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Anyone what % window tint CA tacos have?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Oreo Cat, Sep 16, 2017.

  1. Sep 16, 2017 at 5:14 PM
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    I have a 2nd gen taco, new from Bakersfield ca. V6 trdor double cab. Any know the % of the stock rear tint?
     
  2. Sep 16, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    I believe stock rear tint is 35% on the rear
     
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  3. Sep 16, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    Thank you
     
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    It's closer to 20-25% I have 20% on my front windows and it matches pretty good. Unless they are doing something different in California.
     
  5. Sep 16, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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    It's not 35%. I have 30% on the front of my tundra and the fronts are lighter than the rear. And 25% on the front of my taco and it's almost identical.
     
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    Do you know if a shop will be able to tell? I want mine to match since I live in the desert basically
     
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    Thanks guys
     
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    The guy I use knew what it was from looking at it.
     
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    Any reputable tint shop has a light transmission gauge. Same shit the CHP used.
     
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    You can't go more than 30% on the fronts, but you can go limo tint or fully black out the rest.
     
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    I'm not worried about it, there's literally only 3 chp cars in my whole area, I can go weeks without seeing them
     
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    Same here. 20% on the fronts and they all match pretty well.
     
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    Pretty sure any tint on the fronts is illegal in CA.
     
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    And causes cancer. o_O
     
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    Used to be.

    https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&sectionNum=26708

    The "Window and Mirrors Code" is terribly convoluted, but the important part is subsection (d):

    "(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), clear, colorless, and transparent material may be installed, affixed, or applied to the front side windows, located to the immediate left and right of the front seat if the following conditions are met:

    (1) The material has a minimum visible light transmittance of 88 percent.

    (2) The window glazing with the material applied meets all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (49 C.F.R. 571.205), including the specified minimum light transmittance of 70 percent and the abrasion resistance of AS-14 glazing, as specified in that federal standard.

    (3) The material is designed and manufactured to enhance the ability of the existing window glass to block the sun’s harmful ultraviolet A rays.

    (4) The driver has in his or her possession, or within the vehicle, a certificate signed by the installing company certifying that the windows with the material installed meet the requirements of this subdivision and the certificate identifies the installing company and the material’s manufacturer by full name and street address, or, if the material was installed by the vehicle owner, a certificate signed by the material’s manufacturer certifying that the windows with the material installed according to manufacturer’s instructions meet the requirements of this subdivision and the certificate identifies the material’s manufacturer by full name and street address.

    (5) If the material described in this subdivision tears or bubbles, or is otherwise worn to prohibit clear vision, it shall be removed or replaced."
     
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    Interesting. :thumbsup:

    Guess my 5% is still illegal no matter what :oops:
     
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    Do you work for kern county sheriffs office?
     
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