Do tinted windows get too dark?

[Anonymous]

I know in some states there are laws against certain tints. I don’t know what the description is but I guess the idea is you’re supposed to be able to at least see some part of the driver.

Does customization get out of hand sometimes?? I know that any kind of glowing add ons for the car is prohibited in Michigan (or at least southern michigan).

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[circletrack]

I have tinted windows in my daily driver (at least in the winter) and plan to get the windows tinted in the Mustang next week. Eclipse Window Tinting in Madison does my work and they have set guidelines on what is legal and what’s not, it’s up to you to decide how far you want to go, or what kind of trouble you want to risk. I’ve never had any trouble, most newer cars have really dark windows.

From Eclipse….

WISCONSIN STATE LAW regarding after market window tint as stated in (Trans 305.32) of this the Wisconsin Statutes as of March 3, 1996 reads as follows:

(b) Tinting of the vent and front side windows is permitted as follows:

1.The windows are tinted by the manufacturer of the glazing and are installed as a part of the original manufacturing process.

2.The windows are tinted by the application of tinting film to the inside of the glazing provided that the combination of the glazing and tinting film permits passage through the windows of at least 50 percent of the visible light striking the windows. Tinting film permitted under this subdivision may not be reflective.

3.The windows are tinted, upon the recommendation of a physician or a Christian Science practitioner treating the owner, or an immediate family member of the owner of the vehicle, by the application of tinting film to the inside of the glazing provided that the combination of the glazing and tinting film permits passage through the windows of at least 35 percent of the visible light striking the windows. Tinting films permitted under this subdivision may not be reflective. A written statement from the treating physician or Christian Science practitioner which identifies the patient, the medical condition justifying the recommendation, whether the condition is temporary or permanent and the vehicle to which the recommendation applies, including the make, model, year and vehicle identification number, shall be carried in the vehicle at all times. Tinting film applied under this subparagraph shall be removed when a vehicle covered by the recommendation is sold, when the person for whom a recommendation was made no longer resides in the household of the owner of the vehicle or when the duration of a temporary condition which is the basis for a recommendation has expired.

(5)(a) The rear window may not have any sign, poster or other nontransparent material upon it, other than a certificate or sticker issued by order of a governmental agency.

(b)Tinting of rear window is permitted as follows:

1.The window is tinted by the manufacturer of the glazing and is installed as part of the original manufacturing process.

2.The window is tinted by the application of tinting film to the inside of the glazing provided that the combination of the glazing and tinting film permits passage through the window of at least 35 percent of the visible light striking the window. The tinting films permitted under this subdivision may not be reflective.

3.If a rear window does not transmit at least 60 percent of the visible light striking the window, the vehicle shall be equipped with an outside rearview mirror on the left and right side of the driver’s compartment.

(6) Tinting of rear side windows is permitted as follows:

1.The windows are tinted by the manufacturer of the glazing and are installed as part of the original manufacturing process.

2.The windows are tinted by the application of tinting film to the inside of the glazing provided that the combination of the glazing and tinting film permits passage through the windows of at least 35 percent of the visible light striking the window. The tinting films permitted under this subdivision may not be reflective.

(7) When measuring total light transmittance under subs. (4)(b), 5(b) and (6), law enforcement officers shall allow a tolerance of 3 percent.

[Garibaldi]

I saw a very dark tinted car today, it seemed to be bordering on the limit of too dark because the windows almost looked 100% opaque!

[Anonymous]

I’ve seen lawbreakers and although I do like darker tinted windows I won’t have them in my car. No point in having dark tinted windows when you don’t have a roof sunny.gif . I want to be seen as I often get some pretty sexy smilies from the ladies w00t.gif

I laugh at adverts as they normally have very dark tints but in reality the car isn’t like that icon_scratch.gif. They also use a higher spec model and put some small disclaimer text somewhere mentioing that the price is 30% more than the huge flashy graphics price they are advertising :doh:

[Garibaldi]

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I’ve seen lawbreakers and although I do like darker tinted windows I won’t have them in my car. No point in having dark tinted windows when you don’t have a roof sunny.gif . I want to be seen as I often get some pretty sexy smilies from the ladies w00t.gif

Yeah I would like to see someone try to tint a convertible! :haha:

[Anonymous]

I’ve seen one

I’m not sure about you guys but I wouldn’t say no to it drool.gif

[Garibaldi]

Yeah those are as dark as the paint! w00t.gif

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