2005, Window tint

[Earthrider]

Some time back I had read a post about a windshield tint that substantially reduced solar heating in the car but not reducing visibility to an unsafe degree.. I cannot find this thread and hope that someone out there knows of this.

Thanks!

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[biddle]

Go get your windows tinted with legal window tint percentage from someone reputable. Most the claims made are just hype IMHO

 

[Paladin]

Some time back I had read a post about a windshield tint that substantially reduced solar heating in the car but not reducing visibility to an unsafe degree.. I cannot find this thread and hope that someone out there knows of this.

Thanks!

they make a "ceramic" coating (clear) that you can put on the windshield, cuts all uv rays etc, protects the dash and cuts heat transfer remarkably well, then there are also several levels of tint (ceramic) for the side's, rear and portals. I highly recommend it, I live in SW Okla, and even in 110 degree direct sun, I neve need to set the fan in the a'c higher than 3 to maintain 74 in the vehicle. Check with your state for legal limits on sides and rear, the legal limits do NOT make limited vision thru those windows difficult, and the windshield ceramic again, is clear.

 

[CudaRay]

as Earthrider said, get the ceramic tint, it cuts just about all heat coming through the glass.

 

[Earthrider]

Thanks guys, as the car is garaged through the winter here in Sun Valley, Idaho this will be one of the pre-summer upgrades and maintenance. I have found rolls of the right size available but have yet to research the best material and a responsible provider. It seems that most use the term “Nanoceramic” and it is applied to the exterior of the windshield. This I am not sure about as most tint layers are applied to the interior glass. Lastly, my windshield has very light pitting, does this pose any issues or perhaps, it can help this. Knowing that the application of the tint layer would be best on a “Fresh” windshield, perhaps this is a moot point. At any rate, any advice is more than greatly appreciated.

 

[biddle]

I have found rolls of the right size available but have yet to research the best material and a responsible provider.

I am all about DIY, but Window tinting is definitely something I am willing to pay someone experienced to do. It's quicker for them because they do it all day long, they get the high-quality tint direct, and it's done perfectly and does not bubble and is cut perfectly. I have one car that has 7-year-old tint that still looks as good as the day it was applied.

 

[hippymailman]

Modified the model a bit to match

 

[Paladin]

Thanks guys, as the car is garaged through the winter here in Sun Valley, Idaho this will be one of the pre-summer upgrades and maintenance. I have found rolls of the right size available but have yet to research the best material and a responsible provider. It seems that most use the term “Nanoceramic” and it is applied to the exterior of the windshield. This I am not sure about as most tint layers are applied to the interior glass. Lastly, my windshield has very light pitting, does this pose any issues or perhaps, it can help this. Knowing that the application of the tint layer would be best on a “Fresh” windshield, perhaps this is a moot point. At any rate, any advice is more than greatly appreciated.

the clear ceramic tint for the windshield goes on the inside of the windshield, same as the other windows. Also, like Biddle said, unless you are a trained installer with the proper tools, I would NOT suggest doing it yourself, plus having it installed usually comes with a guarantee should it bubble or come loose. Again, if someone tries to put the ceramic on the windshield on the outside, find a different installer, that's just nuts.