Should you tint your front Windshield? 70% Front Impressions
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- čas přidán 8. 08. 2020
- This video covers before and after getting my front windshield tinted on my Tesla Model 3. I decided to tint the front as the sun coming through the front window was heating the cabin and the driver and passenger. This hopefully reduces that by 50%! Highly recommended. ** Polarized Sunglasses do show tint coatings, recommend getting a pair of non polarized sunglasses when driving with front tint.
Night Driving: Happy to report nighttime visibility is still great. Cannot tell I've tinted the front.
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I did 70% ceramic and 20% all around living in Arizona and never had an issue. No in in NV with the same car and never an issue. I love it.
This is the reason why all cars should be fitted with a motorised sunshade
I went ceramic nano flex 5% all around and front 70% on my 23” ford raptor and it isn’t hard to see out at night at all. But looking in you can’t see in. I did my panorama sunroof 5% also and Abe to leave it open and it doesn’t get hot at all. You can’t even feel the sun rays when it’s sunny out. Really does cool down the temps so much
Nice nice. Congrats
Would have liked to see what the car windshield looks like with the new tint from the exterior for longer than 10 seconds and from the interior for longer than 20. Need to see what it looks like when its outside, not parked in the garage. At least the garage door was open....
czcams.com/video/SIa2LYMsOqI/video.html
here you go with 50%
Just got a '23 Tesla MY delivered. Went 20% all-around with Suntek Ceramic (CIR) and 70% with Suntek Evolve Ceramic for the roof and windshield. We'll see how it plays out once it comes out of the shop. In NV, so walking a fine line between aggressively keeping the sun out and being able to drive at night safely. 15 is too dark IMO. No issues with law enforcement out here as they mostly don't care, everyone is tinted well below legal, and NHP is 50% staffed 😅...Cali a different animal so beware there...
I have been tinting my Porsche Turbo and other MB and Lexus with Air 80 ceramic in the front and 30 x 15 x 15. Yes, you are right, 15 is too dark at night especially as I get older. For my future vehicles, I am planning to do Ceramic 70 in the front and roof and 20 or 30 all around. I was thinking 30 all around, but may now go with 20 after seeing this Y-tube for my incoming F450 Limited.
Did it
I just got 20% back and sides in Los Angeles, hopefully I don't get pulled over lol 😅
@@oc3144you’ll be fine just drive within speed limit and roll all windows completely down if ever pulled over.
nice. im thinking of getting 70 percent ceramic on my windshield. im from arizona but live in oregon. i still travel back to AZ every few months, and i have a black car so it gets pretty hot and i need heat protection lol
As long as you have non polarized sunglasses to wear when driving it's a great idea!
@@RobertSchmitt i just have simple raybands. hate polarized sunglasses, super trippy even looking at a cell phone screen to text lol
I just got 35% on front windshield and looks sikk af no legal issues yet In Texas btw😈
20 percent side window illegal in Florida, 35 is what is legal and love the 70 percent ceramic windshield
30 in front windows and 15 in rear windows is Legal. Anything on front windshield under AS1 line is illegal but no cops can tell if it's only 70%. Florida
I just did my wife’s new car 5% nano flex. At 5% long out it’s like looking out 35%
Does your front tint has a kind of blue hue to it?
Nice video. Why would you not use Crystalline, since 3M states it has the best heat blocking in their line?
It’s difficult to find a 3M installer/dealer in middle Tennessee. Everyone listed on 3M’s website no longer uses 3M. Been looking for a month. The dealer that installed it on my truck a few years ago is kinda shady now.
Hi, so if we have any dashcam mounts fitted to the front windshield, do we have to remove them to apply the tint or can we work around them/ have cut-outs for them? TIA :)
They take everything off the windshield, dashcam will have to be removed and remounted.
Haha so now I’m seeing your 70% tint. I really like the look of 70 rather than 50, because it looks lighter. As far as heat reduction and visibility…re they both pretty much the same? Which do you prefer between 50 and 70%?
