Car tint recommendation?

[Tvflguy]

Just received our new car. Considering tint on windshield and windows. Searched here on TOTV but few recent comments. Does anyone have good experience with tinting from local shops? TIA.

[retiredguy123]

I have done business with Autostyles in Leesburg, but not tinting. Personally, I would not add tinting to a new vehicle. But, if you do, make sure it is legal. In Florida, I think you are allowed more tinting on an SUV than a sedan, and there are different requirements for the front versus the rear windows.

[pikeselectric]

Just received our new car. Considering tint on windshield and windows. Searched here on TOTV but few recent comments. Does anyone have good experience with tinting from local shops? TIA.

Our friend Chais over at Polished to Perfection in Wildwood!
Address: 4707 Co Rd 156 unit 203, Wildwood, FL 34785
Phone: (352) 771-6648
Let him know Casandra and Vincent sent you :)

[villagetinker]

Also, I believe it is illegal to tint the windshield. Now a word of caution, I observe cars with side windows so dark the another driver cannot see the driver in the car, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, you have no idea if that driver has seen you and you have no idea if they are trying to communicate with you.

[Altavia]

https://amp.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article278299268.html

For sedans, these are the rules:

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.
For SUVs 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: Must allow more than 6% of light in.
Rear window: Must allow more than 6% of light in.

WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR WINDOW TINT REFLECTION?

For sedans:

Front side windows: Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Back side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.

For SUVs and vans:

Front side windows: Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Back side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WINDOW TINTING IN FLORIDA

If any back windows are tinted, you’ll need dual side mirrors on your vehicle.

[tophcfa]

My advice would be to not pimp out your vehicle and keep the windows the way they are. Use the money you save and buy a good pair of sunglasses to keep in the car.

[sdeikenberry]

We purchased 3M tint for all of our new 2023 vehicle windows, including clear tint for the front windshield. All legal, and the GREATLY reduces heat and UV gain inside the car. We used Underglass Auto Tech in Lady Lake as they were recommended by our auto dealership. Very happy with their work and the product. Not cheap...but it keeps our car cooler inside and no UV intrusion on our bodies.

[Angelhug52]

Had mine recently done at the dealer I bought it from. Yes there are legal limits for the front window. Dealer did a fantastic job on it.

[Braddock]

Underglass did my new in 2022 X5 front side windows to match the others.
Did not do the windshield or roof.
Still looks great 2 years later

[westernrider75]

We purchased 3M tint for all of our new 2023 vehicle windows, including clear tint for the front windshield. All legal, and the GREATLY reduces heat and UV gain inside the car. We used Underglass Auto Tech in Lady Lake as they were recommended by our auto dealership. Very happy with their work and the product. Not cheap...but it keeps our car cooler inside and no UV intrusion on our bodies.

Ballpark on the cost?

[fsusix]

Totally agree - just had mine done 3 weeks ago! Best ever .Underglass - honest - family owned - also did my rainguards.

We purchased 3M tint for all of our new 2023 vehicle windows, including clear tint for the front windshield. All legal, and the GREATLY reduces heat and UV gain inside the car. We used Underglass Auto Tech in Lady Lake as they were recommended by our auto dealership. Very happy with their work and the product. Not cheap...but it keeps our car cooler inside and no UV intrusion on our bodies.

[fsusix]

Depends on how many windows and level of tinting - I did top of the line - $1000.

[wawriwwawriw]

As a Private Investigator de State Of Florida, the law allows me to have darker tint in my car. I am most have a letter authorizing such with me, indicating the authorization for that darker tint, to show law Enforcement when stopped. Fines are expensive

[Safety Ranger]

Underglass in Fruitland park.

[Girlcopper]

I have done business with Autostyles in Leesburg, but not tinting. Personally, I would not add tinting to a new vehicle. But, if you do, make sure it is legal. In Florida, I think you are allowed more tinting on an SUV than a sedan, and there are different requirements for the front versus the rear windows.
There’s no different requirements for different vehicles. If you go to a legit tinting place, they know the percentage of tint allowed by law. If they apply illegal tint, they chance getting fined

[McClendons]

I don't have expierence with local shops, only in St Petersburg. I will add though, get ceramic tint. It costs more, but the heat rejection is substantial! Cheaper tints do far less to keep IR and heat out

I did a light tint on the windshield of my sports car. You can't tell it is there unless right next to same car without it. It has a highly sloped windshield, so makes a huge difference in heat rejection and protecting leather dash. I would NOT do windshield on a n9rmal car or SUV, but on a sloped one like a Corvette C8 made a World of difference. ....just get the lightest tint possible, some shops do not even carry. And once again, Ceramic or better!

[nn0wheremann]

Also, I believe it is illegal to tint the windshield. Now a word of caution, I observe cars with side windows so dark the another driver cannot see the driver in the car, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, you have no idea if that driver has seen you and you have no idea if they are trying to communicate with you.
It also is illegal. I took a car to the sheriff ‘s station on a test drive to ask about the window tinting. The deputy took a look at it and said if the headrests are visible through the window it is good, if not, you get a ticket. Plaza Lincoln in Leesburg sold us a used car, and they had a contractor tint the windows, and they did a good job. Our Subaru came with a “Florida tint package”.

