Window Tint in PA (sorry if repeat thread)

vitologarcia · 08-03-2009, 10:03 PM

Guys so I finally am getting my e92 wednesday and I want to know what is the legal limit of window tint for PA.
any help?

RedDinan335i · 08-03-2009, 10:46 PM

google is your friend here

search string = auto tint regulations PA

first result is

www.tintcenter.com/laws/PA/

and it indicates
Windshield No tint is allowed on the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Rear Window Must allow more than 70% of light in.

BTW all of your local tint shops should know the state law.

In MO we get 35% light in and no regulations on back windows. Wow PA is really strict!

Mark850 · 08-03-2009, 11:14 PM

I have 35% on my car on all windows except windshield for 3yrs now and never a problem, ever..

R3NEGADE · 08-03-2009, 11:48 PM

I have 40% all around including the windsheild....I dont know how accurate that site is since they sell most trucks/suv's with 15%-25% on the rear windows.

From what I have always been told the only law is no tint on windsheild and nothing below 70% on the front 2 windows.

vitologarcia · 08-04-2009, 02:16 PM

can anyone recommend a place in philly were I can get this done?

Turbomatic · 08-04-2009, 03:06 PM

My tint guy is near South Street Bridge. They are good and fair priced imo. PM me for their number if you are interested.

RevC · 08-04-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbomatic

My tint guy is near South Street Bridge. They are good and fair priced imo. PM me for their number if you are interested.

what did they charge..

Turbomatic · 08-04-2009, 03:19 PM

$200.00 for all my windows except the front Windshield. Its $150 for just the back three windows.

RevC · 08-04-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbomatic

$200.00 for all my windows except the front Windshield. Its $150 for just the back three windows.

beat i have to find someone in the 120 range..

R3NEGADE · 08-04-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RevC

beat i have to find someone in the 120 range..

RevC · 08-04-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by R3NEGADE

recieved about six recommendations in my PM box, lol thanks for all the suggestions.
a lot of people will do it for 120 thats surprising, damn man, everyone around here is just into ripping you off i guess..cherry hill area..maaan..

1N54E92 · 08-04-2009, 09:34 PM

If you have CA, then you need to search more on the forum about the type of tint. You need a 100% ceramic tint.

I am getting my E92 done with Pinnacle F1 tint for $365.

Bogo Shipyo · 08-04-2009, 09:39 PM

someone mention to me before that cops cant pull you over for tints as a first offense in the state of pa
what they can do is pull you over for a violation( speeding, red lights and etc) and then give you a tint ticket

im not sure how true this is but ( knock on wood ) i was never pulled over for tints

kim

RevC · 08-04-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bogoshipyo

someone mention to me before that cops cant pull you over for tints as a first offense in the state of pa
what they can do is pull you over for a violation( speeding, red lights and etc) and then give you a tint ticket

im not sure how true this is but ( knock on wood ) i was never pulled over for tints

kim

hi, im your neighbor, NJ, and i fail at life.

NJ probably has a spot-tint-and-shoot on sight law..

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vitologarcia Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 259 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Alpine White M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (2)	Window Tint in PA (sorry if repeat thread) Guys so I finally am getting my e92 wednesday and I want to know what is the legal limit of window tint for PA. any help?
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RedDinan335i Private First Class 1 Rep 102 Posts Drives: Red 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (1)	google is your friend here search string = auto tint regulations PA first result is www.tintcenter.com/laws/PA/ and it indicates Windshield No tint is allowed on the windshield. Front Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in. Back Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in. Rear Window Must allow more than 70% of light in. BTW all of your local tint shops should know the state law. In MO we get 35% light in and no regulations on back windows. Wow PA is really strict! __________________ Mods: Dinan Stage2 Dinan Exhaust
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Mark850 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 1991 E31 850i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I have 35% on my car on all windows except windshield for 3yrs now and never a problem, ever.. __________________
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R3NEGADE First Lieutenant 25 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 09 335/10 135 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (3)	I have 40% all around including the windsheild....I dont know how accurate that site is since they sell most trucks/suv's with 15%-25% on the rear windows. From what I have always been told the only law is no tint on windsheild and nothing below 70% on the front 2 windows. __________________ -Josh
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Turbomatic Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 292 Posts Drives: E36 M3, 335xic, Rav4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (4)	My tint guy is near South Street Bridge. They are good and fair priced imo. PM me for their number if you are interested.
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Turbomatic Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 292 Posts Drives: E36 M3, 335xic, Rav4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (4)	$200.00 for all my windows except the front Windshield. Its $150 for just the back three windows.
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1N54E92 Colonel 85 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: BSM F30 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA iTrader: (4)	If you have CA, then you need to search more on the forum about the type of tint. You need a 100% ceramic tint. I am getting my E92 done with Pinnacle F1 tint for $365.
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Bogo Shipyo Colonel 87 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: philly - nyc iTrader: (19)	someone mention to me before that cops cant pull you over for tints as a first offense in the state of pa what they can do is pull you over for a violation( speeding, red lights and etc) and then give you a tint ticket im not sure how true this is but ( knock on wood ) i was never pulled over for tints kim
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