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Window Tinting

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by tarheelfan_08, Nov 9, 2008.

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  1. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:32 PM
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    MyToyTaco

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    That's what I did. The shop should know what % is on the rear. I told my guy to match the rear and he did a great job.
     
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  2. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:32 PM
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    Factory tint is legal no matter wat i think...
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:34 PM
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    HerNameIsLucy I miss Lucy. :-(

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    Tint shop that did my fronts said the same thing, if the DOT approved the vehicle tint level, it's legal period. Of course that doesn't stop a cop with an bug up his arse from giving you a hard time about it....
     
    HerNameIsLucy, Nov 10, 2008
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  4. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:36 PM
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    Thats my theory!
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:49 PM
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    In NC you can black out your back one's. 35 or 30 for the fronts.:cool:
     
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  6. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:51 PM
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    Just found out that the legal tint for NC is 32
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:52 PM
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    sweet. i thought it was 35%. glad they changed it
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:57 PM
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    Is that just the fronts?
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:57 PM
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    hmm... according to the website mentioned in the orginal post, you are allowed to tint the side windows in CA (just to 70%):
    http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/CA/

    California Tint Law Enacted: 1999
    Windshield - Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
    Front Side Windows - Must allow more than 70% of light in.
    Back Side Windows - Any darkness can be used.
    Rear Window - Any darkness can be used.

    but i have been pulled over just for tinted windows and given a fix-it ticket for it (huntington beach). but i have driven for 4 years on my current truck w/o any cop issues.
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2008 at 4:59 PM
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    Nope all around!! The back glass though can be 5% on a truck
     
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  11. Nov 11, 2008 at 3:45 PM
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    Ok guys, I made the deal today! I am getting my front 2 windows tinted for $60!(The guy usually charges $80 but he cut me a deal since I know him!) He said it would take about an hour and he is doing it this Thursday! Im worried how the cold will effect how it sticks, but I guess he knows what he is doing, I mean he is the number one tint shop in the area. Now I just got to decide what type of black tint and whether I want 32% or 35%. 32 is the lowest you can go in nc.

    Also I am selling my Oakley sunglasses and my 6 x 9 speakers! That way they will help pay for the install! SO PM me if you are interested!!
     
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  12. Nov 14, 2008 at 8:55 AM
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    NEW WINDOW TINTS!!!!

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    tarheelfan_08, Nov 14, 2008
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  13. Mar 16, 2010 at 9:32 AM
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    smoke tail lights, jdm fog lights, hids, 3 in lift, 20% front tint 1.3 % rear, 33" bfg km2
    in nc its 35% on front tint.... but 32% will pass in NC
     
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