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Recommended installer has Lumar 100% UV tint (lets in 100% of light). This blocks no light. But I’ve read that windshields these days block most all the UV rays already. So if not darkening, is it a waste to install it just for UV on the windshield?
Heard the C7 comes with 80% already on the other windows. Maybe do a 60% on the sides and vert window to darken just a shade.
If it lets in 100% of the light then really, what's the point?
Go to a professional and ask questions. You also need to abide by the laws in your state (which makes me wonder what happens when you move to another state?)
I have 93% UV protection on my windshield. Mine is Xpel brand. I had it done while I was in Miami on a road trip. Completely clear but it blocks the UV rays from getting through (well, in my case, 93% of them anyway)
It did help with heat, I can place the backside of my hand on the glass, in full sun, and it is barely warm at all. I run the AC about 2-3 degrees warmer now for the same inside temperature as before.
XPEL PRIME XR PLUS (nano-ceramic particle formulation) blocks 99 percent of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays and more than 98 percent of its heat and infrared radiation even their verision that has no tint.
I had the XPEL Prime XR Plus (30%) installed on the driver, passenger, quarter panel windows and rear hatch. Even going through Las Vegas when it was 107 degrees outside we could not feel heat coming through the windows.
I was going to have the windshield done too but glad I did not because during that roadtrip I got a hugh crack in the windshield which is getting replaced tomorrow. Something to think about.
If it lets in 100% of the light then really, what's the point?
Go to a professional and ask questions. You also need to abide by the laws in your state (which makes me wonder what happens when you move to another state?)
Blocking UV rays cuts down on the heat conducted. It can be done with a completely clear film. This is from several professionals in my area.
I’d guess that the windshield UV protection would also help with the dash separation issues???
Without a doubt. But supposedly new cars have the UV protection already in the windshield, so buying a clear film just for the UV protection would be redundant.
Blocking UV rays cuts down on the heat conducted. It can be done with a completely clear film. This is from several professionals in my area.
That may be but 100% is 100% is it not? UV is part of light - it's just that we don't have eyes that can see that spectrum. So if 100% is let in it follows that no "light", nor UV is blocked. You probably meant that x% of UV is blocked and the remaining visible light shines through.
That may be but 100% is 100% is it not? UV is part of light - it's just that we don't have eyes that can see that spectrum. So if 100% is let in it follows that no "light", nor UV is blocked. You probably meant that x% of UV is blocked and the remaining visible light shines through.
The new films can appear perfectly clear yet still block the UV part of the spectrum. You don’t see the UV rays so you’re unaware they are coming in if you don’t have a UV coating. I also have it my glasses (100% UV protection they claim), and they appear perfectly clear. So maybe their % ratings are based on the visible part of the spectrum. Not a light engineer...
I can tell you from a friend's experience, if you move to another state with stricter regulations they will either get ya at the required inspection interval, or (if they haven't such in the new state) do as happened to him, he got pulled over, ticketed, and directed to remove it within some time-frame. I don't recall now if he had to go back and get it checked that he'd followed the directive.
Recommended installer has Lumar 100% UV tint (lets in 100% of light). This blocks no light. But I’ve read that windshields these days block most all the UV rays already. So if not darkening, is it a waste to install it just for UV on the windshield?
Heard the C7 comes with 80% already on the other windows. Maybe do a 60% on the sides and vert window to darken just a shade.
Any thoughts or recent experiences to share?
Thanks, David
I believe if you look CLOSELY in corner of windows you will see the %tint there. My '16 Z says Min 70% (of light passes thru) which is very little tint & not sure what UV protection if any. Couldn't find % number for windshield.
The new films can appear perfectly clear yet still block the UV part of the spectrum. You don’t see the UV rays so you’re unaware they are coming in if you don’t have a UV coating. I also have it my glasses (100% UV protection they claim), and they appear perfectly clear. So maybe their % ratings are based on the visible part of the spectrum. Not a light engineer...
It's not being a light engineer it's merely physics. Light it the whole spectrum of electromagnetic waves. Visible light is the light that humans can see. That's why we have the phrase *visible* light, that's all.
Not sure what brand (ceramic film), but have 50% on windshield and 20% on all other windows. It's the first car I actually tinted the entire windshield and not just a upper stripe. I absolutely love it! Wow what a difference in temp. Its dark enough only to slightly notice if your windows are down...and a bit from outside the car, but not enough to draw any attention from local law enforcement. From this point on...all my vehicles will have a tinted front windshield. Pics below for reference.
Not sure what brand (ceramic film), but have 50% on windshield and 20% on all other windows. It's the first car I actually tinted the entire windshield and not just a upper stripe. I absolutely love it! Wow what a difference in temp. Its dark enough only to slightly notice if your windows are down...and a bit from outside the car, but not enough to draw any attention from local law enforcement. From this point on...all my vehicles will have a tinted front windshield. Pics below for reference.
Thanks for the information. Some have reported issues of "starlight reflections" from the tint at night through the windshield. I assume no issues with yours?
Did they apply the windshield film to the outside or inside?
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