lexusk8

Hi there, welcome to CL. I see you're from the same state. My friend from Hartford who has a 2003 silver Civic has 33% on all the side windows and rear windshield, and to me it looks pretty dark and contrasts well with the body color. Although he's 2% over the legal limit, he never gets pulled over for the tint, and he has a sticker on one of the side windows handed by the DMV for the tint, which I believe is needed if you plan to put on any aftermarket tint in the state of CT.

So I guess what I'm saying is that 35% should look fairly dark for a silver car like yours, but make sure you go to a reputable tint shop that does quality work and warranties their tint. Good luck.

ebruce2

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I'm also looking for tint for my new ride whhich is a Silver 2000 GS400. I had 35% tint on my old GS3 and did get pulled over by the state boys. I am now considering going with a 50% tint much lighter but still somewhat noticeable. Maybe something for you to consider???

DaveGS4

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IMO stick with the legal tint. For me 35% is dark enough and I don't get hassled for it. I've read the stock GS has 3% tint built into the windows, so you really get 32% tint.

koreanpers

pmd you back yes, i would recommend sticking w/ 35%. and then im sure u can tint the back windows to 20 or 15%.

Alexus-Kia

well can someone post a pick with 35% and a darker rear view wont it look too far off??? i was thinking about 20% but it will probably be a pr oblem

how did he get it from the dmv??

thanks guys...if any one knows where or can post pics please do so!
Thanks

koreanpers

i just called the dmv and they mailed me the window tint waiver form. had signed by a doctor friend of mine

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beauphus

i did 18% all the way around and 35 on the front...i love it!!!

beauphus

i did 18% all the way around and 35 on the front...i love it!!!

koreanpers

i wouldnt recommend tinting the front window. that is illegal in almost every state...i think florida is an exception

Alexus-Kia

What does the dvm thing say that was sent and why did ou have your doctor friend sign it?? What was it for exactly?? whats you tint % ?


Also for the person with35% that is on the front 2 windows and 18% on the back and rear???
do you have a side view of the car and not on a angle directly from the side?? i want to see how well you can see into the car!



Here is a pic of my little ol' car... no major mods yet...Just a self chromed grill

Alexus-Kia

What does the dvm thing say that was sent and why did ou have your doctor friend sign it?? What was it for exactly?? whats you tint % ?


Also for the person with35% that is on the front 2 windows and 18% on the back and rear???
do you have a side view of the car and not on a angle directly from the side?? i want to see how well you can see into the car!



Here is a pic of my little ol' car... no major mods yet...Just a self chromed grill

beauphus

i have 35 on the front window and 18 on ALL others..see attached:

beauphus

i have 35 on the front window and 18 on ALL others..see attached:

RA40

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I personally like a lighter shade around 40-50% transmission, with high sun areas I'd opt for the maximum legal. For film, I've long been a user of Llumar but there are many comparable ones to choose.

PHML

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I think anything on the front window (except maybe for the little strip on top) is illegal...right?

Anything less that 35% (for sedans) in Hawaii is illegal....there's another set of rules for trucks and SUVs.

If you got UV protection in the glass (slight yellow tint)...and you chose a silver (mirror-like reflective) tint....it will actually look yellowish....not the look you wanted.

Just stick with a smoke type tint that won't fade.

Pete