Can anyone recommend the best place in So. Cal for window tinting my V? I understand Cali law only allows the the back three windows to be done...:bigroll:

Los Angeles area would be great. I haven't had this done in years and have not kept up on options. Suggestions would be appreciated to avoid peeling, bubbling, etc.

Thanks!

CB

the tint man in industry....very good work and will fix any complaints with no questions as long as you keep your receipt.....they,ve done several of my cars....and dont be scared,tint 'em all.

I have used Quality Auto tinting in Glendora/Covina. I've had them do about 4 different cars all with no problems. About two weeks ago I had a CHP motor ride up next to me, look over go past me and pull over the car in front of me! He never even gave me a second look. Just don't go past 30% (yes they have a 30% tint now along with the older 35%)! IMHO darker plays havoc with your vision when looking out at night. Just my 2cents.

Can anyone recommend the best place in So. Cal for window tinting my V? I understand Cali law only allows the the back three windows to be done...:bigroll:

Los Angeles area would be great. I haven't had this done in years and have not kept up on options. Suggestions would be appreciated to avoid peeling, bubbling, etc.

Thanks!

CB

CB,

There are about 3 different places that we work with for window tinting. Email me and I will give you the info of a place in Sherman Oaks that is probably the best in So Cal.

Shawn

Paradise Tinting in Gardena.

Hole in the wall shop that does very good work.

I found this interesting...

http://www.iwfa.com/PreProduction_copy(1)/consumer_info/auto_statelaws.html

Hopefully, it will help some of you with your tinting questions.

Great advice everyone, thanks!

That's why I love this board!

CB:)

So is this saying that you can tint the front windows?

Yes, you can tint a certin % on your fronts.....

I tinted mine down in Northridge, placed called the Tint SHop. If you need their info, let me know.

They provide life time warranty on all their work and are very reasonably priced!!!

Yes, you can tint a certin % on your fronts.....

I tinted mine down in Northridge, placed called the Tint SHop. If you need their info, let me know.

They provide life time warranty on all their work and are very reasonably priced!!!

kali_cts03,

We have used California Tint Shop a few times and they are excellent. Prices are probably one of the lowest around.

California Vehicle Code Section 26708 (a) states that you can't have ANY TINT on the front driver side or passenger side windows. It has to be clear just like the day it came out of the factory.

Here is exactly what is states verbatim:

26708. (a) (1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any
object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied
upon the windshield or side or rear windows.

You can read the entire vehicle code section here:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm

Shawn

I had mine done through SVC (Special Vehicle Concepts) in Costa Mesa...beautiful job...and keeps the car cooler (did all 4 side windows and rear window)...see pictures via link in signature.

you can have factory tint on front windows but no after market tint....TRUST ME,,,,i know....and on a side note, if you lean far enough back in the front seat that your head is parallel with the rear windows then, those windows cant be tinted either.....information only

That is correct, per the Ca Veh Code if the two front windows are tinted it is a violation of section 26708 (a) (1), this is a non correctible violation also. That means that there will be a fine along with removing the tint from the vehicle. The fine I have heard is approx. $170.00. Very popular citation....

kali_cts03,

We have used California Tint Shop a few times and they are excellent. Prices are probably one of the lowest around.

California Vehicle Code Section 26708 (a) states that you can't have ANY TINT on the front driver side or passenger side windows. It has to be clear just like the day it came out of the factory.

Here is exactly what is states verbatim:

26708. (a) (1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any
object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied
upon the windshield or side or rear windows.

You can read the entire vehicle code section here:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm

Shawn

That's what I was told when I had them put on, had to sign a waiver as well..... I have had cops ride right next to me both during day and night and they have been cool about it.... just getting lucky i guess... But I think too, if you're not doing something wrong they will not just pull you over for that....

