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State inspection is the only reason I didn't go darker than 35%. I'm not sure how lenient shops are around here about that, so I just played it safe. I'm already getting away with a catless race header :shadyhat: I didn't wanna push my luck lol
 
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Just bought a 2013 Civic LX and i traded my s2000 in for more room
I had 15% all around but now my car is black thinking 15% in back and 35% front
or 5% back and 15% front

Not sure since its a lease, Im thinking the lighter the better
Its hot in So Cal
 
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tweezy7 said:
Just bought a 2013 Civic LX and i traded my s2000 in for more room
I had 15% all around but now my car is black thinking 15% in back and 35% front
or 5% back and 15% front

Not sure since its a lease, Im thinking the lighter the better
Its hot in So Cal
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35% is too light IMO. do 20% all around. The civics have the hugest front windshield, so it lets in alot of light.
Heres how my 20% all around looks on a Black Si.
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At night, its DARK. you can see out perfectly, but no one sees in:shadyhat:
 
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35 is fine with quality film,I got 20 in back,I'm at Georgia legal limit,remember driving at nights sucks with the real dark stuff.
 
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I'm amazed at how many tinters will go against the written law for tinting. Everyone I've asked won't do it. Never offered to pay them more though, maybe that's it.
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Depends on what's written a lot of people argue its 35% in Canada there is no written number its all dependant on the police officer I have a friend who got away with 5% all around for 5 years pulled over multiple times for unrelated things with no problems
 
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Pic of before, and 1 after the tint and a car wash :) I've had the car for a month so far, excited to trick it out my way.

It's got 5% all around, it's pretty dark at night, but I don't mind it.. The front is untouched at the moment, I didn't have the extra $120 to get it done, next month I should have it done at 30% with the strip at 5%.
 

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Monk said:
I'm amazed at how many tinters will go against the written law for tinting. Everyone I've asked won't do it. Never offered to pay them more though, maybe that's it.
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I just did mine 5%, the installer came to my house to do it, they use lumar, when he asked what I wanted I said "5% all around" he replied with a "so you want it illegal!" in a sort of rude manner. So I told him "yes illegal.. My car, my money, my problem" then he tells me "well that's fine it'll be your ticket too, and it'll be $20 more". So in all he charged me $200, also came with a limited lifetime warranty (does not include nationwide).
 
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YayoDeals said:
I just did mine 5%, the installer came to my house to do it, they use lumar, when he asked what I wanted I said "5% all around" he replied with a "so you want it illegal!" in a sort of rude manner. So I told him "yes illegal.. My car, my money, my problem" then he tells me "well that's fine it'll be your ticket too, and it'll be $20 more". So in all he charged me $200, also came with a limited lifetime warranty (does not include nationwide).
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That's the answer I was looking for, the ones I went to wouldn't do it illegal at all, I did get them to go a few mm lower with the front strip so it would be even with the mesh behind the mirror....... Now.. there's a dumb one(of course they(LEO) might have a harder time getting a picture of us with traffic cams.
 
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Monk said:
That's the answer I was looking for, the ones I went to wouldn't do it illegal at all, I did get them to go a few mm lower with the front strip so it would be even with the mesh behind the mirror....... Now.. there's a dumb one(of course they(LEO) might have a harder time getting a picture of us with traffic cams.
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I don't see why a shop wouldn't just install what ever their customer wants, it isn't their problem, it's yours, but I hear Virginia has really strict laws on the tinted windows though. This installer that did mine seemed to be mad that I wanted 5%, but he really had no choice after driving out 30 minutes to my house with his company van. It was either install them or lose the sale. I wouldn't have settled for anything less.

I'm using the same company to tint the windshield, I'm tempted to get 25% with a 5% strip, and see if I can get away with it.
 
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Thanks for the helpful pics everyone. I own a 9th right now, & considering tint for it at the very moment. Had an 8th gen with 20% all the way around minus the windshield. 5% sun strip. 35% sunroof.
Was pulled over 3 times. Only had to pay one time because I was told to remove it (all of it, every window) & return to the police station w/i 10 days & I didn't (no I wasn't breaking any traffic laws, he only pulled me over for the tint, no other violations) I have to admit its tough for me to have a car w/o tint, I just really really like the look & it is cooler (temp) & I do think its extends life of interior. Never had any visibility problems driving at night.

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Here's mine with 35% front and 20% rear. (The rear windows were tinted at the dealer even before I purchased it, apparently most of their Civic's in stock they tint the rear windows) so I just had to get the fronts tinted but didn't want to go too dark. I wanted at least 15% on the rear but free tint is free tint.
 
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