Star Rider

I am going to have my C240 tinted. I would like some opinions from you people with 5% tint... is it too dark? I will be doing the front two in 35% due to NYS laws, but the rears can be whatever I like. I am leaning toward 35%/20% but the option of 35%/5% is enticing. So is 5% too dark?

Tibs

I've never liked uneven tinted windows - pick a level and do it all around if you ask me.

AnswerSS

The way I personally like to see tint done is the same percentage all around.

Some people argue that 5% all around is too dark and unsafe and all this other stuff. I had my car tinted with 20% with 5% on top of it all around, and I will admit it was ridiculously dark at night, but it looked amazing.

I plan to tint my car out 35% all around since I can't afford any more tint tickets, and I see it as a more classy tint with less risk from police.

But to answer your question, 5% just in the back windows is not too dark. If you have trouble backing up using the main rear view, just use your side mirrors.

MW_ATL

I like tint the same all the way around myself. I am not a big tint fan, and actually prefer the look of a very light smoke tint all the way around. However, even if you are going dark, I think it looks better when it is even.

Boom vang

at 5% what are you hiding?

fookoo303

I can't understand why anyone would want 5%. It will severely affect your vision at night and during storms.

draz.amg

If you want it dark and want to remain safe and under the police radar then go with 20%. Doesn't seem to attract much attention, at least in my area, and looks good.

iJimpanzee

35% fronts and 20% rears.

boschk

15% all the way around.

johnand

35% all around looks best IMO. Anything darker than that really hinders nighttime vision.

Here is my car with 30% Huber Optic Ceramic tint all around:



As you can see with this tint, is it still keeps the same blue hue to the factory tint

Musikmann

The last car I had tinted I asked the guy to go as dark as state law permits.

Star Rider

I was not interested in the 5% to hide anything. Rarely does anyone ride in the back, but more to keep the suns rays out. I am used to driving with my side mirrors rather than relying on the rear view mirror. I suppose that is left over from my truck driving days. I have had cars in the past with dark tint, including a Lincoln Town Car personal limo with the little, what I like to call, "gangster" window in the rear that was a biotch to see out of if it was dark or storming. I think I will end up going 35% in the front to conform with local laws, and 20% in the rear. Usually the lighter fronts "appear" darker than they are due to the darkened rears. Not a big fan of two levels of darkness, but I feel the 35% all around is too light for me. Thanks for all your replies.

elijah

Im thankin' about doing 20% all around. Quick question, is 20% too dark for the windshield? Should I go lighter??

giannidy

I have 20% all around and 35% on the windshield and I think its perfect as for darkness and visibility at night.

fookoo303

I'm pretty sure its against the law to tint windshields. And yes 20% is very dark for a windshield. You will not be able to see the car in front of you at night.

giannidy

Here in GA you are allowed to tint all your windows limited to 35%. It's different for different for states

Midnight Koop

+1

Midnight Koop

I have Huber Optic 30 all around... i didn't know it comes in 35%

mskembo

35% on the WINDSHIELD What? are you a Twilight fan? Does your skin sparkle when the sun hits it? Maybe you are an albino and the sun (even through a windows) causes third degree burns...

I see no practical reason to tint your windshield. All your other windows, have fun, but your windshield should stay clear.

johnand

You are correct. Typo on my part. It is 30%.

mskembo

John, I'm going to have to get a different tint... otherwise we will have to hold hands and act like Rolllln and Karo if we ever meet.

giannidy

Nah man none of those reasons. Personally I just think it looks real good dark.

mskembo

That's a nice honest answer (sorry for my sarcasm earlier, no offense meant) Doesn't it get kinda sketchy driving at night with that dark of a tint on the windshield?

giannidy

Haha no problem man. I honestly don't have any problems seeing through my windshield at night. Only when I back out of spots, I have trouble seeing through my rear.

johnand