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Old 11-13-2014, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Effex
It's not legal to tint the whole thing. But I know people that have done 50% and they love it, cuts down on the glare at night without hindering night vision. Also helps with the sun during the day.

50%, would that be the right half or the left half? JK! I would get pulled over for sure, but would love to do it if for no other reason to save the dash from taking a roasting.
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Not 100% sure, but, I know I've seen it done.
There is a line with an "A" on the front windshield that you can tint down to, essentially a brow tint, below that and its illegal. I agree that super light probably doesn't garner much attention from local police but its subjective as to whether they will hassle you or not.

My friend who is in the film business tinted his front windshield completely. He used a heat rejection film that was 80%. While its not really noticeable from the outside two things are definitely noticeable from the inside.

1. There is an ever so slight wave or optical distortion when inside looking out. Its not a perfect view like glass with even factory impregnated tint in it. Remember, its a plastic film layered over the glass you have to look through.
And for the record he used 3M film and is connected with some of the top tinters in the area, it was laid perfectly.

2. If you wear polarized sunglasses you tend to get a rainbow effect while wearing them looking through the film. Not too obtrusive but aggravating....for me anyways.

I like the concept, especially in Texas sun, but after seeing his I won't do it as I prefer to have crystal clear vision out front.

Just some info for you to decipher for yourself, not a good or bad idea, but probably not for everyone.
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Originally Posted by dannytexas

There is a line with an "A" on the front windshield that you can tint down to, essentially a brow tint, below that and its illegal. I agree that super light probably doesn't garner much attention from local police but its subjective as to whether they will hassle you or not.

My friend who is in the film business tinted his front windshield completely. He used a heat rejection film that was 80%. While its not really noticeable from the outside two things are definitely noticeable from the inside.

1. There is an ever so slight wave or optical distortion when inside looking out. Its not a perfect view like glass with even factory impregnated tint in it. Remember, its a plastic film layered over the glass you have to look through.
And for the record he used 3M film and is connected with some of the top tinters in the area, it was laid perfectly.

2. If you wear polarized sunglasses you tend to get a rainbow effect while wearing them looking through the film. Not too obtrusive but aggravating....for me anyways.

I like the concept, especially in Texas sun, but after seeing his I won't do it as I prefer to have crystal clear vision out front.

Just some info for you to decipher for yourself, not a good or bad idea, but probably not for everyone.
Danny

Some things I have not even thought about or considered. Things to think about now. Much appreciated, thanks!
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I have mine done with SunTek 55%. The whole front windshield is done with 55% then there is a brow at the top over top of the 55% done with 5%. It def helps at night with glare and also during the day with blinding sun. I never have to wear sunglasses inside the truck. Also the front two windows are done with 18% to match the factory rears and the sunroof has 5% over the factory tint.



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I have mine done with SunTek 55%. The whole front windshield is done with 55% then there is a brow at the top over top of the 55% done with 5%. It def helps at night with glare and also during the day with blinding sun. I never have to wear sunglasses inside the truck. Also the front two windows are done with 18% to match the factory rears and the sunroof has 5% over the factory tint.



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Looks very nice, thanks for the visual aid.
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[QUOTE=Frank20;3806613]I have mine done with SunTek 55%. The whole front windshield is done with 55% then there is a brow at the top over top of the 55% done with 5%. It def helps at night with glare and also during the day with blinding sun. I never have to wear sunglasses inside the truck. Also the front two windows are done with 18% to match the factory rears and the sunroof has 5% over the factory tint.

That does look so awesome Frank, I like the aesthetics of windshield tint from the outside no doubt.
Good point about the sunglasses, inside that coffin you don't need any. haha.
I'm a wimp though, I have to have sunglasses all the time and the rainbow effect makes me feel like I dropped acid and went for a drive in skittleville.
Again, very nice looking truck.
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what lift and tire size you got on there? i have the same truck thats exact setup i want...
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Originally Posted by dannytexas
There is a line with an "A" on the front windshield that you can tint down to, essentially a brow tint, below that and its illegal. I agree that super light probably doesn't garner much attention from local police but its subjective as to whether they will hassle you or not.

My friend who is in the film business tinted his front windshield completely. He used a heat rejection film that was 80%. While its not really noticeable from the outside two things are definitely noticeable from the inside.

1. There is an ever so slight wave or optical distortion when inside looking out. Its not a perfect view like glass with even factory impregnated tint in it. Remember, its a plastic film layered over the glass you have to look through.
And for the record he used 3M film and is connected with some of the top tinters in the area, it was laid perfectly.

2. If you wear polarized sunglasses you tend to get a rainbow effect while wearing them looking through the film. Not too obtrusive but aggravating....for me anyways.

I like the concept, especially in Texas sun, but after seeing his I won't do it as I prefer to have crystal clear vision out front.

Just some info for you to decipher for yourself, not a good or bad idea, but probably not for everyone.
Danny
There are 2 kinds of tint, metallic and ceramic. Metallic will have that weird distortion and waves/rainbow effect with the polarized sunglasses, ceramic tint will not do either, and it will last longer.
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Originally Posted by laxincg
what lift and tire size you got on there? i have the same truck thats exact setup i want...
It's a rancho 4" lift. Tires are 35x12.50x20. Wheels are 20x10.
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Originally Posted by Effex
There are 2 kinds of tint, metallic and ceramic. Metallic will have that weird distortion and waves/rainbow effect with the polarized sunglasses, ceramic tint will not do either, and it will last longer.
Good point you made Effex. Obviously he used metallic as the Crystalline line at 3M is their latest and greatest offering. I'll have to ask more about the ceramic and why he chose metallic. I know just enough to be dangerous and just regurgitating what he tells me. I know he has access to Solargaurd,, Suntek, Luminar and of course his brand 3M. He claims the 3M is one of the best these days, they used to be not as good but they developed new flat glass line that is supposedly heads above the competition.
Maybe he was looking for the most heat rejection vs UVA/UVB shielding as his objective was to block heat not light. I believe that is why metallic was used on the front windshield.
anyway, thanks for clarifying that point.
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