I'm pretty much set on getting my windows tinted shortly and had a few q's for those who have tints. I'm looking at 35% for the driver/pass windows and 20% for rear quarter windows and rear hatch glass. To those who have 20% tint on the rear glass, how is night visibility? The shop owner i was talking to said many SUV's and trucks come from the factory with a rear glass window tint of 20% and since its stock, shouldnt be an issue. I'd just like to be sure its alright at night before I go ahead with it. Thanks.

 

It's fine. I have the exact setup that you want, 35% for the front windows and 20% for the smaller rears and back window. Visibility at night is fine. I thought it would be harder to see, but you can see just fine. You can see a lot better if there is lighting around, if not, you may need to roll down your windows for better vision when backing up.

 

In a number of states, that's the legal limit. Personally, I've got 15% all around with 50% on the entire front windshield. I thought it would be too dark, but it's not. I LOVE it. On my super black, it makes the car pop.

 

You should check out this thread. https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/140054-5-or-20-tints.html

If I had to do it again, I would do 20% for the front and rear windows. For the small quarter panel window, I did limo tint. It looks really nice and brings out the lines of the Z much better. I have pictures posted in the thread.

 

+1 on 35% side, and 20% rear.. no problems seeing the rear at night... with the ZR, blind spots are more an issue

 

i got 20% all around i have no problems, i wouldnt go lower then 20

 

I have the 20% on the rear and side windows it is perfect, not too dark visibility is really not an issue, looks good and very functional. Go for it.

 

Yeah, just worry about your blindspots. Also get the window stop "grease marks" replaced. I didn't do that on mine soon enough and it actually ate into the tint where it stops the window.

 

I've got limo tint on the rear and little sides, then 35% on the front driver/passenger windows. I can forget about seeing in the dark behind me, but the front windows aren't bad at all. I wish I could get darker than 35 cuz you hardly tell in the sun.

 

I've got bronzed 20% on everything except my windshield. Where did you find a place (legal or not) that would do your whole w/shield? I'd love to get a nice 50-60% up front.

Rollin' all shady-like in the 'hood

 

16% all around except front (windshield), then agian i have a tan interior.
Night visibility is ok for me.

 

i have 20% all around (except front) and everything is fine in the city.

If somehow you will find yourself on a cornfield - you will need to roll you windows to see anything on the side That happened to me when I went to Wisconsin.. it was a night time, no external light (except moon and stars) and with my windows up I couldnt see $hit.

But go with the 20% - it looks nice, and is not 2 dark. That was my first mod on my Z... my first mod on all cars that I had previously

 

What's the going rate on tints? What did board members pay?

 

5% all around, its a ***** to see at night tho..

 

usually $125-175 depending on where ya go.

 

No drivers over 40 and you should be ok.

 

20% all around is perfect for the Z, and for gods sake, if you ever get pulled over by the police, instantly lower both windows so they can see you clearly. I have friends who are cops here in VA and PA and they always tell me how scary it is for them to approach a dark tinted car, not having any idea what is going to happen when the front windows roll down right in front of them. Plus, they will appreciate that you understand and respect their safety.

 

I will be getting a 15% when my car arrives. Best combo of looks and practicality, IMO.

 

Just be sure with tint not to wash your windows with an cleaner that has ammonia. Otherwise the tint may end up purple. I use invisible glass which works fairly well.