Well basically I have no clue on any of this stuff. I've heard that lights tinted are just illegal in general in california. I have also heard that windows are illegal unless they came tinted from the factory.

I basically need any information that you can help me out with because I am considering tint to match my car + rims. Please help out with whatever information you can.

Thanks in Advance!

 

Don't do it if you have modified emmissios cause it will be an excuse to get pulled over.

 

Got all this from http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/vc.htm

Headlight and Tail light vehicle code 26101
No person shall sell or offer for sale for use upon or as part of the equipment of a vehicle, nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any device that is intended to modify the original design or performance of any lighting equipment, safety glazing material, or other device, unless the modifying device meets the provisions of Section 26104. This section does not apply to a taillamp or stop lamp in use on or prior to December 1, 1935, or to lamps installed on authorized emergency vehicles.

Window Tint Vehicle code 26708(a)(1)
Windshield - Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows - Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Back Side Windows - Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window - Any darkness can be used.

 

^^^^ What he said.

A good shop to get tint is Omega Tintwerks. They are kinda far away being located in Pleasanton but Vince does an amazing job.

 

Hey Faraco, thanks for the post bro. :-)

Jourdan, is that where you got yours done? it looks like 160 all around. and im probably gonna go 70% since its the legal limit on them. what % did you get?

 

I got my tints done from Vince at Omega about 1.5 years ago and they are still amazing. I went 20% all around and they are pretty dark, just the way I like it. Only thing is cops don't =P. I think I been pulled over like 4-5 times for tints but thats cause I live in the city and cops have nothing better to do. Luckily I have a couple friends who are SFPD so they can help me write them off. I wouldn't suggest too dark unless you wanna get harrassed and roll your windows down when passing a cop in the freezing cold or rain hehe. If your gonna go to Vince, make your oppointment ASAP cause he is usually booked 2-3 weeks out. He takes his time with each car and puts a lot of work into them.

Here is a side pic on a SUPER SUNNY DAY! They are a lot darker in normal light.



-Andrew

 

I got 20% all the way around, and I have to make an appointment about 2 weeks out. I haven't been pulled over yet (knock on wood).

Here's a semi decent picture that kinda shows the tint.

 

ahhh it's Jourdan, I'll be seeing you tomorrow =P

-Andrew

 

sweet i guess i might just do 70% in the front and maybe 50 in the rears to keep it within the law?

 

even tho you have legal limit tint in front you can still get pulled over and get a fix it ticket,it all depends on the police. just a heads up.

 

The rears you can do whatever you want, me personally I like to keep it all the same all around. But thats my preference, everyone is different.