I saw a link on the CTS forum that said it was 70% on front windows, but I checked back and it's some wierd web-site, so obviously what the DMV site says is the law!!! :want:

Yes, their work is great and prices are good 2 (they got lots of business) and they are cool as well. I went there not too long ago to gets some of the tint film so I can cover some lights with it and they gave me a bunch of it for free!!! :)

cadi-v, it is actually correctable and there is a processing fee with the cite correction but its usually around $10.00 after the correction is signed off by any cop....fyi

Okay Ochaole I have no clue what I'm talking about I just write the violation everyday...thnx for the info...FYI

yeah dude, either do I.....I just sign off all my friends who get stupid tix from traffic cops who cant find real crime.

You made that obvious DUDE, I just want to make sure everyone is getting the correct info, not everyone has pals that are cops and will just sign off a ticket for them. Correct Information is the key to this cite, remember.

you're misinterpreting what im saying....i too am in you position and have the ability to cite people all day long for chicken sh#@ violations...however, i choose to find real bad guys , not agregious window tinters.

and for anyone interested, it is correctible per the california vehicle code.....just like a broken tail lamp or headlight.....

and if you cadi-v have tint on any of your own vehicles and still cite others for it, you are a hypocrite and are building bad "karma"

well wherever you work, Be Safe......

Sounds like someone is getting a little bent, anyways I'll let you you know now ochaole I am not a hypocrite. I as a matter of fact have no tint on my V, so we'll squash that possibility, nice try!! I applaud you for keeping the streets safe...You also be safe!!

alright brother, take it easy ......

You too, Hopefully we'll get to meet at the SO Cal Meet ???

sounds good regarding your PM....i cant pm back, but your close....except stubborn and young.......see ya later......

I am NOT going to the socal event if you both show... You guys can CARRY... I dont want to literally get caught in the crossfire...

on second though, nobody carry to the event, and I will buy the beer. We can all tell stories of giving tickets (I do have some good ones- my buddies are five-o).

Next question for FAQ survey: Which department do you work for? HAHAH lots of you guys have Vs (wicked?!?!) Just keep the faith and dont bust me...

Reed

So what now you're asking for "professional courtesy"! :stirpot:

No citations at the event, PLEASE :eek: (free day :))

:tisk:
Oh real good fighting online. Just remember something my GreatGrandmother Rock told me when I was just a child.

"Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics. No matter who wins, you're still retarded."

:thumbsup:

A good old fashioned "pissing contest"! LOL

going to the socal event
damn i must be slow.... now which socal even

going to the socal event
damn i must be slow.... now which socal event is this???

damn i must be slow.... now which socal event is this???

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-series-forum/72292-dyno-day-sign-up-may-6th.html

And also Dubbed Stealth and Reed are trying to make something happen on regular basis, check out the sticky SoCal thread.... :thumbsup:

Man, I didn't mean to start a firestorm! Geez, those CHP and Sherrifs Deputies really have a rivalry going, eehh?

CB

I know in Oregon you can get a Prescription so you can have darker tint. (We are allowed 35% on the front) Dunno if thats an option down in cali.

As far as I know you still can, as long as you can find a Doctor to write it?

Our eye doc did one for us. :)

I think that the real factor with tint in So Cal is that if the officer cant see you picking you nose, and the color of the bugar, well your going to get sighted.

From true experiences and feedback from LAPD, and Sherrif.

you can have factory tint on front windows but no after market tint....TRUST ME,,,,i know....and on a side note, if you lean far enough back in the front seat that your head is parallel with the rear windows then, those windows cant be tinted either.....information only

Can you (or anyone for that matter) explain how the exception in subdivision (d) works in VC 26708? I've copied it below for easy access. It appears that, given a few stipulations, a CA driver can affix tint to the driver side windows.


(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), clear, colorless, and transparent material may be installed, affixed, or applied to the front side windows, located to the immediate left and right of the front seat if the following conditions are met:

(1) The material has a minimum visible light transmittance of 88 percent.

