Window tint recommendations
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Window tint recommendations
Among the vast number of things I do not know about is window tinting. I bought my C6 with 2000 miles on it and I think some window tint. If it was tinted it was subtle.
Do the new cars come off the line with any tinting on the side windows?
Should I tint the windshield? Is it legal to do so? If so, how much? I hate to rely on the word of a tint salesman who is trying to make a buck.
Same question for the side windows. I will tint them but, again, how much?
I have seen comments for a tint called Stratos. Supposed to be high quality. Any other recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Do the new cars come off the line with any tinting on the side windows?
Should I tint the windshield? Is it legal to do so? If so, how much? I hate to rely on the word of a tint salesman who is trying to make a buck.
Same question for the side windows. I will tint them but, again, how much?
I have seen comments for a tint called Stratos. Supposed to be high quality. Any other recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
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Forget about the salesman, check out your states DMV window tinting regs, that's a good guideline. I'm sure there is a factory tint on the C8.
There should be an ASI imprint mark on the windshield, tinting is not allowed below that mark. Most DMV's will issue a window tint waiver if you have a skin or eye ailments requiring tint.
There should be an ASI imprint mark on the windshield, tinting is not allowed below that mark. Most DMV's will issue a window tint waiver if you have a skin or eye ailments requiring tint.
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I got my side windows tinted with XPEL XR PLUS Window 30%. I had the same 30% tinted on my C7 and put 33,000 driving all over the country encountering hundreds of police cars along the way with no issues. I think the whole talk about better stay within legal limits of state laws is just that, talk. As far as how it effects night visibility since I don’t driving that much as night it’s not a factor to me.
With XPEL XR PLUS tint the windows stay cool to the touch even driving in the hot Florida sun.
With XPEL XR PLUS tint the windows stay cool to the touch even driving in the hot Florida sun.
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