auto glass tint

[kimo wires]

Can anyone give a recommendation on where to get my car windows tinted?

Mahalo in advance for replies. KW

[Obie]

Since they started requiring the inspection stations to take pictures of the car, it's almost impossible to pass inspection with tinted windows.

[leilanidude]

You have to use an inspection station that has the light meter. I think its about $5 more for the inspection. Just don't get a stupid level of dark tint and you will pass with the meter.

[randomq]

I see sedans with super dark front, back, and side windows all the time... How do they get around the inspection?

[kalakoa]

How do they get around the inspection?

WIth a second, clean sedan. Just swap the rear bumper after getting the safety sticker.

[bystander]

If you have a truck or SUV the back windows can be tinted as dark as you want while cars need to be at 35%. I wonder why the difference?

https://www.tinting-laws.com/hawaii/

Tint darkness for sedans:
Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.

Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.

[Obie]

quote:

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Originally posted by randomq

I see sedans with super dark front, back, and side windows all the time... How do they get around the inspection?

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Believe it or not they have the tint removed and then re-applied.

It's about $400.00/year to do that !

http://khon2.com/2014/04/25/drivers-with...crackdown/

[kimo wires]

Well, that didn't exactly answer my question but it sparked a lively discussion.

A friend in California said the fine is 90$ but you can get out of paying if you have it removed. Says he pays the fine because its cheaper than re-tinting.

[PaulW]

What exactly is the attraction of tinting? So you can't see other traffic as clearly as before?

[Guest]

oblique opaqueness is how some

+ + O'o you know shading reduce heat di ba ?