Tint my windows...Help Pls

[JAC]

I want to tint my front windows ...does any one knows what % I need to buy. Shoul'd I buy it pre-cut from ebay and do it my self or pay a car shop to do it?....suggestions please...I really want to do it my self but not sure what % of tint I need

 

[Clemsonfan15]

I would go with 15-20%. Having a shop do it will only costs $60-80 for the fronts and that includes the tint and tools.

There are a few videos out there that can teach you how to do it. If you do do it yourself just make sure you get some good film.

 

[JAC]

I would go with 15-20%. Having a shop do it will only costs $60-80 for the fronts and that includes the tint and tools.

There are a few videos out there that can teach you how to do it. If you do do it yourself just make sure you get some good film.

Thanks for the advice.....I have the tools so I think I'm gonna try it myself this weekend.

 

[ran]

I'm also thinking about tinting my fronts, but I drive in Cali every so often. You can't tint in that state. What happens??? or is the Highway Patrol used to out of state people passing thru?

 

[shamrok]

I'm also thinking about tinting my fronts, but I drive in Cali every so often. You can't tint in that state. What happens??? or is the Highway Patrol used to out of state people passing thru?

Everybody in Cali has tinted windows. They really won't hassle you unless they pull you over for something else. If pulled over, just roll down the fronts.

Seriously, don't sweat it.

 

[leftyguns21]

i just got mine done [pics to come] i did 15% all around. its nice and dark but i can see out of it pretty good.

 

[BlairB]

I'm also thinking about tinting my fronts, but I drive in Cali every so often. You can't tint in that state. What happens??? or is the Highway Patrol used to out of state people passing thru?

I have limo (5%) all around and have yet to have a problem here in SoCal, knock on wood....

 

[EH007]

I went with 20% and it matches the factory tint on the back windows closely. Others have said that 35% is a closer match, but it was just a shade too light for my preferences. I'm very happy with the 20%.

 

[eskimochaos]

I highly recommend tinting your back windows too. As I mentioned in another thread, the rear windows are privacy glass not tinted. They provide no heat relief from the sun.

 

[gorbonzobeans]

I highly recommend tinting your back windows too. As I mentioned in another thread, the rear windows are privacy glass not tinted. They provide no heat relief from the sun.

I got my front windows 20% and front windshield strip also just for looks, but it matches really well. I have noticed that because the factory "green" tint on the front two from the inside makes it seem darker than the rears, but from the outside its identical.

 

[HB 4X4]

Although they generally don't bother most people (aside from myself) it makes no difference if you are from out of state. If you bring your tinted vehicle into CA, they can pull you over for it.

 

[dieselwolf]

I have 20% on the front, had 15% first but looked too dark to me. Visibility is fine even at night with the 20%. I think 20% matches to the rear the best. Went with llumar, it's much better than 3M. Paid $60 for the fronts. Only the 35% would be legal in NY but it's too light.. I was caught speeding on the highway and the state trooper did not say anything about the 20% tint (and did not even give me a ticket for speeding) so I guess it's not so bad..

 

[EH007]

I highly recommend tinting your back windows too. As I mentioned in another thread, the rear windows are privacy glass not tinted. They provide no heat relief from the sun.

I'm not sure where you get some of your crazy ideas, but of course the factory tint (call it privacy glass if you want, but it's still tinted) provides some relief from the heat of the sun. I don't know how you could think otherwise, because it defies all logic.

 

[eskimochaos]

I'm not sure where you get some of your crazy ideas, but of course the factory tint (call it privacy glass if you want, but it's still tinted) provides some relief from the heat of the sun. I don't know how you could think otherwise, because it defies all logic.

Actually, your completely wrong on this one EH007. The glass in the back is dyed a dark color. There is NO tint on it. OK fine its not as bright as clear glass but it provides no thermal relief from the sun. Your car with real tint will be cooler than one with privacy glass.

