I have a black 1996 Accord. The state laws allow for:

STATE KY
FRONT SIDES 35%
REARSIDES18%
BACK WINDOW 18%

Would this be dark enough for my car, or should I try to find someone to put on darker tint? I'm looking for the best appearance, and I'm thinking that a darker tint would look better on a black car. Any suggestions or advice?

 

My 07 is getting 15% today. I live in Lafayette. I requested 20, but the installer carried 15, and stated that the color of it makes it look closer to 20%. I will post pics of this when complete.

Legal limit here is 35 on the front, but I have had 20% before and havent had a problem. I think enforcement of that depends on a lot of other things...

 

Where did you have it done at? A dealer? A local tint shop?

 

Local tint / detail shop. There is a place called The Auto Detailer that I have worked with previously, and they have done a really good job. I am working with a new shop this time, was recommended by a friend. For $350 I am getting:

Wash / Wax / Scotchguard / Tint 07 Accord
Complete Deatil of 03 M3 (wash, clay, wash, wax, dress, interior, etc.)

Was pretty happy with the deal. I wanted to make sure I got a good coat of wax on the accord right away.

The best way to find a good shop is to ask around. That is how I found out about the previou shop. The dealer where I bought the car sent me there.

 

35% are not dark at all. Either get 10% or 5% all the way around. 10% are less dark and you can see out at night perfectly. With 5%s you can still see just less. Don't get 0%s I had them on my last car, couldn't see out at night.

 

$350 for tint and detail? that's a great deal if it's a full detail.... In my opinion tint also has a lot to do with the type being used, I'd say 15% is fine for most applications and 25% is dark enough to drive me insane when driving at night because you won't be able to see anything.... I've always figured 15-20% is plenty... Dark enough to pick your nose without anyone really knowing what you are doing but light enough to see out clearly...

 

agreed. Seeing around corners with 20% at night can be a challenge. Especially in a neighborhood where kids are running around all over the place...

 

would a tint shop put 20% on my car if 35% is the legal limit?

 

Depends on the shop. Most would, but the stipulation would be that if you had any issues with the law, its your responsibility.

Here is a photo of my car with tint (15%). Lighting isnt great, as it was flourescent, in the shop. Weather here has been warm but ****ty lately.

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