Question about window tint
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Question about window tint
I've never had aftermarket window tint put on any of my cars. I pick up my Mag Red C6 this week and since it has the ebony interior I feel I'll need it. I know I'll put 35% on the back window, but has anyone just put 50% or no tint on side windows? My wife is wondering if 35% on the side windows would be to dark. What's everyone's else experience? Should I put 35% on back & sides? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Mocoso
depends on the state you live in... in CA were no side tint is allowed - 15 or 35 would be asking for trouble
Is ANYTHING still legal in Kalifornia ?
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Originally Posted by need-for-speed
35 is definitely not too dark for the sides. I'll be getting 15 on the back and 35 on the sides.
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I have 20% on the rear and 35% on the sides. No way is any of this too dark. I recommend the 20% on the rear if you have the nav system. It will eliminate a lot of glare on the screen. You can check a few tint manufacturer web sites for darkness legality in your state.
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A few years ago, C5ers experienced problems tinting the rear windows of coupes. I don't remember the exact issue, but think it had to do with the contour of the window or something.
So, there is no problems tinting the the C6 Coupe rear window?
So, there is no problems tinting the the C6 Coupe rear window?
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I live in CA and have a convertible 35% in back and 45% on windows. The windows look a little too dark to me -- especially in CA were NO tint is allowed. However, I think a coupe would not appear as dark because you are getting more light in from the back.
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You don't see much mention of it, but there is a definite safety issue when you go so dark, that other drivers can't see you through the side windows.
In AZ where I don't think there's any restriction, I've seen/heard about accidents and many near misses because of this.
Just something to consider....
In AZ where I don't think there's any restriction, I've seen/heard about accidents and many near misses because of this.
Just something to consider....
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I put F1 Pinnacle 35% on the sides and back of my coupe with ebony interior. It's not too dark and I'm very pleased. I was thinking about going to 15% on the back but I'm glad I have the same all around. It looks stock and that's what I prefer. You won't be dissappointed with 35%.
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Originally Posted by SH_Eng
I've never had aftermarket window tint put on any of my cars. I pick up my Mag Red C6 this week and since it has the ebony interior I feel I'll need it. I know I'll put 35% on the back window, but has anyone just put 50% or no tint on side windows? My wife is wondering if 35% on the side windows would be to dark. What's everyone's else experience? Should I put 35% on back & sides? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by PimpDadd
Actually I think 85% is the darkest you can go in CA on the sides....
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Originally Posted by TommyV
In Ca there is nothing allowed on the drivers/ front passengers side windows.
