maxzma

What tint % do you have on your Max? I'm looking at a 28% tint and was wondering if there are any problems seeing at night with the darkness. I think I've read about a few here having even lower tint than this. Just wondering if you would go that dark again. Don't want to make any expensive mistakes.

chrisaust

I have 35% all-around and I haven't had any problems seeing... dont even notice it anymore. Keeps the car interior nice and cool too, especially when it sits in the sun while I'm at work.

clayman88

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I have 35% on my front windows and 25% on all the rear windows. I have no problems seeing at all.

BLAXIMA2K4

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35% all the way around here. No probs!

xpmax

I just had 35% LLUMAR installed and it looks "Faaantastic"! No problems seeing either.

SilverBelle04

32% - no problems seeing

Bob

Lytheum

i had 22% put on last friday and no problems seeing. a tad bit dark at night on streets with no lights.

maxzma

Sounds like it shouldn't be a problem then. Thanks for the replies!

NismoMax80

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ballpark prices for professional shops?

04SEelite

Anyone with tint have NAV and are there any issues relating to tinting and keeping your navigation system accurate?? And what about the auto-dimming rear view mirror?? Any issues there?? Just curious...thanks for the comments.

andymax95

20% rear, 35% front, and no problems with the rear view mirror

6thGenMax

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15% all the way around. Not a problem. Looks VERY VERY nice on the silver exterior. paid 171 after tax.

maxzma

I'm going to a Formula One shop and I was quoted a price for $255.00. I believe it is for their top of the line film.

As far as navigation interference, I have heard about the metalized films causing problems. I found this website that is very helpful at answering any questions you might have. tintdude.com They even talk about the tint interference with the navi specifically.

Maxidriver

I live in Central NJ. Tint here is not legal. Just wondering if anyone in NJ that has tint, what's your %. I don't want to make an expensive mistake also. Maybe I'll go with a 20% or so.

maxzma

http://www.autowindowtinting.com///t...l?vehicle=sas_

This site you can put the tint on a car and see what it looks like, it also tells you the states that it is legal in.

maxzma

From what I just read at the above site it looks like you can put any tint % on your back and rear side windows but nothing on your front windows.

ocuihs

any shades in NJ is fine EXcept the front windows.....make sure to tint around the brake light in the back window to pass state inspection....

I have limo tint (5%)....paid $150 for the back and rear door/windows.

Spunko

35% on sides, 20% rear. I guess it depends on which state you are in to determine what's legal and what's not. In Texas, the two driver windows cannot be any lower than 35%, but all the rest are fair game. Kind of sucks because I would go 20% all around if I could.

04SeElite, I have tint and nav and no problems that I have noticed. It does seem, though, that the auto-dim rearview mirror does not work as well with the tint.

4drsleeper

I have 15% on mine and love it. I've never been bothered by the police but I also have a special "Active Reserve" license plate that keeps most of the police away. Anyway, my point is to answer your questions. I've heard that people installing reflective tint have problems with AM/FM reception...I personally have none but my tint is not reflective either. As for the navigation I don't know if there is a problem or not but I'd definetely stay away from reflective tint. As for the auto-dimming mirror, yes it will still work. 15% tint is really dark but my mirror still self-dims at night. Hope this all helps.

04SEelite

Thanks for the information - appreciate your comments and input!

Smoke_Screen

Well I'm going in an hour to get mine done. I live in FL and the law limit is is 28% on the front doors, 15% on the rear doors, and 6% in the back.

I'm thinking I can talk the guy (who just called to ask if I could come in early) into doing 22% all around. That's what I am shooting for.

I'll be posting new pics on my cardomain site in a few days, and I'm glad to hear I don't have to worry about the auto-dimming mirror. Looks like the majority don't have problems with it.

Smoke_Screen

Well I'm back to say that I got the 22% all around. It is the straight black stuff and it looks very nice.

Although the guy did it without question, I could have had him do it darker, but he recommended his lightest (22%) since the car has a dark interior. I should have thought more carefully, as now I wish it were darker. Hard to believe that is blocking 78% of the visible light, it doesn't seem that dark.

I would recommend anyone doing tint to consider a reflective type, that even if it's not really dark, makes it hard to see in the car. I've seen this style tint that's not silver in appearance, it's like a black oil sort of reflectivity. I'm seriously considering getting the tint fine-tuned as I'll have this car for a while and I want it to be perfect....but at $160 I'm not quite ready to abandon what is already done.

Don't get me wrong, it looks tight with tint, waaaay better, but I am picky hehe - just my 2 cents for anyone getting tint so they can consider all their options.

peace

maxzma

I had the 28% put on Wednesday. It looks great and you all were right, not hard to see at night at all. It's not as dark as I thought it would be. As soon as I get the Max cleaned up I'll post some pics. We've had lots of rain here and it's been hard trying to keep it clean.

AngryPotato

Not sure on the exact %, but I'd say 35% on the sides and 20% on the rear window. I didn't have them cut out the brake lights. The tint is illegal here in CT anyhow unless you get like 50%. I have no problems seeing out and with the black interior the car looks much darker than it really is. Friends have commented on how dark the tint looks on the outside, but have zero visibility problems on the inside. In areas where I have a good chance of being hassled by the police I open up the skyview and let some light in to make the car seem much more brighter inside. No problems yet. *fingers crossed*

Ammi

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I had 20% all around and I have gotten pulled over few times over the year. Not worth it.