Windshield Tint?
02-09-2018, 12:59 PM
#41
Although ive gone down from the 5% sides to 20% im hoping the inspection process goes smoothly this year. I actually enjoy this tint setup much more, 20% matched front doors, 5% over factory rear glass, and 50% shield.
02-10-2018, 07:01 AM
#42
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Ive had a couple butt puckering moments on these overcast days here lately even with 50% when passing cops. Pass their service center on Spinks Rd daily.
Although ive gone down from the 5% sides to 20% im hoping the inspection process goes smoothly this year. I actually enjoy this tint setup much more, 20% matched front doors, 5% over factory rear glass, and 50% shield.
Although ive gone down from the 5% sides to 20% im hoping the inspection process goes smoothly this year. I actually enjoy this tint setup much more, 20% matched front doors, 5% over factory rear glass, and 50% shield.
Theyre probably more likely to hassle you about the 20% sides....which is why I went 30% and it's perfect. Just a hair darker than legal but legal looking.
02-10-2018, 02:00 PM
#43
Senior Member
I'm considering a light tint for the windshield. Mostly concerned with daytime glare and night time driving, not cosmetics or stealth. Would ceramic be better at stopping glare but not hindering night vision?
Also looking for recommendations for a good shop in the Puget Sound area of Washington State.
Also looking for recommendations for a good shop in the Puget Sound area of Washington State.
02-11-2018, 10:30 AM
#44
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I'm considering a light tint for the windshield. Mostly concerned with daytime glare and night time driving, not cosmetics or stealth. Would ceramic be better at stopping glare but not hindering night vision?
Also looking for recommendations for a good shop in the Puget Sound area of Washington State.
Also looking for recommendations for a good shop in the Puget Sound area of Washington State.
The following users liked this post:
rajacat (02-11-2018)
02-20-2018, 08:56 AM
#45
a lot of places is legal to have anything you want on the rear windows. so first we need to know where he lives. second the strip on the top of the windshield, i usually just use black vinyl on the outside of the window to block the sun and i never need to use my visors again. except for the side windows of course. i used air80 ceramic on my entire windshield (cant even tell it is on there) but the heat blockage is awesome. then i have ceramic 20% all the way around the rest of the car.
09-02-2020, 10:00 PM
#46
The strip at the top is not only stupid, but annoying. The contrast to your eyes is.. well just avoid it lol
I had 70% on my Fusion with 5% rear & 20% front sides & 50% on my Explorer with 5% over rears (1.5% end result tint over tint) with 20% on front sides... Both vehicles had black leather interior, no moon roofs.
Needless to say I loved the 70% but wanted a shade darker.. put 50% on the Explorer. I personally think the perfect balance is 60% for the windshield.
I'm debating on what to do with the F150 but I'm pretty sure I'm going to lean to 70% for one reason only - it rains a lot here in Oregon. Hard to see the roadways.
If I was back in Cali (where I had fusion/explorer) or Texas or Colorado - anywhere much more dry - I'd do 50% as long as I had the panoramic roof. If no moon roof I'd do 70% regardless of location.
Hope that helps!!
I had 70% on my Fusion with 5% rear & 20% front sides & 50% on my Explorer with 5% over rears (1.5% end result tint over tint) with 20% on front sides... Both vehicles had black leather interior, no moon roofs.
Needless to say I loved the 70% but wanted a shade darker.. put 50% on the Explorer. I personally think the perfect balance is 60% for the windshield.
I'm debating on what to do with the F150 but I'm pretty sure I'm going to lean to 70% for one reason only - it rains a lot here in Oregon. Hard to see the roadways.
If I was back in Cali (where I had fusion/explorer) or Texas or Colorado - anywhere much more dry - I'd do 50% as long as I had the panoramic roof. If no moon roof I'd do 70% regardless of location.
Hope that helps!!
09-02-2020, 10:02 PM
#47
The strip at the top is not only stupid, but annoying. The contrast to your eyes is.. well just avoid it lol
I had 70% on my Fusion with 5% rear & 20% front sides & 50% on my Explorer with 5% over rears (1.5% end result tint over tint) with 20% on front sides... Both vehicles had black leather interior, no moon roofs.
Needless to say I loved the 70% but wanted a shade darker.. put 50% on the Explorer. I personally think the perfect balance is 60% for the windshield.
I'm debating on what to do with the F150 but I'm pretty sure I'm going to lean to 70% for one reason only - it rains a lot here in Oregon. Hard to see the roadways.
If I was back in Cali (where I had fusion/explorer) or Texas or Colorado - anywhere much more dry - I'd do 50% as long as I had the panoramic roof. If no moon roof I'd do 70% regardless of location.
Hope that helps!!
I had 70% on my Fusion with 5% rear & 20% front sides & 50% on my Explorer with 5% over rears (1.5% end result tint over tint) with 20% on front sides... Both vehicles had black leather interior, no moon roofs.
Needless to say I loved the 70% but wanted a shade darker.. put 50% on the Explorer. I personally think the perfect balance is 60% for the windshield.
I'm debating on what to do with the F150 but I'm pretty sure I'm going to lean to 70% for one reason only - it rains a lot here in Oregon. Hard to see the roadways.
If I was back in Cali (where I had fusion/explorer) or Texas or Colorado - anywhere much more dry - I'd do 50% as long as I had the panoramic roof. If no moon roof I'd do 70% regardless of location.
Hope that helps!!
09-27-2020, 09:03 PM
#48
Junior Member
here is a pic from outside the truck (not the best)
and inside the truck at midnight. i have 20% on the full shield and a 5% brow. it can definitely be challenging to see at times but i think the look is worth it
09-28-2020, 01:41 PM
#49
Junior Member
I put the darkest legal on the entire windshield (I think 70% in TX) and it helped tremendously with the heat and keeping the interior cool when sitting outside