Recommended tint percentage

[PennyKnotOff]

I went almost a year w/ 5% tint before I got caught but it depends on where you live

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[cg95660]

Originally Posted by fuzzylogic426

i remember reading in a thread on here that the new law in CA is that there is no tint allowed on the front side windows.

There is allowed tint but it is so thin you would not even know its there. When I had my car tinted I looked at it and thought there was almost no difference between it and stock. I still went 50% and no trouble yet.

[NickDaMans02Civic]

Wow 50% can't even imagine how that would look. I had 32% on my old civic on the front doors and I thought that looked like no tint really and too light. But I had 5% on the back 3 so it helped out.

[GeminiZ]

i got 2 fix it tickets in one week for cruising down I 80 towards SF by a CHP and a bike cop... damn that 0% limo tint on the passenger and drive sides!

[ZapThyCat]

I prefer as dark as can be... legally

[spoonJDMlX]

i got 5% all around, and no problems.....but i am thinking about taking my front off and putting 35%....its getting cold now and im not gna drive with my windows down in the rain...i kno this REALLY good place that does tints in sherman oaks, not far from glendale (15mins)....they did my car for 125 bux, 5 windows, life time warrenty. pm me if you want their info

[NickDaMans02Civic]

Dang 0% limo tint what is that like 2 layer of 5% all around HAHA. That would look sweet if so I think my 6% is too light or I need to get the front windshield tinted all the way LOL.

[cpruitt]

At one point my brother had 2 layers of 5%, he could barely even back up at night w/o opening the sliding glass. I wouldn't recommend anyone going so dark, the sun isn't bothering you that much.

[Hanzo]

So does anyone know the legal tint in California?

[smot poker]

Originally Posted by Hanzo

So does anyone know the legal tint in California?

California Window Tint Law
California Tint Law Enacted: 1999
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA?

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In California, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
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.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA?

Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
Back Side Windows Must not be more reflective than a standard window.

OTHER CALIFORNIA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors The tint color(s) of RED are not legal by state law.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.