Getting Windows Tinted Tomorrow, Need Opinion

lenoble22 · 11-13-2012, 02:56 PM

Ok I am getting my truck tinted tomorrow.

I have a 07 crew cab and I would like to be about 20% all the way around.

With the back windows factory tinted, do I put 20% on the front two and 35% on the back so that they match. What is the factory tint level? what you guys think?

Thanks in advance!

bwein04 · 11-13-2012, 03:04 PM

Mine on my 04 was 15 percent so I just matched the front ones. Not sure what newer ones are though.

A_T_Ver · 11-13-2012, 03:09 PM

I just got mine done Wednesday on my 05, 15% on the front to match the back. And an eyebrow on the winshield is 5%

ne-max · 11-13-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lenoble22

Ok I am getting my truck tinted tomorrow.

I have a 07 crew cab and I would like to be about 20% all the way around.

With the back windows factory tinted, do I put 20% on the front two and 35% on the back so that they match. What is the factory tint level? what you guys think?

Thanks in advance!

If you drive a lot at night or have to back up trailers a lot in the dark dont go below 20%. I have 20 all around and seems about perfect

cshive · 11-13-2012, 03:23 PM

I have an 07'. I put 15 on my fronts and left the rears factory. I think the factory is more like 17-18. My fronts are a tad darker but looks better and matches better than 20 imo.

bwein04 · 11-13-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ne-max

If you drive a lot at night or have to back up trailers a lot in the dark dont go below 20%. I have 20 all around and seems about perfect

I would agree with that. Sometimes 15 percent seems a little dark at night. I just really like the matched look

TNASH481 · 11-13-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bwein04

I would agree with that. Sometimes 15 percent seems a little dark at night. I just really like the matched look

Ill third this, I have 20% and backing up at night is a crap shoot!

James T · 11-13-2012, 04:01 PM

You should get the front windshield tinted 35%. Really helps when the sun is in your face and very clear at night. Its not bad at night like everybody makes it out to be.

Jaboof · 11-13-2012, 04:15 PM

Mine came 25% in the back so I tinted the front to match... had no problem with it until a State Trooper pulled me over... he let me off on a warning if I agreed to remove it... So I will be changing the front to 35% first chance I get.

**DMaxxrus** · 11-13-2012, 04:20 PM

I have stock back window, 2% on the rear windows, 20% on the fronts, and 35% on the windshield and LOVE IT!

Nobody can see in the back, you can barely see in the front, and no more sunglasses or headaches at night from bright lights!

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lenoble22 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9	Getting Windows Tinted Tomorrow, Need Opinion Ok I am getting my truck tinted tomorrow. I have a 07 crew cab and I would like to be about 20% all the way around. With the back windows factory tinted, do I put 20% on the front two and 35% on the back so that they match. What is the factory tint level? what you guys think? Thanks in advance!

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bwein04 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Van Wert OH Posts: 86	Mine on my 04 was 15 percent so I just matched the front ones. Not sure what newer ones are though. __________________ 2004 LB7 CCSB EFI Live dsp5 by Kyle at Crank It Up!!! Machined intake horn, full CAI, PPE boost valve, tie rod sleeves, LML drivers side, Air Dog II 165 and a 4" exhaust

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A_T_Ver Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 92	I just got mine done Wednesday on my 05, 15% on the front to match the back. And an eyebrow on the winshield is 5% __________________ 2005 Ext. Cab S/B 4x4 SC IV-FASS-EFI LIVE

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James T Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chapin, South Carolina Posts: 35	You should get the front windshield tinted 35%. Really helps when the sun is in your face and very clear at night. Its not bad at night like everybody makes it out to be. __________________ 2008 LMM EFI by Idaho Rob,EGR blocker plate, 5in Exhaust Turbo back, Edge CTS with Dash Pod, 6in tip, 6000k HID in Lows and Fogs, Cognito UCAs with bilstein shocks, 295-70-17 nitto trail grapplers, 5% tint all the way around with 35% in front windshield

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Jaboof Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 54	Mine came 25% in the back so I tinted the front to match... had no problem with it until a State Trooper pulled me over... he let me off on a warning if I agreed to remove it... So I will be changing the front to 35% first chance I get. __________________ 2012 Sierra 2500HD LML 6.5 BDS Lift, 20x9 BMF Novakane death metal finish, 35' Trail Grapplers Power Acoustik head rest DVD players, BOYO rear view camera, Sprayed bed liner Load lifter 5000 with Wireless Air Royalty Core grill

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cshive Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 145	I have an 07'. I put 15 on my fronts and left the rears factory. I think the factory is more like 17-18. My fronts are a tad darker but looks better and matches better than 20 imo.

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DMaxxrus Duramax Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,547	I have stock back window, 2% on the rear windows, 20% on the fronts, and 35% on the windshield and LOVE IT! Nobody can see in the back, you can barely see in the front, and no more sunglasses or headaches at night from bright lights!

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