Tint levels?

[blahblahokgotit]

My RS is going to Ziebart Tuesday for window tinting in Lima. I've never had tinted windows before so I'm not sure what to get.

I told the dealership to put on 50, but I'm thinking about getting darker on the back.


Life is too short to drive an automatic.

 

[Joyride]

It's all your own taste and how close you want to toe or ever step over the line of the law. I went 15% on the hatch, 25% on rears, 35% on the front. I would have gone with 25% on the front but didn't feel like dealing with cops pulling me over...but I did put 70% on the windshield shhhh

 

[Moxie]

Definitely depends on your taste and what you're using the tint for. Are you focusing on privacy or UV/heat block? Do you like a dark tinted look? I know a lot of people here have different levels of tint. If you search for "Window tint" you'll get some threads with examples of different levels on Sonics.

35% all around seems like a pretty standard level of tint, not too dark, not too light, if it's legal in your state. Though, some will say 35% is way too light for their taste... You can look at tint laws in your state here: Tint Laws

 

[blahblahokgotit]

Mostly I want to protect the interior, but i love the look of tinted windows too.

I think it's a travesty when people let their leather go to hell by not treating it.

Also I will have two occasional lil passengers sitting in the back so I don't want the sun to get to them.

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"Life is too short to drive an automatic."

 

[Goneau]

Definitely depends on your taste and what you're using the tint for. Are you focusing on privacy or UV/heat block? Do you like a dark tinted look? I know a lot of people here have different levels of tint. If you search for "Window tint" you'll get some threads with examples of different levels on Sonics.

35% all around seems like a pretty standard level of tint, not too dark, not too light, if it's legal in your state. Though, some will say 35% is way too light for their taste... You can look at tint laws in your state here: Tint Laws

that came in handy lol

 

[ungawd]

that came in handy lol

That site is definately sticky worthy with the amount of inquiries posted regarding tint.

Eric?

 

[J T]

Mostly I want to protect the interior, but i love the look of tinted windows too.

I think it's a travesty when people let their leather go to hell by not treating it.

You have leather seats? How much did that set you back?

I have the faux leather, but would love to have true leather seats.

 

[Red_RS]

You have leather seats? How much did that set you back?

I have the faux leather, but would love to have true leather seats.

Leather is standard in the RS.

 

[J T]

Leather is standard in the RS.

Forgot about that.

 

[5H1F7Y]

this is 20% all around, with the exception of the windshield.

 

[AdorableKaren]

Tint the windshield 50%, I love it

 

[NewZJ]

I've got 35% and I love it.
It's in mostly shade, it's the carbon black lifetime warranty stuff. $280 installed

 

[rondoman]

In Wisconsin we are allowed 50% in front and 35% in back and rear window.

Last week I got it done at 20% all around. Love it on the black car. Lifetime warranty and they did an excellent job, not a bubble or imperfection to be found. They used Llumar tint.

 

[Beastlick]

rondo, lets see pics of the 20% I'm looking to get mine done soon.

 

[rondoman]

rondo, lets see pics of the 20% I'm looking to get mine done soon.

Ok I will get one up by tomorrow.

I am at work til 10pm and its dark so I will do it tomorrow before work.

 

[AdorableKaren]

I've got 35% and I love it.
It's in mostly shade, it's the carbon black lifetime warranty stuff. $280 installed

Wow $280 eek mine was $150

 

[blahblahokgotit]

I don't have more detailed pics yet, but I went with 50 on the front row and 35 on the back 3.

Dealership has an agreement with Zbart and included it in my purchase for $90.


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Sam

- Life is too short to drive an automatic.

2013 Sonic RS
Black Granite
6-speed manual
April 2013

 

[blahblahokgotit]

Had to get tints with a leather interior


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Sam

- Life is too short to drive an automatic.

2013 Sonic RS
Black Granite
6-speed manual
April 2013

 

[Eric Smit]

5%, ended up at 3% as measure by Texas State Trooper Garcia. $60

 

[AdorableKaren]

5%, ended up at 3% as measure by Texas State Trooper Garcia. $60

Did you get a tint ticket Eric? That's dark