Toyota Tundra Forum

I have a 2010 Crew Max, and planning on tinting the windows.

How dark did you go on yours and what would you suggest?

I don't want to get too dark and make it TOO hard to see out rear window at night, but want something

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2010 Tundra Crew Max Limited 4x4 Radiant Red w/ Sand Beige Leather
MO-Power Memory Package
NV-DVD Navigation System
OF-TRD Off Road Package
RL-Daytime Running Lights
SR-Power tilt/slide Moonroof
P4-Vehicle Shield Package (AKA Dealer profit package)
O4-Owner rewards package...running boards and carpet mats
FF-Fender Flares
R8-Bed Step Assist
BM-Ball Mount
Ordered 8 May 2009
Got it 27 Aug 2009

I have factory tinting on the rear doors and back window.........I had tint shop go as dark as possible without getting darker than rear windows..........so it looks a tad lighter.........you have to consider your state laws also........my signature pic below is from before the tint...

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08 CrewMax, SR5, 5.7L, 4x4, OEM fog lights with ECU logic bypass, tow pakage,
ProCoat spray-in liner, low profile tool box, nerf bars,
2.5 inch Ready lift front level kit, 1 inch super lift rear blocks,
and BF Goodrich All-Terrains 305/65/18....Oh, a little skid plate trim too!

Slowhogg...............a.k.a. DEXTER, the CANADIAN RedNeck....

Yeah, there are the state laws to consider...but in texas they only regulate the front windows.

I am/was considering adding tint to the rear windows to reduce the heat coming thru all that glass

Your rear glass rolls down. You can make it really dark and then roll it down at night while backing up if you need to.

I did 35% in the front (darkest legal) and 15% over the rear factory tint. So that makes it about 2% in the rear. 0.15 x 0.20(factory) x 0.70(auto glass) = 2.1%. People say factory tint is around 17%.


Is there an obvious difference between tint levels? Definitely. Does it bother me? Not at all since it helps keep the truck cooler. I do roll my rear glass and windows down when I am backing the boat into its spot at night or when backing into a friend's driveway with a LOT of trees. But the rest of the time, it's not a problem since I have the rear camera.

There's more pics of the tint here:
http://www.toyotatundraforum.com/int...th-llumar.html

I do need to go back and get the front driver's door redone. When I release the seat belt, the buckle hits the glass and there's a couple of spots where it's chipped holes in the tint. Guess it's good that I got a scratch warranty.

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2007 SR5 Crewmax 5.7L 4x4
Mods: nerf bars, Truxedo tonneau, radar detector power, 3M clear bra, fog lights, black billet grille, rear differential breather, parking sensors, Line-X, power tailgate lock, hood safety latch mod, one off driving lights behind grille, Pioneer NAV w/ OEM camera, Flowmaster 50 SUV dual/dual, blue LED dash lights, Volant CAI, Llumar tint, CompuStar Pro alarm, ProComp 6066 20" wheels, Cooper Zeon LTZ 275/60/20 tires, OME HD coilover lift, Firestone helper air bags, stereo cable lock, Tekonsha P3 brake controller
All mod descriptions and pictures © 2007-2009 by Toxarch. They may be copied only for personal use and the mods may be done for non-profit only.

Here you go...

DARKNESS

WindshieldNon-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 or AS-5 line.
Front Side WindowsMust allow more than 25% of light in.
Back Side WindowsMust allow more than 25% of light in.
Rear WindowAny darkness can be used.


REFLECTIVE

Front Side WindowsMust not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side WindowsMust not be more than 25% reflective.

RULES AND REGS

Restricted ColorsThe tint color(s) of RED BLUE AMBER are not legal by state law.
Side MirrorsDual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate RequirementsManufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Ask your dealer if they are using ceritified film.
Sticker RequirementsThe sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on the driver’s side window.
Medical ExemptionState allows medical exemptions for special tint.
For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.

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T From Phoenix

2008 5.7L Tundra Dbl Cab SR5 Super White

My additions

See my Garage
In the works for 2010

22in Rims
Sound System
2/4 Drop kit
TRD Anti-Sway Bar
Premium Cross-Drilled Brake Rotor w/Prem Pads
Diablo Trinity - Spring 2010?



Mods... Autopia Foglights,Escort Passport 8500 Radar Detector, Magnaflow Dual In/Out Exhaust,Volant CAI,Putco LED interior lighting,Toyota Bedrail system, Toyota bedliner,Toyota Alarm w/o GB sensor, Window Tint.

Here is one below Limo tint. Works great at night. The strip on top of the windshield is Limo, the darkest you can get. Keep in mind that in these pictures you are looking thru two (2) windows which appear to make it super dark. It's not. I could of gone limo in the back but wanted to keep the tint flowing from front window to back window.

Most shops carry the retractable window shade you see in last picture.

I'm glad I did not go darker. Hope this helps.

tt

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And some more..

tt

Oh, I forgot to add it will look awesome on that red tundra of yours.



tt

I have 20% on my front and the installer said that is what is on the backs. I've been thinking about going darker on the backs like Tox. I got pulled over Saturday and got a ticket, but I made sure I rolled my fronts down before the cop got to the truck so he couldn't see how dark my fronts were.

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2008 Tundra CrewMax 5.7 4X4
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Mods- Homelink Mirror, Expedition One front and rear winch bumpers, PIAA 510 Ion fogs, Backup Camera, Lund Interceptor Bug Shield, Truxxx 3/1 leveling kit, 20% front window tint, 18x9 XD Monsters +18 offset, 325/60 R18 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ's, DiamondDeluxe 3Hole Dogbox, Bushwacker Fender Flares, Custom Front Emblem, Weathertech front and rear liners, Husky center hump liner, N-Fab textured step bars

Speeding huh????

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2007 Tundra Limited Double Cab 4x4 Super White
Volant CAI
Pioneer AVIC Z-2 (hard drive upgrade to AVIC Z-3)
Key FOB Tailgate Lock (courtesy of Toxarch)
OEM back-up camera w/flip down monitor microswitch mod
Sirius Satellite Radio
WeatherTech Floor Liners
20" OEM alloy wheels
Line-X Bed liner
UWS Black Powdercoat Low Profile Toolbox
DU-HA underseat storage unit
JC Whitney Black Nerf Bars
Lund Interceptor II Bug Shield
Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller