Window tint for '02 Explorer

[sharpshooter73]

I have an '02 Explorer and as you well know the rear window and rear passenger windows are tinted from the factory. I want to tint the front 2 windows that weren't tinted. Does anyone know what percentage they come from the factory? I want to match the fronts to the remaining as close as possible. Summer is coming and I want to have this done soon.

 

[tytanutt94]

A hopeful help to your question....

I too have a 2002 explorer, I did do a bit of research on your question... With a resounding maybe, all I found was an abstract statement on some webpage that said that is was 35% on the rear windows.... Just make sure to "comply" with state tint laws if ya care... I sure don't.... Most tint shops would test your window for free or know off their books in the shop...

 

[jimbo74]

yup watch local laws.... no need to get pulled over for some stupid crap..... here in CA you arent allowed to have any tint on the front windows....

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Yup, in Virginia we aren't suppose to have anything on our front windows - but I've passed tons of State Cops without a problem. Most people find 20% to be the most similar to stock tint percentage. 15% is what I have upfront on my windows - but I have 5% Limo on the back, so it makes the front windows look a lot darker at angels. 20% would probably look good, and not excessively dark. I wish I went with a higher percentage in the back, I can't see much at night when backing up and when cars are coming up on me they just look like floating headlights. Hope that helps somehow.

-Drew

ps- Tint Shops will put anything on windows for money. The guy I went to said that 35% should be the least noticeable and shouldn't get anyone in a SUV in trouble. So thats from a professional.

 

[sharpshooter73]

Thanks for the help, I was thinking it had to be either 35% or 20%. Florida doesn't seem to be so strict on tint, unless it's less than 20% up front - If I recall. I don't want it too dark so I can't see, and I want it to match the rest of the windows as close as possible. But I do think that Ford picked the right amount to do the backs. I drive alot of highway miles and in Florida, you can get a nice suntan just from driving! I'll have to take it to a tint shop and see what they recommend.