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Mar 24, 2021 | 12:22 PM

Gurpc

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C8 Window Tint

Hey guys, my c8 will be arriving soon and wondering if I should go with 20% tint or 35%.

If any of ya'll have pics, I'd love to see.

Thanks!

Mar 24, 2021 | 12:25 PM

Smuuth

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Originally Posted by Gurpc

Hey guys, my c8 will be arriving soon and wondering if I should go with 20% tint or 35%.

If any of ya'll have pics, I'd love to see.

Thanks!

Only my experience, but if you regularly drive at night, I would go with the 35%.

Last edited by Smuuth; Mar 24, 2021 at 12:25 PM.

Mar 24, 2021 | 12:35 PM

Gurpc

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Only my experience, but if you regularly drive at night, I would go with the 35%.

It's going to be my summer car and I'd take it out a few times a week. Do you have any pictures?

Mar 24, 2021 | 12:47 PM

johnash

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This is 35%

Mar 24, 2021 | 12:52 PM

Zymurgy

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Is 20% legal where you are? Not many states allow under 35% on the front side windows and almost none allow 20%. Window Tint Laws By State - Learn The Updated 2021 Tint Laws

35% on mine:

Xpel Prime XR Plus. 99% UV rejection, 96-97% IR rejection. Multilayer ceramic nanoparticle technology.

Mar 24, 2021 | 12:58 PM

Gurpc

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Is 20% legal where you are? Not many states allow under 35% on the front side windows and almost none allow 20%. Window Tint Laws By State - Learn The Updated 2021 Tint Laws

35% on mine:

Xpel Prime XR Plus. 99% UV rejection, 96-97% IR rejection. Multilayer ceramic nanoparticle technology.

Looks great! You actually aren't allowed any tint where I live but a lot of my friends have it done.

The ticket for it is very cheap as well..so I think it would be worth the look.

Mar 24, 2021 | 01:44 PM

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Quote:

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Only my experience, but if you regularly drive at night, I would go with the 35%.

I agree. Plus I would check with your local LEOs and see what the state prescribes as the maximum tint percentage.

Mar 24, 2021 | 06:55 PM

MIREDVET

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Originally Posted by Zymurgy

Is 20% legal where you are? Not many states allow under 35% on the front side windows and almost none allow 20%. Window Tint Laws By State - Learn The Updated 2021 Tint Laws

35% on mine:

Xpel Prime XR Plus. 99% UV rejection, 96-97% IR rejection. Multilayer ceramic nanoparticle technology.

Looks great! Is the windshield tinted also, or is that factory?

Mar 24, 2021 | 07:42 PM

Zymurgy

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Looks great! Is the windshield tinted also, or is that factory?

No added tint on the windshield.

Mar 24, 2021 | 07:48 PM

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I don't see where you live, but check state law. There are low-life places where I live that will install wall-paper if ya want, but it will get ya stopped and ticketed.

Mar 24, 2021 | 09:06 PM

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I am getting the side windows tinted so I don't have to eyeball every friggin' truck driver or mustang wanting to race.

Last edited by 704set; Mar 24, 2021 at 09:07 PM.

Mar 25, 2021 | 12:08 AM

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Mr Snappy!

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20%. All my cars have 20% and I have never had an issue at night.

Mar 25, 2021 | 01:09 AM

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Florida allows 28% and that is what I have.

Mar 25, 2021 | 01:45 AM

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The darker the better. 35% is the limit around me, but I've had 15% on every car I've ever had and most of my friends do also and have never been pulled over or ticketed. Most shops, even prominent ones are happy to do as dark as you want for cash and no receipt so you can't blame them if you do.