Window tinting recommendation in San Diego?

Don't know about the tint shops in SD, but as far as darkness goes, I'd recommend 20% or 35% (lets in 20% or 35% of the light). 20% is what most car companies use for the factory tint, so 35% would let in a little more light. On my Explorer, I have 5% (limo tint) on top of the factory tint. It's impossible to see into my car.

 

But how is it to see out of your car?

Like Jimbo, I'd love to tint the windows of my cars, but I'm concerned that my vision would be compromised at night.

Frank

 

how often do you drive at night? and do you always keep the windows up?

it really wont be a problem. if you are concerned with glare, just buy some nice polarized sunglasses, and forego the "i have something to hide attitude" with your car...people will already be staring at you even more trying to see who is driving.

 

I have tinted windows on my ferraris with only 42% just to block some sun light and heat. I didn't want to go to dark and I'm very happy with it. There are fairly new tint films came out to the market about a year or two ago with all the way to 75% real light but will block the heat just like limo tints but it's almost clear that CHP will not notice there are tints on your windows especially the 2 front windows. If you're interested, just pm me and I'll give more details. And yes by the way the 2 front windows are ILLEGAL to have any tint on them according to California state law.

 

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Ian

 

Well, on my car, the vision is pretty compromised at night. Can't back up using the rearview mirror. I have to use the sideview mirrors and sometimes have to put the windows down. But I think if you went with 35% tint or lighter, you'll be fine. Many shops have small samples installed on a big piece of glass, so you can get an idea of what it looks like.

 

Yeah... that's what I figured. I do get rides to/from the airport in sedans with tinted back windows and I can't see a freaking thing out of these windows at night. I'd hate to try to park with my vision that impaired.

Frank

 

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