I want to tint out my champaine color cl but do not know what % tint to go with. I am thinking of 35% but it might be too light. What % tint would look best on my car? Also i dont want it to be super dark becuase i dont want to get pulled over by cops. Can someone please post pictures of thier tint and % that they have it at. Thanks

 

have you checked your state laws? if not, look into it seeming you dont want to get pulled over.

 

All depends on state laws. I went 35 and really like it, but wish it was a bit darker. I went legal because the cl was my daily driver, now that it's a summer/show car only, I want to go darker. Just to warn you though, as soon as I got my 35 done I wished I did 20. But like saiko said, check out your laws. Around here, i'd get pulled over at least once a week if i went darker and used it as a daily

 

in florida its 35 for two front windows and 15 everywhere else. i went with 15 all the way around and love it, beat the heat.

 

i went 5 on back and 25 on the doors....im going 5 on the doors in the spring....

 

Like everyone else said before, firts check with your State's guidance for tinting, in most states, they don't allow anything darker than 35% front and then whatever else in the back. I went with 35" for front and 15% back, just because cops in Hollywood are relentless ... and I got pukked over a few times ( no ticket tho). But to me it does the trick ... when parked underground etc it looks black, check the pic.

 

5% tint so you can't see up in my window

 

i live in california so basically any tint for the front windows are illegal. I have a tan interior so i am thinking that 35% wont look as dark as compared to those with black cars and interior. From some pictures online 35% only looks slightly tinted or am i totally off

 

Mirrored Tint
and post pics when done!

 

not true, California allows window tint, below is the piece from the California Window Tint Law that states, 35% or less is legal. You see people with darker tint, but all in its time get pulled over, unless they have some sort of certificate or "medical" condition

Anyways here is what THE Law Says

Amended Sec. 1, Ch. 476, Stats. 1998. Effective January 1, 1999.


26708.2. Sun screening devices permitted by paragraph (10) of
subdivision (b) of Section 26708 shall meet the following
requirements:
(a)

(b) Devices utilizing transparent material shall be green, gray,
or a neutral smoke in color and shall have a luminous transmittance
of not less than 35 percent.
(c)

(d) The devices shall not have a reflective quality exceeding 35
percent on either the inner or outer surface.

 

Also on TintCenter.com

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.

 

I have 15% all around and 30% on the front windshield I love it though on my black CL.. It was hard to get used to when it rained at night (something HIDs could help me with ) I do wish I got 5% all around though

 

damn bro, you tinted the front too!?! HAWT I wanna see the pic of that. Not sure if I could pull that sh*t in Cali!!

 

I went 35 all around. VA is 50 front/35back so its not legal but with a white car and a tan interior i've been able to stay outta trouble.

 

I'm thinking of a silver mirror tint. Saw it on another primrose CL, looked awesome.

 

I wanted that too. But too bad my state doesn't allow it

 

i got 5%,love it,get pulled over alot though.

 

5% FTW!!!!! That is personal choice though, and what I have on the CLs. What state do you live in? Each state has different laws regarding tint. I believe 15-20% is a good medium for most states though. This does not look too dark to be pulled over, but still provdies privacy/cover.

 

5 minutes all up in it.........damn edit

I did have 5% all arond and 30% on my 04 TL, that shit was so dark! Cops and others would stare, but the only ones I ever had issues with were state troops. They gave me 2 tickets for window tint in the TL. I think this was due to the windshield/black car, b/c I had 5% on my C class (maroon, with visor strip as well) and my CLs (white) and have had no problems.

 

Does anyone have a picture of maybe 15-20% tint on the back and 35% on the front?

 

i got that...


people can still see thru at you really well, which kinda pisses me off, but i got it tinted when i had my restricted license, didnt wanna get pulled over for something stupid like window tint when i wasnt supposed to be driving... gonna go back in sometime soon and get 15 all around

 

f*ck the police if it's legal it's not as good as it can be.the law only let's you have SOME fun........

 

Do you got a side view picture of your car? Thanks

 

Personally, if you are getting tint, do it all the way around, doesn't look right at different percentages on different windows. ESPECIALLY the front doors and wedge windows. I have 35 all around, I wouldn't mix match tint percents

 

throws the look, off exception is i'm eventually doing the winshield %35 cuz %5 while it would look hot on the winsheild is suicide

 

Thanks for the tips. Does anyone have any out door pictures of thier 35% tint? I am debating if this is too light because of my tan interior. Any one with a side view of thier car will be greatly appriciated

 

Damn that shit is dark.

 

looks even darker on black

 

^^^you can still see in there!!! you can't see shit in my car(even in daylight) seeing out you get used to.......
dusk

sun

overcast

 

Here's a couple, the last ones aren't as good cuz the sun was REALLy bright and glaring down, but you get the idea.

Day I got the tint done




Inside a parking garage right after I got it tinted, 35% all around




Outside in direct sunlight, note the sun is coming right through the windshield and pushing light out of the tint, but it def looks light and can be seen through. (weird seeing my car as a 4x4 now)

 

Damn Subbuzz, it looks like you spray painted your windows gloss black. Looks real good.

I think I'm gonna go with 20% all around.

 

5% Rocks

 

sweet pic from the rear. wut % are ur tails?

 

20% the lighter of the 2 rockblockers. Keep in mind that the %'s are backwards. The 35% is darker on the tail light tint.

Here's a few more for ya

 

thx for the pics. the tails 20% makes your car pimp lookin. i think 35% is too dark.

 

They look really black normally. But the 35 is too much, I'd get pulled over everyday around here with the dark shit. Plus you can still see a hint of red with mine, makes it look so smooth. Thanks for the comments

 

when i get my car back im goin 20 %

 

You seriously can't see into Subbuzz's car AT ALL. It looks great in person.

I'd go with 20% even with my tan interior.

 

The police really don't care about it unless its 15% or under. I went with 35% but i really regret it. 20% is the way to go.

 

I love my boy's 20% tint, looks way better than my 35. When I get a new passenger window (mine has a key scratch) and now that my car isn't a daily driver, i wanna go for 20% May do it myself this time too, I did my boy's and it looks good. Plus my tail lights are pretty much flawless, not sure if I wanna undertake doing the CL though 20 is def hot. I'd do 5, but i wouldn't make it 100 feet down the street (school zone)