Tint front windows on new crv??

[lovemycrv07]

Hi all i am thinking of tinting my front windows of my 2007 crv i live in Boston and i had heard it is legal to do this here. Has anyone tinted there front windows? Any pictures would be great!!!

[irwinje]

The sticking point is what percentage you can tint them. Here in MO. you can do the back(s) as dark as you want, and the front(s) have to be 35% or less.
I have 35% on my fronts and 15% on the back (matched w/ factory tint makes the back(s) about 5%)

there is a website that goes through each state's regulations for tinting that I have been looking for but can't seem to locate it right now. When I come across it, I'll pass on the link.

[lovemycrv07]

what is the factory tint on the backs of the new 2007 crv? Does honda list this anywere? Should i get the same for the fronts?

[2RedV's]

what is the factory tint on the backs of the new 2007 crv? Does honda list this anywere? Should i get the same for the fronts?I don't know if it is "listed" or not, but any tint shop can match it. However, going lighter on the fronts is a good idea as dark tint hinders your ability to see out at night.

[SJB]

I just had the front two windows and a 6" strip on the top of the windshield done yesterday on my 2007 EX-L. Now all the windows match, and the vehicle looks complete (my opinion). The factory tint which is only on the rear windows looks half done to me since the fronts are untinted (again, my opinion). They told me they used "20%" in order to match. If you look very closely while sitting inside the vehicle it's not an exact match, but from 10 feet away you can't see it. It's been raining, so as soon as it stops I hope to get some photos and post them.

[lovemycrv07]

i look forward to seeing the pictures i think your right it will look more complete

[irwinje]

These are the pix I have to share right now. Planning on getting some better shots soon. Hope they help.

[lovemycrv07]

thanks nice ride!

[connermt]

The sticking point is what percentage you can tint them. Here in MO. you can do the back(s) as dark as you want, and the front(s) have to be 35% or less.
I have 35% on my fronts and 15% on the back (matched w/ factory tint makes the back(s) about 5%)

there is a website that goes through each state's regulations for tinting that I have been looking for but can't seem to locate it right now. When I come across it, I'll pass on the link.

My experience on window tint:
1) If you have a sunroof, you can get away with darker tint (if you have the sunshade open most of the time) if you have a lighter color interior. The darker the interior color, the lighter of a tint you should get (IMO)
2) I got 35% on my window, which are a tad lighter than the factor smoked/tinted glass (guessing the back is around 20%?)
3) follow your local laws on window tint. I received a $125 ticket in '96 for window tint too dark. I was lucky; twice my cousin got pulled over & both times, the troopers gave him a razor blade & made him remove the tint on the side of the road before they let him go (his tint was WAY illegal though - plus I am sure he was a punk to the guy when he got pulled over, so...)
4) the 07 CRV AC doesn't seem to be "all that" & takes a while to cool on a summer day, so some type of window tint will help
5) remember if you drive at night, darker tint = harder to see out @ night
Just my 2¢

[1ownerT]

These are the pix I have to share right now. Planning on getting some better shots soon. Hope they help.

Your V looks nice. :D
In my area you would get stopped, very quick.

[Davecr-v]

I found the site with the law listings, http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html the issue is if you drive out of state you can get a ticket I don't understand why there cant be a universal law.

[Black Pearl]

I found the site with the law listings, http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html the issue is if you drive out of state you can get a ticket I don't understand why there cant be a universal law.

About 4 years ago, a guy I knew bought a vehicle in Florida and was driving it to Pennsylvania and got a ticket in Virginia because the front side window tint exceeded the limit. Who's limit I don't know.

One would think that reciprocal laws would apply, and I wonder if they really do if you were to pursue it. Doing so would probably cost more time & money than simply paying the fine.

It has been my observation that at the level of enforcement, these sort of laws have little to do with the common good and public safety and much to do with generating funds.

In our little town the police routinely set speed traps. Exceed the speed limit by 10 mph and a cop comes flying out through a residential area at full tilt as though they were pursuing public enemy number 1. The enforcement is far more dangerous than the crime.

[Davecr-v]

About 4 years ago, a guy I knew bought a vehicle in Florida and was driving it to Pennsylvania and got a ticket in Virginia because the front side window tint exceeded the limit. Who's limit I don't know.

One would think that reciprocal laws would apply, and I wonder if they really do if you were to pursue it. Doing so would probably cost more time & money than simply paying the fine.

It has been my observation that at the level of enforcement, these sort of laws have little to do with the common good and public safety and much to do with generating funds.

In our little town the police routinely set speed traps. Exceed the speed limit by 10 mph and a cop comes flying out through a residential area at full tilt as though they were pursuing public enemy number 1. The enforcement is far more dangerous than the crime.
I think long arm statutes apply that if you are driving through a state you have to follow the rules no matter where you live but I am not a lawyer, the speed trap thing I agree on just buy a good radar detector you don't really have to worry about speed traps as long as they don't use Lidar

[jess911]

I just put tint on my 2007 CR-V EX today and in order to have all the windows match because of the factory tint on the back windows, they had to put 25% on the front windows and then tint them all the same from there. The front windows are not quite legal, but it looks great!

[Greenzter]

Is your windshield tinted too? :eek:

[Craving This]

Is your windshield tinted too? :eek:

i'm thinking about tinting my windshield... Had my xb's windshield tinted and it was so nice when the sun was beating down on it... but here in FL you have to have the dr fill out a form that the DMV accepts that allows you to have tint on the windshield... i had gotten pulled over in NY for the tint but the cop couldn't give me a ticket cause i have an out of state license...
Tinting your windshield is so nice to have tho! even if it is illegal in most states....

[jess911]

Is your windshield tinted too? :eek:
Although the windshield looks tinted, it is not.

[Greenzter]

Although the windshield looks tinted, it is not.
Good. In my opinion anyway. :) Your vehicle looks amazing, BTW.

As to tinted front door windows, there certainly are many benefits. I have had it done on some of my cars too.

But some people go overboard. I hate it when the tint is so dark that you can't see the driver.

[jordan]

I look forward to seeing the pictures i think your right it will look more complete.

[jeprox]

my front ones are 50% and rear is limo 5% :D

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e372/jeprox888/DSC_1606copy.jpg

[cderalow]

About 4 years ago, a guy I knew bought a vehicle in Florida and was driving it to Pennsylvania and got a ticket in Virginia because the front side window tint exceeded the limit. Who's limit I don't know.

One would think that reciprocal laws would apply, and I wonder if they really do if you were to pursue it. Doing so would probably cost more time & money than simply paying the fine.

It has been my observation that at the level of enforcement, these sort of laws have little to do with the common good and public safety and much to do with generating funds.

In our little town the police routinely set speed traps. Exceed the speed limit by 10 mph and a cop comes flying out through a residential area at full tilt as though they were pursuing public enemy number 1. The enforcement is far more dangerous than the crime.


state laws vary, and some states have "universal laws" and some have state only laws. meaning, if you're an out of stater, the law doesn't apply.