Hello,
Besides "knowing" someone, is there a way to get tinted windows to pass inspection. The previous owner apparently had a connection and never had a problem. Me on the other hand can't get anyone in corrupt NC to pass this thing. ARGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Try another inspection agency. Fact: The trashier the inspection station looks the better chance you have of passing anything. Don't forget, you will have to pay an extra $10.00 for the use of the light meter in NC if you have non-factory tinted windows.

Here, in NC, I had to scrape off the front (sides) window tint from my wife's MV that was applied in Florida. Comes off with a razor scraper. You can also spray water on the window tint and place a plastic trash bag over it to slow evaporation. Spray the window as many times necessary over a period of several hours to 24 hours to help soften the glue under the plastic tint. You will still need a razor scraper. (The "water+trash bag+hours" is a must for windows with defoggers and antennas on the window surface.)

I recently had my 945's windows tinted at the OBX, Kitty Hawk, Metro Storm Protection and Tint. They did a good job at just under $200 with 3M material. I had "NC legal" installed in the front and the next shade darker on the other windows. NC legal is 35% light permeability and this seams very light. My guess, to re-tint the front windows with legal, $30-$35 each.
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Tom F

Hi,
What shade tint did you use on your rear windows? Reason I ask is, it was the rear windows that the inspection people said caused the windows to fail. I actually went to 2 places trying to get a pass on the inspection but no go. I will try to hassle the place that I actually paid again on monday since they have been pretty lax in the past, but the owner was there today.

Try to get a second opinion...don't just go to one inspection site. Despite what they say, there's no uniformity in conforming with inspection codes, even when measured mechanically. I'm speaking of my experience in Hawaii, but Your Mileage May Vary (YMMV).

It does seem quite ridiculous to bust down on window tint, especially amongst law-abiding, tax-paying citizens.

Regards!
Mark McKenna
1990 740GLE 16v - My Swedish Girlfriend

Find a Doctor who will say windows need to be "X"% tint due to allergies, sensative skin, yada yada. No B.S. Perfectly legit in VA.