Vehicle Window Tint Levels Compared - 50, 35, 20 and 5 Percent

Steve Gilboy of TintworX explains the different levels of tinting available for vehicles.
5% - Limo or Privacy Film for total privacy in the back of your vehicle.
20% - Similar to factory-fitted tinted windows.
35% - Light shade
50% - The lightest shade we fit.
The "TORBAY TINT"
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This is a combination of 5% film on the side windows and 20% film on the rear windows that gives great visibility at night or when you are reversing, but still provides the privacy you want. Because the light is brought down inside by the 5% on the sides the rear windows appear the same from the outside, giving great continuity across the vehicle.
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[@gb2828]

Directly to the point, thus informative, yet succinct - thank you !!

[@JackCarroll1998]

I never even thought to do the back windshield different from the side windows. Definitely gonna do that next time. I always just did it the same

[@alexgracian517]

Finally a video packed with info and to the point 🙌🏼 Thank you!

[@renepoggenpoel1711]

Thank you. Short and sweet and not overwhelming.

[@deblopez2571]

Thank You so much, I am getting my windows tinted today and this vid is exactly what I needed to see!

[@andymuller8883]

Finally someone mentions the factory percentage! Thank you

[@justinsugay1149]

No fancy intro. Just straight to it. Love that. Good helpful info. Liked

[@ergophonic]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you sir!

[@carlitosway8382]

Never thought about 5% on the sides and 20% on the rear. Thank you!😎

[@kingladelldonaldson3728]

Right. I use 5% on the back 3 and 20% on the drivers and passengers side.

[@Ramon_amg63]

Bc you guys are simps! Double limo backs, limo driver passenger & 35% windshield. I tried 20 and never again

[@kingladelldonaldson3728]

@@Ramon_amg63 that’s police tint lol

[@borushiki6722]

@@Ramon_amg63 whats wrong with 20

[@Ramon_amg63]

@@borushiki6722 too light and people are able to see u. I like privacy

[@longbeachcalifornia6040]

5% is definitely a dark tinted windows I would not recommend it to drivers If you’re on the back Road. It’s pitch black you can’t see anything out of 5% tinted windows for real 20% tint windows is great for driving at night 35% very safe

[@tbjtbj4786]

Yea when I was young. I triple limo tented a blazer. It was grate in fl sunshine but you could not see much of anything at night in the woods.

[@longbeachcalifornia6040]

@@tbjtbj4786 The tint windows that I like 20% 35% 5% is too dark. Thanks for the information

[@streetplatoon562]

LBC !!

[@omichaelnato5388]

Agree, I have 20%, wouldn’t go darker. 35% looks good too. I like the 20 though it’s nice. And nothing on windshield

[@user-vb3ge3ob2q]

@@omichaelnato5388 yeah bro

[@ChrisFredriksson]

Awesome explanation! Thank you! 😀

[@carribean626]

Thank you very much for that detailed breakdown, you rock!

[@skyelark155]

Thanks I know

[@TheAbrunqaj]

Great video! I have a question. Does percentage matter when it comes to keeping the heat coming inside the car ? Or is it the material of the film that stops the interior from heating. I have and old W124 without AC and I'm trying to minimize the heat coming in while parked. And also they are strict with tints in my state.

[@absolutium]

Its all about the components of the film You can have a 70% ceramic film keeping way more heat out of the car than a cheap 5%.. one might say Limo tint is useless unless you drive naked.

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

With the shades demonstrated the 2 darker tints will reject approximately 50% of the suns heat . so ideal for keeping the vehicle cooler. different qualities and brands will also offer differing levels of heat protection

[@sadesade67]

What would you recommend nano ceramic tint or nano carbon? I understand ceramic is more expensive but is it worth it. Thank you

[@Speedfreak1]

Very help full

[@bmlove81]

I'm getting 28% tint, for side & rear windows.

[@gilberttakyi3265]

thanks for this

[@FahmidaAnika]

What about the front 2 side windows??

[@brownskinb5084]

Very helpful

[@zamanraja9531]

Quick question the uk law says front windows should let in 70% of the light. So for example if your car lets in 90% of the light in as standard ( factory glass tint). What tint percentage would you be able to put on to make it darker but still above the 70% threshold

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

So if your cars front windows allows 90% through, which is a very light base tint built into the glass . Then an 80% tint would put you at the limit, but that can only be confirmed with a light meter. Hope that makes sense. We do have a 70% for cars such as MG's that don't have any tint at all. Regards Steve

[@zamanraja9531]

@@tintworxtorquay9331 thanks so much !! Also another quick question, would you say tint testers from eBay would be suitable lol to test it 😂or should I just borrow one from the police to test my windows first then get some sample tints from tint shop and then ensure I’m using a legal one

[@RAMANOFFICIAL1]

Can u explain the windshield sun strip and what percentage for the little strip in the top of the windshield, I could find anything for uk law.

