blackv0rtex

Here in California tint on the front driver/passenger windows are illegal, but you could have the back windows as dark as possible. I was thinking to put 35 on the fronts and 20 on the 3 windows on the back and on the front windshield strip. Anyone with 20 all around and have trouble with cops or seeing at night.

Supermanrider

13 all they way around except windshield no hassle with the cops can see just fine on streets with lights cant see anything behind me on a dark road unless there is headlights behind me.

joshb_

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35 all around check my member rides its looks good

fuzzylogic426

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i have 35's on the front sides and 5 on the rest of the three (and 5 on the front windshield banner). no problems with cops (ive had bike cops come up beside me, stare at my car a a few seconds, give a smirk then ride off). like supermanrider said, there are some problems seeing out the back when its dark. i have to roll down my windows when i back up at night.

ragingSPAM

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im gettin 0% limo on 5 windows...heh im just gonna have to roll with the windows down all the time

cg95660

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I have 5% on the back three and 50% on the sides I never get pulled over or bothered in any way cause of it. I was playing with the idea of going with the windshield tint too but not sure yet.

SinaloaCivic

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well i live in fresno...the central valley and i want to tint the front windows in my 2004 EX..the back 3 are already tinted but i wanted them 5% because i have a lot of stuff back thier and i dont want people to see....but anywho..is it illigal to have the banner in the front window??? jw....


-PeTeY!!

fuzzylogic426

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i think its legal as long as it doesnt cover more than 3-4 inches from the top of the windshield.

ZapThyCat

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I have my back windows tinted to the legal limit, and the front untinted. I don't think it looks bad I know some people have had some trouble with it, I'd just rather not deal with the cops, they have enough they can pull me over on already, I don't need a ticket for tint too :-/

NickDaMans02Civic

Well I drove down to LA for 2 weeks recently with 6% limo all around with a window strip too with no issues. But I was of course watching for cops. But I have been pulled over in the past 4 times with not one mention of window tint and the law here is like 32% max on all windows. My buddies have had 6%, 13% and 20% down there on all windows without issues so.... it all depends on the cop..

I get pulled over more for front plates in the last 2 years so I just leave the damn thing on now.

Hypnotized

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I got a ticket for window tint, my tint is 35%. Where can I find this 32% tint law? Do you have any links?

cg95660

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^^ are you in california?? If so then you can go no more than super weak like I think its 90% or some thing and its only on the side windows....i.e. front door windows. But if you have it on the back you can go as dark as you wish.

NickDaMans02Civic

Well the tint law I believe is like 70% on the front doors in CA but here in Oregon its 32%. My buddy lives outside of LA and has 6% around limo and has never had a issue... Odd and never gets bothered by cops for no front plates either Yeah sucks when I was in CA they can nail out of state vehicles for window tint.

fuzzylogic426

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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.

mugenman

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i have 5% on my car and on my hatch im gonna do limo tint (so no one can see the stirpped interior) and also greg another new screenname mugenman8604 im gonna kill aim

PennyKnotOff

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

cg95660

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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

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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

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I prefer as dark as can be... legally

spoonJDMlX

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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

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.