Front Window tinted

I put 20% all the way around including a 5% strip across the front windshield. Live in SC so it's hot but had it done in WV for $175 total. Looks great on a white vehicle!

Do check to see what regulations (probably at the state level) might apply to tinting of front side windows and the windshield before you proceed. In some jurisdictions, it is not permitted to tint those windows, or to tint them beyond a certain limit of light transmission.

PanEuropean said:

Do check to see what regulations (probably at the state level) might apply to tinting of front side windows and the windshield before you proceed. In some jurisdictions, it is not permitted to tint those windows, or to tint them beyond a certain limit of light transmission.

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I don't have to worry about that since I have a waiver on my registration stating I can have tint on my front windows. Medical issue.

My original question / answer I am seeking for is does anybody know what is the factory rear tint percent I want to match it up with my fronts. I will be doing the install myself.

blnewto said:

15% all around, and also that windshield strip down to the ANSI markers, was $200 here in New Mexico.


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When they did your windshield did the have to remove the rear view mirror and roof console.

VWGTI said:

When they did your windshield did the have to remove the rear view mirror and roof console.

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No, they cut around it, they installed all the tint in 2 hrs.

VWGTI said:

My original question / answer I am seeking for is does anybody know what is the factory rear tint percent I want to match it up with my fronts. I will be doing the install myself.

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Had ours measured by our tint installer. Rear measured at 24%. We installed 20 on front windows as more light comes in the windshield. Looks to match to us.

Installer uses 3M tint.

Your local tint shop should have a measuring tool, so should your local police. Both can be very nice, and quite mean. Just depends who you are better at asking a favor from.

VWGTI said:

My original question / answer I am seeking for is does anybody know what is the factory rear tint percent I want to match it up with my fronts. I will be doing the install myself.

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15% should match the factory.

Sandman said:

15% should match the factory.

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My tint installer measured the factory rear at 30%.

Just emailed my dealer asking if they can add on the tint to the front. Hopefully they can! Should have done that when I ordered two weeks ago. Still have weeks to go before I get mine.