Koma

iTrader: (3)

So wait the percentage is how much light can go through?

dentpusher

Yes the percentage equals the percentage of light that comes through the tint. The lower the % the darker.

Celsior Master

i thought that CA didn't let u tint the front sides at all. not even 70%. or did laws change?

dentpusher

CA law allows 70% and there is no automotive film that will equil 70% when applied to the window. The film always reads 2-8% lower on the window. You could use whats called a UV shield but its only function is to block uv rays and not heat like normal window film. It does block a little heat but nothing worth talking about.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Unless the vehicle code changed since 2003, here is a little info sheet the CHP put together for modding cars:

http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/streetlegal.html

One of the points in there is that tinting the front side windows and windshield is illegal.

Blue98Gs3

iTrader: (1)

You know whats funny guys, I have limo tint on the side windows and rear, and 25% on the windshield, which is all super illegal and I have never in a year been even stopped by a cop. Well suprisingly in my 2 years driving, never gotten a ticket either.

dentpusher

UV shield is not tint so it is legal. But no you cant have tint in CA on the front windows due to not being able to get to 70% with automotive film.

TX is a little more laid back than most states but your lucky so far. I have always had tinted windshields but anything darker than a 38% is to dark. Thats a good way to get sued if you have a accident.