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35% vs 20% window tint

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#1 ·
Thinking about getting some window tint but un sure with what to go with. Could you guys post some pics of 20% and 35% window tint so I get a good idea of the difference. Also it does not matter with the cops because my dad (a doctor) hooked me up with a eye perscription saying I need the tint. Also your opinions would be awesome! Thanks.


-Eric
 
#2 ·
i think 35% would be too much privacy for me..

i would like dark windows, but i would still like ppl to be able to see some of whats going on inside (for example, making eye contact.. rolling down windows to do that is just pointless)

i would prefer 20%
 
#3 ·
[quote author=ERViper15 link=topic=146274.msg3147044#msg3147044 date=1243485642]
Thinking about getting some window tint but un sure with what to go with. Could you guys post some pics of 20% and 35% window tint so I get a good idea of the difference. Also it does not matter with the cops because my dad (a doctor) hooked me up with a eye perscription saying I need the tint. Also your opinions would be awesome! Thanks.


-Eric
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I have a light sensitivity, got a doctors approval, but the DMV said no, did you get it cleared with both. I was told by police they do not go by doctors notes because you can wear sunglasses.

[quote author=XB link=topic=146274.msg3147058#msg3147058 date=1243486080]
i think 35% would be too much privacy for me..

i would like dark windows, but i would still like ppl to be able to see some of whats going on inside (for example, making eye contact.. rolling down windows to do that is just pointless)

i would prefer 20%
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20% is darker than 35%, did you get these confused or just making a point ?
 
#4 ·
[quote author=ERViper15 link=topic=146274.msg3147044#msg3147044 date=1243485642]
Thinking about getting some window tint but un sure with what to go with. Could you guys post some pics of 20% and 35% window tint so I get a good idea of the difference. Also it does not matter with the cops because my dad (a doctor) hooked me up with a eye perscription saying I need the tint. Also your opinions would be awesome! Thanks.


-Eric
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Definitely go with 20. I have 15% all around and still don't think that it's dark enough. I'm not ballsy enough to hit up the limo tint though. 35% is very light. My neighbor has a black Scion TC with 35% / black interior and i didn't know he had tint until he told me.

30%



20%



15%



I couldn't find 35%.

Keep in mind, the reason the tint looks so bright is because it was 5 minutes after it got applied and it's in full sun light. depending on the angle you look at it, and your interior color, it will be darker.
 
#5 ·
i got 20 in the back and 35 on the front. i gotta say the 35 is pretty light i woulda like to have done 20 all around cuz i think the 20 is what im lookin for. i was suprised how light the 35 was i would def say go 20
 
#7 ·
[quote author=TEKWATCH link=topic=146274.msg3147061#msg3147061 date=1243486186]

[quote author=XB link=topic=146274.msg3147058#msg3147058 date=1243486080]
i think 35% would be too much privacy for me..

i would like dark windows, but i would still like ppl to be able to see some of whats going on inside (for example, making eye contact.. rolling down windows to do that is just pointless)

i would prefer 20%
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20% is darker than 35%, did you get these confused or just making a point ?
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i think i got them confused :shock: i thought 20% tint meant 80% light in.. and 35% tint is 65% light in.. which means 35% tint is darker than 20%, right??
 
#8 ·
[quote author=XB link=topic=146274.msg3149215#msg3149215 date=1243573387]
[quote author=TEKWATCH link=topic=146274.msg3147061#msg3147061 date=1243486186]

[quote author=XB link=topic=146274.msg3147058#msg3147058 date=1243486080]
i think 35% would be too much privacy for me..

i would like dark windows, but i would still like ppl to be able to see some of whats going on inside (for example, making eye contact.. rolling down windows to do that is just pointless)

i would prefer 20%
[/quote]

20% is darker than 35%, did you get these confused or just making a point ?
[/quote]

i think i got them confused :shock: i thought 20% tint meant 80% light in.. and 35% tint is 65% light in.. which means 35% tint is darker than 20%, right??

