cant decide on tint

ncheung85 · 03-03-2010, 01:23 AM

I have a pearl white 370z with back interior. And Im thinking about going to get my car tinted this weekend. This is my first time tinting a car so I dont know what % to go with. What do you guys think I should go with?

I was thinking that maybe I can get away with 40% side and maybe 30-35 for the rear.

CA law : None / 70% / ANY% / ANY%

tc2587 · 03-03-2010, 02:25 AM

Do 5% all around

AK370Z · 03-03-2010, 02:26 AM

check out this thread.

Post Your Window Tints! - Decision guide for the non-tinted!

I have 40% and I love it.

Z_you_Later · 03-03-2010, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tc2587

Do 5% all around

Wow, 5% all around looks pretty nice but, is basically asking for a ticket here in L.A. I wish I could of done that but, I already got a ticket for my 20 % on the sides and 5 % on the rear. Luckily, he didn't notice the 75% on the front windshield. Your lucky if the cops don't care where you live. You should tint the front too if you haven't already. Looks good tho.

RCZ · 03-03-2010, 08:08 AM

Id say 25-35% is great. Check out that sticky though, I made that thread exactly for people like you.

Red370 · 03-03-2010, 08:23 AM

5% all around

cops here dont give a shyt.

SmoothZ · 03-03-2010, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncheung85

I have a pearl white 370z with back interior. And Im thinking about going to get my car tinted this weekend. This is my first time tinting a car so I dont know what % to go with. What do you guys think I should go with?

I was thinking that maybe I can get away with 40% side and maybe 30-35 for the rear.

CA law : None / 70% / ANY% / ANY%

Make sure you know the tint laws for your state. Depending on where you live, the locals might be hard on dark tint.

I have a white Z and have yet to tint it, but I'm thinking of doing it this year. I probably won't go darker than 35%.

Red370 · 03-03-2010, 01:15 PM

I cant even see out of the thing, its great.

molamann · 03-03-2010, 01:29 PM

I'm 15% all around minus the windshield here in Los Angeles. Never been pulled over specifically for tint and hasnt been brought up when I did get pulled over. *knock on wood*

Edit: pics are in sig. Though they're taken in an indoor parking lot.

Chriz · 03-03-2010, 01:37 PM

Is there anything specific you should tell the installer such as the window going down when you open the door?

molamann · 03-03-2010, 01:43 PM

Doesn't hurt to mention it but my installer was already aware of it and I had mine done in feb of last year.

>135I · 03-03-2010, 02:18 PM

Anyone here every use or hear of anyone having problems with ceramic tint?

fullmonty · 03-03-2010, 02:27 PM

I have 20% on all windows but the windshield. Came out a little darker than expected but I'm pretty happy with it.

OMGWTFBBQ · 03-03-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by >135I

Anyone here every use or hear of anyone having problems with ceramic tint?

I have 30% Huper Optik ceramic all around (sides, mini side windows, and rear) and 60% Huper Optik ceramic on the entire front windshield. I love it. I haven't had any problems whatsoever and it seems to keep out more heat than the 5% carbon all around on my Civic.

ltp · 03-03-2010, 03:28 PM

I would recommend 35% or 40%
it is not too dark and not too light.

03-03-2010, 01:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 17	cant decide on tint I have a pearl white 370z with back interior. And Im thinking about going to get my car tinted this weekend. This is my first time tinting a car so I dont know what % to go with. What do you guys think I should go with? I was thinking that maybe I can get away with 40% side and maybe 30-35 for the rear. CA law : None / 70% / ANY% / ANY%

03-03-2010, 02:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
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03-03-2010, 08:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	5% all around cops here dont give a shyt. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-03-2010, 01:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	I cant even see out of the thing, its great. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-03-2010, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 18	Is there anything specific you should tell the installer such as the window going down when you open the door? __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

03-03-2010, 02:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
tc2587 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pearland Posts: 2 Drives: 09 370z Black Manual Rep Power: 18	Do 5% all around

03-03-2010, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Id say 25-35% is great. Check out that sticky though, I made that thread exactly for people like you.

03-03-2010, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 286	I'm 15% all around minus the windshield here in Los Angeles. Never been pulled over specifically for tint and hasnt been brought up when I did get pulled over. knock on wood Edit: pics are in sig. Though they're taken in an indoor parking lot.

03-03-2010, 01:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 286	Doesn't hurt to mention it but my installer was already aware of it and I had mine done in feb of last year.

03-03-2010, 02:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 43 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 18	Anyone here every use or hear of anyone having problems with ceramic tint? __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

03-03-2010, 02:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 35	I have 20% on all windows but the windshield. Came out a little darker than expected but I'm pretty happy with it. __________________

03-03-2010, 03:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
ltp Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nothern California Posts: 165 Drives: 370Z Black on Black Rep Power: 18	I would recommend 35% or 40% it is not too dark and not too light.

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