(2) The window glazing with the material applied meets all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (49 C.F.R. 571.205), including the specified minimum light transmittance of 70 percent and the abrasion resistance of AS-14 glazing, as specified in that federal standard.

(3) The material is designed and manufactured to enhance the ability of the existing window glass to block the sun's harmful ultraviolet A rays.

(4) The driver has in his or her possession, or within the vehicle, a certificate signed by the installing company certifying that the windows with the material installed meet the requirements of this subdivision and identifies the installing company and the material's manufacturer by full name and street address, or, if the material was installed by the vehicle owner, a certificate signed by the material's manufacturer certifying that the windows with the material installed according to manufacturer's instructions meets the requirements of this subdivision and identifies the material's manufacturer by full name and street address.

(5) If the material described in this subdivision tears or bubbles, or is otherwise worn to prohibit clear vision, it shall be removed or replaced.


(1) and (2) seem contradictory, but I'm definitely missing something (then again, "legalese" is a pain to understand sometimes).

......

(1) The material has a minimum visible light transmittance of 88 percent.
Your factory windows do have some minimal tinting and fall within this range.

(2) The window glazing with the material applied meets all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (49 C.F.R. 571.205), including the specified minimum light transmittance of 70 percent and the abrasion resistance of AS-14 glazing, as specified in that federal standard.You can't grab a window out of your house, cut it to the size of the opening your vehicle, and then drive down the road with it, even with aftermarket window tinting applied to it or not. It must meet safety standards for road worthiness, such as how it shatters, etc.

http://www.unece.org/trans/doc/wp29compendium/8-1.pdf

Aye--I read that safety standard. But why have two levels of light transmittance? That seems strange. I'm sure there is a reason why, but I can't figure it out based on what is discussed in VC26708.

And, based on what I'm reading, it appears that tint can be applied to the driver side windows. In theory, in order to get a ticket, you must be violating the law, which must be spelled out via a VC code (for these purposes). As such, I fail to resolve how one can't tint driver side windows. I will continue researching though. :)

I think the difference is between Federal and the additional stipulations set upon motor vehicles at the State level.

That's a good point and is reasonable. So one can take it up to 12% tint in CA? :)

What I find odd is that many websites claim up to 30% tint on the driver side windows for CA cars...:confused:

Here are the California DMV enforceable laws about vehicle window tinting (there are two parts:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708_5.htm

Here's one way a window tinting shop interprets the issue:

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/CA/

All I remember reading here, as well as on the CA DMV site and from some PoPo.... no tint is allowed on the 2 front windows.... unless you have a doctors note!!! :) I had to sign-off for the tint shop to put my on.

I have had PoPo right by my car both during the day and night and they have been very cool about it - I think it all depends on what kind of person the cop is..... :hmm: As well as how you drive, and where you are..... I know that's not right, but it is how it is..... :(

If it is for safty for PoPo, wouldn't they worry more about someone being in the back seat??? And they can also ask for the windows to be rolled down when they pull someone over....

If it is for lack of visibility at night, yes it is a little worse to see - but you can always open the window or not drive at night.... :stirpot:

Big plus for them, the looks, about 15 to 20 degrees cooler then without them during hot summer days, and no more lights right in your sensative eyes at night from the side mirrors!!!

Well fellas...here ya go.

This is straight from an attorney's mouth (actually, I discussed such with two seperate attorneys, but only 1 was more in his "area" than the other...)

Despite what some CHPs might say, you *CAN* tint automobile windows directly to the left and right of the driver as allowed by subsection (d) of VC 26708.

Now how dark is the next question, which is also described in subsection (d). The (at first glance) contradiction in terms of how dark works out as follows:

The tint material needs to be at least 88%, but the tint plus the window together needs to be at least 70%. This, in turn, drives the many websites that say up to 70% visible light transmittance is allowed in CA.

As such, if you get a ticket in CA for having your side windows tinted, and yet you are in compliance with subsection (d) of 26708, fight it, as you will get it thrown out with relative ease.

Hope that helps. :)