Window Tint

[alerored04]

it all depends on the cop. minnesota legal is 50% and i got a ticket for 42% even though there is a sticker on the window that says 50%. Only reason i didnt fight it or go back to the shop is that the previous owner had it tinted.

[Alero2k4]

You can tint it yourself but it will look like crap in a while. Just pay to have it done and get 20% or darker or you will kick yourself... If you want any privacy at all get the 15%

[jaybs02]

Don't know if this is posted anywhere else.
State window tinting laws

HTH
"J"

[SittinOnChrome]

I got mine at 35% all around from Ziebart with a 3 year warranty for 225 bucks. be sure you get the 5% strip on your front for the extra charge looking back I wish I would have got it darker at least 20%.

[alerocar01]

i'm sure you got your tint done already but for anyone else i wouldn't recommend getting a front banner because it seem to attract the cops even more.

[MixtapeMessiah]

Id get tint done during the winter time cuz its a hell of a lot cheaper then than in the summer time

[clutch1]

I've got a tint related question that I don't really think warrants another thread... so here:

Ok, I've always done do-it-yourself autozone tint, and it's that time to do it again. I've gotten decent at it, so I'm not too worried about that or anything.
however, when I was buying it I saw a bottle of "tint application spray" or something like that, basically to spray on so you can move the tint around then squeegee it out.
I've always used water and shampoo for mine, which works fine, but would this ($4) bottle of specialty spray be any better? Would I just be paying a bunch for something that is basically shampoo and water?

[alerocar01]

probably the same thing. i'd say just stick with the soap and water if that works.

have you had any problems with the tint changing colors on you because its the cheap stuff from autozone?

[clutch1]

My black tint was only in for about 10 months and it stayed the same color through and through.
The red was only in for about 6 and it was fine, too.

If it was in there longer it may have done the fade-to-purple deal that I've heard of, though. 10 months may not be enough for it to happen.

[jaybs02]

The thing that causes the tint to fade is what most people clean them with.
Don't use windex or other things that may contain ammonia. Products like Eagle one 20/20, Stoners invisable glass and Sprayway glass cleaner are tint safe and won't cause the fading.

"J"

[Satsuriku]

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ummm, didnt know that, ill have to keep that in mind

[alerocar01]

Originally Posted by Satsuriku

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ummm, didnt know that, ill have to keep that in mind

i didn't either. i ways thought it was the UV rays of the sun not a chemical reaction that caused that.

[Miller]

I have limo tint all the way around and i have a 4 dr alero..dark blue.. and its dark. I love it . it is a little hard to see into distance at night but I have no problem seeing cars or anything.

[misslindseysue]

I had 20% on my red alero (grey interior) and it looked really good. I got 18% on my MINI, which has dark grey/black interior, and it looks super dark from the outside. I only got hassled about it once, in the Alero.

Definately get it done by a pro though, should be less than $200. Decide if you want to worry about it being illegal, or just get what you like. If you want to keep it legal, keep in mind that the windows are already tinted slightly, so you'll have to go a little lighter than the legal limit to actually comply.

[YALEROYNOT]

i have 20% all around i did it my self and came out petty good. the back window is a pain (mine needs redone) i got the tint on ebay tint pro

the cuts were perfect and the price was right .

[Steven01]

GO 15% LIKE ME Look

[TheMeaningOfLife]

Man Missouri is like the easiest going almost.

[Noseminer]

Ive done my own and it looks ok, but if you want it perfect, get a pro to do it. if you are ok with a little trial and error, than do it your self. after all this is what this site is about.. right?

[JOEY GLADSTONE]

yea i guess its also about bringing up dead threads too

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