In the simplest terms, the lower the percentage, the darker the window film will be. A 5% VLT film is very dark as it only lets though 5% of visible light and a 70% film is very light as it lets through 70%.
Is 5% tint dark or light?
Five Percent Tint A 5% tint is extremely dark, and you can't see through it at all. This is actually illegal in most states but is most commonly used on the back windows of limousines.Jun 14, 2020
Is 5 or 20 tint darker?
So 5% is darker than 20%. 5% is pretty much limo tint. .Apr 27, 2005
Is the higher the number the darker the tint?
1. Higher Doesn't Mean Darker. The percentage you see on window tint refers to the VLT, or visible light transmission. This number shows you how much light can get through the film and into your car.Sep 2, 2020
Is the lower the number the darker the tint?
Car Tint Percentage Options The percentage refers to the amount of VLT (visible light transmission) that can come through the windows. Thus, the lower the percentage is, the darker the tint is.Oct 5, 2020