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Our sunstrips are made from length of 5% privacy film, they're used to stop the glare of the sun blinding the driver and front passenger. We measure trim, shape the sunstrips on the outside of the windscreen, then cut to the finished profile. The inside of the windscreen is thoroughly cleaned before the strip is transferred to its final position. The size is dependent on the drivers requirements, some windscreens have an AS1 line on one side showing the lowest point tint should be fitted this, can be between 125mm and 425mm depending on how tall your windscreen glass is. We've put a picture looking at a sunstrip from the inside on our website. The links below tintworxtorquay.co.uk/gallery?itemId=ylvljkvaneegs031cz258omkma6nin Hope this helps. Regards Steve

[@nikosbn7079]

This % is for all brands??

[@jemmygho5900]

Is 35% legal in los angeles for front

[@dr.einstein.]

Thanks

[@banderas2000]

thsanks!

[@OfficialJGorman]

Was hoping for an example of 70% (legal limit) for the front sides.

[@fishytank1land]

Will a 15% ceramic look like a 25 % carbon?

[@Makpa6as]

Hello,cheers for video, I'm thinking of starting to tint machine windows, but only scares that maybe soon all cars will be with smart glasses, and the business will be irrelevant.. what do you think about that,thank you for reply!

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

I watched a video about Continental smart glass which was very interesting, it'll take while before it gets installed or offered as an extra in all new vehicles. There will always be vehicles that need tinting. We have tinted a couple of mini diggers with a 35% to their rear and side windows, this really seems to help the operators and protects them from the UV Ray Damage. We tint lights on vehicles which is a nice add on. Plus we tint homes and businesses and there's plenty of glass out there

[@Makpa6as]

THank you very much for the answer provided.

[@cicada3312]

@@Makpa6as I need tint.

[@vijaychauhan9613]

Hey...can u help making clear ... whats exactly the difference between nano carbon and nano ceramic tint?? Please advise

[@dreadjhon2382]

Need nano tint

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Hi, Carbon offers the same heat rejection NANO technology as Ceramic, but also adds darkness in the process. You see, no matter how much Ceramic is added the tint gets no darker. By adding charcoal particles (Carbon), over say dye, to achieve ‘the look’ you desire … you can achieve up to 3% more heat rejection. Regards Archie.

[@juandominguez2524]

In Florida I can have 5% on the sides window on my commercial van???? Thanks.

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

hi Jaun. the UK you're free to tint the rear half as dark as you like... from the B posts forward the laws apply . have a great day and thanks for looking . Steve

[@phoreal22]

I live in a province (Ontario, Canada) that doesn't allow any tint whether 70 or 80% on windshields. Most places I look at don't seem explicit in "clear" ceramic tint. Are there such things as a truly clear ceramic tint that would protect from IR?

[@memeingfulSkits]

I live in Toronto and have 50% tint on my windshield, not pulled over yet

[@c.huynh32]

Same here! (Mississauga, Ontario) I also no have Front license plate installed. 50% front windshield and 30% front side and 15% rest of vehicle. I have passed multiple police and never have problems last 3 years

[@PeterOla1122]

How's visibility out driving at night on back roads with the 30% on the side? I drive on Derry into Milton, and it gets dark. Or Tremaine which has zero street lighting. Tinting my car soon and seeking advice.

[@kingjulien2999]

​@@PeterOla1122 I have 20 everywhere else except the front windshield. It gets a bit tricky to see at night, yet alone if it's pitch black when reversing. If u wanna tint ur front windshield, I'd suggest nothing less than 50

[@PeterOla1122]

@kingjulien2999 Thanks for responding! Ended up just doing the sides 30 rear, 35 front windows...and left the windshield as is. My wife would be driving and wanted to make sure she's safe.

[@simonng2372]

What percentage for the front two windows?

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Hi Simon. The law comes into play when tinting front windows. You must allow 70% of the light through. Our lightest tints are 35% & 50% which although light and very light, if fitted take fronts past the limit.

[@RAMANOFFICIAL1]

Can u make a video where u show front uk legal tint for driver and passenger.

[@Vndrstmxtdlncr]

In the 5 years i have the tints on my car i never got pulld over until today and i have 20% on all 5 windows and the sheriff said my windows are too dark he tested it and resulted 00 i was like theres no way since the tint during the day is pretty much visible idk i might have to check with the tint guys.

[@eklektikTechno]

I’m not a fan of tinting but I would like my VW GTI rear to have a little privacy so maybe that 20 or 35% would look nice

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Hi why not try the "Torbay Tint Lite", it mixes 20% with 35%. It offers 20% medium privacy for the rear seat passengers while still giving great visibility to the driver with the 35% on the rear. Regards Archie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2SQXohod62LbZY

[@gaboaaa23]

why dont you mention, that the tint looks way darker when all other windows are tinted. Here the tint is against a white wall. On the car it will be backed by the other much darker tinted windows.

