What is the Right Shade of Window Tint for Your Vehicle?

How Much Window Tint Is Legal?

When it comes to window tinting, there are a lot of options from which to choose.  There is not just one or two tint levels.  There are multiple tint percentage options as well as window tint shades.  When discussing what the right shade of window tint is right for your vehicle it is important to first note that anyone getting window tinting should know what their local laws are regarding window tinting.  AZCentral elaborates on what the Arizona laws are regarding window tinting, “Arizona Revised Statutes 28-959.01.A1 explains the legal limit for window tinting on motor vehicles. This statute deals with front side windows on a passenger vehicle. The statute explains it is a violation to have front side windows with glazing material (window tint) that has a light transmission lower than 33 percent plus or minus 3 percent.

If it is suspected that the window tint on your front side windows is too dark, it is lawful for a police officer to conduct a traffic stop for a violation of this statute.”

What Factors Should You Consider When Window Tinting?

Now that you know the law regarding window tint, choosing a shade will involve a few considerations.  First, what is the primary reason you are tinting your windows.  If you are tinting to optimize privacy, you will want a darker window tint.  If you are tinting your windows to block UV rays but don’t want very dark windows you may prefer a more medium level of tint that still blocks rays but adheres to most state laws regarding window tint.

What Window Tint Material Should You Choose?

There are different types of window tint including infrared films, metallic films, carbon films, coating tinting, and OEM tinting.  Some materials, such as metallic films, may cause problems for your phone signal.  But, metallic film has better UV and heat resistance so you have to weigh which is more important to you.  Once you have chosen material and percent of tint you would prefer, it is time for your window tint to be installed by an experienced professional that can install it correctly and safely.