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Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 6:29:46 PM    Argo123   Posts: 31 Joined: 8/27/2008 Status: offline Has anyone had any problems getting their Blazer to pass inspection with the factory tinted windows?  Here in Rhode Island there''s some absurd window tinting law...I had to peel and scrape for days on my last car to get the tint off so it could pass...but does the Blazer rear passenger windows count as "cargo area"? I really hope this passes inspection...I don''t know what I''d do if I had to replace the tinted windows with "clear" ones... Post #: 1

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 6:52:30 PM    WolfPack Posts: 2788 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline Find a new shop. I have what appears to be factory tint, but my blazer came from Florida, manufactured in Ohio...not sure if that plays in or not...but one shop tried to hastle me about my tint not meeting NC laws and wanted to fail me. Found new shop that passes me every time. Worst case I''ve had was a third shop that assessed a $1.85 window tint fee. You could always move out of RI _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to Argo123) Post #: 2

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 6:58:09 PM    Argo123   Posts: 31 Joined: 8/27/2008 Status: offline My last car came from Florida to (where it''s pretty neccessary to have tint with the sun and all).  Went to two shops and got the same reply; "the cops are really cracking down" apparently and they could lose their inspection licence if they gave me a sticker.  Bribery didn''t work, they weren''t giving me a sticker whatsoever. As for the cops "cracking down" I call bull on that; I see plenty of cars and SUVs out there with BLACK windows with current inspection stickers. I''ll give it a try this weekend, hopefully I''ll pass with flying colors... (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 3

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 6:59:36 PM    WolfPack Posts: 2788 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline try a more rural shop. someone that wont want to turn away a new customer _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to Argo123) Post #: 4

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 7:07:44 PM    Argo123   Posts: 31 Joined: 8/27/2008 Status: offline I might do that... Funny thing was when I brought it to the second shop after getting denied at the first, they plugged it into some mainframe and said "Man, this cars already been rejected!".  It''s so lame..they have a sensor they place on either side of the window and make sure it''s an acceptable percentage of tint...and it goes right into the computer that spits out the sticker.  So much tech for such a dumb application... (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 5

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 7:08:33 PM    2002XTREME   Posts: 799 Joined: 10/7/2007 From: Long Island Status: offline My Blazer came from Fla with Tinted windows factory- back and sides -driver & pass window are aftermarket, I`m in nY and it just passed NYS insp last weekend,,,,  _____________________________ add ons: Volant cool air intake Extra set of back up lights new Ice Bear tires NHRA Race Stickers Stock BOSE radio w/cd Custom taillights Custom Frt turn signals Moon/Sun roof (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 6

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 7:34:04 PM    djdrew010   Posts: 262 Joined: 4/2/2008 From: Canton, MI Status: offline I know here in Michigan if you by the car with tint already on it, no matter what percent on what windows, if you can prove to them that it was installed before you bought you can get out of the ticket. Michigan doesn''''t have a vehicle inspection like other states do. edit: What''s the big deal if it is factory tint it''s only 20% you can see right through it during the day and at night when you shine a light through it. < Message edited by djdrew010 -- 9/4/2008 7:35:12 PM > _____________________________ 2001 Blazer LT 4x4 4 Door (in reply to 2002XTREME) Post #: 7

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 7:50:49 PM    WolfPack Posts: 2788 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline That''s wild you''re getting hassled for 20%. And I can see you getting out of the ticket with that reasoning, but a yearly inspection would still cause a problem. _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to djdrew010) Post #: 8

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 7:55:04 PM    Argo123   Posts: 31 Joined: 8/27/2008 Status: offline I''''m pretty sure here in RI the tint has to let 70% of light through (whatever that means)...so that leaves a 30% tint that is "acceptable" I figure.  And you say the factory tint is only 20%?  It looks a lot darker to me. They take window tint veeeery seriously here for some reason... EDIT: And what do they expect me to do if the actual window is tinted and it can''t be "peeled off"?  Spend a few hundred getting new windows installed and having my Blazer in the shop for a few days?  < Message edited by Argo123 -- 9/4/2008 7:56:44 PM > (in reply to djdrew010) Post #: 9

