I am getting my windows tinted very soon, and I wanted to see if there was someone out there with any knowledge on how hard it is too see out of at night, on any tint. I want to get the darkest possible, but I dont want to have to roll down my windows to make a turn. Thanks in advance.
2007-12-26 17:22:07 · 10 answers · asked by Lberger 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Check http://www.tintlaws.com for your state. .
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Visibility at night depends upon not only the visible light transmission but the interior reflectivity of the film. You would perhaps be surprised that age plays a factor in this as well since studies do indicate that 35% VLT is fine for younger drivers but can create issues at night for senior citizens.
The best choice IMO is a non reflective ceramic type film that has excellent heat rejection but wont interfere with your vision. If you are younger and it's legal go for a 15-25% ceramic film on the back and a 28%-35% on the driver and front passenger windows.
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2007-12-27 09:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mike F 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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I would first recommend finding out what the local laws are on window tint, because some states have regulations on how dark the tint can be. And it wouldn't be fun to get a ticket just because your window tint is too dark. In Colorado, for example, you can't be darker than 27% on all windows, OR you can tint the rear windows as dark as you want as long as the front windows are not tinted. I would talk to a local tinting shop, because they are required to know the laws, and there should also be a guide online somewhere I would think, if you google it. In fact, you're in luck, I was able to find a magazine that came out several years ago with a 50 state guide to regulations to vehicle modifications. OH laws on tint (mind you, this is dating back to 2003 when the magazine was published), tint cannot go below the AS1 line, or 5" on the windshield, And can be no more than 25% tint front and rear windows.
2016-03-25 18:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
20 Window Tint
2016-12-12 07:39:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For night time driving, anything past a 35% film can be difficult for visibility. Take the recommendation of the other answers with a grain of salt. It is their personal opinion, and of course some of the people here prefer a darker tint applied to their windows. This doesn't make it safe.
If you are driving at night, and there is a storm occurring, it can be extremely difficult to see where you are going looking out through a dark film. Consider the safety of yourself, your passengers and other drivers on the road. You could easily make a mistake and not be able to see what is going on around you.
I would prefer to lean towards overall safety and better visibility. Otherwise you just may be taking a chance. Its just not worth it. If you live in Georgia, take the time to look at the current law for tinted windows for your automobile in the link below.
2016-03-08 02:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by glass 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a huge fan of %20 window film, its light enough it doesnt mess up your vision ( its the same percentage as factory tint on an suv or truck). It has a nice charcaol(black) look to it. and its light enough people can still see in so half of the police officers wouldnt know it is illegal unless they put a meter on it.
Any kind of window tint will slightly hender your vision, %15 is kind of overdoing it in my book and %5 you will definitly have to roll down a window...
With %20 (if you have good reverse lights) you should have absolutely no problems in seeing out of it.
%20 will be illegal most likely in your state, but your a lot less likely to get pulled over with it because people can still see in.
I tint windows for a living and i've been doing it for two years
%20 is the way to go.
If your worried about the lawman... well check your state law and stick with it... The legal limit will do nearly the same amount of work for you, but it doesnt add much spice to the look of your vehicle.
2007-12-30 13:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by spareemail1111 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Tint Percentage
2016-10-05 10:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say the darker the better, but many cities have laws against a certain amount of tint. My town outlawed anything more than 65% tint, so you'll want to check on that, or take a chance of getting a ticket.
2007-12-26 17:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by mmredick 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My question is if u don't want people seeing in ur car why would u put light tint so they could and say it is illegal to have privacy I mean I don't like other people snooping around in my business and I don't like rude obnoxious people who have no other thing to do but snoop into peoples business just saying when I get tint its to keep people out my business a place no one should be unless asked to join in.
2014-08-21 03:24:06 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can never get window tint dark enough, if your putting it on your rear windows i would go with at least 5%. but for drivers and passenger window i would not go below 35 you could get into an accident
2007-12-26 17:32:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have 35% on my 2011 Honda Accord sedan and I see just fine. I am 21 though.
2014-05-09 22:42:08 · answer #10 · answered by y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