50% tint on the windshield? - Page 2

paul34 · 09-10-07, 11:16

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Originally Posted by tom p.

I really can't comment on the liability issue. Isn't there a window tinting forum somewhere

where you could get more input?

There is

TintDude.com - Window Tinting

However, the guys there, while great guys, are very offended when people ask them about illegal tinting. Whether that is windshield tinting (which really ticks them off, no matter how "clear" it is), or trying to tint the other windows below the legal limit... it annoys them quite a bit.

It's understandable, though. It's shops that do illegal tinting that threaten the livelihood of the tinters on the board (or force them to start doing illegal tinting just to stay in business) and make lawmakers make tint laws even more strict.

Jayhawker · 09-10-07, 08:04

If you are going to tint the windshield, do it with 35% then do the limo visor strip. It will offset the darkness, but make sure the windshield is tinted first, then the visor strip. IF one isn't looking for a "tinted windshield" they most likely wouldn't notice it. The only time it was hindersome (rarely) was drivng in the late evenings when the street lights were on but it was not dark enough for your headlights to light up the road.

Here in AZ the inside temp of a car gets to 165 and it takes a long time to get the A/C to cool the interior down. We can have our back windows painted black (legally) and the fronts can't be darker than 32%. I have had a few tint violations and never once did the cop get me for the windshield. My wifes Accord had Huber Optik and it was great at rejecting heat but I prefer double limo. If we were in an area where the darkness couldn't exceed 20%, I would get Huber Optik again.

The only other draw back to a tinted windshield is if you use a radar detector, you will lose some sensitivity. And, you won't want to place the radar detector on the windshield via suction cups if the windshield is tinted. After a while, the tint will get marks where the suction cups are and it will ruin the tint. I used to work for a dealership and never lost contact with the tinters.

04LemansZ · 09-11-07, 10:18

I have 35% on my windshield. No problems from it.

Diesel1 · 09-11-07, 11:02

If you don't have an antenna in your windshield, go with Huper Optik SECT. It is a mettalic based film, is virtually clear....actually you won't even know it's on the windshield and it rejects a TON of heat!!! If you can't use the mettalic films on your car, then go with Huper Optik. It is amazingly clear, offers superior heat rejection and doesn't really reduce visibility! It is a great product! 50% would be fine for your windshield!

Dylan06SS · 09-11-07, 11:41

My brother tinted his windshield and I'm considering doing mine... you'd think it'd be an issue at night, but its not at all really.

paul34 · 09-12-07, 08:15

Dylan, do you know what % of tint your brother got on the windshield of his truck?

imageautodetail · 09-13-07, 04:05

I am 30yrs old with very good vision, I have had 20% 35%, 50% on several cars no problems if it is sunny out during the day, but if it is night and raining watch it, I have had many very close calls, but it does look good to have everything done, but the trade offs can be deadly