Window Tints

[drewster99]

I know there are several threads about this (sorry), but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for.

I'm getting my windows tinted tomorrow and I'm trying to decide between two things:
1.) 35% on the front windows, 20% on the rear 3 windows
2.) 35% all the way around

Can anyone help me out with pictures so I can see what each option looks like on the car? Extra points if the car is Crimson Red.

Thanks in advance!

[MightyMouseTech]

Going darker on the rear looks really odd to me. Even with it even all around, the front still looks a little lighter. I put Air80 on the windshield, and that makes it a tiny bit better.

I run 40 on all windows, and 80 on the front windscreen.

[135TX]

I went with
Air tint (not sure what grade) on the front windshield
35% on all the side windows
20% on the rear windshield
20% on sunroof ( really helps heat but lets plenty of light in to have the shade drawn back in 95% of conditions)
going darker on the rear seat side windows always looks a little odd, more so in sedans, trucks and SUVs though. But having a darker tint on the rear windshield makes the back look darker because of less light coming through, but in a very subtle way.

I'm very happy with my set up

[drewster99]

Originally Posted by 135TX

35% on all the side windows
20% on the rear windshield

I like this idea a lot! Especially with how small the rear windows are, it would look weird if they were darker than the fronts.

[JL135i]

Originally Posted by drewster99

I know there are several threads about this (sorry), but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for.

I'm getting my windows tinted tomorrow and I'm trying to decide between two things:
1.) 35% on the front windows, 20% on the rear 3 windows
2.) 35% all the way around

Can anyone help me out with pictures so I can see what each option looks like on the car? Extra points if the car is Crimson Red.

Thanks in advance!

I did this with ceramic tint ($300 tint job). I decided to do number 1 and go darker in the back for more privacy. I was afraid if it was too dark in the front that the police would just have an pull me over. So far (1 year) so good though, 35/20 is working well.

[ShocknAwe]

See my thread for photos of the car with ~30% on all windows (50 on front screen). Jet black, you'll have to cope.

[fjgregor]

I have 35% on driver/passenger and 5% on rear. My car is an alpine white and I think that the shadowline trim helps alot. The distinction between the rears and the driver/passenger really looks awesome. Ill try to get some pics so you guys can see .

[Buu]

I'm just curious, how does the window tint law work? If it says you must allow 70% of the light in, and you have a 35% tint then are you breaking the law by 5%?

[e36addict]

I don't ever really notice the difference between the side windows, but when I do, it bugs me. Wish I wouldn't have, but I went 20% on the front, and 5% on the three rears. On my E36 I did 20% on all side windows and 5% on rear window. Looks much better.

[drewster99]

Hey guys, I ended up going with 35% on the sides and 20% in the rear and it looks great. I haven't had time to wash the car and take pictures, but I will soon. Thanks for all the input! I'm really happy with the results.