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Interior/Exterior What is the factory window tint % for the rear windows

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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:25 AM
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What is the factory window tint % for the rear windows

I'm looking to match the window tint for my front windows with my rear and I want it to be a exact match, sorry if this was asked all ready I couldn't find it in the search.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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On my 2011 there was no tint at all in the car. I mine at 20% right now.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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All oem windows have some built in factory tint (not the tint you think where its black and darkens the window, usually comes across more bluish) and ranges between 4-7%.

MA state law says 35% opacity, so I have 40% tint on mine, plus the factory 4-7 puts me around 35%, which will always pass given the +/- variance.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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edit, sorry realized i didnt actually answer your question. Specifically, I don't know what % it is to match your front window. Are you replacing it? I'm sure you could order the OEM glass P/N
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Aren't front and rear the same OEM?

It is restricted by federal law for automobiles. SUV's, minivans and other stuff in the "light truck" category can have the darker tinting on the windows to the rear of the front seat, but not vehicles in the good old old car category.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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how do i find out my states tint law
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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I would guess someone here would know. You can try Googling your state's tint laws, otherwise. VA has some pretty strict traffic laws, so I'd be curious to know!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Front*Side*Windows Must allow more than 50% of light in.
Back*Side*Windows Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Rear*Window Must allow more than 35% of light in. That's for va
 
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