15% the other day, it looks awesome. I think 35% is the darkest you can go with it being legal, anything lower than 35% is considered illegal.
It depends on the state law.
Well i'm talking about the cars that come with some darj tint straight from the factory. That tint is 15%. The "clear" windows have a very high percent make like 90-95%. The percent refers to the amount of sunlight that passes through. 5% (which is dark like limo tint) lets 5% sunlight through. 35% = 35% of the sunlight and so on. The lower percent the dark the tint
It depends on the state law.
Well i'm talking about the cars that come with some darj tint straight from the factory. That tint is 15%. The "clear" windows have a very high percent make like 90-95%. The percent refers to the amount of sunlight that passes through. 5% (which is dark like limo tint) lets 5% sunlight through. 35% = 35% of the sunlight and so on. The lower percent the dark the tint
MDLarson
08-03-2005, 08:57 PM
Ah, thanks str8. If I could, I would make yours the "accepted answer" (like they do on Expert's Exchange).
Thanks for all the comments, though.
Thanks for all the comments, though.
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