New from Chicago

[SlicP10]

Ok i am down to do this so we have two cars.. three to go

[Pro Stock John]

I have not used him yet but friends have. I've used a place that's kinda far and want to stop using them since I'm there for like five hours.

[Frank]

Welcome! I too am in the north side. I use Umbra, he does good quality work

[LadiesMan217]

Welcome to !!

[MoCamaro10]

Just had mine done at Mr kustom on irving park just west of elston. $180 for doors, back window, and rear quarter windows. Lifetime warranty.

[The SS]

Welcome to C5G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dark Knight]

welcome!

I live in the city on Cermak and California

[Pro Stock John]

OP I just had my car tinted last weekend for $170 did 35%. I can ask the guy if he comes up North, he came to the house but my car at a buddy's house in Lombard. Welcome to check it out if you are up in the air on how dark to go.

[SlicP10]

Can you see if he would come up north? do you have any pics of your car?

[Pro Stock John]

Before/after pics: http://www.chicago5thgen.com/63329-post56.html

I'll ask him.

[SlicP10]

can you send PM with the guys number? I would like to get this done next weekend.

[Pro Stock John]

Did you get tinted?

[SlicP10]

nah i am going to call him this weekend. My friend got tinted and got a ticket saying 35% is to dark in chicago and there some kinda law about front windows cannot be tinted

[TonyNo]

Correct. Any tint at all in the front is illegal in IL, too (AFAIK).

It is unlawful to have a sign, poster, window application, reflective material, non-reflective material or tinted film on the front windshield, side-wings or side windows immediately adjacent to either side of the operator. A non-reflective tint screen may be used along the uppermost portion of the front windshield if the material does not extend more than 6 inches down from the top of the windshield. It is also unlawful to park or stand a vehicle on any potion of the public way if the vehicle is equipped with non-reflective, smoked or tinted glass or non-reflective film on the front windshield, side-wings or side windows immediately adjacent to either side of the driver's seat. There is an exemption for persons requiring tinted glass for medical reasons.

Chicago issues tinted window violations under home rule authority. We are aware that laws outside Chicago may be more lenient with regard to the amount of tint permitted on vehicles. However, tinted windows can compromise police officers' ability to see into a vehicle and this can be a serious safety issue for law enforcement personnel.

[SYCK SS]

actually they did pass a law that you CAN have window tint legally. Now chicago might be a little different as they are always "special" but here are specifications for the law

HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN ILLINOIS?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Illinois, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
• Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 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.


HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN ILLINOIS?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.

• Front Side Windows Must be non-reflective, state law is not specific about what this means.
• Back Side Windows Must be non-reflective, state law is not specific about what this means.


OTHER ILLINOIS RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
• Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
• Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
• Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
• Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.