Front Windows Tinted

[Valk]

Got the 3M FX20 Premium window tint on the front doors today
Nice match to the OEM tint on all the other windows

 

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Window_Film/Solutions/Markets-Products/Automotive/FX-Automotive-Films/

 

 

[cv27]

Looks great! Wish I could do that same match, but cops would be all over me here

[Tom Champagne]

You must not be from Michigan. You're already going to watched by the keystone cops when you place your order

[enigma-2]

  On 4/7/2016 at 1:58 AM, Valk said:

Got the 3M FX20 Premium window tint on the front doors today

Nice match to the OEM tint

Hey Gary, FYI in Illinois the maximum tint you can use is 35%. Here in Indiana, the cops use a small photo gauge that will actually measure the percent of tint.

 

Here's a link to the IL law:

http://www.tinting-laws.com/illinois/

[Wildman Goose]

I live in Indiana and had a local place tint my front windows. This is now the third car I have had done and have never had any issues with the police.

[enigma-2]

In Indiana is only 30%. A friend told me they will not stop if they suspect too dark, but they will test if they stop for some other reason. (It's for an officers safety when walking up to a vehicle they just stopped. He said he takes this very seriously and had no problem in issuing a citation for too dark).

 

BTW, cars have different laws. than SUV's.

 

Here's Indiana law on tinting:

 

http://www.tinting-laws.com/indiana/

[Gatorman]

Can't speak for the other states...but if ya do live in Indiana then go to the eye doctor (optometrist) and get him to give you a waiver for the tint. THEN tint 'em up!! Tint 'em up!! Get ya limo tint on!

[enigma-2]

  On 4/14/2016 at 4:01 AM, Gatorman said:

Can't speak for the other states...but if ya do live in Indiana then go to the eye doctor (optometrist) and get him to give you a waiver for the tint. THEN tint 'em up!! Tint 'em up!! Get ya limo tint on!

Unfortunately you would have to meet specific medical conditions to get the exemption. If not the fine is usually $150 and you would be required to remove and have it inspection by the court. Removal runs around $200. BTW in Indiana, most shops will not install illegal tint, and if they do, they will got out of their way to inform you that the tint violates state law (to protect themselves).

 

If it's a question of heat, there's a 5% tin that works good. If for being afraid (looking cool) good luck. You may only get a warning. But why tempt fate?

[enigma-2]

  On 4/14/2016 at 4:01 AM, Gatorman said:

Can't speak for the other states...but if ya do live in Indiana then go to the eye doctor (optometrist) and get him to give you a waiver for the tint. THEN tint 'em up!! Tint 'em up!! Get ya limo tint on!

Unfortunately you would have to meet specific medical conditions to get the exemption. If not the fine is usually $150 and you would be required to remove and have it inspection by the court. Removal runs around $200. BTW in Indiana, most shops will not install illegal tint, and if they do, they will got out of their way to inform you that the tint violates state law (to protect themselves).

 

If it's a question of heat, there's a 5% tin that works good. If for being afraid (looking cool) good luck. You may only get a warning. But why tempt fate? It's illegal in most states and everyone crosses state lines.

 

One other consideration, most car dealers know they can't sell a car with illegal tint and will reduce your trade in by the amount to have it removed.