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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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does anyone kno wahts the legal percentage for tints in nyc? i want to put tints on my gs300 but im not too sure waht the legal percentage is. and does anyone kno of any place that puts tints on and does a nice job and for a decent price and that is open on sundays?? haha since sundays are my only day off from work
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by semdaddy
nyc tints restrictions
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In New York, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Rear Window Any darkness can be used.
http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/show...c+tint+percent

here u go.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Default how dark should my tints be

how dark do you think i should get my windows tinted for my black gs300?? i dont want something thats really dark. i just want something that looks nice during the day and night
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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some food for thought, next time just make one thread instead of 2 separate ones. since u dont want something that dark, 40% might fit u well.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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thanks for the help LiCelsior and ill remember what u just told me =D
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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yea np, just dont want the mods to be jumping all over u like fresh meat lol. SEARCH is also a great button too, u get yelled at if u dont search by the "elder" members.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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ny legal is 70%
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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i believe most windows already come tinted at the factory and any aftermarket tint would make it illegal
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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for gs300 $250.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by clubaddict
i believe most windows already come tinted at the factory and any aftermarket tint would make it illegal
basically (atleast on the front windows)...
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