15% Tint Question
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Originally Posted by saurabh' date='Apr 28 2005, 02:17 PM
[quote name='Lucky' date='Apr 28 2005, 02:11 PM']Hi guys,
I'm really curious to know more about yankee "tint". I suppose, from your messages, that the lower the % the darker is the window; is it?
And what kind of treatment is the tint? Is it a film applied to the window or is it a kind of clear paint/varnish? And which are the rules you must comply with? Do they differ from state to state?
In Italy, tint is allowed only in the rear passengers area, so no front (windshield) window and no front passenger or driver side window can be tinted. And painting is not allowed, you can only apply DoT approved plastic films not darker than a certain limit.
Tell me.
I'm really curious to know more about yankee "tint". I suppose, from your messages, that the lower the % the darker is the window; is it?
And what kind of treatment is the tint? Is it a film applied to the window or is it a kind of clear paint/varnish? And which are the rules you must comply with? Do they differ from state to state?
In Italy, tint is allowed only in the rear passengers area, so no front (windshield) window and no front passenger or driver side window can be tinted. And painting is not allowed, you can only apply DoT approved plastic films not darker than a certain limit.
Tell me.
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A tint is considered to be two forms, Plastic type film & Metallic Tint. They are a film type structure that stick with glue onto your windows. No painting here!!
Hope that answers the question.
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[/quote]Here in this State - Florida - the following is the law:
"Windshields: must be safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material which has the effect of making the window reflective or in any way non-transparent. It must be free of any stickers not required by law.
Side Windows: May not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly reflective or mirrored appearance and reflects more than 35% of the light."
My note- no distinction between front side windows versus back side windows.
and continuing
" Rear windows: when the rear window is composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which makes the the rear window non-transparent, the vehicle must be equipped with side mirrors on both sides"
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Originally Posted by saurabh' date='Apr 28 2005, 12:56 PM
wow...15% is almost Limo Tint (5%).? That might look a little too dark IMO but hey everyone has its preference.? BTW, i have 35% tints on mine all around (all 5 windows).? below are the pics.? 
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Originally Posted by Spartacus_33' date='Apr 29 2005, 09:10 AM
[quote name='saurabh' date='Apr 28 2005, 12:56 PM'] wow...15% is almost Limo Tint (5%).? That might look a little too dark IMO but hey everyone has its preference.? BTW, i have 35% tints on mine all around (all 5 windows).? below are the pics.?
wow...15% is almost Limo Tint (5%).? That might look a little too dark IMO but hey everyone has its preference.? BTW, i have 35% tints on mine all around (all 5 windows).? below are the pics.? Thanks,
Spartacus_33
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[/quote]lol...sorry...i meant all 3 on both sides and the back rear window...i guess all 7 windows to be exact.
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Originally Posted by saurabh' date='Apr 29 2005, 09:13 AM
[quote name='Spartacus_33' date='Apr 29 2005, 09:10 AM'][quote name='saurabh' date='Apr 28 2005, 12:56 PM'] wow...15% is almost Limo Tint (5%).? That might look a little too dark IMO but hey everyone has its preference.? BTW, i have 35% tints on mine all around (all 5 windows).? below are the pics.?
wow...15% is almost Limo Tint (5%).? That might look a little too dark IMO but hey everyone has its preference.? BTW, i have 35% tints on mine all around (all 5 windows).? below are the pics.? Thanks,
Spartacus_33
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[/quote]lol...sorry...i meant all 3 on both sides and the back rear window...i guess all 7 windows to be exact.
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[/quote]The car looks great... but may be a little too dark for my taste. What color is your interior... or did I miss it in your sig?
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