[/quote]
The lower the tint percentage the darker the tint is going to be... Ya live and ya learn lol
 
#9 ·
[quote author=guido08 link=topic=146274.msg3149114#msg3149114 date=1243569756]
i got 20 in the back and 35 on the front. i gotta say the 35 is pretty light i woulda like to have done 20 all around cuz i think the 20 is what im lookin for. i was suprised how light the 35 was i would def say go 20
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I also would have gone 20% all around, but GA law is 35%
Here is 35% front and back, 20% rear




35% looks darker when sun hits @ certain angle
 
#11 ·
[quote author=nuffsaid link=topic=146274.msg3149253#msg3149253 date=1243575707]
[quote author=guido08 link=topic=146274.msg3149114#msg3149114 date=1243569756]
i got 20 in the back and 35 on the front. i gotta say the 35 is pretty light i woulda like to have done 20 all around cuz i think the 20 is what im lookin for. i was suprised how light the 35 was i would def say go 20
[/quote]

I also would have gone 20% all around, but GA law is 35%
Here is 35% front and back, 20% rear




35% looks darker when sun hits @ certain angle


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yea i really wish i coulda done the 20 mayb even darker all around but jersey law doesnt allow any tint on the front, so from that stand point im happy that the difference in darkness is the way it is. but if i could have my way i woulda done 20 all aroudn
 
#16 ·
i have 5% tint all around and working on my front windshield to be tinted. il take and upload a picture later
 
#17 ·
I have 35% on my front driver and passenger windows
20% on my rear driver and passenger windows
50% on rear windshield

 
#19 ·
[quote author=Birdfeather link=topic=146274.msg3149306#msg3149306 date=1243580611]


20 all around
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What is Florida law? Is it 35% front and 20% for the rest of the windows?
 
#20 ·
[quote author=beljam1 link=topic=146274.msg3153464#msg3153464 date=1243809741]
What is Florida law? Is it 35% front and 20% for the rest of the windows?
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According to tintlaws.com it is:

Front: 28%
Back&Rear: 15%

I am not from Florida, nor do I necessarily encourage trusting information you find on the internet, so take that as you may. ;)

-Taranis
 
#21 ·
[quote author=Taranis link=topic=146274.msg3153504#msg3153504 date=1243811393]
[quote author=beljam1 link=topic=146274.msg3153464#msg3153464 date=1243809741]
What is Florida law? Is it 35% front and 20% for the rest of the windows?
[/quote]

According to tintlaws.com it is:

Front: 28%
Back&Rear: 15%

I am not from Florida, nor do I necessarily encourage trusting information you find on the internet, so take that as you may. ;)

-Taranis
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umm i beleive that was correct some years ago but its outdated, just call a window tint place and ask what the darkest you can get is, i know mine is illegal..
 
#23 ·
[quote author=coondogg link=topic=146274.msg3153060#msg3153060 date=1243793862]
Reflective tint adds a lot too. Some angles I can't see through it at all...



My choice was easy getting 35% though since we are only allowed 80%! yes 80% here in PA...
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I love how the reflective tint looks, but how does this pass inspection. I dont think it would, even at 35%. Well here in NC I doubt I would pass, right now I have nothing. Passing is 35% but it does not even seem worth it. Id much rsther have 20%, but do not want to get pulled for tint.
 
#24 ·
According to tintlaws.com it is:

Front: 28%
Back&Rear: 15%

I am not from Florida, nor do I necessarily encourage trusting information you find on the internet, so take that as you may. ;)

-Taranis
[/quote]

umm i beleive that was correct some years ago but its outdated, just call a window tint place and ask what the darkest you can get is, i know mine is illegal..
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I have tint and got the darkest possible by law, I just notice alot of cars with darker tint. I wonder if they get alot of police attention?
 
#26 ·
per florida law...


316.2953 Side windows; restrictions on sunscreening material.--A person shall not operate any motor vehicle on any public highway, road, or street on which vehicle the side wings and side windows on either side forward of or adjacent to the operator's seat are composed of, covered by, or treated with any sunscreening material or other product or covering which has the effect of making the window nontransparent or which would alter the window's color, increase its reflectivity, or reduce its light transmittance, except as expressly permitted by this section. A sunscreening material is authorized for such windows if, when applied to and tested on the glass of such windows on the specific motor vehicle, the material has a total solar reflectance of visible light of not more than 25 percent as measured on the nonfilm side and a light transmittance of at least 28 percent in the visible light range. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.


316.2954 Windows behind the driver; restrictions on sunscreening material.--

(1) A person shall not operate any motor vehicle on any public highway, road, or street on which vehicle any windows behind the driver are composed of, covered by, or treated with any sunscreening material, or other product or material which has the effect of making the window nontransparent or which would alter the window's color, increase its reflectivity, or reduce its light transmittance, except as specified below:

(a) Sunscreening material consisting of film which, when applied to and tested on the rear window glass of the specific motor vehicle, has a total solar reflectance of visible light of not more than 35 percent as measured on the nonfilm side and a light transmittance of at least 15 percent in the visible light range; however, sunscreening material which, when applied to and tested on the rear window glass of the specific motor vehicle, has a total solar reflectance of visible light of not more than 35 percent as measured on the nonfilm side and a light transmittance of at least 6 percent in the visible light range may be used on multipurpose passenger vehicles.
 
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