Window Tinting........from Jersey
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Window Tinting........from Jersey
Whats up everyone,
I just got a Black 05 Acura TL 5A......and first line of business is tint! The car is beautiful, but just wanted to get the windows tinted. I live in NJ, so there are issues with tint (I can only get the back 3 windows tinted...nothing on the front). I've been hassled by cops plenty on my old car for havin tinted windows on the front, so I'm not going there with this car. Does anyone have pics of a TL with the back 3 windows tinted and the front windows stock? I want to see if it looks weird or not.........thanks!
I just got a Black 05 Acura TL 5A......and first line of business is tint! The car is beautiful, but just wanted to get the windows tinted. I live in NJ, so there are issues with tint (I can only get the back 3 windows tinted...nothing on the front). I've been hassled by cops plenty on my old car for havin tinted windows on the front, so I'm not going there with this car. Does anyone have pics of a TL with the back 3 windows tinted and the front windows stock? I want to see if it looks weird or not.........thanks!
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Originally Posted by shanrock81
Whats up everyone,
I just got a Black 05 Acura TL 5A......and first line of business is tint! The car is beautiful, but just wanted to get the windows tinted. I live in NJ, so there are issues with tint (I can only get the back 3 windows tinted...nothing on the front). I've been hassled by cops plenty on my old car for havin tinted windows on the front, so I'm not going there with this car. Does anyone have pics of a TL with the back 3 windows tinted and the front windows stock? I want to see if it looks weird or not.........thanks!
I just got a Black 05 Acura TL 5A......and first line of business is tint! The car is beautiful, but just wanted to get the windows tinted. I live in NJ, so there are issues with tint (I can only get the back 3 windows tinted...nothing on the front). I've been hassled by cops plenty on my old car for havin tinted windows on the front, so I'm not going there with this car. Does anyone have pics of a TL with the back 3 windows tinted and the front windows stock? I want to see if it looks weird or not.........thanks!
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no joke....i had 3 warnings and 4 tickets with my other car before they made me take it off. hmmmm....how would 50% front, 20% back look.....or 35% back..i dont have to have it dark, but anythin beats naked windows.........do u think our cops would hassle over 50%?
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Three Wheelin'
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jersey represent! Shanrock, what kinda car did you drive before the TL? I find it that cops tend to stop sportier cars with tints (mostly coupes) than they do w/o sedans/family cars (although i place the TL under sporty sedan 
) I'm sure some people would be able to photoshop a picture for you?
) I'm sure some people would be able to photoshop a picture for you?
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Funny, I've never had a problem with the tints, or no front plate, and I drive like a maniac. What are in North Jersey? I live in essex county, and the cops don't care. I have 30% all around on my CL, and never had a single problem.
THe best place to get it done is Tropic Window Tint in Union on Stuyvessant Ave.
THe best place to get it done is Tropic Window Tint in Union on Stuyvessant Ave.
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blech! i called that place to get them done there, the guy was an asshole. DON'T GO THERE, you might aswell just take a visit to colonia and see street effectz.
but mclaren i saw ur car it looks like it would get so much attention, its just the asshole cops in parsippany, morristown, livingston, west orange, florham park...area...
but mclaren i saw ur car it looks like it would get so much attention, its just the asshole cops in parsippany, morristown, livingston, west orange, florham park...area...
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Originally Posted by NFLblitze1
blech! i called that place to get them done there, the guy was an asshole. DON'T GO THERE, you might aswell just take a visit to colonia and see street effectz.
but mclaren i saw ur car it looks like it would get so much attention, its just the asshole cops in parsippany, morristown, livingston, west orange, florham park...area...
but mclaren i saw ur car it looks like it would get so much attention, its just the asshole cops in parsippany, morristown, livingston, west orange, florham park...area...
THe cops around here don't care. I drive around all the time and never had a problem.
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i called Tropic Window Tint awhile ago and i talked to this snide older man who was rude and not customer friendly, i asked him about cutting the inner rubber piece and i told him would he just puit mole skin instead of cutting it and he like balatantly argued it out with me saying that he wouldn't not cut the rubber and non professionals use "mole skin" he didn't even know wut it was. NEVER GETTING MY WINDOWS TINTED THERE
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hi, just reading this threads makes me wanna puke.. me live in north jersey rite by bridge and there are cops on every freaking block.. just got 05 tl black.. and super happi but i dont think i can get tint..... :-( so freaking mad about it..
