Irishgrl15
May 21 2009, 06:44 PM
What is the darkest legal tint I can have done on my car in mass? Also can I do any tint like a lighter tint on the driver and passanger window or will I get an R sticker hehe?
D. Snuts
May 21 2009, 06:53 PM
Legally you can't be darker than 35%. Assuming you have A/C you cannot put on 35% and be OK. All cars with A/C come with a slight tint from the factory. An example is Nicole's car. Her tint is 35% on a car with A/C. If you put a meter on it it will register about 25%. What sucks is the next lightest tint I know of is 50%. It's barely noticeable. If your inspection is in one of the warmer months, I'd say dooooo eeeeeeeeet! I haven't had a problem going for my inspections with the windows down. The rule is the same for all side windows and the rear window. The windshield according to the law, you can paint black above the AS1 line
Stangman_NB
May 21 2009, 06:55 PM
dead on
EV0 SM0K3D
May 21 2009, 07:01 PM
well wat ever you do i got a guy that will give you a sticker with tint you just gotta toss him a few extra bucks but unfortunatly i cant get my sticker yet cause my check engine light came on again monster cams r causin missfires lol
Hyland33
May 21 2009, 07:04 PM
my bro got 42% at some place in Shrewsbury..so i guess if you have a/c you could go with 42% and still be legal or close to it
Tap
May 21 2009, 07:06 PM
if it's obd2 i got a scanner and will be woosta next week if you want it shut off
I say get inspected first then get your tint cause not to sound like a jerk but you will prob rip or tear your tint or it will get pitted and streeky within the 2 years before your sticker is due again and at that point you could rip it off and get new tint with an "excuse" This is not the case for everyone but most people and please please please do not use windex if you tint your windows use invisable glass or eagle 1 as they are both tint safe (no amonia) window cleaners and call me if you want me to set you up with someone to do it
Bacardi
May 21 2009, 07:09 PM
+1 for marks guy! He does an awesome job!!! My tint's still like new
D. Snuts
May 21 2009, 07:12 PM
This ain't no coffee milk state! Inspections are every year here. And good call on the cleaners with ammonia! I forgot to mention that
QUOTE (Hyland33 @ May 21 2009, 08:04 PM)

my bro got 42% at some place in Shrewsbury..so i guess if you have a/c you could go with 42% and still be legal or close to it
I'm guessing Ziebart
Tap
May 21 2009, 07:15 PM
QUOTE (Southbridge06GT @ May 21 2009, 08:12 PM)

This ain't no coffee milk state! Inspections are every year here. And good call on the cleaners with ammonia! I forgot to mention that
I'm guessing Ziebart
if i am correct 1 year inspection the next safety oh yeah and bryan has a real nice 40% that he loves to use tells everyone it is a 35% cause you cant tell the diffrence
Hyland33
May 21 2009, 07:22 PM
QUOTE (Southbridge06GT @ May 21 2009, 08:12 PM)

I'm guessing Ziebart
Yep
Kady
May 21 2009, 09:38 PM
I have 13% and have no problems. I've been pulled over 3 times int he last month, and they don't even mention it.
BOTTLEDZ28
May 21 2009, 09:45 PM
My camaro has 20% and now I need a sticker. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!! I am almost thinking of remving my windows to get my sticker. I may just buy some spares to put in there. yes that will suck but I may not have a choice.
J Kellz
May 21 2009, 10:47 PM
i got my 20, havent had a problem. my inspection is due NEXT summer tho
Tap
May 21 2009, 10:53 PM
QUOTE (J Kellz @ May 21 2009, 11:47 PM)

i got my 20, havent had a problem. my inspection is due NEXT summer tho
you also didnt get your rear window done
J Kellz
May 21 2009, 10:57 PM
not yet, waiting for him to get the roll in
Kady
May 22 2009, 02:49 AM
QUOTE (BOTTLEDZ28 @ May 21 2009, 10:45 PM)

My camaro has 20% and now I need a sticker. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!! I am almost thinking of remving my windows to get my sticker. I may just buy some spares to put in there. yes that will suck but I may not have a choice.
Are you MA or RI Brad, If its MA, I can help ya out.
BOTTLEDZ28
May 22 2009, 06:00 AM
QUOTE (Kady @ May 22 2009, 03:49 AM)