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Hi Gabriel, That's a fair point we do have other videos that show what the tints look like real life scenarios kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppy6qayLqsRsgas

[@gaboaaa23]

@@tintworxtorquay9331 Also even if you film a car it dosnt show the real life results. Only if you set the camera to fixed exposure. Otherwise the camera changes the brighness accordingly to the scenario. Means if you point it on the dark windows it will brighten up the image. If you record the whole car the image will get darker. Because of this ive bought a 50% window tint foil and it was so light, that it was useless and threw it in the bin. So people dont judge on these videos! 35 or 25% is the perfect way to go if you want a light but visible tint.

[@heymanbatman]

@@gaboaaa23 yeah my tint dealer showed me a video of what 5% superdark on windshield look like while driving day and night it looks good and bright on video though. not until I experience driving on it at night I can't see anything other than dim street lights and oncoming vehicles. I'm planning to change my front windshield to 35% (light dark shade)

[@gaboaaa23]

@@heymanbatman yes

[@youngprick95]

5% limo tint privacy film, just leaving this here remembering it for tomorrow to tell the guy lol

[@NewShockerGuy]

Everytime I see these videos 35% looks like exactly what I want and it's perfect. But my one car has 35% and it's too light..lol. All the cars I've done have been 20% and I like it but I wish more manufactures would do like a 28-30-ish %... be slightly darker than 35 but not as dark as 20. It just gets annoying sometimes at night having to roll the window down to see from 20% window tint.

[@cantthinkofnameyeah7249]

My place offers 5 15 30 50 80%

[@priscillastephens3978]

I think it also depends on the color of your car and preference. For me, I have a white 2018 Honda Accord EX-L and I'm planning to do 35% all around. I'm just not a fan of really dark tint on "white cars". I don't care so much about privacy. I feel when it comes to white paint, tint around 30-35% is perfect. I like the the smokey tint look with still some darkness but a classy look.

[@onpoint357]

35% gives decent privacy and still allows the cops to see figure of person inside car

[@onpoint357]

​@@priscillastephens3978 I'm exactly the same 💯 i like the smokey look and not too dark

[@SuperNaughtyKat]

I had 15% At one point and trust me you get used to it. I got used to it at maybe just less than a week and it’ll be like you’re driving normally with no tint at all

[@evanlandry9503]

I used to have 35%, but with tan interior, it was way too light. Changed to 5% and couldn't be happier. Night driving is not too horrible, unless you are in a dark area and in a tight city. Never had a problem with cops.

[@josej-h1471]

Where are you located?

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Hi Jose, we are based in Torquay, Devon, England, TQ27QG

[@landrover4444]

Welcome to somewhere in the UK

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Thanks for pointing this out Jean Paul , we are located in Torquay, Devon , TQ2 7QG.

[@meteor1522]

With 20 it will be difficult too outside at night.35 is the sweet spot.

[@Aldridgebright]

Where can you be located? I need mine tint pls

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Torquay. South Devon .😁

[@LawlessRaafay]

I'm doing my car for the first time, should I go with 35% all around

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

35% is a light privacy tint. if need maximum view with ultraviolet protection that's a good choice. 20% for the rear half is a good choice for medium privacy and style. Tinting front windows are dependent on the law where you live. You'll need to do a little research there.

[@LawlessRaafay]

@@tintworxtorquay9331 so basically 20% ur saying back windows and the rear window. Front windows should be 30% ? Well I just don't want to do up n down of my front windows while driving at night. I'm from Melbourne.

[@reynasalazar2564]

The machine read 11 is that legal or not the Cop said it was ilegal to have it on 11.

[@stevegilboy5775]

Hi. It depends on where you live and the local laws, if you're talking about front windows in the UK the glass should allow 70% of the light through but the rear half of the vehicle from the B post back can be as dark as you like, if your outside the UK check out the state laws. Regards Steve

[@brianowen9380]

20% is most popular in my area of michigan

[@ObamaoZedong]

Pro tip, when you get pulled over by the police, roll both front windows down all tge way and refuse to roll them up for the officer. They cannot legally make you roll the window up. If they break the law and threaten to arrest you, roll it up for them and then get the ticket thrown out in court for a violation of the 5th amendment.

[@bejaHalik]

Bullshit, if copper decides to give you a ticket, there's nothing to save you even in court. He'll prove that you have illegal tinted windows

[@a-hvlogs2046]

15 all the way around please

[@kaler329]

What is the legal requirement for front door windows??

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

the law requires 70% of the light to pass through the front drivers and passengers windows and 75% though the front windscreen. thanks for look ,Steve

[@kaler329]

@@tintworxtorquay9331 thank you

[@hotnickz4999]

@/tintworx would 20% be illegal on front passenger and drivers side windows ?