I like 50 bc of look. both feel same heat rejection
@@RobertSchmitt thanks! And are you still seeing the rainbow tint at 50% with polarized sunglasses?
@@Natureboy207 yes . I have purchased non polarized sunglasses
I have 70% myself and love it. 50% certainly looks better but it’s a windshield man. Go with 70%.
how are the rules regarding tiniting a lease?
I'm surprised you actually got a hold of Chris from a Darker Shade.
Go cermaic. Carbon is good, ceramic is great
So does it being carbon allow for the tint not to look so dark, because that's my concern, I do have a really light tint but would like to go just a little darker
the material really affects heat / uv rejection more than anything. less about looking dark. Carbon has a matte look that is unique vs ceramic. Carbon may look a little darker from the inside looking out vs ceramic which is the best of all worlds. i went with carbon specifically to save a little $ without sacrificing much performance because this car is a lease
@@RobertSchmitt Got it, thx
That’s the lightest 20% tint I’ve ever seen
Depends on the light it can look very dark. Other times Not so much!
Color of the car and the size of the glass matter a lot too.
Exactly.
@@RobertSchmitt You should have recorded this video in the sun so we can get an accurate read on how these tints actually look. This is why everyone is still asking you the same questions.
@@KevinWealthTV I recorded more tint videos
I got 5 percent all around would that be fine with a 70% windshield tint? Would that even out as a 20% 50%
Look at mine. It’s what you’re looking for
how does the windshield looks like with the 70% tint?
Like it doesn't have any tint. So slight still looks factory
@@RobertSchmitt thank you !
5% all around and 70% on the front windshield. I do it on every vehicle and never been bothered.
Wow. That’s crazy illegal. You will, once you get pulled over.
@@calebniederhofer6529 nahhh Arizona doesn’t have cops that ticket you just for tint or harass you. I’ve been side by side next to town, sheriff and dps highway patrol cops at lights. They don’t care here.
Which brand did you go with? Llumar? Pinnacle? I personally like how the 20 looks on this model.
Suntek
How much was it for the ceramic windshield tint?
100 installed for front
When you wear polarized sunglasses when driving do you see a prism looking thru the front windshield like other cars windshield look green.
it looks like this czcams.com/users/shortsKg7OSKfCfew?feature=share
230 ceramic full wrap California
Very nice
I’m torn between 70 or 55 on the windshield. I’m going 15 all other windows and my biggest concern is if 55 will likely get me a ticket or not. I’m in Ontario.
Only one way to find out 😅
What did you decide?
I’m getting windshield tinted tmrrw & debating 50 & 70%??🤔
@@smack9516same here😂
What about you? What did you decide?
I have 15% all around and 35% on windshield.
Had 70% on windshield of MY since I owned it and had to remove the other day for not passing inspection :-( As said, it is barely noticeable and only reason the inspectors knew it was their is because they fked up the tint scraping my sticker off. So I cut the bottom corner clear for the next time and Tesla themselves failed me. Gotta figure out a way to pass inspection, feel like peeling the sticker before going is to obvious...
I live in California and there is no inspection to pass. Where do you live? I just got my 2023 tesla model y front side windows done on at 50% and windshield at 70% with Suntek Evolve ceramic. It blocks a lot of heat now.
Eilon?
how is the AC in your model 3? Good as the insight?
Better. Auto truly works. Set at 72 and never think about it even at 110 degrees or 85
Also have posted newer tint videos
czcams.com/video/SIa2LYMsOqI/video.html
I'm in southern California... is it legal to do 70% tint on the front windshield? I thought you can only have a strip line.
Not legal but very difficult to tell.
Because the goal here at 70% isn't reducing visibility or transparency it's just heat reduction
@@RobertSchmitt - Thank you. Yes I just want heat reduction. The summer heat is insane here.
@@giocurve yep. It makes a big difference
I’m in CA and have the 3M Crystalline 70% tint on both my cars windshields. I’ve had it for years with no problems. It really does an amazing job with keeping the car cool. It also decreases the glare. I rarely have to wear sunglasses while driving. If you have a sunroof I would do that too. I had my sunroof done for the heat protection. I have a giant sunroof and it got really hot before I had it tinted with 3M Crystalline tint.