Are you MA or RI Brad, If its MA, I can help ya out.
MA my love
Kady
May 22 2009, 09:35 AM
QUOTE (BOTTLEDZ28 @ May 22 2009, 07:00 AM)

MA my love
I can possibly help with that. Is the tint the only thing stopping u from a sticker?
Tap
May 22 2009, 09:40 AM
The hood went flying
DB Duramax
May 22 2009, 09:48 AM
I have 18% on my truck, never had an issue, I think Commercial plates have different window laws???? Not sure though. I have had 4 trucks with black windows and no problems yet.....knocks on wood.
Oh yeah my Blazer had Blue and Mirror too.
D. Snuts
May 22 2009, 04:07 PM
QUOTE (Rod @ May 22 2009, 11:04 AM)


I'm getting mine done in 2 weeks


I have had 20% on all my trucks. It measures 11%. I've gotten a couple warnings
Kady
May 22 2009, 06:41 PM
QUOTE (Southbridge06GT @ May 22 2009, 05:07 PM)

I have had 20% on all my trucks. It measures 11%. I've gotten a couple warnings
I put 13 on my truck.. And my truck came with A/C so that means my tint measures a little less than that?
Terrence
May 22 2009, 11:43 PM
hahaha glad i dont have that problem..... 5% baby oh ya

i have pics on here of it some where
BOTTLEDZ28
May 23 2009, 06:55 AM
Kady, PM me for details on my sticker issues.
D. Snuts
May 23 2009, 07:52 AM
QUOTE (Kady @ May 22 2009, 07:41 PM)

I put 13 on my truck.. And my truck came with A/C so that means my tint measures a little less than that?
Yup
Kady
May 23 2009, 09:30 AM
K, I'll talk to you about it brad.
And I guess i'm gonna have to find one of my friends with a meter and see how much it measures.
jcat
May 28 2009, 06:14 PM
best glass cleaner, tinted or not is sprayway no. 50 foaming glass cleaner.
Spray it on a little, and use one of two methods:
Wipe with newspaper (yes, newspaper), then flip over to a dry side and lightly wipe away excess.
Wipe first with one microfiber cloth, then follow with a second completely dry cloth to remove excess.
If you do either of these methods correctly itll clean the window perfectly and will not streak.
Gspot LOD MC
Jun 14 2009, 03:41 PM
I got a $300 ticket in attleboro on my camaro for window tint and it read 32%. Now i have 20%, reading 14% on my sides and rear windows and 35% on my windshield. Looks nice though on the 300, cant even see in lol
Chewy
Jun 14 2009, 09:07 PM
just did 13% on the cruiser, look's dark as hell
Tom00769
Jun 15 2009, 01:53 PM
If anyone needs tint I am a Johnson dealer.
Tap
Jun 15 2009, 10:05 PM
what do you have bryan working for you now too?
Tom00769
Jun 16 2009, 09:14 PM
I tried but he isn't interested
DJ420
Jun 17 2009, 07:51 AM
Commercial plates do have different applicable laws.. I know in RI, if you rock commercial plates, your rear door windows and rear vehicle window can be painted black, as long as you have 2 outside mirrors. Reasoning for this is that you may be carrying merchandise, and therefore privacy is in order.
I have 20% throughout the Max, with the windshield done 1/3 the way down.. never any issues! If fact, I just got it inspected last week!!

The Blazer is factory tinted 20% in the rear. I added 20% to the front windows to match. The windshield is tinted 35% top to bottom! On an overcast/cloudy day or at night, you cant see in at all! With the sun beating directly on the windshield, you can just make out silhouettes. I have gotten 1 ticket, in Pawtucket, which I paid and was on my way! lol Besides that I dont get looked at twice, but I suspect it has a lot to do with the fact that it's an SUV. I dont dare to tint the Max's windshield, although I wanna REAL BAD!!
When I drive around in a car that ISN'T tinted, I feel naked.. LMAO.
BTW, Marks boy does legit work! He tinted the W/S on the Blazer, perfecto!
motaboata
Jun 17 2009, 07:55 AM
I remember I had alot of issues with cops and Tint with the Max

Windshield was tinted 15% Top to Bottom...and Sides and back were 5% whoch measured 2 or 3... LOL that shit was stupid dark
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