blacking out rear windows?
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500 Watt CAFz'r
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So I am building a new box to house my 4 10" subs and It will be taking up 98% of my rear view from the mirror.
My question is....Can I black out the window seeing as I won't be able to see out of it anyway?
I have 2 side mirrors and (as far as I know) this is legal.
Right or wrong?
My question is....Can I black out the window seeing as I won't be able to see out of it anyway?
I have 2 side mirrors and (as far as I know) this is legal.
Right or wrong?
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Yes, the only mirror you legally need is the left hand outside mirror.
Interior mirror is not mandatory, as many trucks & vans couldn't see out the back anyway. Even semi's don't have a rear view.
It took two cans of spray paint to do the rear windows in my van, as you gotta do many layers, until no sunlight passes through.
Interior mirror is not mandatory, as many trucks & vans couldn't see out the back anyway. Even semi's don't have a rear view.
It took two cans of spray paint to do the rear windows in my van, as you gotta do many layers, until no sunlight passes through.
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depends wich province you live in, check your local laws
I know in manitoba the darkest you can have your rear windows in a car is 30%
in a truck there is no limit
in sask there is no limit to how dark you can make the rear windows car or truck
I have no idea in bc, you'll have to find out
I know in manitoba the darkest you can have your rear windows in a car is 30%
in a truck there is no limit
in sask there is no limit to how dark you can make the rear windows car or truck
I have no idea in bc, you'll have to find out
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did some googleing, looks like in bc you're good to go
What are the laws of automotive window tinting?
The laws regarding window film vary from province to province. The following are a summation of the laws in each province:
British Columbia - No film is permitted on the driver’s compartment, right and left. Any film may be installed on the side windows behind the driver. Any film may be applied to the rear window, provided the vehicle has 2 exterior rear view mirrors.
Alberta - Same as British Columbia.
Saskatchewan - Same as British Columbia.
Manitoba - For driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum visible light transmittance, net, is 50%. The maximum visible light transmittance, net, is 35%. For windows behind the driver’s compartment, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance, net, is 35%. Where film is installed behind the driver’s compartment, 2 external rear view mirrors are required. The net figures that are allowed are enforced at plus or minus 5%.
Ontario - For the driver’s compartment, right and left, no film can be installed that would substantially obscure visibility from the exterior. Behind the driver’s compartment, any film can be installed.
Quebec - For the driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance is 70% on automotive net basis. Any film may be installed behind the driver’s compartment, provided the vehicle is outfitted with 2 exterior rear view mirrors.
New Brunswick - Same as Ontario.
Prince Edward Island - Same as British Columbia.
Nova Scotia - No film is permitted on any glazing surface.
Newfoundland - Same as Ontario.
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/poli...nfo_index.html
http://www.windowfilm.ca/auto/autofaq.html#Q12
What are the laws of automotive window tinting?
The laws regarding window film vary from province to province. The following are a summation of the laws in each province:
British Columbia - No film is permitted on the driver’s compartment, right and left. Any film may be installed on the side windows behind the driver. Any film may be applied to the rear window, provided the vehicle has 2 exterior rear view mirrors.
Alberta - Same as British Columbia.
Saskatchewan - Same as British Columbia.
Manitoba - For driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum visible light transmittance, net, is 50%. The maximum visible light transmittance, net, is 35%. For windows behind the driver’s compartment, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance, net, is 35%. Where film is installed behind the driver’s compartment, 2 external rear view mirrors are required. The net figures that are allowed are enforced at plus or minus 5%.
Ontario - For the driver’s compartment, right and left, no film can be installed that would substantially obscure visibility from the exterior. Behind the driver’s compartment, any film can be installed.
Quebec - For the driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance is 70% on automotive net basis. Any film may be installed behind the driver’s compartment, provided the vehicle is outfitted with 2 exterior rear view mirrors.
New Brunswick - Same as Ontario.
Prince Edward Island - Same as British Columbia.
Nova Scotia - No film is permitted on any glazing surface.
Newfoundland - Same as Ontario.
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/poli...nfo_index.html
http://www.windowfilm.ca/auto/autofaq.html#Q12
Originally posted by GrizZz:
Yes, the only mirror you legally need is the left hand outside mirror.
Interior mirror is not mandatory, as many trucks & vans couldn't see out the back anyway. Even semi's don't have a rear view.
It took two cans of spray paint to do the rear windows in my van, as you gotta do many layers, until no sunlight passes through.
Yes, the only mirror you legally need is the left hand outside mirror.
Interior mirror is not mandatory, as many trucks & vans couldn't see out the back anyway. Even semi's don't have a rear view.
It took two cans of spray paint to do the rear windows in my van, as you gotta do many layers, until no sunlight passes through.
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Originally posted by zzzzzzz:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by GrizZz:
Yes, the only mirror you legally need is the left hand outside mirror.
Interior mirror is not mandatory, as many trucks & vans couldn't see out the back anyway. Even semi's don't have a rear view.
It took two cans of spray paint to do the rear windows in my van, as you gotta do many layers, until no sunlight passes through.
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by GrizZz:
Yes, the only mirror you legally need is the left hand outside mirror.
Interior mirror is not mandatory, as many trucks & vans couldn't see out the back anyway. Even semi's don't have a rear view.
It took two cans of spray paint to do the rear windows in my van, as you gotta do many layers, until no sunlight passes through.
