Car Window Tinting

[goldseekur]

Can anyone recommend a company for window tinting on your car? I came from Ohio where we never got much sunshine, only "Greyshine!" :laugh:

[Nucky]

What is the law about tinting in Florida on the driver's & passenger windows?

[villagetinker]

No idea about the law, but so many cars have the windows tinted so dark that you cannot see the driver. You have no idea of their intentions or if they saw you. I have no intention to tint my windows. my wife has hers tinted, and I hate driving the car, because I know that the other drivers cannot see me. Just my humble opinion.

[dbussone]

I agree with VT about being seen:

Here are the regulations:

"The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT: Visible Light Transmission. The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Florida is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.

Tint darkness for sedans:
Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed 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.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in.
Back Side windows: Any darkness can be applied 6 inches from the top of the window.
Rear Window: Any darkness can be applied 6 inches from the top of the window.
Window tint reflection in Florida
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Florida window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint so make sure you pay attention to this as well.

Tint reflection for sedans:
Front Side windows: Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
Front Side windows: Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective."

[billethkid]

There is a law/regulation in FL about how dark the windows can be. It is something less than the factory tinting.

That being said the law/regualtion is routinely ignored and obviously not enforced.

Reputable tinters will not use the darker than allowed tint.

[JGVillages]

IES Window Tinting. On 27/441 just south of Ocala. Tinted my Infinity 2 1/2 years ago and it remains perfect.

[Nucky]

I agree with VT about being seen:

Here are the regulations:

"The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT: Visible Light Transmission. The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Florida is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.

Tint darkness for sedans:
Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed 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.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in.
Back Side windows: Any darkness can be applied 6 inches from the top of the window.
Rear Window: Any darkness can be applied 6 inches from the top of the window.
Window tint reflection in Florida
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Florida window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint so make sure you pay attention to this as well.

Tint reflection for sedans:
Front Side windows: Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
Front Side windows: Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective."

This is great news, I just want it to be enough to knock the sun down a bit. I let my kids tint my Ford and it was like driving in a tunnel and not safe at all. I removed it quickly. They were not pleased. We lived. I was pleased. :rant-rave:
Thanks dbussone.

[Nucky]

IES Window Tinting. On 27/441 just south of Ocala. Tinted my Infinity 2 1/2 years ago and it remains perfect.

Thanks for the assist.

[tedquick]

This is great news, I just want it to be enough to knock the sun down a bit. I let my kids tint my Ford and it was like driving in a tunnel and not safe at all. I removed it quickly. They were not pleased. We lived. I was pleased. :rant-rave:
Thanks dbussone.

Nucky -- where did you have yours removed? I purchased my car from a gal in California and the windows are WAY too dark. So dark, in fact, that at night when I turn left I open my driver's window to see the road. I want my tint removed ASAP.

Thanks in advance.

ted

[dbussone]

This is great news, I just want it to be enough to knock the sun down a bit. I let my kids tint my Ford and it was like driving in a tunnel and not safe at all. I removed it quickly. They were not pleased. We lived. I was pleased. :rant-rave:

Thanks dbussone.



You are welcome.

[Nucky]

Nucky -- where did you have yours removed? I purchased my car from a gal in California and the windows are WAY too dark. So dark, in fact, that at night when I turn left I open my driver's window to see the road. I want my tint removed ASAP.

Thanks in advance.

ted

The Nuckster Garage. A blow dryer, fresh razor blades, hot water and patience. I should have never let them take the F150 to have it done. I think they think I wanted to be a Rapper on MTV. I would have gone for the 25% tinted window. There is not much of a chance that I would get pulled over as I make it my business to driver like a human but if I did I want the officer to be able to see me so no mistakes occur and other people in traffic depend on seeing which way I'm looking. Dark tints are cool looking but not a winner! :gc:

[GaryW]

Mega Sound / Glass Masters, Inc. Window Tinting - Car Audio / Video and Alarms - Auto and Truck Accessories (http://megasoundglassmasters.com/)

Located in Ocala

THis is where I get all my windows done,, Really nice cat. He does alot of work on cars in this area. :eclipsee_gold_cup:

[goldseekur]

Thank you Gary W and JGVilleges for your recommendations. I will call them today.

[SKIMAN]

had underglass in lady lake do my new caddy 3 months ago great job just south of 466 on 441 2 miles 352-753-5267. been doing tinting for years knows all the laws. 352-753-5267

[Philip Winkler]

We used 3M

[Villageswimmer]

Mega Sound / Glass Masters, Inc. Window Tinting - Car Audio / Video and Alarms - Auto and Truck Accessories (http://megasoundglassmasters.com/)

Located in Ocala

THis is where I get all my windows done,, Really nice cat. He does alot of work on cars in this area. :eclipsee_gold_cup:


Cat? Haven't heard that term in a while.
How does LE determine how dark is too dark?

[Nucky]

had underglass in lady lake do my new caddy 3 months ago great job just south of 466 on 441 2 miles 352-753-5267. been doing tinting for years knows all the laws. 352-753-5267

Sounds so good. When you love cars like our family does and you hear those Beautiful Words....My New Caddy....sounds heavenly. Diapers on the birds and park far far away from the carriage bin. Enjoy!:coolsmiley:

[GaryW]

Cat? Haven't heard that term in a while.
How does LE determine how dark is too dark?

They have a device that can determine how much light goes thru the tint. Suppose to be app on app store that does it also.

Laser Labs Tint Meter Model 100 (TM100) | Laser Labs, Inc. (http://www.laser-labs.com/products/tint-meter-model-100)

A CAT that works for me got stopped couple weeks back in wildwood. Got a ticket for limo black windows.. Had to peel the tint.

The place in ocala that I use will tint the windows dark as you want,, but he will void the warranty of the tint. So if you get a ticket to peel it, he will not replace it for free. Smart.

I could not drive around with out tinted windows,,, big difference in the heat.