hermtm2

Hello.

I am considering to tint all windows. My question is about the rear view mirror. It is already tinted. If the rear window gets 20% tint, is it too dark to drive at night or bad weather? What about the 35%? Can you guy tell me about the tinted window?


Thanks.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

How well lit are the roads in your area and how are the cops/tint laws?

I had 18% tint on my Prelude and it was a bitch to drive at night if the road doesnt have any streetlights. I have 35% on the rear windows (50% up front; legal for VA) and I can see fine in the CL. Of course, the darker tint does look better, but I wouldnt change a thing on my CL because of how the roads are lit in my area (plus my driveway has a weird curve in it which makes it a pita to back out of).

Also, if youre mostly worried about UV rays and heat blockage, a high quality, higher percentage tint will perform better then low quality, dark tint.

AARONSredTYPE-S

I live in Florida, and I've always had 5% on all my cars except the current one, i have 20% and its not dark enough for me.

As far as you being able to see out of the back, 20% will be just fine...gl

hermtm2

In Illinois 20% is ok legally. I would go with 35%.
How about the quality of the flim? There are two brands, 3M and Gila. Of course 3M has better reputation and higher price compare to the Gila. However I can get the Glia's highest quality flim (around $15/roll) at the local autozone anytime. Does 3M work far better than Gila?


Thanks.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Hate to say it, but as far as tint goes, if its sold at Auto Zone it probably isnt the greatest. I forget the brand mine is, but its pretty good and seems to be scratch resistant unless you really try to damage it.

fuzzy02CLS

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I'm at 15% on my cars. I see just fine. Except if it's really dark with no lights & I need to backup. Then I just roll my windows down to see better.

aznboi2424

iTrader: (10)

I have the same percentage as civic and have no problems seeing at night. If it's raining and dark then I might but I haven't backed into anything yet.

Go with quality tint or you'll regret it. Suntek is fairly inexpensive and carries a lifetime warranty.

StreetKA

iTrader: (8)

35% on doors 20% the rest its just perfect for me. 20% on doors was too dark at night

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

check the state laws....i have 16% and absolutely love em.....

driving at night is a little tough but damn i love the look....wanted to get 5% but didnt wanna push my luck too much LOL

brian6speed

iTrader: (5)

In illinois, 20 is only legal if the front windows have no tint. If you tint the front windows then you need 35 percent all around. I would go with 35 and stay legal. I would avoid autozone tint.

hermtm2

I got the tint on the last weekend. It is 35% all round except the front windshield. I paid $140 with tax. The film was Johnson. My CL is looking good but the rear view is a little too dark since the room mirror is already tinted.

Thanks.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

35% is great, I've been followed by cops 1000 times, and they've never messed with me. The one time I was pulled over for something else, cop made me roll up my windows, and said my tint was "fine" and "not that dark"

ParaSurfer1979

I have 18%. I see fine from the rear because i have reverse cam. If i didn't have that I would have done 35% (legal in NC). My neighbor is a local police officer and he's never commented about it. Prob because i'm a good person in general and looks out for me if I ever need anything even if its to pick up something from the store when he's going lol.

What you could do is do 35% on the rear window & 18% on doors because at night I can't see out the back window.

hermtm2

I was wondering if the tinted rear view mirror can be removed. It is really dark for the night time driving. Anyone?

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

which tinted rear view mirror ? outside or inside ?

inside mirror is auto dimming when you turn it ON so it gets a little dark....i have 16% tints and over than i tinted my outside rear view mirrors with 35% tint....

aznboi2424

iTrader: (10)

You can turn off the auto tint. I have it off all the time.

hermtm2

I think my mirror is broken. It has some sign of oil licking, so it doesn't get darker or anything. Is there any DIY for replacing the mirror? Many guys said it is simple but I couldn't find any instruction.

eneffex

rear before:


rear after:


side before:


side after:


6inch tint strip:


this was 35% suntek carbon all around

Bonkz

I did 35 on the door and 20 around the back and really like it. I have no problems seeing at night, but the car looks 100% better! I'll try and post some pics... Gotta wash the monster first tho. =P