 

[EH007]

Actually, your completely wrong on this one EH007. The glass in the back is dyed a dark color. There is NO tint on it. OK fine its not as bright as clear glass but it provides no thermal relief from the sun. Your car with real tint will be cooler than one with privacy glass.

Tint is not just a film that's applied to the glass. Did you ever see tinted lenses on a pair of glasses? They are tinted and it's in the glass, not a film stuck to the glass.

And I'll repeat this once more for you since you can't figure it out for yourself---- any glass that is darker than pure clear glass will block some light (such as the light from the sun), which obviously will also provide some heat rejection as well.

Don't blame me because you think that tint is nothing more than film applied to the glass. Sorry, but factory tint is not a film, but yes, it is in fact tint nonetheless.

 

[dieselwolf]

I think the rear tint does gives some relief from the sun (or call it dye if you prefer) but it does not provide UV protection as some real tint does.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

Here's how I understand it:

Factory tint will decrease temperatures inside a vehicle. Aftermarket tint will also decrease temperatures, but will also block UVA rays which I don't think factory tint does.

 

[HB 4X4]

Tint is not just a film that's applied to the glass. Did you ever see tinted lenses on a pair of glasses? They are tinted and it's in the glass, not a film stuck to the glass.

And I'll repeat this once more for you since you can't figure it out for yourself---- any glass that is darker than pure clear glass will block some light (such as the light from the sun), which obviously will also provide some heat rejection as well.

Don't blame me because you think that tint is nothing more than film applied to the glass. Sorry, but factory tint is not a film, but yes, it is in fact tint nonetheless.

Factory "privacy glass" is colored glass. You can say it has a "tint" to it in the same way you can say a picture has a yellow "tint" to it, but it is not the same thing as aftermarket window tint which blocks heat, damaging UV rays, and adds privacy. It does close to nothing when considering blocking heat. Some, yes.. But not much. Technically all glass blocks some UV rays, but tint will increase the efficiency.

Privacy glass is not tint.

 

[EH007]

Factory "privacy glass" is colored glass. You can say it has a "tint" to it in the same way you can say a picture has a yellow "tint" to it, but it is not the same thing as aftermarket window tint which blocks heat, damaging UV rays, and adds privacy. It however does close to nothing when considering anti-heat properties.

Privacy glass is not tint.

Any glass that is not pure clear glass is tinted glass. It does not matter HOW it is tinted, all that matters is that it is not clear glass. Factory "privacy glass" is tinted glass, just as clear glass is tinted when a window tinting film is applies.

I think some of you guys need to go back and take a science class or something. Any glass that is not clear will in fact block light. And if it blocks light, it will provide heat rejection. This is basic science, not just my opinion.

And by the way, many people think that factory glass (privacy glass or not) does not have anti-UV properties, but it actually does. Toyota actually provides this info in many of their owner's manuals.

 

[HB 4X4]

Any glass that is not pure clear glass is tinted glass. It does not matter HOW it is tinted, all that matters is that it is not clear glass. Factory "privacy glass" is tinted glass, just as clear glass is tinted when a window tinting film is applies.

I think some of you guys need to go back and take a science class or something. Any glass that is not clear will in fact block light. And if it blocks light, it will provide heat rejection. This is basic science, not just my opinion.

And by the way, many people think that factory glass (privacy glass or not) does not have anti-UV properties, but it actually does. Toyota actually provides this info in many of their owner's manuals.

Right. You basically repeated some of the same facts that I just said but in different words.

You can call it "tint" because it is colored. However, it is NOT the same as aftermarket window tint. The front clear windows are not clear. They are in fact green. One could therefore say that the front windows have a green "tint". This doesn't mean you have tinted windows in the sense that we are referring to.

All glass, even clear glass has UV blocking properties. But aftermarket window tint boosts this capability to as much as 99%, depending on the quality of tint.

Factory "privacy glass" does add minimal amounts of heat rejection, however for anyone who lives in hot climates, knows very well that the people in back will still bake in the sun. Window tint makes a much more comfortable interior by blocking more heat.