I was reading on medical exemption where u can get a doctor's note sayin u r sensitive to light and stuff like that.. n thinking about trying that since ma gal works in eyes doctor. .but it dont look too good....... jersey SUCKS
I was reading on medical exemption where u can get a doctor's note sayin u r sensitive to light and stuff like that.. n thinking about trying that since ma gal works in eyes doctor. .but it dont look too good....... jersey SUCKS
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Originally Posted by convenientstore
hi, just reading this threads makes me wanna puke.. me live in north jersey rite by bridge and there are cops on every freaking block.. just got 05 tl black.. and super happi but i dont think i can get tint..... :-( so freaking mad about it..
I was reading on medical exemption where u can get a doctor's note sayin u r sensitive to light and stuff like that.. n thinking about trying that since ma gal works in eyes doctor. .but it dont look too good....... jersey SUCKS
I was reading on medical exemption where u can get a doctor's note sayin u r sensitive to light and stuff like that.. n thinking about trying that since ma gal works in eyes doctor. .but it dont look too good....... jersey SUCKS
hmmm, im thinking bout doing that myself once I get tints. Right now I live in the Bronx and when I had my 93 Legend with 35% all around I never had any problems in the bronx, but i did get a fix it ticket in new rochelle. I plan on moving to jerz in a few months and i hate the fact that the front windows cant be tinted, but im sure theres a way around it.
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Originally Posted by shanrock81
Whats up everyone,
I just got a Black 05 Acura TL 5A......and first line of business is tint! The car is beautiful, but just wanted to get the windows tinted. I live in NJ, so there are issues with tint (I can only get the back 3 windows tinted...nothing on the front). I've been hassled by cops plenty on my old car for havin tinted windows on the front, so I'm not going there with this car. Does anyone have pics of a TL with the back 3 windows tinted and the front windows stock? I want to see if it looks weird or not.........thanks!
I just got a Black 05 Acura TL 5A......and first line of business is tint! The car is beautiful, but just wanted to get the windows tinted. I live in NJ, so there are issues with tint (I can only get the back 3 windows tinted...nothing on the front). I've been hassled by cops plenty on my old car for havin tinted windows on the front, so I'm not going there with this car. Does anyone have pics of a TL with the back 3 windows tinted and the front windows stock? I want to see if it looks weird or not.........thanks!
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Here's what I got from New Jersey DMV site:
Q: What are the New Jersey tint laws?
A: Basic tint laws for New Jersey:
No after market tint may be applied to front driver and passenger windows. After market tint on rear windows may not cover the 3rd brake light. Windshields may only be tinted 20% down from the top to help avoid sun glare. No mirror tint allowed anywhere on the vehicle.
I guess anything more than that will have problem with inspection or getting flag by cops !!!
Q: What are the New Jersey tint laws?
A: Basic tint laws for New Jersey:
No after market tint may be applied to front driver and passenger windows. After market tint on rear windows may not cover the 3rd brake light. Windshields may only be tinted 20% down from the top to help avoid sun glare. No mirror tint allowed anywhere on the vehicle.
I guess anything more than that will have problem with inspection or getting flag by cops !!!
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Guys, just a little suggestion. If you've got tinted windows, and get pulled over for whatever reason, you should automatically roll them all down right off the bat. The main worry/concern for the cops is that they cant see what the person is doing inside. Maybe this will avoid a ticket, maybe not, but it cant hurt. May even impress the cops if they ask why you did it.
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Wow Jersey up in here huh...I'm from Morris County, NJ, and I just got a black 06 TL. First thing I'm lookin to do is tint the windows, but I'm not sure where to go.
My cousin from Union says Tropic is definitely the place to go..anyone else recommend some place else?
My cousin from Union says Tropic is definitely the place to go..anyone else recommend some place else?
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I have a 04 TL with 5% tint on the entire vehicle even the sunroof and 20% on the windshield. Because of the color RRP.....dark is the only way to go. No I haven't got pulled over yet, knock on wood. Just in case I have my civil servant I.D. for the state.
