Does anyone know what the %VLT is for the factory window tint on a 98 RAM?

GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass

 

Not sure, but here is a reference, I tinted the front two windows at 35%. Seems pretty close.

 

Most trucks and SUV's are 20% behind the drivers seat. Many States require maximum of 35% on front windows. Because of the additional light coming through the front windshield the front windows will always look lighter then they are even if they match the rear. 20% will match closer but may be illegal for your application. It's been my experience that trucks and SUV's are rarely check by troopers with a light meter and even fewer of them understand the law themselves. To avoid any issues some states have a medical exemption for sensitive eyes (photophobia) which allows you to tint darker provided you have a copy of your doctors note in the cab. I have such a note and run 5% Limo tint and despite being pulled over for other violations my truck window tint has never even come up. I also had a Tuner car in which I was repeatedly pulled over for tint. I think the cars, especially Tuners are given higher scrutiny based on stereotype profiling.

 

I was looking for an actual number (a known quantity), so I can subtract from the 28%VLT legal limit here in FL.

 

I was just wondering the same thing the other day. I ordered some 35% for my rear window and 50% for the front two windows. I don't think they make 28% tint so you might want to start with 35%. Are you doing it yourself or having it professionally done?

 

I researched this in detail before doing my front windows and it is 18%-20%. I went with 20% and it is pretty much exact. I would say forget about the laws and go 20%, everyone and their brother has tint.

 

18-20% tint, as in 80-82%VLT on the factory glass?

So I would need ~52% tint to get me in the ballpark of 28%VLT.

As I've read, the test equipment used to check the VLT% has an accuracy tolerance of +/-4%, so typically it is a warning, unless you're under 24%VLT, at which you're definitely beyond the limit.

 

No, factory tint is 18-20% VLT. So you would want a 20% VLT film to match the fronts to the rears.

 

No way is mine that dark.
I'd be lucky if the back is 80%VLT from the factory... and maybe 85-90%VLT on the doors.

18-20%VLT is illegal, even here in FL.

I'm going with 30%VLT on the doors, and 15%VLT on the back and AS1.