[@Dwaurk]

@@hotnickz4999 what state are you in? most in the US are 35% But in the south they shouldn't hassle you about 20.

[@knowthetruthfamily6498]

5 percent on the sides and 20 percent on the front windshield and 20 percent on the back window shield.

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

putting 5% or 20% for the rear sides and rear screen are totally legal here .We wouldn't go that dark on front windows its way past the limit and arguably dangerous . if you have an accident with 20% on your fronts you're likely to get 6 penalty points and done for dangerous driving....

[@knowthetruthfamily6498]

@@tintworxtorquay9331 ok so should I put 32 percent on the front and 20 percent on the sides and rear? It's legal on 32 percent on my state.

[@banderas2000]

@@knowthetruthfamily6498 this faimly down the st tints all their windows on their cars. so dark you can't see shit!. it has to be like double 5% all around. i wonder if they ever get stopped. that's hella dark. i did 15% all around my old car except the winshield. i have trouble seeing at night. so even 15% at night was quite dark. overall it gave good privacy thou and less heat.

[@rain7096]

👍

[@waeleb6106]

My rear one 20% i may do the front 50%

[@Zeevuhl]

Ok thanks

[@AzIz-bt8xo]

👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@afrohawk7960]

I do not like 5% tinted windows you cannot see a thing dangerous when driving you have blind spots. Can you dig it 20% is way better

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Hi Eric. I totally agree with you, for most vehicles 5% is to dark and we generally don't recommend fitting 5% limo film to rear windows , unless you want it for a specific privacy reasons. this is why we came up with the "Torbay Tint" combination as shown in the following video .kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppy6qayLqsRsgas thanks for your post. Regards Steve

[@afrohawk7960]

@@tintworxtorquay9331 Definitely not 5% tint windows I just saw your comment 20% tint Is safe to drive at night 👍👍👍I agree with you too bro

[@IND4GR0V3]

​@@afrohawk7960 i have 5% all around on all windows and 20% on the windshield

[@RAMANOFFICIAL1]

@@IND4GR0V3 u are a genius mate

[@mellyzaurora1277]

@@RAMANOFFICIAL1 😂😂

[@TayyabAli-yj6iz]

Is 50% on the front is according to the uk law

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

according to UK law you must allow 70% of visible light to pass through the glass. please bare in mind that 9 out of 10 vehicles already have a base tint added at the factory. So adding additional shading onto this will probably take you past he legal limit.

[@nomsi4263]

Just to confirm. I can put the privacy tint all around the car, including the driver seat and I won't be stopped by the police, this 75% was really confusing since every year it feels like it changes.

[@abhisheklather1999]

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[@boxd1888]

100thsub

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

You CANNOT tint as dark as you like for the front windows in New York State ! ! ! ! Section 375 (12-a) of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law does not allow a windshield or front side windows that are dark. The windshield and front side windows CANNOT BLOCK MORE THAN 30% OF THE LIGHT. You will NOT pass the safety inspection ! ! !

[@tintworxtorquay9331]

Hello, we are based in the UK so we are unaware of the legislation outside of the Uk . We always recommend to check local laws before tinting, any decent tinting workshops will most likely advise you upon the matter. Have a great day, TintworX team.

[@rossmartenak5517]

First of all, tinted windows are simply not necessary on cars & trucks, save security vehicles & transports. Having tinted windows just enables motorists the opportunity to possibly engage in clandestine behavior. Also in some cases in parking lots, when next to a vehicle with tinted windows and trying to back out, it's makes safely seeing oncoming traffic more of a challenge. Tinted windows are especially hazardous for law enforcement, especially when they approach a vehicle during an investigation. A Police Officer should be able to CLEARLY inside a vehicle. Bottomline, they should be illegal. If people are caught with them, they should be required by law to replace the glass at their own expense and pay a hefty fine.

[@CHINOPLAYz]

Not gonna Happen 😂

[@trumpsextratesticle8590]

"Tinted windows are especially hazardous for law enforcement, especially when they approach a vehicle" - This is absolutely NO REASON to tell me what to do with my personal property and violate my civic and Constitutional protected rights.. Tinted windows are not dangerous. Tinted windows have NEVER killed a LEO. If you're a LEO and you cant control your "fear" over something simple as tinted windows, then maybe you're not the type of person that should be carrying a gun and badge. That type of LEO shoots black people just because they are black.

[@rstresarintosv5949]

Virgin

[@rossmartenak5517]

@@rstresarintosv5949 Lol, not since circa 1969 😁

[@onpoint357]

They are good to block the sun coming inside the car protecting passengers and leather interior etc. And I dont want ANYBODY seeing clearly inside my car fish bowl. Seeing the outline of my figure is good enough

[@henkvrieling9586]

Unnecessary annoying music