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I have a 1998 Camry XLE and one of the next mods on my list is having it tinted. Spring is coming in Minnesota and with the leather seats and just general comfort at stake it's a needed change. Anyways the exterior is Beige as well as the interior and I was wondering what ppl think a proper % of light would be in this case? I'm quite certain the legal limit is 50%, but honestly at that level what's the point? I've been looking at 35%, but with the lighter interior I have a feeling that would almost lighten it up. What does everyone think? Pics would be great!
....Oh and i want to go the same level all around, unless someone can give a REALLY good reason why that shouldn't happen...Thanks!
Why would you spend $200-500 on tint that your state law will force you to strip off and/or fine you, not to mention it gives legitimate reason to pull you over at any time?
re: ".....not to mention the BA factor!"
No amount of tint will change the fact that you're driving a 98 Camry
Try searching Google or Bing Images, search for Camry window tint shades. Lots of examples of every shade/combination. That way you decide for yourself, and no one has to go on record advising you to break your state's law.
Legal limit, and they aren't the same tint all around.
What do you mean "they aren't the same tint all around"? I was talking about how some people apply different tint levels on different windows on the same vehicle. (i.e. 35% on sides and 20% on back....)
Well what I did was look around asking quotes as well as asking people i knew who got tinting done where and how much they got it from. I ended up finding an great shop where i got all 5 of my windows tinted for 150$ CAD. So I'd definitly do your research before you get it done.
What i did was limo tint (5%) in the back three windows and then 30 or 35% in the front two.
Pics:
From what you explained your car seems to have a similar color to mine so hope this all helps
~Kyle
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Damn... 50%!! thats a load of BULL!! well I dont know if it's worth if for you anymore up here in British Columbia the law is as dark as you want for the back three and nothing on the front, but the guy at the tint shop convinced me to get the front two done do to how weird the offset would look and the how little he would charge me so i dont know how anal your cops are but I've had it for almost more than a year and I've been all good so who knows about you
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@ Kyle
Yea it's actually identical so thanks for the info and pics! I've been getting quotes in the $160's and some of the guys I've talked to around here say they've never had any problems with cops and they're at 15%-35%. General rule seems to be as long as you're not blacked out and don't drive like a damn fool you'll probably remain ticket free.
guys, how can you check what tint is installed on windows? I'm trying to figure out what I have in the rear...
Sometimes the installer will put a sticker on the window that says the percentage of tint. If there is no sticker, then your best bet is ask a police officer friend (if you know someone who's a cop) to check your tint with a light meter. Or buy your own. Those are my best guesses.
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What do you mean "they aren't the same tint all around"? I was talking about how some people apply different tint levels on different windows on the same vehicle. (i.e. 35% on sides and 20% on back....)
That's what I'm saying.
For example: The legal limit applies to the sides separate from the rear, such as 25% sides, 40% rear.
It is, therefore, illegal if the "legal limit" is 25% and you get 25% all around.
That's what I'm saying.
For example: The legal limit applies to the sides separate from the rear, such as 25% sides, 40% rear.
It is, therefore, illegal if the "legal limit" is 25% and you get 25% all around.
Ah ok just makin sure we're on the same page, thanks for the quick repost!
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What tint level should I go with?!
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So I'd definitly do your research before you get it done.
up here in British Columbia the law is as dark as you want for the back three and nothing on the front, but the guy at the tint shop convinced me to get the front two done do to how weird the offset would look and the how little he would charge me 
so i dont know how anal your cops are but I've had it for almost more than a year and I've been all good so who knows about you 
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