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Hey guys!
I know everyone does the basic mods out of the gate, but it seems like everyone always wonders how tint looks once installed.
My truck has Huper Optik tint on all windows except the pano roof.
Tint percentages:
Rear glass and windows = 20% to match fronts
Front windows = 5%
Windshield = 35%
I personally love it this way! Looks great on black and keeps the truck a bit cooler in the summer too.
And for those wondering- NJ has self inspection for any diesel over 8k GVRW. So it makes for a nice clean windshield.
Hey guys!
I know everyone does the basic mods out of the gate, but it seems like everyone always wonders how tint looks once installed.
My truck has Huper Optik tint on all windows except the pano roof.
Tint percentages:
Rear glass and windows = 20% to match fronts
Front windows = 5%
Windshield = 35%
I personally love it this way! Looks great on black and keeps the truck a bit cooler in the summer too.
And for those wondering- NJ has self inspection for any diesel over 8k GVRW. So it makes for a nice clean windshield.
Why don't you tint the moon-roof?And why you tint all the windows.I agree to tint the front but the backs are already tint right?
Why don't you tint the moon-roof?And why you tint all the windows.I agree to tint the front but the backs are already tint right?
The panoramic roof came with factory tint. You want to use a commercial film on roofs of any type because of the heat soak they'll see in the summer days or even typical use. It had enough shade to it that I didn't want to go darker and really lose the effect of its use.
I did the backs because factory is probably about 25% and I didn't want them not to match the 5% I did on the front driver and passenger windows. From the outside and inside the truck windows all have the same transparency now.
Where is the best place to go to find out what the truck tint laws are for each individuals state? I need to find out about Georgia, Illinois and Iowa..
Looks great but around here you'd get 3 miles and be pulled over. Things are generally pretty hassle free in Utah but dark tinted windows will get you a fix-it ticket fast.
Looks great but around here you'd get 3 miles and be pulled over. Things are generally pretty hassle free in Utah but dark tinted windows will get you a fix-it ticket fast.
Same here! Windshield would last about a day around here. I use the clear on the windshield on every vehicle to cut down the heat but if you use anything darker they really hassle you around here. Looks good and it is DARK!
Wow, that does look good. I must be blind though, I just realized the windshield at the top isn't cut straight across. I have been lurking here for months, built countless 2017 trucks (getting it narrowed down) and never noticed the windshield. Now I have to wait until it gets light out here and look at my 2011. Again, sharp looking truck.
Looks great but around here you'd get 3 miles and be pulled over. Things are generally pretty hassle free in Utah but dark tinted windows will get you a fix-it ticket fast.
Originally Posted by Jace2016
Same here! Windshield would last about a day around here. I use the clear on the windshield on every vehicle to cut down the heat but if you use anything darker they really hassle you around here. Looks good and it is DARK!
Thanks for the compliments guys!
Jersey law doesn't allow anything forward of the B pillar, but I've had no issues cruising with this set up on my old truck. It's not legal, but I suppose they're more worried about cars and youngins than me in my truck. I was only pulled over once before and the cop even said "it looks great, but it's illegal." Lol
Originally Posted by Benny996
Wow, that does look good. I must be blind though, I just realized the windshield at the top isn't cut straight across. I have been lurking here for months, built countless 2017 trucks (getting it narrowed down) and never noticed the windshield. Now I have to wait until it gets light out here and look at my 2011. Again, sharp looking truck.
The new windshield edge along the top is new for 17. I actually really like it. It's a slick subtle accent that really adds a bit of character to the front end.
Where is the best place to go to find out what the truck tint laws are for each individuals state? I need to find out about Georgia, Illinois and Iowa..
There's quite a few other references for this on the interwebs because all tint shops need to know what the rules are when an out-of-state vehicle rolls into their shop, or someone with noticeable tint decides to go on a multi-state road trip.
Originally Posted by 17BLKplat
It's not legal, but I suppose they're more worried about cars and youngins than me in my truck. I was only pulled over once before and the cop even said "it looks great, but it's illegal." Lol
It probably depends greatly on where you actually drive a tinted truck like that. In nice areas or out in the country nobody suspects anything. Granted that a big pickup isn't a drug-dealer's choice vehicle, but an Escalade with that amount of tint in a rough area would be a magnet for attention from police.
For instance it says in texas the rear windows have to be 25 percent.
The facts *in texas*
The state law actually exempts the rear side windows.
Rear window is exempted as long as you have side mirrors.
Front side windows are limited to 25 percent.
Thanks for the heads up re. the first one linked.
Seems like the 2nd link I posted that goes to specific state gov websites for the official statutes is going to be more reliable.
10-26-2016, 08:13 PM
Got the truck tinted!
