California tint law sucks! bye bye tints >_<

[F8L]

Originally Posted by Gilbert

Well, i got my front window tints removed. spent 30 bucks and the guy took about 7 minutes to take them off

Nice! You must have had some easy to peel stuff on there lol. Sounds like he just hit you with the shops minimum charge. Good deal.

[pmanza]

Thanks F8L, I'll let my DH know the cost. We actually bought the car in Fairfield, they had the best deal so we drove for it.
Fernsmom

[greenjack]

anybody know where to go for tinting in the Union City area? I'm from Washington, so this is pretty new to me. I just bought a used Prius and love the mileage and still learning from it, but the first thing I noticed is that a lot of sunlight comes through the front. It's been reaching into the mid 80s lately and looks like it's going to get hotter.

[Rest]

Originally Posted by GatorJZ

Necessary?

When people come to this country popping off complaining about this and that in our country then, yes it is necessary. If you weren't born here and don't like it here, then go back where you came from.

[priusenvy]

Originally Posted by greenjack

anybody know where to go for tinting in the Union City area?

Are we supposed to assume from the title of the thread that you're in Union City, CA?

If so, give a call to Sidney at Auto Mall Specialist in Fremont. I think it would be worth the short trip. He's not the cheapest, but he does good work. He's very popular with Bay Area drivers on other car forums, like those for Audi, Lexus and BMW.

Auto Mall Tint Specialist - Professional Window Tinting. In Fremont, California.

[San_Carlos_Jeff]

Originally Posted by greenjack

anybody know where to go for tinting in the Union City area? I'm from Washington, so this is pretty new to me. I just bought a used Prius and love the mileage and still learning from it, but the first thing I noticed is that a lot of sunlight comes through the front. It's been reaching into the mid 80s lately and looks like it's going to get hotter.

Rocky Mountain Tint in Fremont did a good job for me a couple years back.

[L.A.]

Hi All,

CA does NOT allow ANY aftermarket tinting for:
- Windshield
- Front Driver's side and passenger's side windows


Hope this can help.

You can check this information at:
CHP-Frequently Asked Questions of the Highway Patrol

Can I put after-market tinting on the windows of my vehicle?
The main requirements for legal window tinting in California are:

1. The windshield and front driver's side and passenger's side windows cannot receive any aftermarket tinting.
2. If the rear window of a vehicle is tinted, the vehicle must have outside rearview mirrors on both sides.

The law prohibits any person from driving any motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows, with certain limited exceptions.
However, legislation signed into law effective January 1, 1999, exempts from the above prohibition specified clear, colorless, and transparent material that is installed, affixed, or applied to the front driver and passenger side windows for the specific purpose of reducing ultraviolet rays. If, as, or when this material becomes torn, bubbled or otherwise worn, it must be removed or replaced.

[darelldd]

Originally Posted by L.A.

Hi All,

CA does NOT allow ANY aftermarket tinting for:
- Windshield
- Front Driver's side and passenger's side windows


Hope this can help.

You can check this information at:
CHP-Frequently Asked Questions of the Highway Patrol

Can I put after-market tinting on the windows of my vehicle?
The main requirements for legal window tinting in California are:

1. The windshield and front driver's side and passenger's side windows cannot receive any aftermarket tinting.

Ah, but you see... the CHP does not make these rules. They are tasked with knowing them and enforcing them. But this proves that they don't actually know them. The CVC is all that matters here. If your vehicle starts with clear glass (do any cars today come with clear glass) then you can add tint up to the limit stated in the CVC as long as it meets all the other requirements. If your factory glass is already close to the minimum transmissivity, you probably can't legally add more tint.

The CHP can give you a ticket for anything they want. But it isn't against the law if the CVC says it isn't against the law.

[darelldd]

Originally Posted by pmanza

F8L
What does your shop charge for tint and what kind do you use? I am in Sacto and want tint.
Thanks
Fernsmom

I can hook you up with a fantastic guy in Davis. He does all the dealership cars... and he's done my last three cars including the Prius (and my EVs!). He's the best tint guy I've ever worked with. I'm a bit... uh... particular. And he's the same way, so it works out well.

Auto Trim Design - Davis Wiki

If you call, definitely tell him that Darell the EV guy sent you!