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What is the darkest legal tint in Oregon?

by Rhyley Bryan

What is the darkest legal tint in Oregon?

Oregon State Tint Law

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
  • Front Side Windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
  • Back Side Windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
  • Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.

What is the going rate for window tinting?

Window tints are not prohibitively expensive, even for higher end brands. Average prices range from $100 – $400 to tint your whole car.

What does 80% tint mean?

As a refresher, 60% VLT means 60% of light will pass through, and about 40% will be reflected. A lower percentage specifies a darker film. For example, if you mount a 5% film to a glass window with 80% VLT tint, it will equal 4%. So, the glass and shade will have a collective VLT of 4%.

What does tinting your window do?

Significantly reduce solar heat transfer and temperature inside a building

  • Reduce air conditioning costs
  • Extend life of HVAC systems by reducing maintenance and strain on the system
  • Decrease a building’s environmental emissions
  • Increase occupant comfort
  • especially for computer and TV screens

    • How does window tinting work?

    How It Works. Window tinting is when you put a layer of film on the windows of your car to block, reflect, or absorb certain types of light rays. The film is usually polyester-based with metal and dye treatments. Different kinds of films have different levels at which they allow visible light to pass through.

    Does window tinting work?

    The inside of the windows are thoroughly cleaned

  • cut and prepare the film
  • A heat gun and card will be used to remove any air bubbles within the film
  • The film will be moved to the inside of the window where an application of soapy water will help the tint to be moved into position