Window Tinting
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Window Tinting
I have a 2019 C7 Stingray Z51 and am contemplating having the windows tinted. I have gotten a quote from a local shop that carries Xpel,the quotes are as follows,
CS Carbon heat rejection 10% $349.95
XR Blacj Ceramic Heat rejection 88% $499.95
XR Plus Ceramic Heat rejection 98% $699.95
Looking for suggestions on which one to go with, hoping someone has experience with this Xpel window tint and also what level of tint, 20%, #0% etc.
Thank you!
CS Carbon heat rejection 10% $349.95
XR Blacj Ceramic Heat rejection 88% $499.95
XR Plus Ceramic Heat rejection 98% $699.95
Looking for suggestions on which one to go with, hoping someone has experience with this Xpel window tint and also what level of tint, 20%, #0% etc.
Thank you!
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One concern I have which is why I won’t tint the windshield is the water getting in the electronics at the base of the windshield. I have heard it multiple times on late model GM trucks from otherwise very good shops….
Oh and 30% is about right. IMO…
Oh and 30% is about right. IMO…
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How picky is your state on window tinting? Many if not all states have a max percentage of tint allowed, at least on the side windows so be sure to know what that percentage is.
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The previous owner of mine had 35% XR plus installed on everything except the windshield a few years ago and paid $350. I like it and I think it does a good job with the heat.
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FYI tint is usually referred to by the percentage of light allowed in. So 5% is limo tint, and 90% is your typical OEM glass tint on the windshield and front windows. Honestly on front and windshield windows I'd never go below 70%. I know some people like to do 50 or 35% and in many states thats illegal, but I also think it reduces your visibility enough that its a safety issue. On rear windows I wouldn't go below 35%. I think OEM SUV and Truck tint on the rear and back windows is 35% but it could be 50%. Regardless stock is dark enough I think, anything darker is unsafe.
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From @DHBWA : One concern I have which is why I won’t tint the windshield is the water getting in the electronics at the base of the windshield. I have heard it multiple times on late model GM trucks from otherwise very good shops….
From me, Catfish4818:
Curious - what does applying tint film onto a windshield have to do with water intrusion to the electronics?
Reply from @Rabbi :
Probably due to their use of liquid on the glass to place the film. I had them put a strip across the top of the w/s like GM used to do. Helps a lot
Me again - OK, but I'm still not clear on why putting liquid on your windshield to aid in film installation is any more dangerous to electrical equipment than either washing the car or driving it in the rain. In all those cases the windshield and cowl area get wet.
Any help...??
From me, Catfish4818:
Curious - what does applying tint film onto a windshield have to do with water intrusion to the electronics?
Reply from @Rabbi :
Probably due to their use of liquid on the glass to place the film. I had them put a strip across the top of the w/s like GM used to do. Helps a lot
Me again - OK, but I'm still not clear on why putting liquid on your windshield to aid in film installation is any more dangerous to electrical equipment than either washing the car or driving it in the rain. In all those cases the windshield and cowl area get wet.
Any help...??
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Curious - what does applying tint film onto a windshield have to do with water intrusion to the electronics?
Me again - OK, but I'm still not clear on why putting liquid on your windshield to aid in film installation is any more dangerous to electrical equipment than either washing the car or driving it in the rain. In all those cases the windshield and cowl area get wet.
Any help...??
Me again - OK, but I'm still not clear on why putting liquid on your windshield to aid in film installation is any more dangerous to electrical equipment than either washing the car or driving it in the rain. In all those cases the windshield and cowl area get wet.
Any help...??
Last edited by IA-SteveB; Aug 19, 2024 at 12:12 PM. Reason: adding sentence