Window Tint Front Windshield - Texas
06-22-2017, 09:15 AM
#21
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
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
Exhibit A
06-22-2017, 12:49 PM
#22
Originally Posted by zimmer0
Keep in mind the texas heat is pretty extreme, some of the most extreme in the country. You can't expect miracles but it certainly has to be an improvement over having nothing at all. I cant see how the color shifts is a problem when the film is clear? I have ridden in a couple cars with the AirBlue80 film installed and you couldnt tell it was there.Exhibit A
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06-23-2017, 09:42 AM
#26
Indeed! I'll interpret this as "it wasn't worth another $350 to buy tint that didn't have the green color shift" ... and that's certainly fair. I assume that you get used to it and don't notice it at all after a short while.
This does verify what one of the reviewers noted (about the color change).
This does verify what one of the reviewers noted (about the color change).
06-23-2017, 11:14 AM
#27
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Thread Starter
So I see a lot of you guys actually putting on film on your front windshield. Anyone have issues with inspection stations not passing you because of lack of info on their part?
06-23-2017, 11:17 AM
#28
"Clear" is allowed here in Texas:
Windshield
Sunscreening devices can be applied to the windshield if all of the conditions below are met.
Sunscreening devices must be applied above the AS-1 line. If there is no AS-1 line, sunscreening devices must end five inches below the top of the windshield.
Sunscreening devices may not be red, amber, or blue in color.
Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, must have a light transmittance value of 25% or more.
Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, must have a luminous reflectance value of 25% or less.
A clear (un-tinted) UV film is allowed anywhere on the front windshield without a medical exemption being required.
http://www.dps.texas.gov/RSD/VI/Cons...windowTint.htm
That said, I've not yet had the tint applied, which is why I've been asking all these questions...
Windshield
Sunscreening devices can be applied to the windshield if all of the conditions below are met.
Sunscreening devices must be applied above the AS-1 line. If there is no AS-1 line, sunscreening devices must end five inches below the top of the windshield.
Sunscreening devices may not be red, amber, or blue in color.
Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, must have a light transmittance value of 25% or more.
Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, must have a luminous reflectance value of 25% or less.
A clear (un-tinted) UV film is allowed anywhere on the front windshield without a medical exemption being required.
http://www.dps.texas.gov/RSD/VI/Cons...windowTint.htm
That said, I've not yet had the tint applied, which is why I've been asking all these questions...
06-25-2017, 08:13 AM
#29
All this is great info as I'm looking to get my F150 windows tinted this week. Not sure on material but I called to get a quote for all 5 windows+ sun roof = windshield eyebrow for $300 locally