Window Tints

[Joshua Caldwell]

For those of you wanting to get darker window tints, this link will show you what is legal in each state. http://www.altamereokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/US-State-Window-Tinting-Law-Chart.pdf

What tints would meet legal requirements nationally?
4 states simply don't permit tinting, for the rest
Windshield = No Tint
Side windows = 70%

 

[Joshua Caldwell]

I'm going to at least look into getting a thermal film for my Elio to reduce the oven effect. From a quick web search, 3M Crystalline Automotive Film seems to fit my needs perfectly, not much light blocking but 97% heat blocking.

 

[Grumpy Cat]

Because no one has ever put "illegal" tint on their car...

I find it funny how some states are 25% and some are 50% max. Anything higher than 30% lets in too much light.

 

[H2odog]

Got a shop nearby in Stillwater that has done my truck and my Camaro, I'll use them again. They do good work or they would have never touched the Camaro..

 

[Ralphe]

Gotta have, in the desert.

 

[Cali Chris]

I'm actually surprised that California is so lenient.

 

[H2odog]

Gotta have, in the desert.

Yeah, absolutely necessary in the desert, lived in the phoenix area for 11 years, and the first thing I did to the car was to have the windows tinted, the second was to get a dash mat.

 

[Joshua Caldwell]

the second was to get a dash mat.

never heard of that

 

[redhedman50]

On my last new civic, I had the tint shop do a thermal tint on windshield, light on front 2 windows, and a little darker for back 2 windows and rear window. After 8 years the interior looked new, and a buddy with a newer car had his back dash faded, headrests faded, etc.... It really does help, and the A/C doesn't have to work as hard. The window vents also help a lot to let the heat out, and doesn't let rain in. Here in Bama at 100 temp. with 95% humidity, you need all the help you can get!

 

[H2odog]

never heard of that

There are a number of sources available on the web, one is here:
http://www.carcoverusa.com/Dashmat-Dashboard-Covers.html
With a bit more that 10½ years in the Arizona sun the dash on my 97 T-Bird was nearly like new when I sold it in'10, no fading and no cracks. I have used both the suede and the ultimat from this site, but the mat I used in AZ was made by an west valley Phoenix company and was very muck like the Ultimat from this site. Going to the high end here is very much recommended and well worth the 10-20 bucks difference in fit, finish, looks and functionality.