Tinting windshield questions.

1badpsd · Aug 8, 2015

My trucks have 20,18 and 12% on the entire windshields

PDT1081 · Aug 9, 2015

taterthedog said:
^^ That's interesting stuff. I'm looking more to block the sun and darken up the interior a bit. The heat is not a big problem up here, but blocking out UV rays is always a plus.

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3M Crystalline in 90% on my entire windshield. With the 30% Ceramic on the rest of the windows, the truck doesn't blast me with heat after sitting in the sun for 10-12 hours. Left a full water bottle in the truck the other day (took full sun through the windshield all afternoon) and it was only slightly warm. Not extremely hot like I've had happen in the past.

TheKingRanch · Aug 10, 2015

Did the whole windshield with 20%, Texas heat sucks.

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Bustedknuckles · Aug 10, 2015

TheKingRanch said:
Did the whole windshield with 20%, Texas heat sucks.

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Dude how do you see at night? I did 45% and its terrible at night in snow or rain.

Bustedknuckles · Aug 10, 2015

Str8Ugly · Aug 10, 2015

My entire windshield is 35 with a 15" 5% eye brow

I can see fine at night, next will be 20% windshield

*KCCO*

Vader's Fury · Aug 10, 2015

I can not believe you guys are not getting stopped with your windshields that dark.

I am thinking about going 50% and worried that I will be pulled over in short time.

I have been running 20% on my front windows for awhile now with no issues, but I also always have my windows rolled down if I am ever stopped.

Squat and Poot · Aug 10, 2015

the clear film has me very interested

dealer right near work too

Vader's Fury · Aug 10, 2015

Ya I was originally going with the clear film, or 90% tint I believe it was, but now this has me thinking. Anything I can do to keep people from seeing what is in my truck and keeping the heat out is a bonus.

BK39 · Aug 10, 2015

Ya I'm surprised too. I don't think I would get away with it around here, too many motorcycle cops in my area.

I have a buddy that owns a film company, he says "huper optik" is the chit. If I do my windshield, it'd have to be that in a clear.

TripleE44 · Aug 11, 2015

BK39 said:
Ya I'm surprised too. I don't think I would get away with it around here, too many motorcycle cops in my area.

I have a buddy that owns a film company, he says "huper optik" is the chit. If I do my windshield, it'd have to be that in a clear.

I think you'd be surprised. I know a few people around me with theirs tinted, and if they get pulled over, no one ever says anything about the windshield. I kinda think it's something police officers just aren't used to looking for. I've even had one friend get a ticket for side windows being tinted, and not one for the windshield.

That all being said, I don't wanna risk the hassle either. I have my side windows at 5%, and I've been lucky for a while. I don't really wanna push it.

MorganM · Aug 12, 2015

How do you Texas guys deal with the stickers on the windshield?

I'm down to one sticker and I guess if I stay away from darker tint, he could just leave a portion of the windshield uncovered.

PDT1081 · Aug 12, 2015

MorganM said:
How do you Texas guys deal with the stickers on the windshield?

I'm down to one sticker and I guess if I stay away from darker tint, he could just leave a portion of the windshield uncovered.

When I had mine done, I had them leave the KTP sticker. They just trimmed around it. Extremely hard to tell with 90%. The darker tint will definitely stand out.

Spoolin' · Aug 13, 2015

3% all around including entire windshield with a 3% strip on top. Perfect during the day, a little dark at night. I have good eyesight and leds so I can manage. I do not drive at night on normal roads with my lightbar on and a big *** you to those that do. Rain makes it pretty tough. If I wanted to do it over for the fifth time I'd do 10% on the windshield. 20% is a little too light during the day, 3% is a little too dark during the night. I've gotten stopped a few times along with everyone else I know with similar tint. If you're worried about cops, 15% on the sides and 50% on the windshield should be moderately safe. I was never stopped with that setup. To answer the OP, as long as it's not below the As1 line you can go as dark as you want. I'd recommend going a few inches below the line, and doing two layers of 5% or whatever their limo meters at.

smcox1 · Aug 21, 2015

You have 3% on the windshield? You must have night vision eyesight LOL

VetteD_SiN · Aug 21, 2015

when you run windshield tint ever since you started driving, its hard to drive without it. 5 dark all around with a 20 windshield.

taterthedog · Aug 22, 2015

Decided on a 5% strip. Got my tint guy to order it. Should be plenty for up here.

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NY_Mott · Aug 22, 2015

Order 5%
That's intersting, should be a stocking percent; unless you mean the pre cut for your application type.

But either way good choice!

taterthedog · Aug 22, 2015

NY_Mott said:
Order 5%
That's intersting, should be a stocking percent; unless you mean the pre cut for your application type.

But either way good choice!

It's precut for my windshield. No tint places up here. My buddy does a lot of tinting on the side, and did all my stuff. He gets all his tint precut from some place on eBay.

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NY_Mott · Aug 22, 2015

That's what's up, most of my tint experience is in FL where they come to you and charge like 100 for entire car. Now in NY I paid 300 and will be trying it my self next time for that price.