What percent tint do new cars have?

Generally, the factory window tint percentage ranges between 15\% and 20 \% on most cars. This means that the windows (usually the rare window) lets in just about the 15-20 \% of visible light and deflect 85-85\%.

What tint do new cars come with?

When vehicles come with a factory tint, it’s usually between 15\% and 20\%. A 5\% is the darkest tint you can get, and you can’t see through 5\% tinted car windows at all. In most states, a 5\% tint is illegal.

Do brand new cars come with tinted windows?

Most, if not all, new models, especially SUV’s and Mini-Vans, come equipped with a dark, 15\% visible light transmission “factory tint” on vehicle windows, other than the front driver and passenger windows and of course, the windshield.

Do cars come factory tinted?

Vehicles come with factory tint directly from the manufacturer. Factory tint is a tint that’s embedded within the glass of the window. Factory tint doesn’t convey the additional benefits of aftermarket tint, such as UV protection. It is a purely aesthetic option.

How do you check tint percentage?

If you cannot find out what the factory tint percentage of your car windows is, you can always find a tint meter to check the percentage. Simply roll down your window halfway and then measure the tint with the meter. This is also the method that law enforcement uses to check car window tint percentages.

How do I know if I have factory tint?

Factory fitted tinted glass will be smooth, with no bubbles, and the film will come to the edge of the glass since the film is applied before the glass is put into the vehicle. (edit) The more expensive vehicles have the “tint” laminated inside the glass, and will have no “film” at all.

Do cars come with tinted glass?

Most cars today come with some degree of tint on the side and rear windows, and across the top of the windshield. In past years, this was an option for most cars, but it has become pretty standard. 70\% is the amount of light transmitted, so the tint on those windows is blocking 30\% of the sunlight.

How do you check window tint percentage?

Place the tint meter on the window by sliding it onto the partially rolled down window. The tint meter has a slot on it that slides onto a window. Then, read the digital display on the tint meter. This will give you your exact tint percentage, or opacity rating.

Does tint make a car look better?

Tinting your windows will block some of the UV rays that are responsible for cracking and fading the vehicle’s leather. It’s a great investment that will help keep your vehicle’s interior looking good.

How do you calculate window tint?

To calculate the actual VLT of the glass with film applied to it, you need to multiply the VLT of the window tint applied by the VLT of the glass. For example, applying a 5\% film to glass with an 80\% tint to it, you would multiply 5\% x 80\% = (0.05×0.80)x100 = 4\%.