Window Tint

modalero01 · 10-02-2006, 06:13 PM

Hey everyone im new to this site. I just got a 2001 alero. Do you guys have any input on window tinting. Where should i get it and how easy is it to install?? thanks

doubleN0alero · 10-02-2006, 06:31 PM

where on earth is spencer and what is legal there...lets start with those 2 simple questions

Redog · 10-02-2006, 06:53 PM

See if you can find tint laws on your state.

Also you cannot get a ticket in another state for tint. For example, my tint is illegal in NJ, but since I'm not a resident of NJ, I can't get a ticket.

I love pissing off Princeton cops

doubleN0alero · 10-02-2006, 07:00 PM

i get stopped in PA at LEAST once every time i go up there...they are becoming real asses about it...then they come up and see my NC plate and give me the 3rd degree about what i'm doing there.

modalero01 · 10-02-2006, 08:36 PM

Spencer is in Iowa. I'm not looking for too dark of a tint also. I dont know whether or not its illegal....

lilfee504 · 10-02-2006, 08:49 PM

do u have a 2 door or 4 door? if u have a 4 door go with limo tint n da back and 20% in da front. a 2 door get 20% percent all around

modalero01 · 10-02-2006, 08:55 PM

mines a 2-door how dark is 20%?

ImSoBored · 10-02-2006, 09:06 PM

20% is illegal here in Fl, if you dont want it too dark, then dont go 20, ive got 28% on my nissan, and its not horribly dark, but enough to see at night and suite my needs

natedawg9640 · 10-02-2006, 09:45 PM

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this is 20% all the way around...

doubleN0alero · 10-02-2006, 09:46 PM

Just a short little jaunt to google and I found this

Quote:

Iowa Window Tint Law

Iowa Tint Law Enacted: 1983
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN IOWA?

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Iowa, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

WindshieldNon-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. Front Side WindowsMust allow more than 70% of light in.Back Side WindowsAny darkness can be used.Rear WindowAny darkness can be used.

So with the 2 door, you could go 5% in the back if you really wanted and maybe 40 on the front, however it is going to make the front look darker. Mine is 35 the whole way around (well 32 says the cop in va), but its dark enough to block out the light and cars lights from behind, but not dark enough to get me in much trouble...except in pa

modalero01 · 10-02-2006, 10:53 PM

Hey guys thanks that helped alot so im thinking about doing it myself. Is there any store you would recommend getting it? thanks

Redog · 10-02-2006, 11:04 PM

I have 15% all around, which is illegal in PA on the driver's and pass windows, got stopped once right after I got it done. If I get stopped again, I'm getting it redone to 30% on the fronts (Legal)

what color is your interior? Darker interior shoow the tint as darker. My ex's Cavailer was black with black interior and it looked so much darker than the Alero with the same tint

alerocar01 · 10-02-2006, 11:10 PM

don't do it yourself. it will look like crap. get it done by a pro. i did and got a lift time warranty on it too.

billytheman1188 · 10-02-2006, 11:44 PM

Yea dont do it yourself, u need to know what your doing.... u need to clean the windows, then u need to put some water or somethin on the window and put the sheet of tint on there, and then get all the water out from under the tint, it needs to be done by a pro. and if u dont want it too dark go with 35%, the legal limit in NY is 70%lol i have 35% all around and 15% on the back, i want to get 15% all around though.

modalero01 · 10-03-2006, 12:12 PM

okay would 15% be too dark for my car. Ive got a silverish grey color interior and its leather.

lilfee504 · 10-03-2006, 12:45 PM

20% percent looks dark at nite but not dark in daytime. goin with 35% is ur best bet. i suggest u go 2 ur local car audio shop. they mite have window tintin there

alero168 · 10-03-2006, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redog

See if you can find tint laws on your state.

Also you cannot get a ticket in another state for tint. For example, my tint is illegal in NJ, but since I'm not a resident of NJ, I can't get a ticket.

I love pissing off Princeton cops

so even if your state is illegal but you go to another state and it's illegal there they cant give you a ticket?

i usually just try and roll down my front windows if i see a cop when i'm in the suburbs/state police, chicago cops could care less

doubleN0alero · 10-03-2006, 01:13 PM

yeah from what i've found out, your driving has to meet their specifications, but your car needs to be legal in your home state...

alerocar01 · 10-03-2006, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modalero01

okay would 15% be too dark for my car. Ive got a silverish grey color interior and its leather.

i have 15% all the way around and at night it can sometimes be hard to see but in the day time they are great. i would go with at least 20% if you don't want it too dark.

clutch1 · 10-03-2006, 04:24 PM

Doing it yourself is fun, even if it doesn't look as good. If you're up to it try it.