Front windows tinted to match rear

[beavermosh]

Today I got my front windows tinted to (almost) match the rear. The rears are 21% and the closest the shop had was either 18% or 25%, I opted for 18%.

Location: Highline Customs in Portland, OR Window Tinting / Paint Protection in Beaverton / Portland OR

Cost: $95 cash because it is technically illegal, no paperwork

Leveling kit on this truck: http://www.ramforum.com/f40/rough_country_leveling_kit_2013_dodge_ram-31668/

 

[Beefy]

Much better. First thing I do to all my cars.

 

[HolyRamBatman]

That's pretty light tint. What's the limit where you're from?

 

[Peti817]

got my two front's tinted for $60 1st week I got my truck

 

[argray90]

Deff wanting to get my tints done I like the look just think I'd prefer darker. But it looks much better.

 

[MoparMulisha]

Nice! Yeah I got 20% and love it!

 

[WhiteExpress]

Looks great. The legal limit in many states is 20% on the front 2 windows.
Some are as light as 30%. And I'll be honest, I'd still take 30% over nothing!

 

[BAILEY1]

Congrats! Looks good

 

[1967dart406]

Looks good, I did 10 all the way around. Question, if its illegal in your state why would you advertise who did it, it's nice to give a shout out but there are police units that scroll keywords on public forums in some states looking to shut down shops that stretch the law, I know first hand, the shop I worked at got caught. Why jeopardize a shop that can be a huge benefit to you. Not being a ****, just looking out.

 

[beavermosh]

Looks good, I did 10 all the way around. Question, if its illegal in your state why would you advertise who did it, it's nice to give a shout out but there are police units that scroll keywords on public forums in some states looking to shut down shops that stretch the law, I know first hand, the shop I worked at got caught. Why jeopardize a shop that can be a huge benefit to you. Not being a ****, just looking out.

I thought about this but here are the reasons I decided to mention it:
1) The first thing they guy said to me on the phone was that what you want is illegal, cash only, and no paperwork transaction. I easily could have been law enforcement.
2) It's not illegal to tint the windows but illegal to drive the truck.
3) No paperwork + cash transaction = no way to track the tinting back to the shop

 

[argray90]

I thought about this but here are the reasons I decided to mention it:
1) The first thing they guy said to me on the phone was that what you want is illegal, cash only, and no paperwork transaction. I easily could have been law enforcement.
2) It's not illegal to tint the windows but illegal to drive the truck.
3) No paperwork + cash transaction = no way to track the tinting back to the shop

Not trying to bash but couldn't they simply just do exactly what you just said to catch them then?

 

[Stroked]

Legal limit in KS is 35% on the front windows.

So as far as anyone is concerned, mine are 35%

 

[Cactuar]

Looks good man. Nice and uniform.

 

[smiley]

The limit here is no tint on front windows which I believe makes them pretty clear maybe 50% well anyways I have 20% and been given some grief by Minnesota highway patrol but my truck is registered in North Dakota so I am not sure he could do much or at least he chose not to. I think tint laws are pretty lame they make driving and riding in the vehicle very nice vs stock.


$miley

 

[beavermosh]

Both states I have ever lived and driven in, Kansas and Oregon, the tint limit is equivalent to no tint.

 

[beavermosh]

Not trying to bash but couldn't they simply just do exactly what you just said to catch them then?

It's not illegal to tint the windows; just to drive with said tint. I, personally, could tint the windows to 0% and not do anything illegal until I drive on public roads. Granted it is an illegal transaction but the books even out somehow I'm sure the shop is enthusiastic about sharing their name.

 

[Williamw454]

Jeez that's light. I have 4%. better then nothing though.

 

[Peti817]

Texas law is I think 20%-25% max for the front and the rears & back window is whatever. The guy at the shop I went to said I could tint my front's 20-25% (forgot what % shade it was) and put 5% on the rears & back window. The 5% tint in the back will darken up the inside of the truck. Have yet to tint my back windows

 

[arod412]

Nj has a rule where u cant have **** on the driver and passenger doors....next up in the level. Quick question....I see u just installed the front kit...how big is the rear kit? Im only saying is that if I lift the front 2 inches and the rear kit is only an inch or so, then I would do the rear as well.

 

[beavermosh]

Nj has a rule where u cant have **** on the driver and passenger doors....next up in the level. Quick question....I see u just installed the front kit...how big is the rear kit? Im only saying is that if I lift the front 2 inches and the rear kit is only an inch or so, then I would do the rear as well.

The front spacers alone still don't provide enough height to level the truck; 1/2" of forward rake measured from the tire wells to the top of the tires. If the rear spacers were put in, the truck would have almost the same appearance as stock which is the opposite of what I want. A leveled truck just looks better. I'll take the 0.5 MPG hit on the highway and the slightly decreased suspension handling.