5% tint...can you see??oh yes..yes I can
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5% tint...can you see??oh yes..yes I can
I just wanted to let people know how 5% tint works out on the Z. Main reason being is I have read that quite a few people say you just cant see out of the car at 5%...unless you are half blind I have to say this just isnt true.
I just went from 20% to 5% a few days ago. It does all the obvious, keeps the car darker inside, looks slick on the outside, and noticably keeps the inside cooler. I'v been driving it the last couple days through daylight and complete night.
Eh, I'll keep this short...You see what you need to see( cars during the day and cars and lights during the night)...5% is not to dark to go.
I just went from 20% to 5% a few days ago. It does all the obvious, keeps the car darker inside, looks slick on the outside, and noticably keeps the inside cooler. I'v been driving it the last couple days through daylight and complete night.
Eh, I'll keep this short...You see what you need to see( cars during the day and cars and lights during the night)...5% is not to dark to go.
5% is pretty damn dark when you need to reverse at night, I'm sure its near if not very impossible to look through your rear window, at night reversing. But other then that, I'm sure it's fine. It sucks having to roll your windows down, and looking outside to reverse at night though., Plus some states check for tint legal % when you are doing inspection, I don't feel like being hassled.
I have 5% tint at the rear only because I don't like people looking what's in the trunk.
Parallel parking at night is a little tricky unless the street is very well lit.
However, I'm sure 5% all around looks good.
Parallel parking at night is a little tricky unless the street is very well lit.
However, I'm sure 5% all around looks good.
no offense but that's a silly post...you are basically saying that you don't personally mind 5% tint. I guess: OK??? I have 5% on my rear window/20% on my side windows, and I personally don't mind it but I can see how it would bother someone else. Saying that it isn't too dark to go is just your opinion. I could just as well say "20s aren't too big" and it would mean nothing. Not trying to be a dick, just sayin.
Originally Posted by zerafian
I just wanted to let people know how 5% tint works out on the Z. Main reason being is I have read that quite a few people say you just cant see out of the car at 5%...unless you are half blind I have to say this just isnt true.
I just went from 20% to 5% a few days ago. It does all the obvious, keeps the car darker inside, looks slick on the outside, and noticably keeps the inside cooler. I'v been driving it the last couple days through daylight and complete night.
Eh, I'll keep this short...You see what you need to see( cars during the day and cars and lights during the night)...5% is not to dark to go.
I just went from 20% to 5% a few days ago. It does all the obvious, keeps the car darker inside, looks slick on the outside, and noticably keeps the inside cooler. I'v been driving it the last couple days through daylight and complete night.
Eh, I'll keep this short...You see what you need to see( cars during the day and cars and lights during the night)...5% is not to dark to go.
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Im sorry guys
I might have offended a few saying you would have to be half blind not to be able to see out of 5%.
But really though, I havent had any issues yet. With the old 20% all around I could see perfect.
In the end it was mainly so people couldnt pear in and see what I have in my car.
I think when it comes time for black rims the tint will really help compliment them on the upper half of the car.
I might have offended a few saying you would have to be half blind not to be able to see out of 5%.But really though, I havent had any issues yet. With the old 20% all around I could see perfect.
In the end it was mainly so people couldnt pear in and see what I have in my car.
I think when it comes time for black rims the tint will really help compliment them on the upper half of the car.
Last edited by zerafian; Jun 16, 2008 at 05:58 AM.
I had 5 on the sides, and 35 on the rear... i have a difficult time seeing out the sides at night if there is little street lighting. no problems backing up with the 35.
Originally Posted by Allen331
Damn you guys are crazy...5% here in CA would get you pulled over the same day you got the tints done. Post pictures!
so will the OP if the cops catch him with it
Florida Window Tint Law
Florida Tint Law Enacted: 1991
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN FLORIDA?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Florida, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 28% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 15% of light in.
Rear Window Must allow more than 15% of light in.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN FLORIDA?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side Windows Must not be more than 25% reflective.
OTHER FLORIDA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements The sticker to identify legal tinting is required on the inside of the driver’s side doorjamb.
Florida Tint Law Enacted: 1991
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN FLORIDA?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Florida, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 28% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 15% of light in.
Rear Window Must allow more than 15% of light in.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN FLORIDA?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side Windows Must not be more than 25% reflective.
OTHER FLORIDA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements The sticker to identify legal tinting is required on the inside of the driver’s side doorjamb.