Guys i'm looking to get my car tinted on Saturday and was just wondering everyone's opinion of this setup. A few friends and family have said that 20% black tint on all 5 windows would really clash with the color of the car.

I've had a black car and it did look sweet with this setup. Now that I have anthracite i'm wondering how it will look. Any help?

 

One of my friends who has an Antracite TL has 35% all around. looks pretty sweet.

Another one has a CL in that color and has what I have... 35% on the sides and 20% on the rear. What that does is keep the sides legal (35% in NY), but makes them appear darker b/c the 20% on the rear window blocks more light then 35% would.

 

A buddy of mine in NC had his 20% and it didnt clash with the grey color...i mean there's really no tint that would match perfectly anyways, and plus dark tint looks good on just about anything

 

I was just checking that same thing out on the NY DNV web site. Anything over 30% is illegal.

Here is the answer from http://fornax.dmv.state.ny.us

Question
_What are the laws in NYS about tinted vehicle windows?

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Answer
Section 375 (12-a) of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law does not allow a windshield or front side windows that are dark. The windshield and front side windows cannot block more than 30% of the light. Seventy percent or more of the light from the outside must pass through the window. This law also applies to rear windows unless the vehicle has outside rear-view mirrors on both sides. The mirrors must give the driver a full and clear view behind the vehicle.
It is illegal to sell, offer for sale, or install glass that does not comply with this law. It is illegal to operate a vehicle with glass that does not comply with this law.
If a medical condition requires a person to have tinted vehicle windows, they can request an exemption from the law. Request form MV-80W from a DMV Office or Call Center.
The text of this law is attached below under "File Attachments".

 

I've got 35% all the way around on my Anthracite...looks great! You have privacy, and still have the nice classy look

 

I have 20 on all but the windshield...I think it looks good. You can see some pics under my name (kinda small) but if you want bigger let me know.

 

I might be wrong here, but I think you guys are reading that chart BACKWARDS.

35% tint means it ALLOWS 35% of light to pass.
20% tint means it ALLOWS 20% of light to pass.

The law reads:
To me that would mean that only 70% tint would be legal for the front & side windows.
70% tint is like NOTHING.

Anyone else concur with me here ???

Shawn S

 

I think you are correct sir...20% means it blocks 80% of the light and lets 20% in

Ohh and this link has the bigger pics of my car with 20% but dont do like i did...get the 3rd brake light tinted

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=72424

 

I've been thinking about getting tint done. I think too dark will clash. I'll go light.

 

That is right, In NY only 30 and 35% are legal so any tint ie, 25,20,15,10 or 5% would be too dark and allow a cop to give you a ticket. Take a look at this site for a good example of the numbers and what it would look like on a car.

http://autowindowtintings.com/tonlin...action=carblue

 

Go 35% SIDES and 20% REAR.
I think that’s the best combo for states like PA where ANY side tint is illegal.
It still looks nice, and usually won’t get you in trouble with the law.
20% on the back is great when you’ve got some monster SUV behind you in traffic at night.

Shawn S

 

Not sure how you would read it.

I always thought that 35% means that 35% of the light is being blocked, which means that 65% is getting through. Technically that would be illegal since 30% (or 70%) is the NY State law, but the cops around here use 35% as their limit for tinting tickets, so I'm good .

 

No…. if what I posted above is correct the only “legal” tint would be labeled 70% thru 100% which would be darn light stuff.

Go back and read my post again.

Shawn S

 

beezlebub...70% is legal in new york. But i have 35 on my car and its dark enough, between the darkness of anthracite and the black interior it looks like 20%

 

NOPE
5% block 95% of the light
20% blocks 80% of the light.

That’s why it’s so dark.

Using your analogy, 20% would be LIGHTER then 35%.

Shawn S

 

Thats why I love having my car registered in FL...

28% on front and 15% on back...all legal...isn't it great...

 

You can look at it based on limo tinting, which is customarily 5%, dark as hell. The scale goes up from there.

Like Shawn S in PA, MI doesn't allow for side tint, but with 35%, it's not dark enough for the cops to pull you over (unless they're late on meeting their quota!)

 

Yeah think about sitting in a car with 5% tint...there is no way that it is only blocking 5% of the light...its only letting in 5%...thats why coppers cant see you flip them tha bird

 

I'm reading it the same way you are, Shawn. They aren't supposed to have anything darker than 70% on the front sides and windshield. They definately didn't mean to say you are allowed to have 30% tint on your windshield. That's interesting, because many states don't allow ANY tint on the windshield, at least below the marked tint line. It is also interesting to note that it allows ANY tint level on the rear windows, as long as you don't shave off your side mirrors. So you guys can do limo tint in the back and be legal.

Tint is always designated by how much light it lets through. 70% tint means 70% light can get though, 30% tint means 30% light...

What this probably means to people up there is that tinting their driver/passenger side windows with tint that allows less than 70% light though is illegal, but the cops may not mess with them unless it lets less than 35% light through, like juniorbean mentioned.

Personally, I decided to stay legal in KY with 35/20, even though many people around here do 20 all around (minus the windshield). And I don't think any black tint clashes with Antricite. Mirrored tint would, though. :P

 

Take a look at the link that i put in my last post, a 5% limo tint blocks 95% of the light so a 30% tint which is the darkest that is legal in NY blocks 70% of the light.

 

The text of the law you posted says it has to PASS 70%.

Shawn S

 

Well if 70% is the law in NY I would just get 20% because 35% would be illegal anyway! I have 35% on my car all around, which is the legal limit in MA. I wish I could have done 20%!

 

Shawn

Did you take a look at the second link I posted, it shows examples and says what is legal in each state. as too which way they word it I have no clue. I thought I was correct but now I have no idea which way it is, is it 30% means 30% of light must pass or it can only block 30% and have 70% of light pass.

 

Yes, I just checked that link out.
The only way NY comes up as legal is if the “Front no tint” column is selected.
As soon as you pick “Front 35” or higher NY doesn’t show.

The law specifically says 70-Percent PASS THROUGH of light.

Shawn S

 

True, but you’re more likely to get pulled over for 20% or darker even though 35% is illegal too.
At least with 35% they can see in the car and feel less threatened.

Shawn S

 

Shawn, I hear you.