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This guys just casually showing off his 21+ MPGs.... LOL
Lol it's about 18+ now but that picture was on some long trips I was taking. Easy on the gas and judicious use of the cruise control and the 35's I have are only 10.5 wide.

I have since lost the tint strip with a windshield change but I will be replacing it soon.

To the OP, the ceramic coat you have on yours, is it a requirement to cover the whole windshield or can they coat a partial window?
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Lol it's about 18+ now but that picture was on some long trips I was taking. Easy on the gas and judicious use of the cruise control and the 35's I have are only 10.5 wide.

I have since lost the tint strip with a windshield change but I will be replacing it soon.

To the OP, the ceramic coat you have on yours, is it a requirement to cover the whole windshield or can they coat a partial window?
They can do partial whatever you want. The waiver option in Idaho allowed me to do the whole thing and I have never tried it, but absolutely enjoy it every day now.
 

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Skimmed over all this and all that comes to mind is Paint It, Black.
 

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I been wanting to run a 6-7 inch visor tint line , full width at just the high part of the windshield. Friend of mine did it on a truck. Don't like it, remove it. Still have to order that vinyl hood cover to cut down on the glare. Good 70 buck to spend, quadratec.
 

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brilliant. I’m going to get a note from my doctor too. You really can’t tell that it’s tinted unless the top is out and you really need to know what to look for. The door knob shakers on base haven’t said anything in over a year of going to work.
 

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Also, a buddy of mine tinted his windshield and then put that ugly strip at the top to fool the polizei
 

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If you don't want advice from people that have actually lived through it, move on to the next post.
Yeah, it never hurts to share experiences in case someone hasn't been through it. I call it more friendly advice than policing.

That being said, I've yet to see a tint meter, carried by cops, that can measure the front windshield VLT%
Yeah I see what you mean. This meter slides over the window so appears it needs to get on both sides of the glass to measure it.

Also remember, the police are not concerned about you not being able to see out the windshield, it's about them not being able to see in :).

He also admits it is a great legal reason to stop you and make contact to check for other violations like impairment.

 

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That tint looks awesome but I just couldn’t do it. I get nervous enough running without a front license plate.
 

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Too much hassle for me when I need a new windshield 2-3 times a year. Must be great for nighttime visibility.
I run racing optics with a 3 layer non tint plastic on the outside. It's been 9 months on the 3rd layer, I've had rock hits, no damage. It's important to have a non pitted windshield. I do wax it to prolong the layers.
 

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Izzy just got back from the tint shop.
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I requested they tint the front windows (only) to match the rear windows. They put 20% on it.

Looks good from here. ? I didn’t want it too dark.

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It may have already been said because I didn't read the entire thread and I believe it's your personal choice but just know that ...

It's called "probable cause" and gives any LEO permission at any time to stop your vehicle for the tint while he checks the percentage. It's that one time you had one too many beers or you had xxxx in the car and it all stops being worth it.

Get in an accident? Good luck with your permission slip unless it's a verifiable documented condition you had "before" you tinted the windows. And hopefully no one lost their life because they're going to bury you in court!
 

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It may have already been said because I didn't read the entire thread and I believe it's your personal choice but just know that ...

It's called "probable cause" and gives any LEO permission at any time to stop your vehicle for the tint while he checks the percentage. It's that one time you had one too many beers or you had xxxx in the car and it all stops being worth it.

Get in an accident? Good luck with your permission slip unless it's a verifiable documented condition you had "before" you tinted the windows. And hopefully no one lost their life because they're going to bury you in court!
In the part you didn't read, someone who isn't the OP and doesn't understand how forums work requested the tint police stay out of this. ?
 

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I was reading initially, but quickly got bored with the arguing/policing, so I am just going to share mine for the F of it.
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Ultra Vision: Chameleon Tint “Sunset.”
I just went ahead and did the windshield, even though the two front doors were the only intended application. Besides, the tint guy was at one time prior to me(?) probably thinking, “Who am I going to sell the rest of this to,” but.. he did already have it, I guess.

I admit, it took some time getting used to the straight look-through blue of the doors, but I very well may have helped to not get pulled over(?). I do not know, but I am OK with it now. I do NOT see blue or any applied color looking out.

Love it or hate it… I could not care any less either way. Carry on.

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In the part you didn't read, someone who isn't the OP and doesn't understand how forums work requested the tint police stay out of this. ?
I did read that thought provoking post and I did go out of my way to say I don't care what you do because as long as it doesn't affect me why should I. I was just giving out the legal realities.
 
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I was reading initially, but quickly got bored with the arguing/policing, so I am just going to share mine for the F of it.
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Ultra Vision: Chameleon Tint “Sunset.”
I just went ahead and did the windshield, even though the two front doors were the only intended application. Besides, the tint guy was at one time prior to me(?) probably thinking, “Who am I going to sell the rest of this too,” but.. he did already have it, I guess.

I admit, it took some time getting used to the straight look-through blue of the doors, but I very well may have helped to not get pulled over(?). I do not know, but I am OK with it now. I do NOT see blue or any applied color looking out.

Love it or hate it… I could not care any less either way. Carry on.

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That looks awesome.
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