Factory TINT
08-31-2009, 05:30 PM
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Factory TINT
I just purchased a 4 door JK Unlimited Sahara hard top and want to know what percentage tint is the hard top and the rear windows. I want to get the front 2 tinted to match the rest?
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09-01-2009, 02:12 AM
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You have to remember that the factory glass already has some tint to it (tho slight, it is still tinted) You take that glass & add tint and this will amplify the final tint ratio.
Another thing to remember is that most states will allow you to tint the front windows i.e. driver and front passenger but this tint is at a much lower (higher numerically) tint ratio compared to the other glass. The higher the number the more light comes thru). At least that's in VA, your state may varyas some state allow you to tint the windshield and that would be a nono in VA.
Seems cops like to see into vehicles they pull over and they get nervous when ever they have to do a traffic stop and cannot see the people inside.
I had a PT Cruiser and added 35% front & I think it was 15 or 20% rears and they were dark. Ended up constantly getting pulled over for tint but I was able to beat the tickets because SUV's are allowed a higher tint ratio than cars. PT's are considered SUV's by Fed Gov, needless to say the cops were not happy with me, so they would tell their buddies who would pull me over & check out me car looking for crap to write up.
Another thing to remember is that most states will allow you to tint the front windows i.e. driver and front passenger but this tint is at a much lower (higher numerically) tint ratio compared to the other glass. The higher the number the more light comes thru). At least that's in VA, your state may varyas some state allow you to tint the windshield and that would be a nono in VA.
Seems cops like to see into vehicles they pull over and they get nervous when ever they have to do a traffic stop and cannot see the people inside.
I had a PT Cruiser and added 35% front & I think it was 15 or 20% rears and they were dark. Ended up constantly getting pulled over for tint but I was able to beat the tickets because SUV's are allowed a higher tint ratio than cars. PT's are considered SUV's by Fed Gov, needless to say the cops were not happy with me, so they would tell their buddies who would pull me over & check out me car looking for crap to write up.
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Yea i am not to worried with the law I just wanna match the Front Windows with the rear and the hard top and wondering what % tint i should use to match the front windows to the rear and hardtop?
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FWIW, when I had my truck, it had the same tint darkness as my 09 Jeep.
I had the fronts of the truck done in 35% and they almost matched the Factory windows.
I had the fronts of the truck done in 35% and they almost matched the Factory windows.