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Originally Posted by CUNextTuesday
Wow Jersey up in here huh...I'm from Morris County, NJ, and I just got a black 06 TL. First thing I'm lookin to do is tint the windows, but I'm not sure where to go.
My cousin from Union says Tropic is definitely the place to go..anyone else recommend some place else?
My cousin from Union says Tropic is definitely the place to go..anyone else recommend some place else?
I've only been stopped once with tinted windows in NJ and that was with my Audi with 20% all around. That was a few years ago during Labor Day weekend and I was driving on River Road - Highland Park police sargeant got me for $65.00. Other than that no hassles even when other cops were standing next to the car. I'm still crossing my fingers.
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I like to be able to tilt the car not so much for cosmetic, but for my 3 year old sitting in the back. The thing is I think it looks really ugly if I tilt just the back and rear windows on the TL, but I don't like the feeling that I may get pull over when there's a cop around the corner.
Such as life is New Jersey....
Such as life is New Jersey....
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Custom Window Tint is the best place to go in NJ. I got two of my cars done there and was always very pleased with the work. I did not just get the back windows done but, only went with the 35% tint. Very pleased, here are a few pics.
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From: From the 2one5th (Philly), live in East Brunswick NJ
I just recently moved to the Dirty Jerz (central), and I have not had any problems or hassles about my tints, and I live in an area where the cops have horns on their heads...seriously.
I had my tints done at a place in Philadelphia. Long drive, but it was def. worth it. The place is called "Car Pretty"... 120 bucks for premium tint (all windows) and a lifetime warranty (for anything, scratches,fading, color change, wtc.)
I don't worry too much about the cops. Are they really going to pull someone over in a 30K car because of the windows? If they do, you can rest assured that they were mad jealous of your ride...lol...seriously though Ihave not been pulled over once in my TL.
I had my tints done at a place in Philadelphia. Long drive, but it was def. worth it. The place is called "Car Pretty"... 120 bucks for premium tint (all windows) and a lifetime warranty (for anything, scratches,fading, color change, wtc.)
I don't worry too much about the cops. Are they really going to pull someone over in a 30K car because of the windows? If they do, you can rest assured that they were mad jealous of your ride...lol...seriously though Ihave not been pulled over once in my TL.
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From: Central NJ
Originally Posted by BigMike2one5th
I just recently moved to the Dirty Jerz (central), and I have not had any problems or hassles about my tints, and I live in an area where the cops have horns on their heads...seriously.
I had my tints done at a place in Philadelphia. Long drive, but it was def. worth it. The place is called "Car Pretty"... 120 bucks for premium tint (all windows) and a lifetime warranty (for anything, scratches,fading, color change, wtc.)
I don't worry too much about the cops. Are they really going to pull someone over in a 30K car because of the windows? If they do, you can rest assured that they were mad jealous of your ride...lol...seriously though Ihave not been pulled over once in my TL.
I had my tints done at a place in Philadelphia. Long drive, but it was def. worth it. The place is called "Car Pretty"... 120 bucks for premium tint (all windows) and a lifetime warranty (for anything, scratches,fading, color change, wtc.)
I don't worry too much about the cops. Are they really going to pull someone over in a 30K car because of the windows? If they do, you can rest assured that they were mad jealous of your ride...lol...seriously though Ihave not been pulled over once in my TL.
did you have moleskin installed too?
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Originally Posted by Spider0079
Custom Window Tint is the best place to go in NJ. I got two of my cars done there and was always very pleased with the work. I did not just get the back windows done but, only went with the 35% tint.
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Originally Posted by NFLblitze1
but mclaren i saw ur car it looks like it would get so much attention, its just the asshole cops in parsippany, morristown, livingston, west orange, florham park...area...
It was my 35% tint that gave him the extra incentive to go after me
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Tinting it's a big deal for cops in NJ. Couple years ago, my friend in Kearney told me that the cops were flagging down every single car with tinted windows because a cop got shoot when he pulled over a car with tinted windows and the dude had a gun, so it poses as a threat for law enforcement. I guess it's definitely a concern in some cities in NJ.
