Tint in CA

[krafty81]

Got my front windows tinted to CA legal 70% with 3M today. Looks great and I really notice the difference in this hot weather. While I was there, he showed me a Tesla he tinted - the entire windshield was done at 70% tint. I did not know it was legal to tint the whole windshield? Has anyone done that?

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[Kamuelaflyer]

Got my front windows tinted to CA legal 70% with 3M today. Looks great and I really notice the difference in this hot weather. While I was there, he showed me a Tesla he tinted - the entire windshield was done at 70% tint. I did not know it was legal to tint the whole windshield? Has anyone done that?

It’s illegal to tint your windshield in California other than the 4-inch strip at the top.
Which of course means no one ever violates that rule.

https://www.raynofilm.com/blog/california-tint-laws

 

[krafty81]

You are right - says just top 4 inches of windshield. The guy was clearly trying to get me to buy something not legal in CA.

 

[RedStallion]

You are right - says just top 4 inches of windshield. The guy was clearly trying to get me to buy something not legal in CA.

I've seen many cars with tinted windshield, one is parked on our street. I wonder if the insurance would refuse claims because of the illegal modification.

 

[medicnj]

It’s illegal to tint your windshield in California other than the 4-inch strip at the top.
Which of course means no one ever violates that rule.

https://www.raynofilm.com/blog/california-tint-laws

Thank you for sharing this link. Interesting there is a blog listing tint rules for every state and it says NJ does not allow for ANY tinting on the front side windows. That being said, I wonder if the stock tinting is illegal technically.

 

[zhackwyatt]

Got my front windows tinted to CA legal 70% with 3M today. Looks great and I really notice the difference in this hot weather. While I was there, he showed me a Tesla he tinted - the entire windshield was done at 70% tint. I did not know it was legal to tint the whole windshield? Has anyone done that?

Not in California (thank God), but I put 70 on my windshield and you can't even really tell. Other than it reduces heat.

 

[mdolan92869]

I've seen many cars with tinted windshield, one is parked on our street. I wonder if the insurance would refuse claims because of the illegal modification.

What? An insurance company refusing a claim?

 

[kirkus02]

Got my front windows tinted to CA legal 70% with 3M today. Looks great and I really notice the difference in this hot weather. While I was there, he showed me a Tesla he tinted - the entire windshield was done at 70% tint. I did not know it was legal to tint the whole windshield? Has anyone done that?

What kind (level?) of 3M tint did you get?

 

[krafty81]

What kind (level?) of 3M tint did you get?

The top one. Tint guy had three. I will check. Really like it.

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