I recently purchased a 2014 black Maxima Sv. I'm want to tint the windows and I really can't decide what % would look best. I'm thinking somewhere between 30%-20% but I'm open to all suggestions and opinions (pics would help a lot). I don't want anything too dark but I also want the tint to be noticeable in the daytime. Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it!

 

The darkest tint that is legally possible in your state.

 

I wish i could do that... I'm in NY... Legal % is 70%, as might as well not even bother then.

 

Yeah not worth it, at the % ur just wasting ur money.

 

Ya, without a doubt. I had 35% on my old car and it was very light, 70% is basically no tint whatsoever. I'm just trying to figure out what most people put on their Maxima's... Hopefully give me some ideas. I think I'm going to go with either 25% or 20%.

 

I'm in Texas, and I have 25% on my maxima, which is the exact legal % in TX.

 

I live in MA and the legal limit here is 35% total. They actually take readings when you get your annual inspection so there's really no way around having to be legal.

My question is, does anyone know what amount of tint is built into the glass from the factory? Here they take the total, glass plus aftermarket tint so if you put 35% on you'll probably be illegal. That means I have to jump up to 45% or so to be safe. 40% seems hard to come by and might still put me right on the legal line. One % or ten! they fail for either.

 

I'm in CA where you can't tint the front drivers and passenger windows. That being said, I went 35% all around and think it looks great. It is noticeably dark up front, but so far I have not had a second look from Johnny Law as of yet. I have a 2012 SV sport in pearl white.

 

5% or go home lol

 

I'm in RI and we cannot have any tint whatsoever (unless from factory; the back portion of SUV's, hatchbacks, etc) but I went and did 35% on the sides and the back and it looks great. My Max was a leftover 2012 3.5 SV in Dark Slate Metallic that I just bought brand new last month and took it off the lot with 14 miles on it.

Anyway, my point is that I haven't had my ***** busted because I only went 35% and if I do get my chops busted then I know it's only Officer Hardo being a tool because he has nothing better to do.

Personally, I'd love to do 20% or 5% myself but I feel that I'd just be asking for it if I were to go that dark, being in a state with no allowance for aftermarket tint.

Another thing, too, is that I heard you can get some sort of "special allowance" card kind of thing from your eye doctor which is a caveat to the law and you'd be fine with even a really dark tint. I haven't done it myself, but I have heard that.

 

Just went through MA inspection - FAILED! But not for tint.

My tint is at 35%. Factory glass is about 10%. So the dude who tinted my windows put 45% to make it 35% total.

At the inspection shop it was registering 33-32%. They said it was ok.

 

20%

Police don't give you head ache over it here normally.

 

go 20% iv got that on mine i have some pics during the day of it on my page. i havent been bothered for them and they look great

 

I have 5% all around but I think the best is to have the front windows lighter and the rears darker. Like have the two fronts 25% and everything else 5%.

 

I've got a 2012 Super black. How does the 45 look on yours? I'm guessing that having a black interior helps?

Just curious, what did you fail for?

 

I haven't been hassled yet for tint. It looks pretty good, really dark at night. Black leather does enhance it. I went 35% all around (45% aftermarket + 10% factory). I wanted it to be symmetrical and legal.

I've got a couple pics I'll try to find.

Failed for cat-back being too loud.

 

I just got my '14 SV tinted yesterday,, 25%. Legal in Md is 35% but I think my tan interior helps out a bit. I had 30% on my Camry which was fine....I'm not tryna be a cop magnet anyways.

 

I'm in NYC and I have 20% all around and 35% on the front windshield. Haven't been pulled over for it yet.

 

I'm in nyc, and it all depends on where you are in ny. I get stopped if I'm in brooklyn, but any where else in nyc is fine. As long as you don't speed down the street with loud music. Anyone should be fine and won't attract any cops. I have 20 percent all around with no problems, but about to change it to 5 percent when I move to virginia.

 

If u get 5% and move to Virginia u might have problems. I know plenty of people that get pulled for dark tint, Va law is 35% on back and rear 50% on the front if i remember correctly. What part if Virginia u moving to?

 

You could go into a vision doctor and say you get mind grains then you can get limo or 5% or what i got was 18% which is easier to see at night but it is still hard to see in some parking garages.

 

Be vewy vewy careful if you move to Va with 5%....I promise you'll get stopped the moment you cross state lines.....

This....Va doesn't play at all.

 

I'm in NY too, I've had 20% on all my cars for the last 16 years and have never got pulled over for it, nor have they ever commented on them when i have gotten pulled over.