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Its depending on the type of car you are driving. I drive all threw Hasbrough Heights and Woodridge, knock on wood I don't get pulled over. You will see the police pulling over modify VWs or Hondas and giving them the riot act, point being made police do profile certain vehicles.
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I have 50% on the front, 35% on the back, looks good, try to take a pic and post it here. Got it at Hightek Alarm in JerseyCity on JFK boulevard, $160. They did not know about moleskin a year ago, so talked me into NOT using it, but gave me lifetime warranty. Now I have scratches and installed moleskin myself, but will wait till inspection early next year to replace the tint. 
While in that tint shop, I talked to a JerseyCity cop - he was getting tint job for his car. His take on it that it depends on the township - if cops are overwhelmed with serious stuff, they would not care to pull you over for a tint. Then he mentioned EastBrunswick - the resident took his tint ticket to a state court once, lost the case, and this is when it became a serious offence
Welcome to EB township!
Did anybody have some high end tint installed in NJ, ie HyperOptik or similar ?
I got a quote for 3M on Rt18 in EastBrunswick at Autoimage around $350, no warranty of any kind, except for 3M warranty (whatever that means). I feel this is way too much (esp considering NJ law for front tint - they get return business from me).
BTW, that same guy told me that u can only have 70% tint on fronts if u r light sensitive, but our stock glass is already 70% tinted.
While in that tint shop, I talked to a JerseyCity cop - he was getting tint job for his car. His take on it that it depends on the township - if cops are overwhelmed with serious stuff, they would not care to pull you over for a tint. Then he mentioned EastBrunswick - the resident took his tint ticket to a state court once, lost the case, and this is when it became a serious offence
Welcome to EB township!Did anybody have some high end tint installed in NJ, ie HyperOptik or similar ?
I got a quote for 3M on Rt18 in EastBrunswick at Autoimage around $350, no warranty of any kind, except for 3M warranty (whatever that means). I feel this is way too much (esp considering NJ law for front tint - they get return business from me).
BTW, that same guy told me that u can only have 70% tint on fronts if u r light sensitive, but our stock glass is already 70% tinted.
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Originally Posted by vash68
I have 50% on the front, 35% on the back, looks good, try to take a pic and post it here. Got it at Hightek Alarm in JerseyCity on JFK boulevard, $160. They did not know about moleskin a year ago, so talked me into NOT using it, but gave me lifetime warranty. Now I have scratches and installed moleskin myself, but will wait till inspection early next year to replace the tint.
While in that tint shop, I talked to a JerseyCity cop - he was getting tint job for his car. His take on it that it depends on the township - if cops are overwhelmed with serious stuff, they would not care to pull you over for a tint. Then he mentioned EastBrunswick - the resident took his tint ticket to a state court once, lost the case, and this is when it became a serious offence Welcome to EB township!
Did anybody have some high end tint installed in NJ, ie HyperOptik or similar ?
I got a quote for 3M on Rt18 in EastBrunswick at Autoimage around $350, no warranty of any kind, except for 3M warranty (whatever that means). I feel this is way too much (esp considering NJ law for front tint - they get return business from me).
I have the moleskins installed on my 04 TL 2yrs ago and not a scratch on the window.
BTW, that same guy told me that u can only have 70% tint on fronts if u r light sensitive, but our stock glass is already 70% tinted.
While in that tint shop, I talked to a JerseyCity cop - he was getting tint job for his car. His take on it that it depends on the township - if cops are overwhelmed with serious stuff, they would not care to pull you over for a tint. Then he mentioned EastBrunswick - the resident took his tint ticket to a state court once, lost the case, and this is when it became a serious offence
Welcome to EB township!Did anybody have some high end tint installed in NJ, ie HyperOptik or similar ?
I got a quote for 3M on Rt18 in EastBrunswick at Autoimage around $350, no warranty of any kind, except for 3M warranty (whatever that means). I feel this is way too much (esp considering NJ law for front tint - they get return business from me).
I have the moleskins installed on my 04 TL 2yrs ago and not a scratch on the window.
BTW, that same guy told me that u can only have 70% tint on fronts if u r light sensitive, but our stock glass is already 70% tinted.
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by K-Shawn
My tint shop (lorenzotint.com) installed the moleskins 2yrs ago and not a single scratch on the windows.
And could someone explain to me what moleskin is?