Stang70Fastback Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Well, tomorrow I'm going to be paying $180 to have all 5 back windows on my 98 Outback tinted. NJ has no limit on rear window tint, so I've got a lot of options (though I think there's a limit for "metallicness.") I am trying to decide how much to tint it and I really cannot decide. It gets VERY hot inside with the stupid black interior, which is why I'm doing it even though it's got 212,000 miles. Anyway, it's your standard Green Outback Limited, and I was wondering what your guys opinions were on what amount of tint to do. I was thinking full black limo-style for decent privacy, and it might look cool, but it also might look stupid. Any thoughts would be appreciated Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I would go 20%, that's what I got, limo is way too dark imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LGT-NY Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yeah I got 20% in the back and 35% in the front. Any darker than that and you will have some serious difficulty seeing at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I can see fine at night with 20% in the front too, I think it looks uneven when you tint 2 different percentages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Well, although I go to school in VA, the car is registered in NJ, so no front tint is allowed I was thinking limo would look cool, but yeah. I'm thinking that will be too dark from the inside. I hate when window tint severely affects the beauty of the world outside... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 ^^ That sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Maybe don't go too dark for the rears since you can't do the fronts, might look a little off if the rears are blacked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 i think 20 max, any more than that and you'll have trouble seeing, esp at night i just have the legal limit of 35 and it's ok?? keeps the sun out good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I have got 20% on my OBP, and I think that is perfect! Haven't got a second look from a cop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Well, I went with 20% and I'm glad I did. Looks great. The guy told me anything lighter than that would look odd with the fronts not also tinted, but that 20% will look good, even if I decide to tint the front windows to like 35% or something even less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Good Choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dergara Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I did 30% all around and have no issue backing up at night. Any darker and you might back into the street light. So be warned. “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciadrew Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 pics of it tinted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dergara Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Mine? “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Well, here's mine. And as you can see from the last photo, 20% doesn't really make it THAT dark from the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dergara Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Can you not tint the front windows in your state or was that a choice? “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Well, although I go to school in VA (so the vehicle is operated there most of the time) it is registered to NJ (NJ plates.) I decided to stick with the NJ laws, which allow for any degree of rear tint but NO tint on the front windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I have got 20% on my OBP, and I think that is perfect! Haven't got a second look from a cop. Or a first look from any girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LGT-NY Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Or a first look from any girls. :lol: Owned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Or a first look from any girls. I drive with my windows down in the summer most of the time anyways. And, I've already got my girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LGT-NY Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I drive with my windows down in the summer most of the time anyways. And, I've already got my guy. Fixored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 ^^^ You're a homo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Yes! Yes he is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OGG Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Well, here's mine. And as you can see from the last photo, 20% doesn't really make it THAT dark from the inside. I would have tinted the front regardless of legality. No front tint just looks silly to me. I figure even if I get 1 ticket a year(which I haven't come close to averaging) it's worth it. Not sure about NJ but in NY it's $60 with no points for a tint ticket. It's not even a "fix it" ticket so they really just want the revenue. Now, otoh, I have a couple of friends that live within in the 5 boroughs that had to remove their tint because they were getting ticket every week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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