Quick PSA for anyone shopping for tint: the "darkness" you can legally run varies a lot by state and by window (front doors vs. rear vs. windshield).

A few examples that trip people up:

• California: front doors must let in 70%+ light (basically almost no tint up front), rear/back can go as dark as you want.

• Florida: front doors 28%, rear windows 15%.

• New York: front doors 70%, rear 32%.

• Texas: front doors 25%, rear windows any darkness.

Some states also restrict reflectivity and require a medical exemption sticker if you want darker-than-legal front windows. Cops in most states can ticket off a light meter reading, not just eyeballing it.

Before you book tint anywhere (us included), ask the installer what % they're using on each window and confirm it's legal in your state — a good shop will know this cold and won't push you into an illegal setup just to make the car look better. Ceramic tint is worth the upcharge over basic dyed film if you're keeping the car long-term: better heat rejection, doesn't purple/fade over time, and holds up better to sun exposure.

Happy to answer questions on tint %, film types, or detailing prep before a tint job — ask away.