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« on: January 09, 2010, 02:19:29 pm »
So the xB2 comes w the front 2 windows not tinted, and the rear 2 slightly tinted.

I want to get my fronts to match my rears...but I understand that the rears are made of tinted glass, and that added a film to the front windows isn't going to match exactly. My friend had this done (on his Pontiac Aztek), and his fronts are shiny and his rears aren't.

The shop i called yesterday (Masters Car Stereo, Greenville) said they can match the fronts to the back no problem.

My question to you is, is that possible/true? Or should i ask to get all 4 tinted...just like 1 step darker than rear stock?

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« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2010, 05:25:58 pm »
Quote from: joemader on January 09, 2010, 02:19:29 pm
So the xB2 comes w the front 2 windows not tinted, and the rear 2 slightly tinted.

I want to get my fronts to match my rears...but I understand that the rears are made of tinted glass, and that added a film to the front windows isn't going to match exactly. My friend had this done (on his Pontiac Aztek), and his fronts are shiny and his rears aren't.

The shop i called yesterday (Masters Car Stereo, Greenville) said they can match the fronts to the back no problem.

My question to you is, is that possible/true? Or should i ask to get all 4 tinted...just like 1 step darker than rear stock?

Thanks for reading,
joe

You may want to check on the Laws in your State...in Florida the front door window tint can not be as dark as the rear.  You would be just asking to be pulled over.

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« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2010, 11:38:38 pm »
...and you WILL be stopped in Texas.  Here, maximum for front is 25%; however, you can have limo blackout in the rear.  In Tennessee, where we will be moving soon, it's 35% all the way around.  My hubby's truck came from another state and he was stopped for not having on his seat belt because the officer could not see it for the tint.
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2010, 09:25:22 pm »
That's interesting.  I've wondered about front tint on occasion, but I also wonder what the impact is when outside light is poor or at dusk or night.  I can always remove sunglasses, but not so easy with tint.  Comments?
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2010, 11:05:48 pm »
The tint on the side windows helps with glare from the rear-view mirrors at night and doesn't interfere with being able to see out at night or in low light conditions.  Besides, tinted windows are sexy on an xB.  I don't know if the new one comes with tint, but that will be on my list of improvements especially before summer.
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2010, 08:32:37 pm »
Thanks!  Do you happen to know what the OE tint % is on the rear windoows?  Think I may just check into my State limits on the fronts Smiley.
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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2010, 11:15:30 am »
In MAss Tint laws are 35%. So I tinted my fronts 35% and they are basically the same as the rears. Sure there is a slight difference, but its really not noticable when looking at it.
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« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2010, 04:53:11 pm »
SC is 27%....which looks to be the lowest percentage of all the states?! Wow! I guess i'll have to call up the tint shop that i have a giftcard to and make an appointment!
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« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2010, 05:39:27 pm »

Florida Window Tint Limits

Front Side Windows Must allow more than 28% of light in. (Hmmm, would this be something less than 72% tint?)
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 15% of light in.  (And would this be something less than 85% tint?)
Rear Window Must allow more than 15% of light in.  (Must have side mirrors on both sides if tinted this dark.)

Also requires a sticker on the Driver's side door jam stating that the front/side tint installed is legal....never have seen this.

My Mazda tint on the front side doors is darker than I think is legal and I will say that it does make it harder to use the rear view mirrors at night.

Hope this helps...

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« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2010, 07:45:02 pm »
Thanks folks Smiley!  If Texas allows not more than 25% tint at the front, that's probably as far as I'd go with mine.  It's looking like that's the most restrictive State.
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« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2010, 08:00:14 pm »
Quote from: TrevorS on January 25, 2010, 07:45:02 pm
Thanks folks Smiley!  If Texas allows not more than 25% tint at the front, that's probably as far as I'd go with mine.  It's looking like that's the most restrictive State.

actually the lower the percent, the darker the tint. Mine is 35%, another 10% and it would be super illegal in mass.
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