The 20% on the sides looks like 35%
Depends on the light. Love 20% around 🙂
How is the 70% at night?
It's great. No impact on visibility
@@RobertSchmitt Thanks! Seems to help with head and glare during the day though?
@@SnareMan yeah. Mainly heat transfer though
Just posted a quick vid on night video from drivers point of view.
Nice! -- QUESTION -- What would stop sunburn when driving east and west every day? I have to, absolutely must - stop sunburning my face and neck. Is that heat block or UV or what? What level of block is required? 80 percent or 70 etc??
The darkness is less related to sunburn. You can get 99% uv protection across those tint % I cludibf 50%. Use a good quality tint!
@@RobertSchmitt ...interesting -- but I can't find a proper answer on this sunburn issue.Not sure if you know, but do you get sunburn from UV only? ie if we blocked 100% UV would you never get a sunburn? Is that how it works??
@@Coleen_West kinda, 99% would be like 70 SPF sunscreen. So its about the best you can do to protect yourself from burning.
@@TheDeLectronics ...interesting.. but what tint level does that convert to? I was told that 40 tint allows 40 percent light and block 60. When you say 99 that means it allows 99 percent (almost all sunlight) and blocks only 1 percent?? Is that what you mean to say?
@@Coleen_West blocking 99%UV
Is $250 a good price for tint all around
yes if it's quality material from an experienced tinter
@Sleepy_Gamer yeah I paid 350 for non ceramics but I might go full ceramic in the future and go 15% on the front windshield 20% ain’t cutting it for me 😂
@@traplrxd_pr6790 i got 400 ceramic all around CA
Just moved to AZ looking to get my car tinted. How can I contact your guy ?
facebook.com/adarkershadetint?mibextid=ZbWKwL
2:20 mark shows the difference btwn tinted windshield and naked eye. czcams.com/video/cu4wUkeVcDU/video.html
I have a tint appointment coming up for my model 3 I chose 25% sides and back and for the windshield I went with 50%. Should I reach out and have them install 70% instead I’m worried 50% tint on windshield might be too dark in the night
I would yes. The goal is heat rejection mostly. You also don't want to risk getting pulled over and night visibility as you mentioned.
How's it at night can you see still see Through the window at night
czcams.com/video/SIa2LYMsOqI/video.htmlsi=vB4KHgttes-sZwEf
I have no clue how people don’t tint their cars in AZ. 🤡😂
Where im from middle east 5% window tint legal execpt the windshield
@@authenticationstation2041 fr I thought texas is illegal
Did this windshield tint void your vehicle warranty?
no have had service no issues
Do you have Chris contact information?
should i do 50% front side windows and 35% on my corolla hatch? It’s a mettalic grey black rooftop here in LA and 80on the windshield? Bec the cars i see mostly they’re 50/50 on cars that are tinted fully and just the backsides
if I were you I would do 35% front sides and rear for even look. if you want darker in back which is legal go 20% rear and back and 35% front sides and 70% front.
What brand you using for tint? Specs
20% all around. Carbon bc it's cheaper and this is a lease. Would have done ceramic if I owned the car. Carbon is great tho. Unsure brand. A darker shade is the co I used
Tint the sunroof
Can you do a nighttime video
I did! Check my videos or description for that one
czcams.com/video/xqiL8qvzljU/video.html
So it’s safe to tint the windshield? No damage to electronics?
It's safe when you have a reputable installer who knows that they are doing =)
All success on my end and from others
Any issues with cameras or sensors with the windshield tint? Thanks.
Is this suntek evolve?
Do you notice if the 70 fade a bit after a while?
define while. I had to get my windshield replaced and went 50%. so on 1.5 years of 50% now no fading
@@RobertSchmitt after a year. My concern is driving during rain at night, the street doesnt reflect light as much. Does it rain in arizona?
@Jet Lopez yes rains in az especially this past year and winter (almost every week to every other). we also have monsoons in the fall.
