cr!mz

I was wondering if the front windshield could be tinted... I mean if its legal...
And by what %
I know that side and back no problem (Here in Canada 30%)
but no idea about the front... I haven't seen tinted windshield over here..

Any of you know ?

43fatman

It is lilgal in most states. I am debating doing my front widshield 50% most cops cannot tell. I have 20% on the back window and back sides with 30% up front. Cops in Georgia are cracking down in ilegal tent the law is 35% for front side windows.

ohlord

or about,different states vary.Some good tint web sites have each state allowed tints etc.
I would not do the whole front window in any transmission value,no matter how good the tint, they are all not perfectly optically clear.Will give you one hell of a headache!!!!

FlatlineEF9

I believe most states will allow you to tint above the AV1 line.

E420SportGT

why would you want to tint the front windshield? you'll barely be able to see the road at night lol. Here in Cali only rear windows may be tinted..limo % if you want...but no front windows may be tinted. I know cuz I got caught before :p

jimmydagreek

Ohlord is right, I used to have a tint shop way back in the day and all tints that I've seen so far are not 100% optically clear and therefore will cause eye strain over time. IMO, I wouldn't put anything on the windshield, not even the "eyebrow" tint as we call it.

cr!mz

Well, I don't think 50% would be a big problem...
There's some cars coming with all windows tinted... I know that if your car is coming tinted by the factory theres no problem...

43fatman can you post a pic of yours to check the side tint :P
tnx

jimmydagreek

I've never seen a car come from the factory with the 2 front driver and passenger windows tinted...

Blk04cobra1

Front windshield is a big no-no in NC...I believe it may be possible with a Dr's approval, but not sure...

cr!mz

I know few in Bulgaria, no idea in Canada or US... but I thought it should be the same... since its factory production

jimmydagreek

Nope, the Dr. will perscribe those full tinted plastic glasses and would not prescribe the tint on the car, at least in CA that is.

Great weather you guys have been having in Charlotte btw! I've been there all week and drove down to Atlanta last night to get dumped on with rain today, lol...

cr!mz

I never heard of this Dr thing... someone explain in more details pls ?
tnx :P

jimmydagreek

People that have cataracts or light sensitive eyes are prescribed with these large tinted plastic glasses that protect their eyes from bright light, especially the sun. You will normally see elderly people wearing these huge glasses which look kind of spacey. I'm sure you've seen these around...

Blk04cobra1

Ah yes, a little warmer for the season, but definitely enjoyable...could use some of that rain you talk about, my lawn is screaming for H20 ...next time you're in the area let me know, i'll show you around the dealership

cr!mz

Thanks for the info
I wont try to get one of these :P

jimmydagreek

No humidity! That's what I'm talking about but I agree you guys can use some rain. I don't think you've seen rain almost all year. All of the little lakes and ponds on my drive to Atlanta seem to be very low from what I remember. We got pee'd on a little today in Buckhead but not to dance about. I will hit you up early next year when I'm back in town. Thanks!

Sorry for the off-topic fellas.

Z06EATER

juss go tell the doctor ur eyes hurt then he might even give u the permission to get it tinted =D

cr!mz

Hahahah yea I show up there like... my eyes hurt can i tint my windshield a bit :P

galleryvw

keep in mind a layer of tint will convert your windshield from a safety glass, breakable material into a brick wall. if for some unexcusable reason you had somebody in your car not wearing a seatbelt and somebody came across the yellow line, they'd have a pretty slim chance of surviving. Probably not the best idea on the sides either for that reason - but it didn't stop me

E420SportGT

cmon you guys know you want a pair of these:



:p

jimmydagreek

Bwaaaaaaahahaha, lol, there they are, lmao...

galleryvw

E420SportGT - where did you dig up that picture? Actually I know where - from the website of my undergrad school - how random is that? You didn't go there too, did you?

E420SportGT

what? LOL...no I just googled for "old cataract glasses" and that image popped up

43fatman

Here are a some from the side. 20% back 30% front when my rear shade is up you cannot see in from the rear at all. And 50% is really not that dark at all if you did not know your would probably not think twice about it. One main reason for tinting mine was to keep the car cooler in the summer Black on Black.

E420SportGT

lucky you all that live in the South..there's no way we can even tint the front windows..just the rear...limo if you want. I had only 35% on my mustang's doors before...and the popo got me alright....fugger haha. I know even North Carolina you can't tint the fronts because back in the days some cop got shot from a tinted driver's window just cracked open enough to stick the gun out.