tland4

Ill be honest, I don't know much about window tint as a product. But he did offer me two kinds, and I researched both of them and went with the better one he offered.

digitaltrucker

Found this online

Types Of Window Tint Film

• Dyed window tint film, is the most economical type of window-tinting film – least expensive and rather less functional than the others – blocks light rays by the addition of dye to the film; the dye is placed in a layer next to the adhesive, and then applied to the window. Solar heat is absorbed by the dye in the film, thus preventing some of the heat from entering through the window. However, dyed window-tinting film is used primarily for appearance. From the outside, dyed film looks flat and opaque, providing some privacy while still permitting visibility from the interior; when used on the windows of an automobile, it will appear black. The dye does tend to fade with time, however. The heat-reduction provided by most varieties of dyed film is not particularly high.
• Metallized film, like dyed film, keeps heat away from interior space by reflecting it away; in the case of metallized film, this is done by very small metallic particles – invisible to the eye – embedded in the film. This metallic content strengthens the window as well; in the case of a vehicle, the window will be that much more shatter-resistant when metallized film is used. Metallized window-tinting film creates a shiny appearance from the outside. It is more resistant to scratches than dyed film. When used in a vehicle, however, one drawback of metallized film is the fact that its metallic content has a tendency to interfere with cell phone and GPS transmission, not to mention radio reception.
• Carbon window tint film delivers rather better results. Carbon film doesn’t have any metal in it, so the issue with cell phones and radio transmission doesn’t arise when it is used. Carbon window-tinting film is dark and matte-finished, so it provides a tasteful option on windows. The carbon content of the film blocks about 40% of the infrared light (the kind that causes warmth) that enters through the windows. Carbon window-tinting film is about as effective as other varieties in blocking heat; its use will effectively cool inside space while also helping prevent fading to upholstery. Thus the air conditioning will not need to work so hard to cool the space during the summer, nor will the heating system be so heavily impacted during the winter. Unlike dyed film, carbon film will not fade with time.
• Ceramic film is the highest quality of window tint film, and also the most expensive, contains neither metal, dye, nor carbon, but instead a kind of ceramic particle that is both nonconductive and nonmetallic. Ceramic film has only recently appeared on the market, but has already proven its worth in terms of performance and reliability. Ceramic window-tinting film cuts from 45% to 50% of the solar heat that enters through the windows in the form of infrared light, while allowing maximum visibility both by day and night. Like carbon film, ceramic window-tinting film allows maximum efficiency in the functioning of radios, cell phones, GPS systems, and all other such devices being operated from inside the protected space. It surpasses the other types in its resistance to glare and fading, and renders windows highly shatter-proof. Ceramic film is also most effective in its blocking of ultraviolet light from the interior; in the case of ultraviolet light (the kind of light rays that contribute to sunburn and skin cancer), ceramic window-tinting film can block up to 99% from entering the interior.

zimmer0

iTrader: (1)

I hope they do get rid of it, although i read if they do do away with it it wont take effect until March '18....my inspection is due 8/17 even though all i have is 5% on the roll ups at the moment.

They do away with it, 35% will be going down the whole thing, no doubt.

v8_STX

I'm far more interested in the heat rejection than I am with darkening the windows..... I've read a lot about how ceramics are so much better than the 'high grade tint' ... but I haven't seen any data...?

zimmer0

iTrader: (1)

go with a 3M AirBlue 80 or similar for strictly heat rejection IMO. will pass current inspection requirements as long as you remove the sticker yourself. Theres a couple local dealers that will install here in DFW

digitaltrucker

Agree,, I would use clear all around so long as it rejected heat!

v8_STX

here's the article about the change in the law passing the state Senate: https://www.texastribune.org/2017/05...n-requirement/

It looks like this bill made it to the state House, passed out of committee, but never was voted on by the full house: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillL...5R&Bill=SB1588

IF this comes up during the special session that's coming up, it may get passed. If not, it will have to be brought up again in 2 years... I'd plan on going through the inspection.

v8_STX

I read up on the 3M ceramics, and while it seemed to perform well, many people seemed to complain about color shifts?

One of the reviewers tinted a F150 (forum member?) and was very unhappy with the heat rejection (or lack thereof).

sigh.

http://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-u...2716668&rt=rud

dlbb

i have had 4 vehicles tinted at the same place with ceramic, my 17 will be #5. i don't know the brand but it is the same that is used on aircraft. my 14 was about $450 for light in the front sides, and dark in the rear. my 07 tl was done in the same ceramic in 2011 after a lesser tint blurred and purpled. it has set outside most of its life and no color change or blur since 2011. the guy i use does Mercedes, bmw and higher generally.

actually here is the tint he uses. lol and who does it too. http://www.bpautosound.com/window-tinting/solargard/

69CanaryCamaro

This is what I put on my windshield a few months ago. It doesn't block all the heat but it reduces it. I put up a sunshade while I'm at work and seems to help the most. I paid $300 at a place in Keller, TX.