Same goes for all my buddy's growing up. I think you'll be OK and legal here is 35%, which is what comes on SUVs and some cars from the factory. between 20 and 35% you can barley tell. You'll be just fine Im sure.

 

I don't think there is a "best". I think it's all preference, what you like and depending on if you want to stay within the legal limits.

I'm in illinois. We aren't supposed to have lower than 35%. On all my vehicles since I got my license, 8 years ago when I was 16, I have had 5% all around minus the windshield on all of my vehicles. I have got one ticket in that time. I paid my $120 fine and that was it. It really keeps the heat out, don't need sunglasses unless driving into the sun, and of course I think it looks cool.

 

I'm moving to virginia beach area. Couple of friends lives in VA, and doesn't have any problems with the tints. No matter what percentage it is. Thanks for the heads up though.

 

I got mine done last Sat at Mr. Tint in Northampton. Curt did a good job; nice guy who knows what he's doing. Went 45% metalized on this four sides and the rear. Looks nice. After driving it at night, I'm kinda glad I didn't go darker plus no tickets. Gonna take a while to clear up in the winter temps but it looks like it's going to be fine.

 

Anywhere in the 30-38% VLT range is the best IMO. It's still a classy look but offers a significant reduction in heat (depending on film quality and type, obviously) and glare while providing a fair amount of privacy. Further, depending on your state laws...anything darker quickly increases your odds of getting a citation. Back in my LE days I wouldn't cite anyone just below our legal limit (32%VLT) unless they were a total *****, but most 20% and below vehicles I'd write them up. Check out the other window tint thread that's currently being discussed.

 

I agree, 35% is perfect unless you live in a place like FL or TX then you need it for the heat.

 

Agreed. I live in TX and the day after I got my car I had the tint done (even though the car came with 20% all around). I did 20% on top of 20% for the front and 5% on top of 5% on top of 20% for the back.
BRING ON THE TX HEAT!

 

I have 20% on my silver max and it looks great. The tint law is nothing but a means for an officer to pull you over in hopes of finding something else. Rarely, will an officer pull you over for tints ONLY if he doesn't think your vehicle looks suspect unless your front windshield is tinted (which is dangerous)! As someone previously mentioned, you can in some if not all states get a prescription from your doctor for tinted windows. It must be in your vehicle at the time of the traffic stop and I believe it has to be updated every so often. Lastly, as a tip for dealing with officers on traffic stops when you have tints. Make the officer feel at ease by turning on your cabin lights and putting all of your windows down especially at night. Cars with dark tints present a greater risk to officers as we cannot see inside the vehicle on approach. If youre cool about it usually he or she will cut you a break unless of course you have something else going on.

 

I forgot to mention that in some states your car can also be impounded and rendered unsafe to drive if the tints are too dark. Please take that into consideration when getting your tints. If you're rolling around with 5% tints and you're a jerk when you get pulled over, be prepared to have bus fare.

 

I hate the look of darker rear,,,, lighter front tint personally

 

Since everyone on this thread has tints, any recommendations on the best way to clean them? I don't want to scratch them up.

Thanks.

 

In NC the most we can have is 35%. On my max he put 40% (went with FormulaOne ceramic) - which makes it around 34% on the meter. Since I have tan interior it does appear lighter and also a little brown (which I don't particularly like).

We also just and 40% of the same tint put on our new QX and it appears black as opposed to brown and I like it a lot better (it has black interior).

I have never been hassled due to my tint, but I have a friend and he used to get hassled all the time for having tint...guess it depends on where you live.

 

25% that's what I have

 

15% is the best imo

 

I am now a 3M ColorStable and 3M Crystalline believer. I got 35% on the sides (combined with factory gives about 29-30%) and 5% on the back for the baby. On the front windshield I went with the 3M Crystalline 90%, so it is invisible literally, but blocks out 92% of IR heat. I honestly thought 35% was going to be too light. I was wrong. 35% is the perfect tint. I have the sportiest and "CLASSIEST" looking Maxima you have ever seen anywhere. Everywhere I go, people always compliment the car, and not just yound people. EVERYBODY YOUNG AND OLD, doctor's, lawyers, EVERYBODY! Sad thing is all I did was tint the windows and add the Philips Daylight Guide daytime running lights. I haven't even got around to putting halo's in yet! I need to take a picture of this beast for you guys to see what I'm talking about!

 

I have 5% back, 35% front.

 

I have 5% all around (minus windshield) on mine and its a bit annoying driving around at night. Looks great tho.

 

5% is way too dark for night driving. Really sucks if it causes you to get in an accident. IMO you should get it redone in 35%