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 10:13:59 PM    WolfPack Posts: 2788 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline move to nc? _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to Argo123) Post #: 10

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/4/2008 10:56:22 PM    OOPS242   Posts: 32 Joined: 9/2/2008 Status: offline Not all officers find tint as a must stop that car deal. Although it obvious when its to dark, and trust me.. They will no that you know its to dark also. Old, but still used practice... If you hold your license up to the inside passenger window, close door seating in car, and the person out said cant see it(during day).. Then its to dark, and then the officer starts busting your balls  Also in each state as it cleared stated how dark it can be, but officers really only stop when its stupid noticeable to dark. Then tint is also used as an excuse to stop if the officer suspects you of something. < Message edited by OOPS242 -- 9/4/2008 10:58:35 PM > (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 11

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/5/2008 5:25:08 AM    drperry Posts: 3896 Joined: 1/12/2007 From: GP AB CA Status: offline Still, if it''s factory tint it shouldn''t cause problems... Ahhh well. I just wish I could tint my front windows! lol In Alberta, anything from the shoulders back can be as dark as you want... Like plywood is legal as long as you have side mirrors... But no tint at all on the front windows except for the 6" strip across the top of the windshield... Which can also be as dark as I want... _____________________________ (in reply to OOPS242) Post #: 12

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/5/2008 8:28:59 AM    Tippman7641 Posts: 620 Joined: 11/27/2007 Status: offline we have almost no tint laws, just like 60% or less in the front, and nothing on the windshiel, but i see all 4 windows tinted around here all the time _____________________________ (in reply to drperry) Post #: 13

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/5/2008 8:49:31 AM    OOPS242   Posts: 32 Joined: 9/2/2008 Status: offline Well with the law thing i got one thing to say. Police have long used blacked out crown vics etcs, and yet they enforce the tint laws. Also you will notice blacked out police cars wont stop people with tint valuations(some will, but most wont). Why do you think that is? I think the laws should count for police depts as well as the public. Although i do like my blacked out crown vic Around here we could care less how dark you tint your windows. It really is where you live. Also i would like to note if you have really dark tint(darker then state law allows), and you wreak you car/truck. Your car insurance will more then then likely up your rates etc. (in reply to Tippman7641) Post #: 14

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/5/2008 9:43:15 AM    BGwood88 Posts: 19 Joined: 6/20/2008 Status: offline Move to Tn theres no yearly inspection _____________________________ 03 Blazer 4door 4x4 1990 Beretta 08 yfz 450R (in reply to OOPS242) Post #: 15

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/5/2008 10:08:35 AM    packofqtips   Posts: 148 Joined: 3/8/2008 Status: offline the back of the blazer is a cargo area and all that glass comes tinted from the factory  as long as the 2 roll down windows in the front are factory it should pass   (in reply to BGwood88) Post #: 16

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/5/2008 10:43:21 AM    WolfPack Posts: 2788 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline I maintain that it is an annoying shop...try again, new place. _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to packofqtips) Post #: 17

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/5/2008 3:26:56 PM    dtetreau   Posts: 13 Joined: 9/3/2008 Status: offline Try going in with your windows down, it worked for me! (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 18

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/9/2008 2:44:53 PM    Argo123   Posts: 31 Joined: 8/27/2008 Status: offline Update for those interested; It passed inspection yesterday.  (in reply to dtetreau) Post #: 19

RE: Factory tint, problems with inspection? - 9/9/2008 4:14:29 PM    drperry Posts: 3896 Joined: 1/12/2007 From: GP AB CA Status: offline woohoo! _____________________________ (in reply to Argo123) Post #: 20

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