windshield tint? - Toyota Yaris Forums

jeremyshay · 03-08-2009, 07:14 PM

im getting my car tinted on thursday.
5% hatch
5% rear windows
20% front windows
and debating on 50% windshield..

anyone try this? is it bad?

gwasabi · 03-08-2009, 07:54 PM

in hawaii thats illegal but I had 35% on my windshield and 18% all around

It's awesome. makes the car look more dangerous

btw hawaii law is no tint on windsheild, and 35% all around 5% on back windows and rear window on trucks and SUVs

you might want to check with your local rules too

enobmort42 · 03-08-2009, 08:16 PM

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/

saw that on another thread. i got 30% in front, 15% in back and on the hatch, nothing on the 'shield. i want to go darker myself. the only reason i didn't in the first place is because the shop doing it wouldn't go darker than the law would allow.

wiirenet · 03-08-2009, 08:53 PM

I want to get tints too but I read in IL, I can't even have a small bit in the front or front sides. I am worried its going to look really bad having none whatsoever in the front and dark tint in the back.

What kind of prices has everyone gotten? I am wondering if I should ask the dealership or go find somewhere else that would be cheaper.

The only advice I can give is that my cousin has tinted his car all around (really dark, don't know percents, and said he's gotten lots of tickets... but he says it like its a cool/proud thing. So check out whats legal unless you think tickets are 'cool!'

enobmort42 · 03-08-2009, 09:07 PM

here's a thread on what other people have paid: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ht=tint+prices

for me, i got llumar tints all around (excl windshield) for $99, normally $109, with a lifetime warranty. i've only had them for a few weeks, but so far so good!

jeremyshay · 03-08-2009, 09:21 PM

i paid up front to have a local shop that id trust ANYTHING to, to do it today. paid $100, wherever i want it, however dark i want it.

enobmort42 · 03-08-2009, 09:25 PM

very nice! did you go with the percentages that you wanted?

jeremyshay · 03-08-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enobmort42

very nice! did you go with the percentages that you wanted?

i listed what i plan on up top. should be going down thursday. right before the great lakes spring meet ;)
i guess ill just get a strip on the windshield?

enobmort42 · 03-08-2009, 09:32 PM

ok, cool. if you take pictures, and i like what i see, i may go back and have him go darker.

LEGATO`` · 03-08-2009, 09:48 PM

hmm
i dont understand the windshield category there
it says thee same thing for each state
and no percentage shown
all it says is "Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line"

?

kustom play · 03-08-2009, 10:04 PM

i have my whole car 35 percent including front window

its illegal to have the front window done but im in phoenix and its only 35% so i doubt i'll get bothered

PHXDEMON · 03-08-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kustom play

i have my whole car 35 percent including front window

its illegal to have the front window done but im in phoenix and its only 35% so i doubt i'll get bothered

I can't wait to pass by you on the I17 getting pulled over for it

hatchbackkid82 · 03-09-2009, 09:47 AM

i would go with 20% all around and 35% in the front. 50% would be too light

pennyracer · 03-09-2009, 10:04 AM

hi i was just pulled over saterday 30% here in oregon is law mine tested 18% oh well mixing shades on side windows will not look as nice as keeping them all the same shade as far as the front ibrow 7 inches is max length thats oregon law mine is longer than that !! another thing just incase some of you run a plastic cover over the rear lisc. plate not even clear is legal you cannot cover it at all with anything . many years ago i use to get these kind of tickets way to often i thaught i knew the laws guess they have changed a bit . if you go to your eye doctor he can right you a priscription for the tinted windows and having them under 30% is legal . i will be working on that soon oh i never got the ticket but im in oregon they are pretty cool in this town .

Darb · 03-09-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEGATO``

hmm
i dont understand the windshield category there
it says thee same thing for each state
and no percentage shown
all it says is "Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line"

?

VA §46.2-1052

Section C.

You're allowed some tint up to 5 inches below the roof line on the front windshield.

03-08-2009, 07:14 PM	#1
jeremyshay View User's Garage Drives: 07 Meteorite Metalic Liftback Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 195	windshield tint? im getting my car tinted on thursday. 5% hatch 5% rear windows 20% front windows and debating on 50% windshield.. anyone try this? is it bad? __________________ You don't get it, do you? This isn't "good cop, bad cop." This is fag and New Yorker. You're in a lot of trouble. ~Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang

03-08-2009, 08:16 PM	#3
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/ saw that on another thread. i got 30% in front, 15% in back and on the hatch, nothing on the 'shield. i want to go darker myself. the only reason i didn't in the first place is because the shop doing it wouldn't go darker than the law would allow. __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

03-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	here's a thread on what other people have paid: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ht=tint+prices for me, i got llumar tints all around (excl windshield) for $99, normally $109, with a lifetime warranty. i've only had them for a few weeks, but so far so good! __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

03-08-2009, 09:21 PM	#6
jeremyshay View User's Garage Drives: 07 Meteorite Metalic Liftback Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 195	i paid up front to have a local shop that id trust ANYTHING to, to do it today. paid $100, wherever i want it, however dark i want it. __________________ You don't get it, do you? This isn't "good cop, bad cop." This is fag and New Yorker. You're in a lot of trouble. ~Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang

03-08-2009, 09:25 PM	#7
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	very nice! did you go with the percentages that you wanted? __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

03-08-2009, 07:54 PM	#2
gwasabi View User's Garage Drives: 07 Blazing Blue LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 692	in hawaii thats illegal but I had 35% on my windshield and 18% all around It's awesome. makes the car look more dangerous btw hawaii law is no tint on windsheild, and 35% all around 5% on back windows and rear window on trucks and SUVs you might want to check with your local rules too

03-08-2009, 08:53 PM	#4
wiirenet View User's Garage Drives: Black '09 2dr HB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: near Chicago, IL Posts: 286	I want to get tints too but I read in IL, I can't even have a small bit in the front or front sides. I am worried its going to look really bad having none whatsoever in the front and dark tint in the back. What kind of prices has everyone gotten? I am wondering if I should ask the dealership or go find somewhere else that would be cheaper. The only advice I can give is that my cousin has tinted his car all around (really dark, don't know percents, and said he's gotten lots of tickets... but he says it like its a cool/proud thing. So check out whats legal unless you think tickets are 'cool!'

03-08-2009, 09:32 PM	#9
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	ok, cool. if you take pictures, and i like what i see, i may go back and have him go darker. __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

03-08-2009, 09:48 PM	#10
LEGATO`` Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 320	hmm i dont understand the windshield category there it says thee same thing for each state and no percentage shown all it says is "Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line" ? __________________ Project LEGATO

03-08-2009, 10:04 PM	#11
kustom play pink wheels are cool View User's Garage Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,407	i have my whole car 35 percent including front window its illegal to have the front window done but im in phoenix and its only 35% so i doubt i'll get bothered

03-09-2009, 09:47 AM	#13
hatchbackkid82 Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,828	i would go with 20% all around and 35% in the front. 50% would be too light

03-09-2009, 10:04 AM	#14
pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	hi i was just pulled over saterday 30% here in oregon is law mine tested 18% oh well mixing shades on side windows will not look as nice as keeping them all the same shade as far as the front ibrow 7 inches is max length thats oregon law mine is longer than that !! another thing just incase some of you run a plastic cover over the rear lisc. plate not even clear is legal you cannot cover it at all with anything . many years ago i use to get these kind of tickets way to often i thaught i knew the laws guess they have changed a bit . if you go to your eye doctor he can right you a priscription for the tinted windows and having them under 30% is legal . i will be working on that soon oh i never got the ticket but im in oregon they are pretty cool in this town .

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