Need advice for Tint - Toyota Yaris Forums

ZING · 10-23-2008, 04:06 PM

I am thinking of getting tint, but not sure on what % to get. Was thinking most probably 20% rear window and 30% on back passenger seats..ideas?

texkid · 10-23-2008, 05:57 PM

Not sure about your local laws, but I have 20% all around (technically very illegal). Some go with 20% back window and rear passengers and then get 30% for the front driver and passenger windows. IMHO, anything lighter than 30% is a waste of materials and labor.

PETERPOOP · 10-24-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by texkid

IMHO, anything lighter than 30% is a waste of materials and labor.

wow

texkid · 10-24-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

wow

I guess I jumped the gun on this one. Let me rephrase.

For the purpose of blocking out the sun and not scorching my arm, I refuse to go with anything lighter than 30% because it just doesn't do the job as 30% and below (like say 20% to 5%).

Now, if you just want it for looks, the sky is the limit. You can get anywhere from 50% to 5% for all I care. Its your car, love it the way you want to love it.

thatboyjer · 10-24-2008, 06:50 AM

I live in texas too and i have to say, i agree, the 5% keeps my interior nice, cool and bearable.

m911gt · 10-24-2008, 10:15 AM

I've been very happy with 18% all around, visibility is not really an issue and the interior remains relatively cool...though it's black as well.

NMBIII · 10-24-2008, 05:01 PM

When you guys list a percentage, is that how much light get through? So 5% would be darker than 20%?

ZING · 10-24-2008, 05:05 PM

Yes NMB :)

And tint in my country would cost around 30$ max, and the legal limit is 30% me thinks.

ZING · 10-24-2008, 05:06 PM

Oh and cops here are not very lenient, if i go above the limit they'll rip it right off my windows :(

jopi18 · 10-24-2008, 05:42 PM

Check your state law on tints. Here in Illinois, fronts are prohibited while the back seat and rear windshield are fair game for anything. I heard Michigan has limits on all windows and shields.

ZING · 10-24-2008, 05:44 PM

I live in Lebanon. I'm pretty sure the legal limit is 30%. You need a permit for anything else.

NMBIII · 10-27-2008, 05:45 PM

I don't know if this is current (it was updated in 2007) but if you are in the US here are the laws applicable for your state.

http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

I called a couple local shops and they are willing to tint beyond the limits but you have to sign something saying you know it's illegal.

ZING · 10-27-2008, 05:49 PM

Thanks, but I'm not from the states.

NMBIII · 10-27-2008, 10:12 PM

Hey ZING,

Yeah, I saw that you are from Lebanon, but I thought I would post the link for anybody else on the forum that was curious. Thanks for responding to my earlier question.

thewifesyaris · 10-27-2008, 10:50 PM

I have 5% in the back and 15% in the front with a 5% glare strip. Heres what it looks like on a silver LB.

10-23-2008, 04:06 PM	#1
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582	Need advice for Tint I am thinking of getting tint, but not sure on what % to get. Was thinking most probably 20% rear window and 30% on back passenger seats..ideas?

10-24-2008, 06:50 AM	#5
thatboyjer Drives: 5spd 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: texas Posts: 143	I live in texas too and i have to say, i agree, the 5% keeps my interior nice, cool and bearable. __________________ 99.9% of what goes on in my mind at work/school/home [Debadged] [Tanabe DF210] [Limo Tint][17" Fondmetal Wheels] [Pioneer HU] --:: Wishlist, PM me ::-- [SSK (WTB)] [Black Sand Pearl Eyelids (WTB)]

10-24-2008, 10:15 AM	#6
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	I've been very happy with 18% all around, visibility is not really an issue and the interior remains relatively cool...though it's black as well. __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

10-27-2008, 10:50 PM	#15
thewifesyaris Drives: 2007 and 2008 MM Yari LBs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 418	I have 5% in the back and 15% in the front with a 5% glare strip. Heres what it looks like on a silver LB. __________________ Two Yari on home!

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10-23-2008, 05:57 PM	#2
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	Not sure about your local laws, but I have 20% all around (technically very illegal). Some go with 20% back window and rear passengers and then get 30% for the front driver and passenger windows. IMHO, anything lighter than 30% is a waste of materials and labor.

10-24-2008, 05:01 PM	#7
NMBIII Drives: 2009 Yaris 4Dr Hatch BlackSP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 11	When you guys list a percentage, is that how much light get through? So 5% would be darker than 20%?

10-24-2008, 05:05 PM	#8
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582	Yes NMB :) And tint in my country would cost around 30$ max, and the legal limit is 30% me thinks.

10-24-2008, 05:06 PM	#9
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582	Oh and cops here are not very lenient, if i go above the limit they'll rip it right off my windows :(

10-24-2008, 05:42 PM	#10
jopi18 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 15	Check your state law on tints. Here in Illinois, fronts are prohibited while the back seat and rear windshield are fair game for anything. I heard Michigan has limits on all windows and shields.

10-24-2008, 05:44 PM	#11
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582	I live in Lebanon. I'm pretty sure the legal limit is 30%. You need a permit for anything else.

10-27-2008, 05:45 PM	#12
NMBIII Drives: 2009 Yaris 4Dr Hatch BlackSP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 11	I don't know if this is current (it was updated in 2007) but if you are in the US here are the laws applicable for your state. http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html I called a couple local shops and they are willing to tint beyond the limits but you have to sign something saying you know it's illegal.

10-27-2008, 05:49 PM	#13
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582	Thanks, but I'm not from the states.

10-27-2008, 10:12 PM	#14
NMBIII Drives: 2009 Yaris 4Dr Hatch BlackSP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 11	Hey ZING, Yeah, I saw that you are from Lebanon, but I thought I would post the link for anybody else on the forum that was curious. Thanks for responding to my earlier question.