How dark of a window tint %?

[Simpso57]

I plan on getting the windows tinted. Would make sense to match the tint of the rear windows. Anyone know how dark the tint is?

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[GDN]

I don't know it's percentage, but I know it is darker than legal for from windows in TX. So you may run into that and need to find a shop that will do it to match depending on your laws.

I'll likely stay legal which means the front windows won't be as dark as the back ones.

 

[astricklin]

There are tools to measure the tint and the calculate what will need to be applied.
As was stated, check local laws.
I would imagine and reputable tint shop can do all of this for you and will know exactly what is legal.

 

[Roy2001]

I guess it is around 15%.

 

[MacMike]

It's all online.

https://windowtintlaws.us/

 

[SmokingtheMeats]

It's all online.

https://windowtintlaws.us/

70%?! Doesn’t seem worth it to me

 

[GunRack]

I had 70% SunTek ceramic installed on all the door windows and windshield today. Apparently I need to wait 3-4 days for it to dry though? Never had tint before. Honestly it's a bit darker than I expected. I was lead to believe 70% would look like I had no tint at all since all I really cared about was heat reduction. You can definitely tell there's tint now. Hoping it clears up after it dries but there is a blue hue to it I wasn't expecting. Wishing I had done 80% now that I know it was an option. The shop I went too didn't have that today.

 

[Roy2001]

70%?! Doesn’t seem worth it to me

I tint 50% for front windows.

 

[GN30]

Rear windows are typically 20% from my experience.

 

[Griddlez]

What's a smart number to tint the moonroof? No legal issues there just wondering what's a good number to tint that to where you can still see out but it blocks a good amount. 20%, 15%?

 

[SmokingtheMeats]

I tint 50% for front windows.

In PA/DE where I'm at it's 70%. I'd love to tint but I feel like that's not much?

 

[Pioneer74]

It's all online.

https://windowtintlaws.us/

That map is misleading. It shows Michigan as allowing "any" tint. That is only true for rear windows. Any tint at all on the front windows or windshield is a violation. The only exception is a for a 6" brow on the windshield.

You can not only get a fix-it ticket to pull the tint off, you now get assessed points on your license.

Ask me how I know.

 

[MacMike]

That map is misleading. It shows Michigan as allowing "any" tint. That is only true for rear windows. Any tint at all on the front windows or windshield is a violation. The only exception is a for a 6" brow on the windshield.

You can not only get a fix-it ticket to pull the tint off, you now get assessed points on your license.

Ask me how I know.

Full state laws are explained when you put your state in.

https://windowtintlaws.us/michigan/

 

[Pioneer74]

Full state laws are explained when you put your state in.

https://windowtintlaws.us/michigan/

It's still wrong. At least in the case of Michigan.

You're better off searching for the specific laws in your state.

https://legislature.mi.gov/(S(jxhoykqrnlwpapmpedwi5nfh))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-257-709&highlight=act AND 388

 

[Roy2001]

In PA/DE where I'm at it's 70%. I'd love to tint but I feel like that's not much?

I was talking about front windows not windshield

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