I have a 06 Ralliart. It's charcoal grey with black interior. I am considering getting window tint installed hoping that it might cool down the interior during the summer months. Anyone done this and does it cool down the black interior significantly?

Also, any suggestions on tint levels or styles for my car?

 

Before you decide on tint levels, you first need to dig up your local laws and find out what's legal.

 

I am in MO.

Basically only restrictions are front driver and passenger cant be more than 35% VLT. The back windows can be anything.



HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN MISSOURI?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Missouri, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
• Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
• Front Side Windows Must allow more than 35% of light in.
• Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.
• Rear Window Any darkness can be used.


HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN MISSOURI?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.

• Front Side Windows Must not be more than 35% reflective.
• Back Side Windows Must not be more than 35% reflective.


OTHER MISSOURI RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
• Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
• Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
• Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
• Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.

 

what was the final verdict on aftermarket tint vs. those weird spots on the rear glass? factory tint is $299 + tax up here in Ontario.

 

window tinters claim that it does help keep your vehicle cool in the summer where as a/c has to not work as hard to keep the air cool.
they also claim that tinting your windows will improve privacy.
i would suppose a good choice would be a place that warrentys their install and refuses to do illegal work, such as tinting the front windows even though it may be illegal in ur province.

i'll get mine done eventually.

 

I live in Jersey and i actually do window tints as a side job ill post pics up of my car. I had all five windows done but got stopped by a cop and took the two front ones off. I have 5 % all around and i have to say it does cool the car down. I like the 5 % on the 3 back windows and im thinkin of just putting 35% in the two front ones. If i ever take all my tint off i think i would go with 35% all around. It will still give a nice effect to your car as well as keeping your car cool.

 

i will post up my car i have 35 in front and 5 in the back in the morning and my car is GG also

 

i have the 5% tint in my back 3 and 15% up front. The guy who did it, offered to give me 5% up front as well, since cops dont care very much at all for tint since texas is so hot, its almost considered a necessity and I've never even heard of anyone getting a ticket for it where I live (seriously), but I just wanted to keep it as legal as possible considering the way I drive, on the track that is. lol

 

go 20% all the way around

 

when i got mine done i went to Firelane Graphics on Hampton Ave....right by watson/chippawa

They tinted the entire lancer for $203 after tax...that included a lifetime warrenty....after a year and a half the tint still looked great when i sold it....personally i got 15% on the front and 5% on the backs and never had an issue.

on the truck i bought after it i had 20% all around and never had an issue.

This truck is actually legal, but the Stealth won't be when i retint it......if you get pulled over for any reason.....roll down both front windows.....all the time.....i used to roll down all four....cops will notice it and that way it shows you're not hiding anything

tint % is based on your own personal opinions

 

I cant say for sure or for fact but i can get into my lancer with 5% on back 3 and dont remember front but its SCORCHING hot in there..then i can get into my endeavor with light factory tint and its no where near as hot..maybe the tint..maybe cause its bigger inside i dont know but just my 2 cents.

 

Can't compare two different cars....my Trailblazer nevers gets as hot as the Lancer did.....or even the stealth.....but it was coolor in the lancer post-tint

 

Go 5% all around, be a rebel

 

if your worried about the tint being to dark and the laws around MO try seeing about if you can get your hands on some Hooper Optic window tint... It costs alot more then basic dark film but it keeps your car alot cooler then dark film. The color of the film is clear and doesnt look like you have any film......

 

i agree with cj98, go with 20% all around, but since thats already illegal, it wouldnt hurt just to do 5% all around

i currently have 20% all around, wouldnt mind go with 5% once i get my evo... someday...