Factory Window Tint % ?

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Originally Posted by fourfourto

Front windows are 70% rear side is 18% + or- 5%

What % to go over front will = around 18%.

I figured 35% over 70% is about 20%

Im sure the tint guy will know ,but I want a close match

have you checked the ny window tint laws, or are you not worried about that. i hear most cops dont care but you can get a prick once in a while. anyway if your curious here it is:

New York Window Tint Law

New York Tint Law Enacted: 1991
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN NEW YORK?


Windshield-------Nonreflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows----Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Back Side Windows-----Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Rear Window----Any darkness can be used.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN NEW YORK?


Front Side Windows-----No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows------No metallic or mirrored appearance.

OTHER NEW YORK RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors---No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors------Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements----Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements----The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on each tinted window.
Medical Exemption----State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.