What....Percent...Tint?
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popo8
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Bought mine tinted....
Dont know the %.... BUT I love it...
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Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
Bought mine tinted....
Dont know the %.... BUT I love it...
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Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
Got mine about a month ago from Carmax and it's got a pretty dark tint, though I have no idea what percentage. Anyone have any idea how to figure out the percentage?
Here's a picture from Carmax's website that shows the back windows are MUCH darker than the front:
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keep them up while passing a cop who is looking.... lol.
Thats a good way to get the percentage. Cop may even write it on a "piece of paper" for u.
lol...
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Thats a good way to get the percentage. Cop may even write it on a "piece of paper" for u.
lol...
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Got mine about a month ago from Carmax and it's got a pretty dark tint, though I have no idea what percentage. Anyone have any idea how to figure out the percentage?
Here's a picture from Carmax's website that shows the back windows are MUCH darker than the front:
seriously ur rears are about 25-30%... and ur fronts are not tint filmed.... just the greem glass hie.
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Matt:
Step 1) Remove bug guard
Step 2) Tint front windows
My avalanche has the front windows "matched" to the factory rear and they did 18%. I did not add any extra tint to the rear:
Step 1) Remove bug guard
Step 2) Tint front windows
My avalanche has the front windows "matched" to the factory rear and they did 18%. I did not add any extra tint to the rear:
The state of IL and the city of Chicago have different laws on tint, yes Chicago is in IL but the city will not recognize that the state passed the tint law on the front drivers and pass doors. I do not drive in the city much but to be safe I put 50% on front two and had 20% on rears already.
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Matt:
Step 1) Remove bug guard
Step 2) Tint front windows
My avalanche has the front windows "matched" to the factory rear and they did 18%. I did not add any extra tint to the rear:
I just checked the tint laws and apparently in VA it's a little different for SUVs than it is for sedans. Normally the back windows have to be 35%, but apparently SUV's have no limit on the back. The front in VA have to be 50%...so basically I think I'm gonna have to go with at least 35% or so. My job recently moved to a new office that, unlike the last office, doesn't have a parking garage and this afternoon was a rude awakening with how hot the inside of my truck was at 5pm! I'll most likely go with something that's still lighter than my back windows because I figure the contrast between the different tints might make it look legal as long as you don't look too closely.
I just Googled "50% tint" and it looks like nothing. Would it be much darker than what I've got on the front windows already or would I basically have to go with something like 35%?
Here's the front end (looks like Carmax has ****** cameras):
As far as the bug guard goes, I like it. I probably wouldn't have looked into one if it didn't come with it already installed, but I like the way the black color contrasts with the burgundy and gives the front end a little flair. I'm looking at getting a black brush guard, though, so the bug guard might have to come off at that point.
EDIT: Wait, do they tint the windshield or is it only the side windows?
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RollTide2
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They can tint your windshield if you ask them too. Some places won't do it but some will.
Yeah, it seems kind of important if you'd like the tint to help keep the truck cool during the summer.
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I just checked the tint laws and apparently in VA it's a little different for SUVs than it is for sedans. Normally the back windows have to be 35%, but apparently SUV's have no limit on the back. The front in VA have to be 50%...so basically I think I'm gonna have to go with at least 35% or so. My job recently moved to a new office that, unlike the last office, doesn't have a parking garage and this afternoon was a rude awakening with how hot the inside of my truck was at 5pm! I'll most likely go with something that's still lighter than my back windows because I figure the contrast between the different tints might make it look legal as long as you don't look too closely.
I just Googled "50% tint" and it looks like nothing. Would it be much darker than what I've got on the front windows already or would I basically have to go with something like 35%?
Here's the front end (looks like Carmax has ****** cameras):
As far as the bug guard goes, I like it. I probably wouldn't have looked into one if it didn't come with it already installed, but I like the way the black color contrasts with the burgundy and gives the front end a little flair. I'm looking at getting a black brush guard, though, so the bug guard might have to come off at that point.
EDIT: Wait, do they tint the windshield or is it only the side windows?
I had 35% on my escalade and I could barely tell the difference. Ended up ripping it off and going with 5% which is illegal but it's worth the risk to me. If I were you I'd go with at least 35%. The windshield tint is also illegal unless it's just a brow at the very top. The length of the brow also can only be a certain height but varies from state to state.
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