Window tinting question

Aaron4AU · #1 11-14-2003, 05:47 PM

First let me say I really like this forum. I just bought an '03 XE 4x4 and I've been lurking around in here for a few days. There are lots of knowledgable people here and I've learned a lot. Forgive my ignorance on everything automotive. Thats why Im here.

Now for my question:

I was wondering if anyone here has tinted thier front windows on thier x? Im concidering it but I'd like to see one with tinted fronts first. Im concearned that the tint people might not be able to match the color of the factory tint just right. Also, does anyone know if the factory tint on the back windows is too dark for the fronts? Here in Alabama, by law you cant have the fronts any darker than 35% i believe. Thanks in advance.

evergreen · #2 11-14-2003, 06:33 PM

the rears are darker than 35%.

ChuckH · #3 11-14-2003, 06:59 PM

Yep, the rears are 20%. My fronts were done at 35% before I bought the truck, which is the legal limit in WA State. There is definately a significant difference in look, although it looks a lot better than non-tinted front windows. I thought about going illegal and doing 20% up front, but the reality was that even with 35% it was nearly impossible to see cars in the side mirrors or through the windows when in tunnels unless they had their lights on (which they are supposed to anyway, but most don't and that's not the point). I also didn't want to deal with being pulled over and having to remove my tint and go to court and all that, which does happen quite a bit around here with window tint.

Aaron4AU · #4 11-14-2003, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Yours looks good with the fronts tinted at 35% chuck. I think thats what i'll end up doing. I just hope they dont screw it up with some whack color.

flyins2k · #5 07-15-2004, 08:19 PM

Just A Quick Thought.. Id Check The Laws In Your Area About Tinting The Front Windows.. In Some Areas It Illegal And The Cops Tend To Get Kinda Twichy About It

Schludwiller · #6 07-16-2004, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flyins2k

Just A Quick Thought.. Id Check The Laws In Your Area About Tinting The Front Windows.. In Some Areas It Illegal And The Cops Tend To Get Kinda Twichy About It

Yeah, because they don't know if there is a 357 pointed at their head when they walk up to the window.

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