Windshield Tint Suntek CIR Ceramic
06-24-2018, 03:04 AM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Windshield Tint Suntek CIR Ceramic
I am looking into tinting my windshield, would 60% be too dark for the windshield? I really want an unsuspicous tint on the windshield because it may be illegal in my state. Even if it is, I see newer cars and other cars with tinted windshields.
Anyone here has their cars with Ceramic Tint? I am planning on 30% on the side windows and 60% on the windshield.
PS. hopefull I can see 600 SAE with this mod
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Anyone here has their cars with Ceramic Tint? I am planning on 30% on the side windows and 60% on the windshield.
PS. hopefull I can see 600 SAE with this mod
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06-24-2018, 07:45 AM
#2
Melting Slicks
While ceramic helps a lot, it truly only works best if all windows have a ceramic film on them. If you already have ceramic on sides and rear hatch, the. Get he lightest tint possible. Iirc I’ve had friends who e had both 60 and 45, 60 you couldn’t tell and 45 you could barely tell.
The tint shop im sure will have a car they can show you what it will look like on or at least quality pictures you can see
The tint shop im sure will have a car they can show you what it will look like on or at least quality pictures you can see
06-24-2018, 01:30 PM
#3
Drifting
Thread Starter
While ceramic helps a lot, it truly only works best if all windows have a ceramic film on them. If you already have ceramic on sides and rear hatch, the. Get he lightest tint possible. Iirc I’ve had friends who e had both 60 and 45, 60 you couldn’t tell and 45 you could barely tell.
The tint shop im sure will have a car they can show you what it will look like on or at least quality pictures you can see
The tint shop im sure will have a car they can show you what it will look like on or at least quality pictures you can see
06-24-2018, 01:32 PM
#4
Race Director
We tinted the windshield on one of our cars just a couple years ago. Wanted to get the extra heat rejection since we were in Texas and this car was a DD. Took the car on road trips to places with over-cast skies, stormy weather, and did night driving. Maybe it is my old eyes, 47, or I am just sensitive to it, but I would never do it again. Just wasn't bright enough. Windshield cracked due to a rock just a few months back. Replaced it and never re-tinted.
EDIT:
PS: It was the least amount of tint and a Llumar ceramic film. Tint was noticeable, but pretty light.
EDIT:
PS: It was the least amount of tint and a Llumar ceramic film. Tint was noticeable, but pretty light.
Last edited by WhiteDiamond; 06-24-2018 at 01:36 PM.
06-24-2018, 03:19 PM
#5
Ceramic is the way to go, I have 5% on my windows and hatch, they make a clear ceramic film that goes on the front windshield and drastically reduces temps without affecting visibility. They should have a few heat lamps to show the difference in heat blocking with and without the clear ceramic film. None of this is cheap though. I feel like out the door it was close to $500 for everything.
06-24-2018, 05:14 PM
#6
Drifting
Thread Starter
We tinted the windshield on one of our cars just a couple years ago. Wanted to get the extra heat rejection since we were in Texas and this car was a DD. Took the car on road trips to places with over-cast skies, stormy weather, and did night driving. Maybe it is my old eyes, 47, or I am just sensitive to it, but I would never do it again. Just wasn't bright enough. Windshield cracked due to a rock just a few months back. Replaced it and never re-tinted.
EDIT:
PS: It was the least amount of tint and a Llumar ceramic film. Tint was noticeable, but pretty light.
EDIT:
PS: It was the least amount of tint and a Llumar ceramic film. Tint was noticeable, but pretty light.
Ceramic is the way to go, I have 5% on my windows and hatch, they make a clear ceramic film that goes on the front windshield and drastically reduces temps without affecting visibility. They should have a few heat lamps to show the difference in heat blocking with and without the clear ceramic film. None of this is cheap though. I feel like out the door it was close to $500 for everything.
06-24-2018, 05:27 PM
#7
Racer
I have a clear UV shield on the inside of my ZR1 and my ‘08 Dodge Super Bee windshield. MD law requires no tint on the windshield except for the factory upper band that is common on most cars. My goal was to prevent UV damage to my dash and, most important, to significantly reduce glass injuries if the windshield is broken. Having been an EMS/EMT and seeing first hand injuries accident victims suffer from internal glass shards, convinced me to do it.
Ed
Ed
06-24-2018, 08:44 PM
#8
Drifting
Thread Starter
I have a clear UV shield on the inside of my ZR1 and my ‘08 Dodge Super Bee windshield. MD law requires no tint on the windshield except for the factory upper band that is common on most cars. My goal was to prevent UV damage to my dash and, most important, to significantly reduce glass injuries if the windshield is broken. Having been an EMS/EMT and seeing first hand injuries accident victims suffer from internal glass shards, convinced me to do it.
Ed
Ed
12-15-2018, 04:17 AM
#11
Le Mans Master
Ceramic is the way to go, I have 5% on my windows and hatch, they make a clear ceramic film that goes on the front windshield and drastically reduces temps without affecting visibility. They should have a few heat lamps to show the difference in heat blocking with and without the clear ceramic film. None of this is cheap though. I feel like out the door it was close to $500 for everything.
12-20-2018, 12:12 AM
#14
Racer
The darkness has nothing to do with the UV protection or heat rejection of the film. I have 50% ceramic on the windshield of all of my cars and you can't even tell it's tinted from the inside and barely from the outside. $360 is barely covering the film cost of true ceramic film, so I would double check that you're getting real ceramic film. Also, the amount of shrinking that has to be done on the back window to do it in 1 piece will distort the film a little with ceramic. Doesn't bother me much as it's not very visible unless you're in the hatch area looking closely.