I have decided that it's finally time to tint my KJ's windows! I am tired of pulling up to stoplights and having people peer right in. It would also be nice to better hide my audio system and other goodies in my interior. Obviously, I always have the cargo area security cover pulled out in the back. On my Acura, I have 20% all round (minus the windshield) with 5% eyebrow and sunroof. Here's what she looks like with the tint installed (pictured in winter mode with OEM wheels/suspension/brakes installed):
The interior consist of parchment leather and taffeta white fiberglass. Even with my very light interior, the windows still look very dark! I have had the tint installed for going on two years now. Luckily, I have had no trouble with the police for the tint [knock on wood]. I think a big contributing factor is that every time I see a cop, I instantly roll down my windows since that is their pet peeve with window tint - not being able to see you. I have been pulled over with the tint installed, and the officer didn't even mention anything about it!
As you can assume, I feel naked when I drive my Jeep! Thus, I am going to tint my windows before the snow comes.
I am debating on whether to go with 20% all around (minus the windshield) with 5% eyebrow OR 35% all around (minus the windshield) with 5% eyebrow. What would you guys do? Keep in mind that my KJ has the Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat with Medium Slate Gray interior. Also, I live in Minnesota and the state tint law is only 50% front and rear with no tint on the windshield; that means I can't even have an eyebrow
My other concern is that in the Winter, I won't be rolling down my windows every time I see a cop like I do in the Summer.
What tint film do you guys recommend? I do not want a reflective looking tint. I have the Escort Passport 9500ix GPS Enabled Radar Detector and do not want my tint to interfere with it's performance of identifying alerts. I made sure the tint on my Acura would not interfere, but I don't remember what kind of film was installed since it was so long ago; I also no longer talk to the guy who installed it.
Does the KJ come from the factory with any tint percentage? I know some vehicles come with about 3%-9% tint straight from the factory. Thanks in advance for your help!