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Old 04-06-2010 | 09:29 PM
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I live in Minnesota and the tint law is at 50%, even though the factory tint level is around 20%. Has anyone gotten pulled over with 20% tint? Depending on your states current regulations. I'm just curious if it is even worth the risk. Since 50% tint is just a waste, and I'd rather not even get any tint if people are getting pulled over frequently.

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Old 04-09-2010 | 02:50 AM
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I'm in St. Paul and just had my windows tinted to 35% last Saturday, no issues with the cops yet. I see a lot of tint in the city, a lot of it darker than mine and I don't think they get hassled too much.

If you do decide to get tint, I highly recommend Darkdan's Window Tinting in Owatonna. His prices start out at $220 for 5 windows and basic film. His website is hurricanetint.com, shoot him an email for an estimate and an appointment. If you're a member of MNHondas.com he'll knock the price down to $190, he's very thorough and worth the drive south!
 
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Old 04-09-2010 | 08:46 AM
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each city and state are different. IL just changed their rules, but for the past 5 years my windows were illegally tinted (no tint allowed on front windows, all of mine somewhere around 30%). I have never been bothered by the cops, but I don't really look like trouble anyway. now, IL allows 35% front and rear, or <35% rear.

for most areas, you can tint your rear windows without a problem. if you tint the front two windows, that varies legally. best thing to do with tint; if you get pulled over, roll down all four windows and keep your hands on the wheel. increase the confidence of the cop, and you'll be treated better.
 
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Old 04-09-2010 | 11:54 PM
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Oh alright well i'll have to look into it. And yeah i've seen people with well under 50%. I'm just thinking 20% on a black car might stick out. I'm not sure. And it probably doesn't help that i'm 16. May lead to more suspicion if i were to get pulled over for tint. I was just curious if anyone was. I've heard people say they have and were getting fined per window. SO that's worried me.
 
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Old 04-10-2010 | 01:34 AM
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^how you look does make a difference. once you go gray and receding, you get left alone.

always know the rules, even if you decide to break them.
 
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Old 04-10-2010 | 12:49 PM
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Haha that's true. Although maybe the tint would prevent that XD
 
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Old 04-10-2010 | 03:44 PM
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Well here's my black Accord with 35% all around:

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It looks darkest at sunrise/sunset... I have found myself rolling down the front windows when passing cops though... no hassling yet.
 
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Old 04-10-2010 | 05:16 PM
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I bought the car tinted like this, i honestly have no idea what the % is, but i believe it's close to 35%. it's slightly reflective though, not dark black.




 
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Old 04-10-2010 | 05:17 PM
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finch - love the wheels. looks sharp man.
 
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Old 04-11-2010 | 09:26 AM
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For 35% that doesn't look too bad. I guess it's just in the middle between dark tint and none. It'd probably be safe to go 35%. It's just tempting to go the full 20%.
 



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