TINT question for sides and lights! - Page 2

**DeadRiver** · 04-29-2009, 12:38 PM

15% is what is stock on the rear privacy glass, i just wanted it to match.

like you i was confused about the film percentages but apparently the dark you go the higher the percentage.

if anyone has the technical information on this it would be greatly appreciated

*Tmoses* · 04-29-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadRiver

15% is what is stock on the rear privacy glass, i just wanted it to match.

like you i was confused about the film percentages but apparently the dark you go the higher the percentage.

if anyone has the technical information on this it would be greatly appreciated

the lower you go the darker the tint

0% being darker than 35%

*bbomar* · 04-29-2009, 12:45 PM

The percentage is the amount of light allowed to pass through the tint.

NateHeartsTitans · 04-29-2009, 12:45 PM

ya thats what i thought.
the percent is how much light will go through.
Also, Tmoses im sorry about my "bash", that Titan did look good with it.

*Tmoses* · 04-29-2009, 12:48 PM

its ok i understand just do a little search before!!! if you wanna spend 70 bucks for the taillight tint film go ahead!!!!

this is a do it yourself thing and its rather simple!

*bbomar* · 04-29-2009, 12:50 PM

You can find vinyl tint for your headlights and tail lights on Ebay for about $15 -$25.........

NateHeartsTitans · 04-29-2009, 12:51 PM

i gotcha man thanks for help.
im 16 and i'm going to end up putting every penny into this truck. hah I love my life.

o btw for all you haters, its my hard earned money not my parents!

**DeadRiver** · 04-29-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmoses

the lower you go the darker the tint

0% being darker than 35%

you are 100% sure on this?

because i have 15% and my buddy had 35% and his windows are drastically darker than mine......

using your logic mine would be darker than his. it is not the case...

**DeadRiver** · 04-29-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bbomar

The percentage is the amount of light allowed to pass through the tint.

dude, i'm still confuzzled....

NateHeartsTitans · 04-29-2009, 12:55 PM

ah now me too

**vipzach** · 04-29-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadRiver

you are 100% sure on this?

because i have 15% and my buddy had 35% and his windows are drastically darker than mine......

using your logic mine would be darker than his. it is not the case...

He is correct! Lower number = darker tint.

NateHeartsTitans · 04-29-2009, 12:57 PM

he is saying the higher number is darker?

*Tmoses* · 04-29-2009, 01:00 PM

yes im 100% sure!!!

the lower the number the darker the tint!!!!

0% is very dark and 50% is very light tint

it is bc it measure the amount of light it lets through so if it lets little light through it would have to be darker

**DeadRiver** · 04-29-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vipzach

He is correct! Lower number = darker tint.

this seems to corroborate the 0% is darkest theory:

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A note before you go any further: Some states have laws regarding tinting! Here in Missouri you can have your back window as dark as you want but the side windows can only be a certain darkness! Also, you can only tint the FRONT windshield 5 INCHES from the top and this may be as dark as you want! This brings me to another point....understanding tint darknesses! Tint is rated in percentages! The LOWER the percentage, the darker the tint! 5% tint (otherwise known as "Limo Tint") is the DARKEST tint you can buy and looks VERY good on the back window! The percentage coresponds to the amount of light that is allowed to enter the window (IE: 5% tint only allows 5% of light to enter through the window)!! If you live in a state with tinting laws, keep in mind that there is already a small percentage of tinting in your side windows! The side window on my car, for instance, is already at 91% and the laws in Missouri allow for 35% at the darkest! So if I were to use 35% tint then the tinting in my windows would be at 26% which is too dark! I had to go with 50% tint since 3M doesn't make tint between 35% and 50%! This put my side windows at 41% which was just right for me!

but i am still puzzled. perhaps he has 35% and something else, 2 layers?

perhaps he added 35% to the rears and something else to the front, he doesn't always give the most clear explanations!

NateHeartsTitans · 04-29-2009, 01:05 PM

haha now that thats cleared...............
thanks yall for advice