Window Tint %

I like 35%. Tinted but not dark. 20% looks good but it is dark.

 

Max legal tint in Texas is 25% IIRC. That's what I have. Like cab2u said above, it's a good balance. Since your Cali is black, you can likely get away with a slightly darker tint.

There are some pics in my Cali thread,
not great, but may give you a flavor for what the tint looks like.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/our-first-prancing-pony.521936/page-5

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I think it'll look great unless you want the total blackout gangster look!

Take a nice side before & after pic, it'll be useful to the community.

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I have a Pozzi blue and went with the legal tint. BEING a dark color, I went with the lighter tint to give the car a little contrast when you look at it.

 

I had a black Maserati GT and had 35%. It was exactly what I wanted. Looked dark enough outside, and wasn't too dark from inside. Unfortunately, in 2017 NY added tint measurement to the yearly emissions inspections to cut down on tint. Absolutely no tint is allowed (other than rear windows for sedans, suv's etc.)

 

I went with a LLUMAR Pinnacle Series 20% tint that blocks out 80% of the heat. It's a more expensive film that's normally reserved for use on the windshield to retain a clear view for the driver. I didn't want a gangsta-look to my Cali30. Here's a photo of my car with the tint. Sitting in bright sun is quite comfortable and it works well even with the roof up because my arms still get some protection and don't burn. You also still get UV protection.

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...and here's the same car 3 years ago, without any window film. There's very little additional tint but the difference in heat and UV protection is simply amazing.

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I envy you your infotainment system upgrade. I'm still hoping to find a good upgrade. Please let us know how you make out. Good luck and enjoy!

 

4th gear, that tint level looks very.... classy. weird word to describe window tint... but I like the level.

 

Thanks. I guess I lucked out as I just got the lightest, most effective tint my installer could offer me.

 

I did 3M CS35 tint on mine. Light enough for good visibility, dark enough for privacy, and black color looks nice.

Car originally came with CS20 and had it removed.

 

max in WA is 35. i actually have 20 or even lower but its a bit dark

 

I prefer 35%-40%.

Top of the line films are 3M Crystalline, Spectra Photosync, and FormulaOne Stratos. Get a 70%+ film on the windhshield too. You'll feel a huge difference in heat if you live in a hotter climate.