Octane 20 Tint Question

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  [Deactivated] on 27/08/2017 - 10:27

  I had it back window only. Never questioned by cops. It is fine during the day but in my opinion too dark at night. I wouldn't like my side windows that dark. Looks great from outside especially on a black car.

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  spackbace on 27/08/2017 - 10:32

  +1

  Might look better but just put 35% on the front windows

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    David76 on 27/08/2017 - 11:43

    I have heard stories from people who did this and later regretted it as it was too light and not consistent.

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      spackbace on 27/08/2017 - 12:16

      +1

      It all depends on the car, window size, interior colour etc

      I just mean to keep it a bit more legal, for insurance cops etc

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  reno on 27/08/2017 - 10:41

  not sure which brand octane 20 is, but legal limits are 35% for the front driver/passenger windows
  anything less you know you're running illegally - and it's a risk you'd have to take. I don't know of many who have been pulled up for this, but there have been blitzes where they target tints and have a light meter

  it'll take some getting used to at night especially if you need ur side mirrors to reverse etc… u might just have to wind down the windows instead (and that doesn't work well in the rain!)

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  Ocker on 27/08/2017 - 10:43

  This will help

  http://www.windowtint.com.au/more-info/29/window-tinting-law…

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  nocure on 27/08/2017 - 12:27

  I have 18% , recently passed the test.

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  npc on 27/08/2017 - 15:19

  I had 15% on the back and back-side windows of Prado - zero visibility at night when reversing. Also couldnt see the cars behind me who had only parking lights on.

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  TheBilly on 27/08/2017 - 21:59

  Have 15% never had an issue with the law. Have known people with 10% and 5% that have never had issues with the law, however really difficult to see out of at night in the 5%

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  jimbobaus on 28/08/2017 - 01:17

  Friend recently got a Unroadworthy Vehicle Sticker (Canary) on his car for 20% tint (in Vic) he had to get the tint removed (which cost twice what the install cost) so he could get the new RWC.
  The police can be picky, but if they want to they will defect your car, Victoria police carry light testers in their cars, I am not sure about other states.
  Is it even worth it?
  What if you try and sell the car in the future? you wont get a RWC with that tint.