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      11-07-2014, 07:34 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by jrbundy View Post
That looks great! Did the shop say anything about CA laws? I've heard anything from no tint on front windshield and front sides to 70% transmission for front sides.

JB
I believe both are correct. Technically you can have tint on the sides which transmits 70% of light, while practically anything that makes a visible change is not allowed. 70% is light enough to pass inspection, but most people buy carbon or dye based tints, which are not dark enough to be effective. If you used ceramic, even a 70% is effective at cutting down heat.

So, if you're going with a ceramic, using 70% is fine. If you're not, I wouldn't put anything on the windshield. On the sides, it's always a toss up, but conservative amounts of tint should be fine.
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