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Old 08-14-2018, 10:56 PM
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I'm thinking about getting my c6 windows professionally tinted but I'm a little concerned about the auto dimming mirrors and being able to see properly at night. Can anyone tell me if they have experienced a problem due to tinting.

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Old 08-14-2018, 10:59 PM
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Mine are limo on sides and back, 50% windshield with no mirror problems.
Old 08-14-2018, 11:21 PM
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I went with Arizona legal which I cant say the percentage is but if you live in a rural area like we do it is troublesome at nite even with the lighter tint, daytime just about right
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I have 25% on side windows and limo on back and I'm half blind and NO problems looking behind me with the rear view mirror at night...Hint: Just keep your back window clean inside and out....I only use Invisible Glass cleaner.
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Old 08-15-2018, 07:29 AM
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No issues day or night...


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I did a light tint on side windows. My tint guy (he's done 2 other cars for me) told me that he would have to use a dark tint on the back glass because it was more flexible. Didn't want that, so left the back window as is. Used a groupon and got both side windows done for $45.
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Check your states law on how dark the tint can be and if tinting the windshield is legal.
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With limo on rear window if I'm on a dark road I don't see much then I see two little tiny lights when a car comes along, daytime no big deal!
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I went 35%. Perfect in the day and no problems at night.
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I have 30% tint in the UK and no issues at all
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As I stated but maybe it didn't come thru as I wished but living in a rural area, one with no or few street lites it is very difficult to see when making turns into a street, I usually have to roll down my window a bit to see, but then I am older also. In town no problemo
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My car is tinted and it's no problem for the mirrors.
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I had to install LED reverse lights to be able to see behind me when backing up. Also, I usually roll down my windows when backing up because no matter what, the dark tint is always removing some visibility. I don't know how you feel, but reversing is usually a more involved process and I try to pay extra attention so pedestrians or cars don't surprise me.
I'd rather be sure than take a chance. Note that I also have the auto-dimming rearview mirror and 30% tint. I have no trouble with driving at night (or day) and looking at my rear view for traffic during lane changes, etc.

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Originally Posted by Not So Fast
I went with Arizona legal which I cant say the percentage is but if you live in a rural area like we do it is troublesome at nite even with the lighter tint, daytime just about right
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Look on the drivers windows on the lower right corner and the tint shop should of put a sticker there with the tint %....Az is the same as tx.....Note: The desert is not in the rural....Been there many times...

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