Thinking about tint, concerned about visibility

[jbrady3324]

So I am set on tinting (happening on Monday). I was originally thinking about 35% all around including rear (1 piece), however I am concerned about visibility. I am now leaning towards 50% all around or if visibility is going to be an issue, then 70% front and 50% back and perhaps I don't tint the rear windshield? I don't need the car looking "cool", just need some protection for the baby in back and for the car to look better.

I will be getting Xpel ceramic tint.

 

[P85_DA]

Depends on what UV rejection you are looking for a good tint like photosync has good Uv protection even with their 50% film

50% is not that dark so I think you will be fine

 

[Visionary]

I have 35% on the sides and 50% on the rear.

 

[cbaaz]

So I am set on tinting (happening on Monday). I was originally thinking about 35% all around including rear (1 piece), however I am concerned about visibility. I am now leaning towards 50% all around or if visibility is going to be an issue, then 70% front and 50% back and perhaps I don't tint the rear windshield? I don't need the car looking "cool", just need some protection for the baby in back and for the car to look better.

I will be getting Xpel ceramic tint.

Thanks for posting this. I am trying to decide on the exact same numbers (no baby involved, though).

 

[mako7c4]

Same boat, new baby and just started looking at tint... never did this to any of my cars before. I've noticed there is a fair amount of light shining into his face from the rear window so I'm thinking of doing everything but the front windshield

 

[Lhshockey24]

50% in front 35% rear. Suntek CIR

I should add...no visibility issues, but I also did the full back in 35% since the sun is so harsh on the car seats back there. It’s dark, but not an issue.

 

[jbrady3324]

50% in front 35% rear. Suntek CIRView attachment 414408

I should add...no visibility issues, but I also did the full back in 35% since the sun is so harsh on the car seats back there. It’s dark, but not an issue.

Any visibility issues at night with the dimming mirrors?

I have 35% on the sides and 50% on the rear.

How do you feel about the rear being lighter than the sides?

 

[Stach]

50% in front 35% rear. Suntek CIR.

My state limits the tint to your numbers as well, but I honestly thought your front windows were down at first, and they have 50% tint?!?! They look far brighter than the 15% difference would suggest, when compared to your rears. Does the fronts feel as light as it looks, in person?

 

[Lasttoy]

Some states have numbers. I know Virginia does.
Florida doesnt care. I have the blackest highest UV possible. Cops have same here.

 

[Lasttoy]

I wish I had done my windshield, might do it. There is special for front

 

[Silicon Desert]

When you say to protect the baby in the back, what are you trying to protect against? UV? There is already "some" UV protection in the windows. On my car I wanted to have as much visible light come in, yet get more protection from UV and Ultraviolet. Thus, I put in a 10%. It REALLY cut down a lot of heat on the MX and it is hard to tell that a film is even on it. I didn't care about making it have a sexy look. I just wanted function.

 

[Silicon Desert]

I also did the full back in 35% since the sun is so harsh on the car seats back there. It’s dark, but not an issue.

I'm wondering if you know that it isn't the visible light that is harsh on the seats? You can get very low % visible films that give just as much protection against UV.

 

[Lhshockey24]

Any visibility issues at night with the dimming mirrors?



How do you feel about the rear being lighter than the sides?

Tints are the inverse of the % so rear is darker than sides. 35% is a fairly dark tint.

My state limits the tint to your numbers as well, but I honestly thought your front windows were down at first, and they have 50% tint?!?! They look far brighter than the 15% difference would suggest, when compared to your rears. Does the fronts feel as light as it looks, in person?

The angle of the pic is weird. When in the sun at certain angles the tints will look a lot lighter. In the shade it looks very much like 50%.

When you say to protect the baby in the back, what are you trying to protect against? UV? There is already "some" UV protection in the windows. On my car I wanted to have as much visible light come in, yet get more protection from UV and Ultraviolet. Thus, I put in a 10%. It REALLY cut down a lot of heat on the MX and it is hard to tell that a film is even on it. I didn't care about making it have a sexy look. I just wanted function.

The “some” UV in the back only goes about halfway down. After the tint all the way to the bottom I can barely feel any ambient heat back there. The kids are 3 and 5 but their car seats will get hot when parked in the sun. So far it’s a vast improvement over OEM tint.

I'm wondering if you know that it isn't the visible light that is harsh on the seats? You can get very low % visible films that give just as much protection against UV.

True, but I feel with the Suntek ceramic I’m getting both. I also wanted to block the bright sun coming in the rear windows on long trips back and forth between the Bay and Tahoe.

 

[Lhshockey24]

Example of how much difference in a pic you get for the 35 or 50% tint based on the angle and sunlight. Here the front looks like 70% and the back more like 50%. It’s funny how different it is moving around the car or the shade.

 

[Silicon Desert]

The “some” UV in the back only goes about halfway down. After the tint all the way to the bottom I can barely feel any ambient heat back there. The kids are 3 and 5 but their car seats will get hot when parked in the sun. So far it’s a vast improvement over OEM tint.

yes, agree. that is what I was talking about. After I tinted all around (except for windshield), it was a lot more comfortable in this high elevation 100 degree desert heat.

 

[jbrady3324]

Tints are the inverse of the % so rear is darker than sides. 35% is a fairly dark tint.

This question was pointed at a previous poster who did the rear windshield 50% and the back windows 35%.

 

[Lhshockey24]

This question was pointed at a previous poster who did the rear windshield 50% and the back windows 35%.

Oh....I guess as my wife often says, it’s not always about me

 

[jbrady3324]

Oh....I guess as my wife often says, it’s not always about me

Lol, I know that phrase all too well!

So, do you find the 35% tint in the back too dark? Any issues with the dimming mirrors?

 

[TyH2009]

If you want UV protection and keeping the cabin cooler, may I suggest 18% all around and 50% on the windshield.

I’m no newbie to tinted vehicles and I have no visibility issues.

 

[jbrady3324]

I'm limited to 35% all around and 0% on the windshield. Illinois law