I'm getting front Windows tinted on Monday

richie5120 · Dec 1, 2007

Was wondering if anyone knew the percentage of the tint on the rear windows. I suppose I could just ask them when I get there. Anyways I hope it looks nice. I'm kinda anxious because I do not want to take away from the appearance of my Patriot, but add to it

Also does anyone here have pictures of front windows tinted you could share with us/me?

tia

Wheezy · Dec 1, 2007

I got 20% done to both front windows and it matches perfectly (as far as I can tell).

I'll try and find pictures of it after if no one else has posted any.

richie5120 · Dec 2, 2007

Wheezy said:
I got 20% done to both front windows and it matches perfectly (as far as I can tell).

I'll try and find pictures of it after if no one else has posted any.

I was thinking of doing 50%, think that's to light?

Kena · Dec 2, 2007

richie5120 said:
I was thinking of doing 50%, think that's to light?

I did 35% on all windows but the front sides which I did 50%. I like the combo and the 50% still allows for seeing inside while breaking some of the annoying glare from the AM and PM sun as well the 35% is close to factory tint.

I have no pics of mine right now and it is filthy from road salt not to mention -20c is less than ideal washing temperature but I will be happy to take some pics after we get a chinook and can wash the vehicle without freezing the locks.

Wheezy · Dec 2, 2007

richie5120 said:
I was thinking of doing 50%, think that's to light?

It all depends on what you prefer. Personally, I wouldn't go for 50% because it won't match the rest of the vehicle.

Here's a picture of mine with 20% tint on the two front windows:

Technically 20% isn't legal where I live, but they don't exactly enforce it either.

richie5120 · Dec 2, 2007

I like yours a lot, think the black looks really good with darker tint.

Wade · Dec 2, 2007

I think mine are 30%... Had them done one week after buying the Patriot.

http://www.jeeppatriot.com/gallery/data/500/medium/100_4941_Small_.JPG

matty13 · Dec 2, 2007

I think 20% would like good, should be pretty close to what the rest of the windows are.
I did my front to at 50%, only because that's the law here, any darker and you get a big fine, have to take it off and it's two demerits on your lisence. That's not worth it in my opinion.
If we didn't have that I would have gone 20%.

Kena · Dec 3, 2007

20% is limo dark tint.

Terasec · Dec 3, 2007

varies by state,

richie5120 said:
Was wondering if anyone knew the percentage of the tint on the rear windows. I suppose I could just ask them when I get there. Anyways I hope it looks nice. I'm kinda anxious because I do not want to take away from the appearance of my Patriot, but add to it

Also does anyone here have pictures of front windows tinted you could share with us/me? tia

each state have their own legal level of tint,
and different levels of enforcement,
such as NY and NJ,
know couple people who moved to NJ from NY, and had to remove tint to pass inspection in NJ,
as for myself, not a fan of tint, dont even like sunglasses,
like to see everything as it is

67cutlass · Dec 3, 2007

5% (or sometimes 3%) is Limo tint
20% if what the back windows on a Pat are
35% will be a little lighter (and if you do ALOT of night driving the way to go)
50% to me, is a, why bother.

Dave (had tinted windows on every car since 90).

jessi · Dec 7, 2007

whats the current tint percentage on a patriot north 4x2??

homac · Dec 8, 2007

Tint = Ticket

Not sure where you are located but any tinting of the front side windows is illegal in Alberta. Most provinces are the same.

richie5120 said:
Was wondering if anyone knew the percentage of the tint on the rear windows. I suppose I could just ask them when I get there. Anyways I hope it looks nice. I'm kinda anxious because I do not want to take away from the appearance of my Patriot, but add to it

Also does anyone here have pictures of front windows tinted you could share with us/me? tia

quiff69 · Jan 2, 2008

Is any front side window tint illegal in Alberta? I guess its a good thing i read this, i was about to get mine done.

zachlee47 · Jan 3, 2008

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/

OR

http://www.tintdude.com/atoh.html

Sorry everyone from 'Canadia' I can't locate any tint laws for your neck of the woods..

I had 5% tint on my Audi A6 for 2 years, never had any issues. I trade the Audi in on a Chevy Silverado... tinted windows, loud exhaust (would have been quieter with mufflers!!) and I got cited within 1 week of tinting those windows (only had 20% on the chevy) If you draw attention (negative) you have a much greater chance of getting caught (and fined!!) for your windows being too dark.

I have an appointment to get 20% on my driver and passenger doors this weekend.

homac · Jan 3, 2008

No front side window tinting allowed

quiff69 said:
Is any front side window tint illegal in Alberta? I guess its a good thing i read this, i was about to get mine done.

Yes, Alberta Traffic Safety Act 69(1).

Putting any transparent, translucent or opaque material on the front or front side windows is illegal in Alberta. They do enforce it regularly too ($57 ticket for each offence).

I'm getting front Windows tinted on Monday

richie5120

Wheezy

richie5120

Kena

Wheezy

richie5120

Wade

matty13

Kena

Terasec

67cutlass

jessi

homac

quiff69

zachlee47

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