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Window Tint Recommendation

Abacinator said:
Discovery Tint in Concord or Genesis in Walnut Creek. Both do excellent quality work.
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Making an appointment with Jesse at Discovery Tint. The man must do good work, he is 2 weeks booked for weekdays and 5 weeks booked for weekends!
 
I did mine at Concord Car Stereo+Tint on Concord Ave a few month ago. They did a good job. All windows were clear from the factory.

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If you're going to do the fronts might as well do the windshield too. I got 30 on the windshield and at night it's not too bad. Makes all the difference during the day though.
 
Can someone post picture of their windshield done? How does it affect condensation levels on wintery mornings? Any easier or harder to defrost/defog? I'd like to see different level options.
 
insyder said:
:wowHoly shit that looks pretty bad ass! I don't think I could handle night driving with this myself tho.
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It's not nearly as bad from the inside out. The only time i really have trouble seeing through it is when there's condensation on the window. Need to allow enough time to dry the windshield off. Id say the only time it's really dangerous outside of then is on a poorly lit road and some yahoo forgets to turn their headlights on.

If you look closely that's a box of tissues on the dash
 
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I'm astonished anyone is tinting their windshield. Can't that get your vehicle impounded if a cop has a bug up their butt? Am I understanding this correctly? 30% means you are only allowing 30% of all the light thru the tint correct? Are you filtering out 70% of the incoming light?
 
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on this forum your hearing snippets from 1 or 2 happy customers, yelp will always show you some unsatisfied customers

then you personally can base your decision and save $$$ via the groupon coupons

win win situation
 
Mike95060 said:
I'm astonished anyone is tinting their windshield. Can't that get your vehicle impounded if a cop has a bug up their butt? Am I understanding this correctly? 30% means you are only allowing 30% of all the light thru the tint correct? Are you filtering out 70% of the incoming light?
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Correct, 30% means only 30% of light comes through.

I'd compare it to wearing a pair of sunglasses
 
JesasaurusRex said:
Correct, 30% means only 30% of light comes through.

I'd compare it to wearing a pair of sunglasses
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Cool. I'm sure its fine for driving. I'm just the guy who would get pulled over and have his truck impounded for having it.
 
Unless the cop's a dick... and finds something else to bust you for...

I'd imagine the worst you could get for any "illegal" tint is a fix it ticket, which should be dismiss-able.
 
insyder said:
Unless the cop's a dick... and finds something else to bust you for...

I'd imagine the worst you could get for any "illegal" tint is a fix it ticket, which should be dismiss-able.
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See my previous post regarding my ticket for illegal tint.

It's been my experience that things are changing when it comes to fix-it tickets. The easiest way to put it is that intentional equipment violations (tint, no front plate) are being marked as 'non-correctable', while unintentional violations (tail light out, license plate light out) are written as 'correctable'. Some courts will change non-correctable to correctable, some won't. The cost difference between the two, can be substantial.
 
Enchanter said:
Any window tint forward of the driver is illegal. No tint allowed on the drivers door, front passenger door, or windshield. Windows behind the driver can be opaque.
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This! ^^^

JesasaurusRex said:
as someone that has gotten a window tint ticket in CA when I was a younger pup in high school, i'm curious as to the legality of the actual ticket when the citing officer had zero equipment to test for LTV. This was 14-15 years ago, and a fix it ticket, so it's not really important but this thread has me curious now, hell maybe the law read different then as well. Maybe when a Leo gets in here he can clarify. I understand the being pulled over for it probable cause part but I don't get how the LEO can issue a ticket without equipment to measure the darkness of the tint when the VC states that I can in fact have 88% tint on the fronts.
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An arrest or citation requires probable cause of a violation. So if there is probable cause a ticket can be issued. But beyond that, no special equipment is needed. If the front windows look darker than factory standard, they are not legal in California.

From CVC 26708 you referenced earlier...

(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), clear, colorless, and transparent material may be installed, affixed, or applied to the front side windows, located to the immediate left and right of the front seat if the following conditions are met:
(1) The material has a minimum visible light transmittance of 88 percent.
(2) The window glazing with the material applied meets all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (49 C.F.R. 571.205), including the specified minimum light transmittance of 70 percent and the abrasion resistance of AS-14 glazing, as specified in that federal standard.
(3) The material is designed and manufactured to enhance the ability of the existing window glass to block the sun’s harmful ultraviolet A rays.
(4) The driver has in his or her possession, or within the vehicle, a certificate signed by the installing company certifying that the windows with the material installed meet the requirements of this subdivision and the certificate identifies the installing company and the material’s manufacturer by full name and street address, or, if the material was installed by the vehicle owner, a certificate signed by the material’s manufacturer certifying that the windows with the material installed according to manufacturer’s instructions meet the requirements of this subdivision and the certificate identifies the material’s manufacturer by full name and street address.
(5) If the material described in this subdivision tears or bubbles, or is otherwise worn to prohibit clear vision, it shall be removed or replaced.
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So the 88% UV material has to be clear and colorless. If it looks darker, it's illegal.

JesasaurusRex said:
pretty sure anything can get your car impounded if the cop's a dick
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Beyond any impound, and beyond any safety implications of tinting front windows, those who do so in California are willingly giving police a reason to stop them at any time for no other reason. So you'd better be sure insurance is current. Better be sure that license isn't suspended. Better be sure you didn't have one too many drinks. Better be sure there is nothing illegal in the vehicle...no one on parole or searchable probation in the vehicle.

I would ask, is it really worth giving the government a "free pass" to stop and detain at any time? Maybe. Just food for thought. I can tell you I have absolutely made arrests and issued misdemeanor citations resulting from tinted window stops, including DUI, without actually writing a ticket for the tint in many cases. Tint can cost a person a lot more than just a non-correctable ticket for tint.

Enchanter said:
See my previous post regarding my ticket for illegal tint.

It's been my experience that things are changing when it comes to fix-it tickets. The easiest way to put it is that intentional equipment violations (tint, no front plate) are being marked as 'non-correctable', while unintentional violations (tail light out, license plate light out) are written as 'correctable'. Some courts will change non-correctable to correctable, some won't. The cost difference between the two, can be substantial.
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Correct! Although it is up to officer discretion. Intentional equipment violations can be cited as correctable by the officer, or not.




There are legit safety concerns with tinted front windows and windshields too. There is reduced visibility at night, which could lead to a collision. Imagine hitting a pedestrian in dark clothing at night, crossing in an area without good street lights. Secondly, in the day time it can lead to problems too. You can't make eye contact with other drivers when their front windows are tinted. This can lead to right of way / communication confusion and the like, leading to collisons.
 
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