How dark should I tint my side windows?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 07-20-2004, 01:30 PM

I already have the rear window tinted 2½%...I was thinking of doing 5% on the sides. I want it DARK inside my truck. Also, because it's summer now, and I don't have AC in the truck, so I need SOMETHING to keep it cool. What do yall have?
Also, how hard was it to tint the vent windows?

cochino12 · 07-20-2004, 01:39 PM

I've got 5% all around on the Blazer and it's not too dark you cant see out of. The truck is around 15% all around and it seems darker. Having it too dark is a major pain in the butt, I have to roll the windows down to park in my explorer at night because I cant see anything (5% also)

**N2TRUX** · 07-20-2004, 01:40 PM

Just get a can of Krylon black and go at it.

ocbaud · 07-20-2004, 01:44 PM

get some of that platnium reflective tint in about 5% all around

TIMSPEED · 07-20-2004, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

get some of that platnium reflective tint in about 5% all around

I already have 2½% "Charcoal" tint on the back window. Gotta remember also though, it's ILLEGAL to have ANY tint on the side windows here in CA..most people get 35% because it's not really noticeable..but on my truck, I don't drive it that much, so I can probably get away with running 5% on the side windows....

gldevall · 07-20-2004, 02:05 PM

We can only have 50% on the sides and 20% on the back here. It really sucks. I just helped a friend of mine put 5% on his sides and 3 days later.....BAM ticket for illegal tint to the tune of $182....LOL

TIMSPEED · 07-20-2004, 02:11 PM

It's only a fix-it ticket here..and I have a spare set of side windows, so I can just swap them in, go get it signed off and be on my way

**76sierraclassic** · 07-20-2004, 02:15 PM

It's 20% back and 35% sides here in AR. If you have rear sides like on a blazer or crew cab, you can go 20% there too. I've had friends that the cops have had pull the tint off on the side of the road at the time they were pulled over, so the window swap probably wouldn't work around here.

Mike

Grim Reaper · 07-20-2004, 02:32 PM

They just revoked the tint laws here in GA.

Personnaly I am doing the Burb 20% on all the rears and 35% on the for door glass. I'm old and need to see as much as possible.

blink32 · 07-20-2004, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

it's ILLEGAL to have ANY tint on the side windows here in CA

That law was repealed a long time ago. The only counties that are enforcing it are ones that haven't been challenged or else the judges are Deecks. http://www.iwfa.com/industry.htm You can legally install tint that allows 70% or MORE light through. Granted thats barely shading it, but you can still legally install it.

Nvbowtie · 07-23-2004, 04:10 AM

get a film that reflects the heat, just darkness isn't the trick.

case in point, I drove a 2001 chevy 1500 that had factory tint
1/2 less as dark as mine, and you could feel the difference.

If heat is not your concern, you just want dark, I agree with N2TRUX
grab some black spray paint and get busy

ps, dont forget the clear coat

07-20-2004, 01:30 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	How dark should I tint my side windows?? I already have the rear window tinted 2½%...I was thinking of doing 5% on the sides. I want it DARK inside my truck. Also, because it's summer now, and I don't have AC in the truck, so I need SOMETHING to keep it cool. What do yall have? Also, how hard was it to tint the vent windows? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

07-20-2004, 01:39 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I've got 5% all around on the Blazer and it's not too dark you cant see out of. The truck is around 15% all around and it seems darker. Having it too dark is a major pain in the butt, I have to roll the windows down to park in my explorer at night because I cant see anything (5% also) __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-20-2004, 02:05 PM	#6
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	We can only have 50% on the sides and 20% on the back here. It really sucks. I just helped a friend of mine put 5% on his sides and 3 days later.....BAM ticket for illegal tint to the tune of $182....LOL __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

07-20-2004, 02:11 PM	#7
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	It's only a fix-it ticket here..and I have a spare set of side windows, so I can just swap them in, go get it signed off and be on my way __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

07-20-2004, 02:32 PM	#9
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	They just revoked the tint laws here in GA. Personnaly I am doing the Burb 20% on all the rears and 35% on the for door glass. I'm old and need to see as much as possible. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

07-20-2004, 01:40 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Just get a can of Krylon black and go at it.

07-20-2004, 01:44 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	get some of that platnium reflective tint in about 5% all around

07-20-2004, 02:15 PM	#8
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	It's 20% back and 35% sides here in AR. If you have rear sides like on a blazer or crew cab, you can go 20% there too. I've had friends that the cops have had pull the tint off on the side of the road at the time they were pulled over, so the window swap probably wouldn't work around here. Mike

07-23-2004, 04:10 AM	#11
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	get a film that reflects the heat, just darkness isn't the trick. case in point, I drove a 2001 chevy 1500 that had factory tint 1/2 less as dark as mine, and you could feel the difference. If heat is not your concern, you just want dark, I agree with N2TRUX grab some black spray paint and get busy ps, dont forget the clear coat __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe Last edited by Nvbowtie; 07-23-2004 at 04:15 AM.



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