The Auto Fx - Window Tinting
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Local Tint Laws
North Carolina Tint Law Enacted: 2001
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN NORTH CAROLINA? Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In North Carolina, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window. |
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| Windshield | Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. |
| 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. |
| HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN NORTH CAROLINA? Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light. |
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| Front Side Windows | Must not be more than 20% reflective. |
| Back Side Windows | Must not be more than 20% reflective. |
| OTHER NORTH CAROLINA RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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| Restricted Colors | The tint color(s) of RED AMBER YELLOW are not legal by state law. |
| Side Mirrors | Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted. |
| Certificate Requirements | Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state. |
| Sticker Requirements | No sticker to identify legal tinting is required. |
| Medical Exemption | State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law. |
The use of window tint on automobiles is very common today. There are many different styles and shades to choose from. Most people think that window tint is just for appearance, it's not! Window tint does make your car look great but it also rejects heat from the sun, blocks damaging UV rays, reduces glare, and helps deter “smash and grab” theft among other things.
There is a perfect tint shade for every car, let us help find the perfect match for you. Call us today and let us show you how we can make your life easier 704-889-5785. Auto FX carries the finest lines of Automotive Window Film manufactured by the industry leader Madico.
Decades of auto window tint experience has allowed Madico to feature two distinctive films we consider to be the finest available, both aesthetically and functionally. Madico has the richest black and truest gray you can find in a car tint, while providing nearly 100% UV protection, and blocking over 66% of the sun's heat. Madico tints provide a level of comfort no automobile should be without - while being among the easiest films in the industry to work with. Additionally, they're Contour Engineered', so they're simple and quick to install, every time.
There is a perfect tint shade for every car, let us help find the perfect match for you. Call us today and let us show you how we can make your life easier 704-889-5785. Auto FX carries the finest lines of Automotive Window Film manufactured by the industry leader Madico.
Decades of auto window tint experience has allowed Madico to feature two distinctive films we consider to be the finest available, both aesthetically and functionally. Madico has the richest black and truest gray you can find in a car tint, while providing nearly 100% UV protection, and blocking over 66% of the sun's heat. Madico tints provide a level of comfort no automobile should be without - while being among the easiest films in the industry to work with. Additionally, they're Contour Engineered', so they're simple and quick to install, every time.
South Carolina Tint Law Enacted: 1992
| HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN SOUTH CAROLINA? Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In South Carolina, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window. |
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| Windshield | Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. |
| Front Side Windows | Must allow more than 27% of light in. |
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than 27% of light in. |
| Rear Window | Must allow more than 27% of light in. |
| HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN SOUTH CAROLINA? Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light. |
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| Front Side Windows | Must be non-reflective, state law is not specific about what this means. |
| Back Side Windows | Must be non-reflective, state law is not specific about what this means. |
| OTHER SOUTH CAROLINA RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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| Restricted Colors | The tint color(s) of RED AMBER YELLOW are not legal by state law. |
| Side Mirrors | Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted. |
| Certificate Requirements | Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using ceritified film. |
| Sticker Requirements | The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on each tinted window. |
| Medical Exemption | State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law. |
Tint is created when tinting film is bonded onto a piece of window glass. Tinting film is usually made out of clear polyester film with a very thin and even layer of tinting agents such as dyes and/or metals deposited onto the film.
A common misconception is that window tint is dark, and night-time driving is impossible when a car is tinted. The truth is that there are films of ANY darkness that suits your preferences. Also, unlike sunglasses that do impair your ability to drive at night, tinting film is designed to reduce glare and not impede night-time driving. State window tint laws also protect consumers against illegal tint that may put them in harm's way during night-time driving.
Another misconception is that window tint is bonded onto the outer surface of auto glass. Window tint is applied on the inner surface which also protects the film itself from flying debris outside the car.
Once tinting film is applied to a window, the characteristics of how visible light comes into the car changes. Normal auto glass without tint reflects around 5% of visible light (known as VLR%), absorbs another 5% (known as VLA%), and transmits 90% of visible light (known as VLT%) into the car.
Depending on the type and quality of tinting film applied to a window, these percentages change dramatically. Some tint are more reflective, and others absorb more light. The number you will most commonly see is the VLT% (Visible Light Transmittance). Almost all the official names of films include the VLT%. VLT% tells you how much visible light is allowed to shine into the car, and also indirectly how dark the tint looks.
Tinting film doesn't just block visible light. It also blocks harmful cancer-causing ultra-violet (UV-A and UV-B) rays as well as infra-red (IR) rays that cause heat to build up in your car; however, how effective a film is in blocking these rays depends on the type of film, the manufacturer, and the quality of installation.
We at Auto FX understand that tinting is a complicated subject, and we aim to help you find the right tint for your car based on your needs.
A common misconception is that window tint is dark, and night-time driving is impossible when a car is tinted. The truth is that there are films of ANY darkness that suits your preferences. Also, unlike sunglasses that do impair your ability to drive at night, tinting film is designed to reduce glare and not impede night-time driving. State window tint laws also protect consumers against illegal tint that may put them in harm's way during night-time driving.
Another misconception is that window tint is bonded onto the outer surface of auto glass. Window tint is applied on the inner surface which also protects the film itself from flying debris outside the car.
Once tinting film is applied to a window, the characteristics of how visible light comes into the car changes. Normal auto glass without tint reflects around 5% of visible light (known as VLR%), absorbs another 5% (known as VLA%), and transmits 90% of visible light (known as VLT%) into the car.
Depending on the type and quality of tinting film applied to a window, these percentages change dramatically. Some tint are more reflective, and others absorb more light. The number you will most commonly see is the VLT% (Visible Light Transmittance). Almost all the official names of films include the VLT%. VLT% tells you how much visible light is allowed to shine into the car, and also indirectly how dark the tint looks.
Tinting film doesn't just block visible light. It also blocks harmful cancer-causing ultra-violet (UV-A and UV-B) rays as well as infra-red (IR) rays that cause heat to build up in your car; however, how effective a film is in blocking these rays depends on the type of film, the manufacturer, and the quality of installation.
We at Auto FX understand that tinting is a complicated subject, and we aim to help you find the right tint for your car based on your needs.
