Let’s be honest, black vehicles are super-cool. Whether your ride sports a gleaming glossy finish or you’re trailblazing the latest penchant for matte, the luxurious curves of a beautiful ride are accentuated by a black paint job.
But what about the windows? A tint is a fabulous addition to any car, but how dark should you go on a car that’s rocking the darker side of the moon vibe?
While the decision is, of course, up to you. The following information might help you make that difficult choice.
Car window tinting is highly practical. Plus it looks fab! But the level of tint to choose is open to much debate. We’ll get onto what the ratings of window tint are in a moment. But first, let’s look at the reasons why to apply a tint and a little about the legalities.
Advantages of window tinting include:
However, you should be aware that every state has different laws about the level of tint that you can apply. What’s legal in Florida might be illegal across the state line. That’s one reason it’s highly advisable to use a professional installer who’ll be savvy with exactly what you can and can’t do. Different rules apply to different windows (obviously you can’t black out the windshield), so be sure to do your homework before taking the plunge.
Tint levels are mapped by their percentage. The higher the %, the more see-through the tint. So a 50% tint will let a lot of light through: a 20% one will black out the windows quite considerably.
Tinting a black car, and especially those with a black interior, is something you’ll want to give serious consideration to.
If you have a dark interior, it will increase how dark the tint appears. On the flip side, if you have a very light—perhaps white or cream—interior, this will show through more, making the tint seem closer to its actual level.
If you go as dark as 20% or 15% with a dark interior, then the result will be pretty much like that of a limo. In other words, no one will be able to see much from the outside. It depends on where you live as to how dark you can legally go, but for the best aesthetics, many choose to have the same tint on both the front and rear side windows.
It really is all down to personal preference. So do some due diligence, look at many images, and take professional advice from the experts.
Auto Supershield not only provides the best window tints in South Florida, but our service is pretty awesome as well. We’re passionate about great-looking cars, that’s why our skilled and highly-trained technicians are the only people allowed to carry out window tints, car wraps, and clear bra additions to some of the most eye-catching rides in the region.
We can also offer advice as to the level of tint you need, plus we can show you thousands of examples of our previous installations so you can see the quality of our work.
Ready to find out more? Visit https://www.autosupershield.com/window-tinting and call our friendly team for a no-obligation chat or in-person consultation today.
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