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FAQs

What is the darkest legal tint? ›

California window tint law restricts windshield tint on top 4 inches. Front side windows must have 70% light transmission or more. Back side windows and rear window may have any tint darkness.

LLumar® AIR clear window film is the solution. It has the same, proven nano-ceramic construction used in premium auto tint, minus the window-darkening color. AIR window film is almost impossible to see.

A 35% tint will give you more darkness, but it's still easy to see through. Drivers like this tint because of it's stylish and sleek aesthetic. If privacy is your purpose for tinting, a 20% tint is an excellent choice. You can see through windows with a 20% tint if you're up close, but it's still difficult.

Front Side Windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in. Back Side Windows: Must allow more than 15% of light in. Rear Window: Must allow more than 15% of light in. There are devices on the market that can be used to measure Visible Light Transmission.

A tint darkness rated at 70% means that the tinted window allows 70% of all visible light to pass through the window. This means in turn the tint rejects just 30% of the visible light. This is a very light tint option, and one that appears clear to many viewers.

3M Ceramic IR is available in many shades, from 70% (lightest) to 5% (darkest), to comply with the tint laws of various states.

35% window tint. This option provides a moderate level of privacy. It darkens the windows slightly, but some relevant visibility both from the inside and outside remains. If you value a balance between privacy and transparency, 35% might be the way to go.

20% is fine if the are around you is well lit at night, but if not, everything just looks pitch black, sometimes I will have to roll down my windows at night in order to see, but you will still see cars just fine.

Ceramic tint is the superior option for UV protection, heat resistance, signal transparency, and nighttime visibility.

A car window tint percentage of 50% is effective in keeping out UV rays and heat. It blocks half of the light, thus reducing glare and eye strain. If you're looking for a stylish and smooth look for your mobile car, the best window tint percentage is 35%. It gives off a darker appearance without sacrificing visibility.

Can you see through ceramic tint at night? ›

This window tint effectively blocks harmful UV rays, reduces glare, and enhances privacy without compromising visibility during both daytime and nighttime driving. This ensures that you can drive with confidence while enjoying a comfortable, safe, and secure experience on the road.

Yellow-tinted lenses for night driving help to filter out blue light, the light most likely to cause glare when it enters the eye. Because night driving glasses are non-prescriptive, they will not help with other issues that may be impeding your vision at night.

Just make sure it's legal where you are because, again, it's hard to miss. 35% is absolutely one of the most popular window tint percentages used on vehicles.

The "Five Percent Rule" One often-cited rule of thumb when it comes to window tint at night is the “five percent rule”. This rule states that anything darker than five percent will be difficult to impossible to see through at night.

A 35% tint will reduce the amount of light you can see, but it is still possible to see in low-light situations.

When you buy a vehicle, it typically comes with anywhere from 15 to 20 percent window tint. This tint is usually not on all windows of the car and is mostly found on the rear windows only. Factory window tint is where the glass itself is tinted, unlike the film that is used to make your windows darker thereafter.

Is 30 percent tint dark? A vehicle with a 30% tint will give you a darker appearance but is still very easy to see through making it one of the most popular tint shades. It is considered a medium shade as it is right between 5% which is the darkest and 50% which is a very light tint and considered clear by most.

State law restricts window tint to no more than 30% for the vehicle's front windows. The front windows must allow for 70% light transmission, otherwise the owner of the vehicle can face a fine and will need to pay for having the tint adjusted.

Window Tint Standards can be found in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 37, Part 1, Rule 21.3. NOTE: Windows immediately to the right and left of the driver that have less than 25% light transmission will fail inspection, regardless of the model year of the vehicle.

Fifty-Percent Tint

A 50% tint only blocks half of the available light from coming into the interior of your car. It is effective for blocking heat and ultraviolet radiation, while also reducing eye strain and glare for an overall safer driving experience.

What's better than ceramic tint? ›

Carbon window tint film — the darkest tint ever

Therefore, for hot and sunny states, a carbon tint becomes a very good choice. A similar property has a metalized window film, but it is of much worse quality, and besides, it blocks signals of cell phones, GPS systems, and radio reception.

Additionally, you'll need to consider different VLTs for different areas of your car. For instance, the best tint percentage for the front windshield is generally 80% or higher, though several states permit tinted window strips (AS-1 line) or windshield shade bands to protect drivers' eyes from glare.

Is LLumar Better than 3M? Both LLumar and 3M are reputable brands of window tint, but LLumar offers better performance and durability. LLumar tints are known for their superior heat rejection and UV protection, which helps protect your car's interior from fading and damage.