Is Limo tint on an SUV a good thing, or a PITA?

[momo]

I hate really dark tint. can't see shit at night. reverse camera helps

+1.

i only run 25% of a high quality heat resistant tint all the way around cause i hate the mismatched look.

i want to do 3m cystalline 90 on my windshield. supposed to be great for heat rejection.

[ktm300hater]

Medical exemption, couldnt be any easier to get

med exemption for what...

[momo]

med exemption for what...

albino baby eye syndrome.
severe vampirism.
cataracts (dual purpose).

[Pooter]

I live in the fucking sticks... it's hard enough backing down a long driveway at night in a vehicle with no tint, let alone limo

It does suck out in the boonies where there isnt ambient light from the rest of the city, lol. Id just back in though, so I dont have to back out when its dark

med exemption for what...

To have up to 5% tint, note from a doctor, fill out a form from the state of texas, fax it in and they mail you a letter for your exemption, you can add several vehicles to the form to be exempt for all vehicles you drive/own.
Photophobia, sensitivity to light. It also applies for children that have the disease where sunlight causes them to break out in rashes(cant remember the name). Tint place I went to actually put the tint on a ladys car(for her child) for free and did a clear tint for the windshield(that blocks UV rays).

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/interne...Forms/VI-4.pdf

[Cooter]

It does suck out in the boonies where there isnt ambient light from the rest of the city, lol. Id just back in though, so I dont have to back out when its dark

as a true hustler, I leave when it's dark and I return when it's dark

[SMKR]

5% all the way around on mine, and windshield brow, wouldnt do it any other way anymore.

It also helps to have a medical exemption letter from the state to keep on hand

Backing anywhere at night is a PITA, I just back in wherever so I can drive out. I rarely drive at night, so its worth the slight hassle and blocking the sun in the summer is well worth it.

How hard is this exemption letter to obtain?

I am sick of dealing with the morning and evening glares, would like to tint the front windshield at 50%

[talisman]

To have up to 5% tint, note from a doctor, fill out a form from the state of texas, fax it in and they mail you a letter for your exemption, you can add several vehicles to the form to be exempt for all vehicles you drive/own.
Photophobia, sensitivity to light. It also applies for children that have the disease where sunlight causes them to break out in rashes(cant remember the name). Tint place I went to actually put the tint on a ladys car(for her child) for free and did a clear tint for the windshield(that blocks UV rays).

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/interne...Forms/VI-4.pdf

Porphyria.

I'm going to have to look into this. If I'm outside, I have sunglasses on. Even wear them a lot of the time when I'm driving and it is raining.

[Special K]

How hard is this exemption letter to obtain?

I am sick of dealing with the morning and evening glares, would like to tint the front windshield at 50%

It's quite simple. Just print & have your optometrist sign the form. Add the Vins of the vehicles and mail to the state. Last time it took about 7 days to get the exemption letter back. You can take it to the tint shop to avoid hassle and possible up charge for the tint itself. The Tahoe has 5% all around and a brow double the width of the dot line.
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[SMKR]

Anymore pics of your Tahoe? Love those wheels. What model are they specifically?

[Special K]

They are GM 22's, I believe knock offs are available now for a lot less $$.
I can't upload more pics ATM... Silly tapatalk

[Chili]

The windows on my Suburban are pretty dark but I don't know if it's the factory level or if some was added since I bought it used. I don't believe it's 5% though, because I had 5% on the back glass of my Mustang and that seemed darker. My fronts are tinted but legal, which is plenty for me.

As others have said, 5% is a PITA at night, so it's up to your own tolerances. You still have the side mirrors, so it's really no different than driving a panel van or moving truck where there is no back window.

There are times I would like to go a little darker on the Suburban, but overall the night driving is what keeps me from doing it.

I would never want 5% on the fronts. Hell, even with the legal tint on the Mustang I sometimes had to roll down the windows to use the side mirrors to back up at night.

[talisman]

I've had a few cars completely limo'ed, and liked it. You do have to be a little more careful at night, but it's a trade off I'm willing to make.

[dblack1]

On my last truck I didn't tint the back glass (factory tinted), but I did tint the front windshield in 50%.

If you have night vision problems I'd leave it stock and just tint the side windows

[Buick355]

I liked limo when I was younger but now I don't for 2 reasons. Driving at night sucks and it looks gangster. Now I like something reasonable like 35% all the way around, and all windows (except windshield) have to match.

[0393gt]

Porphyria.

I'm going to have to look into this. If I'm outside, I have sunglasses on. Even wear them a lot of the time when I'm driving and it is raining.

same here, and I found that I see better in the rain with my polarized lenses. I try to get my girl to wear glasses because I think all the squinting will cause lines and wrinkles.. but she doesn't get it.