[merrymini]

My auto dealer did my car, not the windshield, and it definitely impacts the heat inside the vehicle. This is no small matter because our weather is so hot here. I would recommend it but be mindful of the percentages allowed in Florida. I used Underglass for some of my home windows and they did a fantastic job.

[Buckeye Bill]

Just received our new car. Considering tint on windshield and windows. Searched here on TOTV but few recent comments. Does anyone have good experience with tinting from local shops? TIA.

Yes the shop on Main Street west side where all the golf carts are sold. TINT on the front of the building. They were very informative.

[Alarmed]

Also, I believe it is illegal to tint the windshield. Now a word of caution, I observe cars with side windows so dark the another driver cannot see the driver in the car, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, you have no idea if that driver has seen you and you have no idea if they are trying to communicate with you.

They make clear tints now that block UV rays. I have it on my Suburban and one of my classic cars front windshield.

[retiredguy123]

There’s no different requirements for different vehicles. If you go to a legit tinting place, they know the percentage of tint allowed by law. If they apply illegal tint, they chance getting fined
So, is the information about SUVs vs sedans in Post No. 5 wrong?

[Alarmed]

Just had our new car tinted at Bori on 441 Red Building just south of Rt 42. $300 did a good job.

Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bori+Window+Tinting/@28.9564497,-81.9675415,11.04z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88e7cf0a3648118d:0xdab9870194fb2 201!8m2!3d28.9888172!4d-81.9917373!16s%2Fg%2F11q26dnxb5?entry=ttu)

[OhioBuckeye]

I don’t think by law you can’t do windshields unless it’s very light. The side windows they have laws how dark you can go I went as dark as I could go but at night sometimes I would have to put window down to see the roads, windshield & rear window they’re not allowed to do & if the do you barely notice! Maybe Florida is different, I got stopped in W. Virginia & was told W. Virginia if I was going to move there I would have to strip the film & have them 2 shades lighter.

[ToniPaul]

Agreed - had a good experience with Underglass.....

[bark4me]

Had mine recently done at the dealer I bought it from. Yes there are legal limits for the front window. Dealer did a fantastic job on it.
Dealer didn't do it. It was subbed out

[Topspinmo]

Also, I believe it is illegal to tint the windshield. Now a word of caution, I observe cars with side windows so dark the another driver cannot see the driver in the car, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, you have no idea if that driver has seen you and you have no idea if they are trying to communicate with you.


The doper’s do that some can’t see the 9’s they pointing. Then dopes wonder why they get pulled over with dark windows which leads to search of drugs.

[Topspinmo]

Agreed - had a good experience with Underglass.....

They also farm out problems too hard for the certified technicians.

[Topspinmo]

It also is illegal. I took a car to the sheriff ‘s station on a test drive to ask about the window tinting. The deputy took a look at it and said if the headrests are visible through the window it is good, if not, you get a ticket. Plaza Lincoln in Leesburg sold us a used car, and they had a contractor tint the windows, and they did a good job. Our Subaru came with a “Florida tint package”.

Officers want see if any 9’s are pointing at them here in Florida.

[TedfromGA]

I used Sambo's Customs to tint the windows in my SUV. They knew the legal requirements and met them. Location 305 South Main St. Wildwood Fl. 352-748-4840. Their shop doesn't have much customer appeal, but that usually means they are focused on the work vs the customer lounge.

As an aside I read all the comments prior to this note. I'm amazed at the variety of responses, some good, some bad.

[NavyNJ]

We’ve used the guys at Sambo’s on Main St in Wildwood several,times. Always done a great job at very reasonable prices…..while we waited! 👍

[tophcfa]

Just received our new car. Considering tint on windshield and windows. Searched here on TOTV but few recent comments. Does anyone have good experience with tinting from local shops? TIA.
Before doing this remember that you can take off your sunglasses at night but you can’t untint your windows.

[Pgcacace]

My neighbor used under tech for her windows to reduce the heat in her car. She is happy with it.

[dpmers]

Chris at Underglass in Lady Lake on 441

[Jameson]

Just a quick FYI in case you go to these places, I think NJ, VT, NH do not allow any tint. The amount of tint does vary by state.

[bshuler]

Just received our new car. Considering tint on windshield and windows. Searched here on TOTV but few recent comments. Does anyone have good experience with tinting from local shops? TIA.

You must admit. A story in the Villages News dot com is topical.. June 26, 2024

Pair arrested after vehicle stopped for suspiciously tinted windshield
(I would post a link but I am not allowed to)

[Nell57]

Proceed carefully . I had a car with a lot of tint on the side windows. I had to roll them down at night because I couldn’t see out.
It was a real nuisance

[JRcorvette]

Just received our new car. Considering tint on windshield and windows. Searched here on TOTV but few recent comments. Does anyone have good experience with tinting from local shops? TIA.

Go see Mike at On The Spot Detail in Wildwood. He will give you good advice. I highly recommend Ceramic Tint and Mike does great work and stands behind his work!

[TEXJK]

Installed ceramic clear tint to my windshield when my windows were tinted night and day difference on the heat coming into the interior…..AC is cold cold highly recommend it