Anybody tint their windshield?
05-18-2001, 12:11 AM
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...before I get flamed, hear me out on this one. I'm considering getting my windshield tinted a very light tint, primarily to reject UV rays that cause the dash to go crack, and what causes the air to get hot as *****. Also, to tint out the car even more. I've seen a honda accord coupe in FL that looked like it had 35% on the windshield. Anybody ever tint their windshield?
05-18-2001, 12:13 AM
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I had 5% tint on all the sides and 35% tint on the windshield, it was really cool in the car but I had to take it off after I got heavily fined numerous times by cops.
Originally posted by ericdwong
...before I get flamed, hear me out on this one. I'm considering getting my windshield tinted a very light tint, primarily to reject UV rays that cause the dash to go crack, and what causes the air to get hot as *****. Also, to tint out the car even more. I've seen a honda accord coupe in FL that looked like it had 35% on the windshield. Anybody ever tint their windshield?
...before I get flamed, hear me out on this one. I'm considering getting my windshield tinted a very light tint, primarily to reject UV rays that cause the dash to go crack, and what causes the air to get hot as *****. Also, to tint out the car even more. I've seen a honda accord coupe in FL that looked like it had 35% on the windshield. Anybody ever tint their windshield?
05-19-2001, 01:11 PM
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I had my windshield tinted >
I had my windshield done to keep out UV.
I used 3M Scotchtint Neutral-70 (RE70NEARL). Its pretty much invisible. But makes a big difference in terms of heat reduction. I've never been hasseled about it even when going thou road checks and speed traps.
Other choices you could use for windshield are:
Scotchtint Exceptional Clarity
RE65NIARL lightest Nickel (virtually invisible, medium heat rejection)
RE50NIARL light Nickel (nearly invisible, high heat rejection)
I used 3M Scotchtint Neutral-70 (RE70NEARL). Its pretty much invisible. But makes a big difference in terms of heat reduction. I've never been hasseled about it even when going thou road checks and speed traps.
Other choices you could use for windshield are:
Scotchtint Exceptional Clarity
RE65NIARL lightest Nickel (virtually invisible, medium heat rejection)
RE50NIARL light Nickel (nearly invisible, high heat rejection)
05-19-2001, 01:55 PM
#6
Originally posted by Ants97SE
If you are going to tint your windshield, do a lighter tint on the bottom and then a 5% brow... then it gives the appearance of stock from far away and the cops won't bug you as much.
If you are going to tint your windshield, do a lighter tint on the bottom and then a 5% brow... then it gives the appearance of stock from far away and the cops won't bug you as much.
05-19-2001, 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by GTRBlkMax97
That is the setup I have, I have 5% all around, and then 35% on the windshield and a 5% brow. I love it because it is so dark, knock on wood I don't get hassled by cops.
That is the setup I have, I have 5% all around, and then 35% on the windshield and a 5% brow. I love it because it is so dark, knock on wood I don't get hassled by cops.
05-20-2001, 10:21 AM
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Originally posted by gtr_rider
can you see at night, sheesh
can you see at night, sheesh
05-20-2001, 11:48 AM
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It is possible to get front windshild tinted for medical reasons. Convince your doctor that sunlight makes it hard for you to see, and sunglasses don't work too well for you. If he lets you, you could get your windshiled slightly tinted. But you'd have to carry a doctors note in your car with you at all times.
05-20-2001, 12:19 PM
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I don't think cops will harass you just for the dark tint. However, if you get pulled over for other things like speeding, then they'll be all over you for the tint. I'm thinking of tinting my windshield too. Not too dark though, maybe 50%.
05-20-2001, 06:02 PM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
I don't think cops will harass you just for the dark tint. However, if you get pulled over for other things like speeding, then they'll be all over you for the tint. I'm thinking of tinting my windshield too. Not too dark though, maybe 50%.
I don't think cops will harass you just for the dark tint. However, if you get pulled over for other things like speeding, then they'll be all over you for the tint. I'm thinking of tinting my windshield too. Not too dark though, maybe 50%.
05-21-2001, 01:53 PM
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Originally posted by 98BlaximaSE
It is possible to get front windshild tinted for medical reasons. Convince your doctor that sunlight makes it hard for you to see, and sunglasses don't work too well for you. If he lets you, you could get your windshiled slightly tinted. But you'd have to carry a doctors note in your car with you at all times.
It is possible to get front windshild tinted for medical reasons. Convince your doctor that sunlight makes it hard for you to see, and sunglasses don't work too well for you. If he lets you, you could get your windshiled slightly tinted. But you'd have to carry a doctors note in your car with you at all times.
05-21-2001, 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by JoesMAX
how do the registration stickers go on with the tint?? you just stick it over the tint?
how do the registration stickers go on with the tint?? you just stick it over the tint?
05-22-2001, 07:52 AM
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Fortunately for me, I live in MD, where we do not have inspection or registration stickers that need to be displayed on the outside of the vehicle. I'm gonna look into this some more. This should hopefully keep my car cooler and save the dash and vinyl.
Originally posted by Pillager6
Normally, you have to leave an area free of tint, so the registration stickers can go on, but when the stickers get changed after your car is inspected each year, the inspection shop may damage the tint. The stickers also may not fit perfectly into the designated space you left for em, so light will come in around the edges, making it very obvious that the windshield is tinted, especially to cops. You'll probably end up having to get the windshield tinted each year, if you want it to look right. You can't just put the new stickers over the original ones, cuz you won't be able to see them from outside the car. Also, if you place the stickers directly over the tint, and don't leave holes for em, it'll rip the tint when they remove the stickers to put on new ones. My tint guy has to tint his windshield each time he gets the car inspected, to make it look right. Also, some shops won't pass your car if they notice the tint on the windshield. Peace.
Normally, you have to leave an area free of tint, so the registration stickers can go on, but when the stickers get changed after your car is inspected each year, the inspection shop may damage the tint. The stickers also may not fit perfectly into the designated space you left for em, so light will come in around the edges, making it very obvious that the windshield is tinted, especially to cops. You'll probably end up having to get the windshield tinted each year, if you want it to look right. You can't just put the new stickers over the original ones, cuz you won't be able to see them from outside the car. Also, if you place the stickers directly over the tint, and don't leave holes for em, it'll rip the tint when they remove the stickers to put on new ones. My tint guy has to tint his windshield each time he gets the car inspected, to make it look right. Also, some shops won't pass your car if they notice the tint on the windshield. Peace.
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