csmith2030

I'm going through the great debate in my head. I have a 2013 white G Sedan. Black interior. I live in Illinois. The tint laws basically suck. Any opinions? Pictures would be helpful too. This is my first post. Sorry if this has already been talked about.

Simba989

20% Ceramic. You'll thank us all later. I'm not allowed any on my front windows, I've gotten lucky and haven't been bothered (this might have something to do with the fact I don't drive like an *******). Depends on your goals and your eyes, but I tinted mine to 35% and I liked it...until I tinted another car with the 20%. If I ever get a tint ticket, I'm taking my 35% off and going with a F1 Pinnacle 15%.

bri

iTrader: (1)

It's really a big tradeoff and unfortunately there is no middle ground between those options. I have 35% all around with a tan interior and it seems too light (also the blueness of the stock glass is noticeable), but then you have to realize that this is darkest that will not significantly hinder visibility at night. My friend has 20% all around. While it looks much better, it is very difficult to see in the dark without your surroundings being lit well. If I was only ever going to drive during the daytime, sure 20% would be great. With a black interior, the tint will appear darker from the outside though.

csmith2030

This is what my car looks like now.

Opinions on 20% in the back and 35% in the front?

Simba989

They do make 30% btw, from the sound of things, that might be perfect for you.

Here's an example: BMW 328i Tinted with LLumar CTX 30 | Exclusive Detail and Tint

AMai1215

iTrader: (3)

Types of Films: Dyed < Metalized < Ceramic

I have 20% all around with black interior. It looks very dark from the outside at night, but perfect during the day. I personally think having two tones of tint looks weird. California law doesn't allow any tint on the front two windows. It's so common here that cops don't really ticket you for it.

Ryne

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Metalized films can cause interference with radio, GPS, TPMS sensors, and cell phones. I'd rather have a quality dyed film over a metalized film.

csmith2030

Yeah the place in getting mine done at only has 35 or 20. 30 would be perfect for me for sure. I want my privacy, but just don't need any unnecessary tickets as I spend about 2 hours in the car each day.

miketan2

I have 20% with 15% on the back. Black interior as well. I love it!

G37Xtreme

I'm allowed like 27% in SC.

I think 32% would give me 27% after accounting for the factory tint.

Not sure I'll be able to hit 27%, but I can surely get below 35% as a finished product.

In fact, it's about time to tint. I didn't want to tint during the cold. Not sure what would happen to the liquid when it drops to 18 degrees (many have said it's no big deal). I'm sure we're past those temperatures down here. I don't expect to see it dip much below 40 at night anymore this season.

So my goal now is to tint by the end of the month.

TheLocNar

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IL has 35%. Go with 35%. It's not worth skirting the law.

csmith2030

I have my appointment scheduled for the 21st. Just can't make my mind up what so ever. I wish I could just say screw it and go dark.

Ryne

iTrader: (12)

Yeah, tinting in the cold isn't an issue, and most places have warranties anyways. What's not fun is not being allowed to roll down your windows for a week in hot weather. It's better to do it when it's colder and you dont want/need to roll down your window.

Anything besides OEM exhaust is illegal in IL as well... what a boring state.

Rickblkg

If you go downtown often then I would say stick with 35% as they ticket people often. If you don't I think you can get away with 20%.

csmith2030

When I go into the city I park in a garage. However, I just don't wana deal with that hassle. Why do Illinois laws suck so much.