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Apr 4, 2007 | 06:27 AM

#41

Covert 405

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From: West Chester Pennsylvania

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Originally Posted by 98taws6

Just had my 03 Z06 (silver) done with 15% all around.... 5% limo was too dark, the 15% is really nice, compliments the silver.

I am in PA, I believe the state limit is 30 or 35%, but it is not an inspection item, only ones who will both you are the police.

Rick

I dont believe you can have ANY tint on the side windows in PA. I have limo (oh well)

Apr 4, 2007 | 04:04 PM

#42

myxss84

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From: Rodeo CA

I just got my 01 millenium yellow coupe last Friday and have an appointment to get tint next Thursday. I'm going with 20% all the way around. I can't stand driving with untinted windows

Apr 4, 2007 | 04:29 PM

#43

oaks99

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From: bolckow missouri

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Originally Posted by c5_alive

I was thinking about having my windows tinted this year, and was wondering what percentage to go with.

Would like some imput, and maybe some pics!!

Thanks in advance

you are alllowed 50% by law in ohio

oak

Apr 4, 2007 | 04:34 PM

#44

oaks99

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From: bolckow missouri

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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'

ok, how do you undo tint that is too dark? does a pro have to remove it?

no but it is not easy , just pull it off and then take a razor blade and soapy solution and srape off the glue .

or pay someone around $100.00 to do it for you

oak

Apr 4, 2007 | 04:38 PM

#45

oaks99

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Originally Posted by ruf455

I got my windows done last week and love it...BUT it doesn't seem to be sticking well to the rear windshield on the very top where those black dots are. How is everyone else's experience? Do I need to go back and see if they can fix it or is this common?

yes the dots suck , they need to take some fine sand paper to them first or not tint clear up go to like the 3rd row of dot matrix.

Apr 4, 2007 | 04:56 PM

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corvettejimw

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From: Lexington KY

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Originally Posted by c5_alive

I was thinking about having my windows tinted this year, and was wondering what percentage to go with.

Would like some imput, and maybe some pics!!

Thanks in advance

As dark as they would go legally in KY back in 2000.

Last edited by corvettejimw; Apr 4, 2007 at 05:01 PM.

Apr 4, 2007 | 05:02 PM

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corvettejimw

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From: Lexington KY

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Originally Posted by oaks99

yes the dots suck , they need to take some fine sand paper to them first or not tint clear up go to like the 3rd row of dot matrix.

Mine is like that too...they can fix it but they usually want to paint it all black there to make it smooth so no air is trapped...I said no to the paint and just deal with it...so I can go back to stock if I want.

Apr 4, 2007 | 07:00 PM

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ZZ4Vetteguy

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From: Virginia Beach VA

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For all you Virginia guys and gals out there...

Virginia Window Tint Law § 46.2-1052

1. No sun-shading or tinting films may be applied or affixed to the rear side windows or rear window or windows of any motor vehicle operated on the highways of this Commonwealth that reduces the total light transmittance of such window to less than thirty-five percent;

2. No sun-shading or tinting films may be applied or affixed to the front side windows of any motor vehicle operated on the highways of this Commonwealth that reduces total light transmittance of such window to less than fifty percent;

3. No sun-shading or tinting films shall be applied or affixed to any window of a motor vehicle that has a reflectance of light exceeding twenty percent;

4. Any person who operates a motor vehicle on the highways of this Commonwealth with sun-shading or tinting films that has a total light transmittance less than that required by subdivisions 1 and 2 of this subsection or a reflectance of light exceeding twenty percent shall be guilty of a traffic infraction but shall not be awarded any demerit points by the Commissioner for the violation;

5. Any person or firm who applies or affixes to the windows of any motor vehicle in Virginia sun-shading or tinting films that reduce the light transmittance to levels less than that allowed in subdivisions 1 and 2 of this subsection or that have a reflectance of light exceeding twenty percent shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor for the first offense and of a Class 2 misdemeanor for any subsequent offense;

E. No film or darkening material may be applied on the windshield except to replace the sunshield in the uppermost area as installed by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

My father's K2500 Silverado Duramax has window tint beyond the legal limit. The guy who inspected it at the dealership said it WILL pass inspection with the tinting...BUT it is up to the LEO's discretion if they want to pull you and ticket you or not.