Windshield Tint?

[Magic88]

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[KreeHBronco]

Here in California, you can only tint the top 4" of your front window and I think the driver/passenger side windows can go to 70%. Unfortunately for me, I get sunburned easy, so on my 2026 4dr, I went with 70% on the entire front and 55% on all sides using a high end ceramic tint (reduces UV & solar heating) so it really doesn't change the look of the vehicle. I am taking a chance, but to avoid having to wear gloves/long-sleeve shirts/long pants on long trips, it's worth it.

 

[Phil James]

Hey all,

Getting my front windows tinted to match the back.

Thoughts/feedback on getting the windshield done too?

Top 4 inches really helps. That's a tall windshield.

 

[T800]

The windshield isn't legal in CA, though neither are the front side windows. I have gotten a ticket for the side windows, but that was 20+ years ago. So not sure if they will still pull you over, or just add it on if they pull you over for something else.

I was pissed one time: Went to the police station to get the fix it ticket signed off after peeling the tint. Officer was on the phone. He put the phone down for a second and asked me if I had the tint removed. I confirmed, so he signed off the ticket without looking at it.

I'm probably going to get the front sides done, but not the windshield.

 

[CBNash]

FWIW...AI sez...
Yes, windshield tint is legal in Tennessee, but only as a non-reflective visor strip across the very top of the glass. You can legally apply tint to the area above the manufacturer's AS-1 line (or the top 5 inches of the windshield). Tinting below this line or applying full windshield tint is illegal. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Tennessee tint regulations to follow:

• Front Windshield: Non-reflective tint only.
• Front Side Windows: Must allow more than 35% of light (35% VLT).
• Back Windows & Rear Windshield: Rules vary slightly depending on the exact source year/type, but generally must allow more than 35% of light or have no restrictions, provided the vehicle is equipped with both side mirrors.
• • Reflectivity: Mirrored or metallic finishes are banned.

For a full breakdown of the statute or to look into medical exemptions for other windows, check out the Tennessee Code on Window Tinting or the Tennessee Safety Support Website for official hardship permits. [1, 2, 3]

Thanks for all that info! Much appreciated!

 

[CBNash]

Here in California, you can only tint the top 4" of your front window and I think the driver/passenger side windows can go to 70%. Unfortunately for me, I get sunburned easy, so on my 2026 4dr, I went with 70% on the entire front and 55% on all sides using a high end ceramic tint (reduces UV & solar heating) so it really doesn't change the look of the vehicle. I am taking a chance, but to avoid having to wear gloves/long-sleeve shirts/long pants on long trips, it's worth it.

Thanks so much for the feedback.

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