Magic Marker Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I know when I first started deciding what tint % to get, it was a tough decision. Here are our two cars with black interior; 2011 Legacy (35%) & 2011 Volvo S60 (50%). 35% seems to be the magic number for most drivers. It's dark enough, but still light enough where you still can be slightly seen. I will open up my sunroof shade to let more light in when I pass a police cruiser. I have 35% all the way around minus windshield. At first I thought it was too dark, but I got used to it and really like it. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/IMG_1058.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/IMG_1043.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/IMG_1055.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/IMG_1057.jpg We did 50% for my gf as she didn't want it too dark. 50% is very light. In direct sunlight, you can kind of tell that it's tinted.....In the evening hours, it definitely looks tinted. She pretty much never opens her sunroof shade. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/Volvo%20S60%20T6/dfe48b50.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/Volvo%20S60%20T6/264a2d2e.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/Volvo%20S60%20T6/7241451c.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/Volvo%20S60%20T6/25babe30.jpg 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Wow, 50% is barely tinted. I am still torn about what % to do on my wife's tan interior'd Impreza. I'm leaning towards 20%. She isn't sure if 35% is going to be dark enough, but is worried that 20% will be too dark. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballaholic Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Both cars look good, I prefer 20% myself though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Nice visuals! [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrei Wolf Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks, This helped me decide what to go with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shribob Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Not to be a pain, but can you do a full side shot (similar to the legacy) of the s60? Also could you take a night shot or two of the s60? Am I the only one that still likes the 50% more??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Not to be a pain, but can you do a full side shot (similar to the legacy) of the s60? Also could you take a night shot or two of the s60? Am I the only one that still likes the 50% more??? Sure...I'll try and get some shots tomorrow after work. 50% does look good, just a very light tint. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiyafan Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 The black interiors really accentuates the tint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 ...wished I lived in a state where under 50% all around was legal...eye doctor here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 35% is pretty dark. It's what I have. During really sunny days, I could definitely use some 15% instead because it's so damn bright. BUT if it was 15%, it'd be really hard to see at night. Driving straight with tinted windows is easy. It's when you make a turn and the roads are not always well lit and there are pedestrians on the road that make it dangerous. I drive in NYC all the time. Even at 35%, it's difficult to see out the side at night if there are pedestrians. I have to make an extra effort to make sure I don't run over someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shribob Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 unfortunately in NJ, any tint on the front windows is illegal =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Are you being overly cautious now? 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddoc Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Wow, 50% is barely tinted. I am still torn about what % to do on my wife's tan interior'd Impreza. I'm leaning towards 20%. She isn't sure if 35% is going to be dark enough, but is worried that 20% will be too dark. Watch 20%... MD is a bitch about that, but I guess if its stock it probably won't matter much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shribob Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I think I'm still going to get 50%'s all around. As soon as I can see some night shots of 50%, I think I'll pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Watch 20%... MD is a bitch about that, but I guess if its stock it probably won't matter much. With a light interior, the tint is less noticeable, but you are right that MD is really a stickler for tint. On my car, it's no big deal. It's an SUV by registration, and the rears are stock at 20%. On hers, they might have a problem with it. I've contemplated getting the 3M Crystalline 70 on the windshield. I have an eye doctor note for it, I just haven't made the decision to get it done yet. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I think I'm still going to get 50%'s all around. As soon as I can see some night shots of 50%, I think I'll pull the trigger. It was hard to get good early evening pics due to glare, but here they are... I also took a picture of my neighbor's VW w/o tint for reference. Night shots aren't necessary as the tint will just look dark due to minimal exterior light. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/P1010085.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/P1010079.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/P1010077.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jmark42/P1010081.jpg 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze741 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 When I had my tints done I was contemplating abiding NJ's law or not. =P Choice was 35% all around, but when it came down to it I went legal for NJ as I am a resident there and NY for school. I ended up doing 20% all rears. Guy wanted me to do 5% on the rear window, but I really worried I couldn't see. The 20% is still visible for me out the back window and it gives the car a new look. =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 When I had my tints done I was contemplating abiding NJ's law or not. =P Choice was 35% all around, but when it came down to it I went legal for NJ as I am a resident there and NY for school. I ended up doing 20% all rears. Guy wanted me to do 5% on the rear window, but I really worried I couldn't see. The 20% is still visible for me out the back window and it gives the car a new look. =] I thought about abiding as well, but couldn't stand the look of just the rears tinted. Gotta pay to play. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemicalWaste Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I think mine looks darker than that. Maybe because my car is black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I think mine looks darker than that. Maybe because my car is black. That 50% is by Madico Charcool. So not sure if other brands 50% would look any darker. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemicalWaste Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yeah, true enough. Didn't think about brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shribob Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I think 50% is the way to go. Thanks for all the pics Magic, now to decide between this or RSB first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I think 50% is the way to go. Thanks for all the pics Magic, now to decide between this or RSB first. I would do RSB first. You'd def want to get any underbody work done before snow. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I don't know, 50% helped quite a bit with heat rejection for me and it's still summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 If you're worried about the road safety squad hunting you down for front side tint, consider 3M Crystalline - UV and heat protection in a 90% film. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Window_Film/Solutions/Markets-Products/Automotive/Crystalline_Automotive_Films/ You can get darker Crystalline film for your back windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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