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Tinting on Maui
Although many people tint their vehicles for appearance, there are many practical reasons why you should tint your vehicle. Car tint helps protect you from harmful UV rays, maintains your vehicle’s interior, and controls heat for a more comfortable driving experience. Most importantly, auto window tinting reduces glare, making it easier and safer to drive even if the sun is in your eyes. Thus, car window tinting is a great benefit for all drivers.
Car Tint from Eclipse Tinting Makes a Difference
Did you know that factory auto window tinting does little to nothing for you? Ever wonder why your vehicle still gets extremely hot? That’s because factory auto window tinting is just dye in the glass. It has little to no heat rejection properties, hardly keeps out any UV rays, and only provides shade from the sun. In addition, we provide a lifetime warranty for all automobile tinting jobs.
2023 Hawaii Auto Window Tinting Laws
(Source: www.tinting-laws.com/hawaii/)
Below is all the necessary information about car tint laws in Hawaii, including how dark or reflective the tint can be. There are also additional car window tinting rules and regulations in Hawaii, so read all about it below.
Window Tint Darkness in Hawaii
VLT, or Visible Light Transmission, is the percent of visible light allowed through your car windows. The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Hawaii is very specific and different for sedans, SUV’s, and vans.
Tint Darkness for Sedans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
- 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.
Tint darkness for SUV’s and Vans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: You can use any darkness.
- Rear Window: You can use any darkness.
Your auto window tint installer must issue a certificate of compliance to you, and the certificate must always remain in your vehicle.
Window Tint Reflection in Hawaii
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Hawaii window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint, so pay attention to this as well.
Tint Reflection for Sedans:
- Front Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
- Back Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Tint Reflection for SUV’s and Vans:
- Front Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
- Back Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Other Hawaii Window Tint Rules and Regulations:
Hawaii does have several other important car tint laws, rules, and regulations pertaining, which include the following:
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if the back window is tinted.
- Restricted Colors: No specified colors of tint are banned.
- Tint Variance: 6%.
- Certificates: Film manufacturers are not required to certify the film they sell in this state.
- Stickers: No sticker to identify legal tinting is required by Hawaii law.
- Medical Exceptions: Hawaii law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you to use special tint.
- Penalties: $250 – $500.
Contact Maui’s Tint Pros
Make the right decision to work with the experts at Eclipse Tinting. We are the tinting specialists with over 20 years of experience that has provided Maui County with their tint solutions. We will provide you with excellent customer service and high-quality tint jobs at an affordable price. Call us today at (808) 244-8700 for a consultation, or fill out our contact form, and we will call you.
