Windshield Tint Strip
A visor strip tint along the top of your windshield cuts down sun glare and cabin heat without darkening your forward view. New York law is specific here: non-reflective tint is only allowed on the uppermost 6 inches of the windshield, measured from the top down, not the AS-1 line some other states use. Anything darker or lower than that risks failing your annual state inspection.
We install every strip to that exact legal limit, in a color that meets New York's rules (red, yellow, and amber tints are not permitted anywhere on the vehicle). Can be added to any full tint job or installed on its own, at our Islip Terrace shop.
A lot of tint-law content you'll find online talks about the AS-1 line, a mark etched into the glass by the manufacturer, usually 4 to 6 inches down from the top, that most states use as the legal boundary for a windshield strip. New York does it differently: state law sets a fixed 6-inch measurement from the top of the windshield, not the AS-1 etch, so we measure and cut to that line regardless of where your specific windshield's manufacturer mark happens to sit. A strip cut to another state's AS-1 rule can end up too tall or too short for New York's flat 6-inch standard, which is exactly the kind of small miss that fails inspection.
The strip also has to be non-reflective, which is a separate requirement from the darkness or color rules. New York's law is written around glare, not just tint percentage, so a mirrored or metallic-finish strip that bounces sunlight back at other drivers is illegal even if it falls within the 6-inch zone and uses a legal color. We install flat, non-reflective film for exactly that reason, glare reduction for you should not create glare for the driver behind you.
A visor strip is a small, quick install on its own, but it is also the piece most people add on when they are already getting the rest of the vehicle tinted, since it is the same crew and same visit, and it closes the gap between a fully tinted cabin and a windshield that is otherwise completely bare on top. If you are only doing the strip for now, it does not lock you out of adding full tint later.
Cuts glare and heat without darkening your forward view
Installed within New York's legal limit of 6 inches from the top of the windshield
Never red, yellow, or amber, colors New York does not permit on any tint
Can be added to a full tint job or installed on its own
New York measures windshield strips as a fixed 6 inches from the top, not the AS-1 line used in some other states. We install to that exact measurement so it holds up at your annual inspection.
New York has checked window tint at annual state inspection since 2017. A strip installed too dark, too low, or in a restricted color can cause a failed inspection, ours are installed to pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exactly how far down can my windshield strip legally go in New York?
New York law allows non-reflective tint only on the uppermost 6 inches of the windshield, measured from the top down. That is a fixed measurement, not the AS-1 line some other states use, and we install to that exact limit.
Can the strip be any color?
No. New York prohibits red, yellow, and amber tint anywhere on the vehicle, including a windshield strip. We only install colors that are legal statewide.
Will a strip that's too dark or too low fail my state inspection?
Yes. New York has inspected window tint at annual state inspection since 2017 using a calibrated meter. A strip installed past the 6 inch limit or too dark can cause a failed inspection, which is exactly what installing to the legal limit avoids.
Can I get this without tinting my other windows?
Yes, it can be installed on its own or as part of a full window tint job on the rest of your vehicle.
What happens if my windshield strip fails inspection?
An inspector will fail the strip if it extends past the legal 6-inch measurement, uses a reflective or mirrored film, or is tinted in a prohibited color like red, yellow, or amber. If that happens, the film has to be removed or trimmed back to the compliant zone before the vehicle passes. Installing to the legal measurement from the start is the easiest way to avoid that.
Can I add a windshield strip if I already have factory-tinted glass or a shaded band from the manufacturer?
Yes. A factory shade band, the gradient tint some windshields come with from the manufacturer, is different from aftermarket film and isn't counted against the 6-inch aftermarket limit the same way, but we'll check your specific windshield during the appointment since factory bands vary by make and model.
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