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20 tint on rear window, too dark?
- Thread starter dvaz
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You mean the one-piece rear window right? I just afraid I might have visibility issues at night.
Just got 20 all around and 30 on the rear (xpel prime XR plus). 30 looks nice on the rear. Had no problems with visibility at night out with the sides at 20, but the rear window (even at 30) seemed borderline dark. I personally would not go darker back there. Additionally with the 30, there's less of a contrast between the moonroof and rear window when looking upwards from inside the car. No regrets and recommend it 100%.
I've always done 20% on the rear three windows and 35% on the driver and passenger windows. I did the same for our Model 3s and neither my wife nor I have any issues with visibility.
gcmak
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I had the unique opportunity recently to re-tint my rear window (the longest/largest piece of glass on our cars).
Originally my front side windows and top glass (above the driver) were tinted with 40%. Then all the rear glass, behind driver was tinted 20%.
Once my rear window was replaced I got a chance to see what it was like in original condition again - but the side glass still tinted.
I opted to go 30% for the rear and have preferred just that little bit more brightness in the cabin. I also tinted my front Windshield 70%.
If I could do it all over again this is the combo I would have chosen for decent privacy, heat rejection, and ability to still have a good view out of all glass panels.
All Ceramic Tint (which has worked nicely to keep cabin temps lower...arguably a negative effect in winter is I need to turn on the heat lol).
Keep in mind I have a dark interior. I think with the white interior the tint differences are more noticeable.
Originally my front side windows and top glass (above the driver) were tinted with 40%. Then all the rear glass, behind driver was tinted 20%.
Once my rear window was replaced I got a chance to see what it was like in original condition again - but the side glass still tinted.
I opted to go 30% for the rear and have preferred just that little bit more brightness in the cabin. I also tinted my front Windshield 70%.
If I could do it all over again this is the combo I would have chosen for decent privacy, heat rejection, and ability to still have a good view out of all glass panels.
All Ceramic Tint (which has worked nicely to keep cabin temps lower...arguably a negative effect in winter is I need to turn on the heat lol).
- Windshield - 70%
- Front side windows - 40%
- Top glass - 70%
- Rear glass (on piece of tint) - 30%
- Rear side glass - 20%
Keep in mind I have a dark interior. I think with the white interior the tint differences are more noticeable.
I did LLumar ceramic tint 30 in front, 20 rear side windows and the back. I also did 80% windshield. The result is just right as I don’t want too dark in the front
I have 30% on the roof and I am very glad I did. Before tinting it, at certain times of the day when driving, the sun be hitting my eyes and I felt like I needed a hat to drive. With the tint, it is no longer a problem, even on the brightest day.
todd2fst4u
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Rohhee
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I think the 20% is a good middle ground for the rears. I did not want 20% in the fronts too as it was too dark in my pervious car. I got a ticket in California. Dark enough for me from the outside, but also bright enough for me in the cabin (esp at night). Suntek Ceramic 35% fronts and 20% in the rears.
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