Tinted windows - Subaru Outback

Bluespruce · 11-13-2012, 07:11 PM

Has anyone had the driver and front passenger windows tinted to match the factory tint on the rear windows.?....if so what shade of tint was used ?

foxrider68 · 11-13-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluespruce

Has anyone had the driver and front passenger windows tinted to match the factory tint on the rear windows.?....if so what shade of tint was used ?

I had mine tinted but was told it was illegal here in WA to match so the front are slightly lighter. I'm not sure the percentage though.

bfoutch · 11-13-2012, 07:49 PM

Search this forum for 'tinted'. You should find enough information to answer your question.

MToutback · 11-13-2012, 09:51 PM

Yes. My tint guy did 20% in the front I think. It is just a touch darker on the front than the rear on the inside, but from the outside it looks the same. There is also a small color difference as one is a film and one is a treatment to the glass. Worth every penny.

jogosub · 11-14-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluespruce

Has anyone had the driver and front passenger windows tinted to match the factory tint on the rear windows.?....if so what shade of tint was used ?

I tinted the front windows (I think it was 50 or 75% film) a bit but not to match/as dark as rear windows. It would be illegal (here in FL). I suggest you check your local State law, what (and how dark) is legal! Don't forget, the higher % the lighter the film is. 75% film means that 75% of light goes through!
I should have pointed out that I added it to the OEM existing tinted front windows that were a bit lighter than the OEM rear tinted windows.

JAvendan · 11-14-2012, 10:36 AM

i did 30% for the front two windows in my '12 outback.

i had 20% on the windows of my '05 forester and i was a bit nervous living in southern california.

30% is pretty light and is illegal here.

i will try to get pics for you today.

30% is a bit lighter than the factory tint, i think.

joel

mikelipke · 11-14-2012, 11:32 AM

Friend of mine just got a 200$ ticket for his windows. They were not even very dark. Be careful.

jogosub · 11-14-2012, 01:51 PM

Each state has different laws ... check yours before tinting....

foxrider68 · 11-14-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jogosub

Each state has different laws ... check yours before tinting....

Breaking the law, breaking the law....

jogosub · 11-14-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by foxrider68

Breaking the law, breaking the law....

Not in FL nor in AZ - check local laws!

11-13-2012, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bluespruce Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: suburb of Detroit Car: 2012 Limited 2.5 cvt, silver ice Posts: 24 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tinted windows Has anyone had the driver and front passenger windows tinted to match the factory tint on the rear windows.?....if so what shade of tint was used ?

11-14-2012, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
JAvendan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern San Diego County Posts: 392 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i did 30% for the front two windows in my '12 outback. i had 20% on the windows of my '05 forester and i was a bit nervous living in southern california. 30% is pretty light and is illegal here. i will try to get pics for you today. 30% is a bit lighter than the factory tint, i think. joel __________________

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11-13-2012, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
bfoutch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 80 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Search this forum for 'tinted'. You should find enough information to answer your question.

11-13-2012, 09:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
MToutback Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MT Car: 2012 Outback 2.5 CVT Premium Posts: 75 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes. My tint guy did 20% in the front I think. It is just a touch darker on the front than the rear on the inside, but from the outside it looks the same. There is also a small color difference as one is a film and one is a treatment to the glass. Worth every penny.

11-14-2012, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
mikelipke Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northern Minnesota Car: 2013 Limited 2.5 Hole in roof Posts: 177 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Friend of mine just got a 200$ ticket for his windows. They were not even very dark. Be careful.

11-14-2012, 01:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
jogosub Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolling Hills/PV-CA displaced in NW Florida. Car: 13 Outback 2.5i Limited/DDF-PZEV, Crystal Black Silica with Option Pkg 23 Posts: 1,653 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Each state has different laws ... check yours before tinting....

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