bradaudi

How much of a tint looks good for the 3 rear windows of the Ibis white A4?

Blake P

At least 50% but no more than 35%

afouralex

50% isn't enough IMO, 35% all around is usually best...

Blake P

Black interior will make the tint appear darker than light interiors.

bradaudi

That's part of my concern, even though it looks better to have tint all around, it's illegal here to put any tint on the front windows (drive+passenger+front windshield). As a result, you can only legally tint the rear windows.

I haven't seen one done in Ibis, but I think if just the rear windows are done in a darker tint (35%) it would be too much contrast from the front windows and might not look good.

Of course, the other alternative, is just to tint them all dark anyway and be prepared to peel it off if the cop who gives you the ticket insists on it being removed on the spot (apparently some do...). As a result, most shops will not warranty tint work done on front windows.

Blake P

I doubt you'll get hassled if you do 50% on ALL side windows and 35% on the rear glass. That's what I wish I did.

afouralex

but it kind of bothers me because the back windows are so much darker at 15%...if I were to do it again I would probably get 35% all around on any color other than black, and a 15% rear, 35% front for a black car...

basically be ready to be annoyed if you have more than 2 grades of difference between the front and rear, maybe none on the front and 50% rear would be best in your situation

Jay 4R

Can you get 40%? I usually see 35% or 50%.

I'll have the S-Line interior, and I don't want it to appear too dark.

bradaudi

The tint grade difference between front and back is probably more noticeable on a white A4 than black where it looks o.k.. I'll get the tint shops opinion on how likely I am to legally get away with a 50% all around (i.e. front and back windows). Alternatively, a more conservative approach might be no tint front side, 50% on rear side windows and 35% on the back window. Decisions, decisions.....

Derk

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/154030/img_5223.jpg"></center><p>though front tints are illegal here as well. But with some searching, I found that cops in my area do not usually bother pulling you over just for a tinting violation. However, it is a risk you'll have to take I suppose.

I like how my 35% tint looks, it gives a nice shadow, but does not look too gangster. 30% would probably be as dark as I'd go all around though.