Nigandahu

Im getting my windows tinted tomorrow and wsa wondering what % you guys reccomend on Red. I was thinking 20% all around sides and back, maybe 40% on windshield. Is that too dark?

Dlrosie

Each state has limits to the amount of tint. You might want to check that first. The window tint place should know the law also.

Nigandahu

Ya I already know what the law is here, thats not really my question though.

Dlrosie

You can tint your front windshield in NV? I know you can do the sides and back..but the front? I have never heard of that. I have 35% all around (except the front). I dont' think 20% is enough. 40% however, might be a little dark at night.

NomisR

I just got 35% all around minus the windshield on my car, it's a bit dark for night time though.

40% may be too dark for windshield, way too obvious and illegal in most states and possibly causes your car to be impounded

markd

Actually, I think it's the other way around--the % is the amount of light that is allowed in, so 35% is actually darker than 40% since it only lets in 5% less light.

little666devil

I do not have a red 8, actually the silver. I have llumar double limo on the back 3 windows and llumar dark on the front two and a llumar limo strip on the top of the windshield...It is awesome yet very illegal and at 10am it feels like midnight in your back seat!!! If you want I can post pictures of the final product

Nigandahu

Ya Limo tint is 5%, 40% would be pretty clear. 20% i'm thinking is a little dark so I might go with 25 or 30.

flip

i've got 35% all around... :D do it! do it!

on a side note.. what is NV law on tints?

WaterLogged

I have the same color car and was also wondering what shade/color tint would look best. I love the darker windows on the titanium and black, but I've seen **** poor jobs done with cheap tint jobs on reds. I'm looking for something that's a nice blend between looks and practicality.

Does anyone have a picture that they'd be willing to post with a description of the level of tint installed?

Nigandahu

Well my car is getting done as we speak. I was originally going to go in this morning and switch it to 30%, but the samples he had looked light as hell. So I went with the 20%/40% combo I originally selected. I'll take pictures later and post them.

WaterLogged

Very cool. I look forward to seeing the pics.

khtm

6% all the way, baby :D

Nigandahu

Well I just picked it up and I must say, it does look pretty damn dark. Especially the windshield, I thought it would look a lot lighter from the outside. From the inside it's great though, can see perfectly and I didn't even have to put on my sunglasses. I'll go home and wash it tonight and snap some pics tomorrow morning and throw em up on here.

I was surprised at how dark the sides looked. The guy at the shop was too he said it was probably because the windows are so small. It looks almost as dark as limo and it's 20%!

P.S. it's 75 degrees and clear skies, viva las vegas.

Zaurin

I have 20% on my side windows, corners, and rear and 50% on my windshield. I've never gotten a sideways look from a cop, and at night you can see almost nothing inside of the car. Looking out through the windshield is almost the same as stock, but backing up on a dark night is kind of challenging.

flip

here's mine :D .. just put on the MS wing too..

WaterLogged

I think that's the look I'm thinking about. Not limo, but not too clear either.

flip

more pics here

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...799#post699799

salituro64

I put 20% back and 1/4 windows, 35% driver & Passenger window. Limit tint strip across top of front widshield.

salituro64

It's definately dark backing up at night. The tint guy was amazed how dark the 35% looks on the 8. He said it is due to the limited amount of light that passes through the cars based on the design.

Sorry, no pictures yet. Waiting until Spring when I can get it out and polish it.

Nigandahu

I think it turned out pretty good. Car is a little dirty from the rain lately, but looks decent.

WaterLogged

Looks sharp! Now I have a tough decision to make on my own car. I have to take my baby to the dealer on Monday to get a couple minor warranty things done, a few accessory items installed, and its first oil change. So I'll make sure to stare at these pictures long enough while I'm without her to hopefully come to a decision what to have done on Tuesday.

Nigandahu

OK cool, I made them extra big so you could study hard! Actually I was surprised at how big the damn things are my camera is an animal.

little666devil

here's mine: double limo on the back three and dark on the front with limo strip on the front windshield!

flip

them pics are huge! tints look good!

BTW..what is Nevada's law on tints? curious to know..