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Jun 19, 2013 | 10:31 AM

#16

tedward88

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Originally Posted by Jaytron

Ahhh, damn it's not even "legal" to have tinted fronts at all huh. That's annoying. I hate you California.

Don't you have to peel off the tint if you get pulled over? aka, a waste of money? hahaha

I like your tint 04GG, does the job, but doesn't scream PULL ME OVER PLEASE

I believe 70% is the lowest that's legal in California. I had 35% all around, I never had any trouble with the cops.

Jun 19, 2013 | 10:46 AM

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04GG

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70% is what is legal because that is essentially factory polarizing. 50% gets by because as long as the other windows are darker and the cops can see in easily, they don't really care.

Jun 19, 2013 | 11:01 AM

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stupidchicken03

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I have 5% on the back three, 20% on the front two, 45% on the windshield with a 5% visor

Jun 19, 2013 | 11:16 AM

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Heedz

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Originally Posted by 04GG

I've been pulled over with the windows like that too and cops have never said anything. I don't have to roll them down every time I see a cop like Heedz

Eh. 50/50 I roll down.

But then again I drive windows down a lot anyways since I like the breeze. Didn't have any issues roadtripping down 101.

Jun 19, 2013 | 11:44 AM

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eastbaysubaru

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Another +1 for Vince. He's done two cars for me and countless friends/family members.

I was rocking 20% rear three, 35% front two in my Forester and never got pulled over (mostly east and north bay).

-Brian

Jun 19, 2013 | 11:49 AM

#21

kbeetz

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I got pulled over for my 30% front tint. Got mine done by Vince at Omega. The wait is pretty long though. My friend has had 2 cars tinted by Rocky Mountain in Livermore that both came out good.

Jun 19, 2013 | 12:55 PM

#22

Jacare

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Any thoughts on 0% tint, the type that only blocks of the UV rays? I heard some dudes talking about it the other day, seems cool since I don't like the tint look, but is just as effective

Jun 19, 2013 | 12:58 PM

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WRX~Mike

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Originally Posted by Jacare

Any thoughts on 0% tint, the type that only blocks of the UV rays? I heard some dudes talking about it the other day, seems cool since I don't like the tint look, but is just as effective

You sure it's 0%? The tint percentages mean how much light is allowed to pass through the tint. 0% would be no light possible to pass through.

That being said, I have heard of what your talking of. My Uncles M6 has that setup, looks clear but 100% UV protectant!