What is a 20% tint?

The percentage you see on window tint refers to the VLT, or visible light transmission. If your tint has a 20% percent VLT, it blocks 80% of the outside light.  Don’t make the mistake of buying tint with a high VLT percentage thinking it will be darker.

Is 5% tint a lot?

A 5% tint is extremely dark, and you can’t see through it at all. This is actually illegal in most states but is most commonly used on the back windows of limousines.

What tint is darker 20 or 35?

A 35% tint will give you more darkness, but it’s still easy to see through. Drivers like this tint because of it’s stylish and sleek aesthetic. If privacy is your purpose for tinting, a 20% tint is an excellent choice. You can see through windows with a 20% tint if you’re up close, but it’s still difficult.

Can you see through 5% tint at night?

Can You See Through 5% Tint at Night? In short, No, a 5% window tint is the darkest a window tint can get. You will have a hard time seeing through it at night. At night, especially in areas that have no direct light shining around, you might need to roll down 5% tint windows to be able to see through.

How do they measure window tint?

Window tint darkness is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). For example, 20% darkness means that 20% of the light is let thru while the remaining 80% is blocked by the tint.

What do window tint percentages look like?

When certain windows have a “built-in” factory tint, it will typically allow 15-20% of the light through the glass. In order to apply this window tint, it is better to check the tinting law of your state. Five percent window tinting looks almost like a sleek obsidian black sheet. It lets only 5 % of the light through the glass.

What is 30 percent window tint?

30% Tint is a light tint and is generally acceptable. The legal amount of tinting of any car window is measured by its light transmittance (LT), the amount of light that can pass through the tinted windows. Window tint laws ensure tinted car windows have a low enough light transmittance to allow for driver visibility.

What are the levels of window tint?

Standard tint levels are 35 percent and 25 percent. Cars usually get 25 percent for the sides and 5 percent for the rear windows. Several states have a maximum level of tint, especially for the driver’s side window, but have no requirement for the back side and rear windows.