I would rec 70% over 50 for nighttime visibility
@@RobertSchmittso you like 50% more now? Saying that you have 20% all the way around I was surprised you went with 70% to begin with. I would say that's more meant for 35% sides if anything.
Does this help with preventing the dashboard reflecting onto the windshield?
nerve had the issue before so not sure! I'll take a look tomorrow.
@@RobertSchmitt Yeah I just bought a 2021 Mazda 6 and the dashboard reflection onto the windshield is driving me crazy lol. This might be a good fix. Not sure if I should get 50% or 70% tint.
@@oller6073 70%. 50% might get pulled over and too dark for nighttime driving
@@RobertSchmitt Thanks!
@@oller6073 I just bought a Mazda 6 carbon edition myself! I’ve been debating whether to do 20% or 30/35% for getting my windows tinted. I’m afraid it’ll be too dark at night due to my poor decision making skills lol
How much did you pay for everything on Tesla
Front was 100. Sides and back 240
@@RobertSchmitt wow that is a steal. I want ceramic wonder cost on that
@@josephtardiff3151 500. Really professional job too
@@RobertSchmitt was that including the windshield and sunroof or no?
@@josephtardiff3151 yup. Carbon tint would be even cheaper. This was ceramic. Tesla tax is real.but if you find someone who loves and is good at their craft... Can get lucky!
How much did the front windshield cost you?
$100
@@RobertSchmitt damn really? I’m getting charged 250$ for my front here in AZ. 😮💨
@Andrew McAllister dang. yeah I got really lucky with my guy. great deal. he's a pro and should probably charge more
@@RobertSchmitt heck yeah you did! I’m getting Kavaca IR it’s a ceramic but it rejects 96% heat.
This vs window strip????
It's for heat transfer.
Cops gonna go full Rodney King on the guy once figure the tint
😮
I want to tint my windshield at 30% so bad!!!!
would look really nice. hard to see at night tho.
Your side windows are about 35% if you wanted to know that. With 20% you would barely be able to see through to the other side, especially on camera.
They are 20.
Some of the darker look is based on looking at black interior
Lol 70 percent in fron hay .
Tip: just tint the top of your windshield
Helpful if sun is there but less so for heat transfer for rest of the windsheild. Can do both!
Doesn't help the sun in the low horizon
How is the 70% in the summer?
Great for the heat reduction. I wouldn't have gotten it if it wasn't for the summers. I do 50 now .
That’s definitely 35% unless your camera is that good
It is the camera. =)
I have ceramic too and they just look a little lighter as well as my rear limo doesn’t look as dark as some limos but it keeps my truck cool and doesn’t burn my skin
I live in phx I have 5% all around also windshield cops here dont care 🤷♂️
Nice
Looks the same 😂
I don’t see a difference at all
There isn't supposed to be a big visual difference(also smartphone cameras look. Different than what your eye will see) , rather this is done at this % so it reduces heat without sacrificing visibility at night
I can tell u that’s not 20% tint lol
It is. Camera totally different than what the eyes see
@@RobertSchmitt agh ok you should look into Mercedes front window tint i put it on all of my black cars it beautiful if u as me
I have 20% and mine looks exactly like his..
Na my 20 % is darker then this but I think it cause I have 15% under it
70% is a waste of tint. If you're not going 50% or darker it's not even worth paying for tint.
but what if you want to make your side windows less see-through by making the windshield darker and also don’t wanna have to worry about cops with the front windshield having 50% since you can just roll down the side when they’re nearby. What would you recommend? I’m about to tint my front windshield.
What's your pov? It's for heat rejection
"Prices are much better in AZ than CA." Well if you Californians keep moving into AZ and voting DEMOCRAT then the prices will GO UP.
Yeah no one wants to move to hot ass Arizona lol
@@MelbourneExclusive0 it's actually the #1 state moved to in the US. Also I did not move here from CA but have friends there who shared pricing information with me
@@RobertSchmitt wow I did not know that, thanks for sharing that. Also thanks for the video, I just got my windshield done in Ceramic ir at 70 percent.
@@RobertSchmitt no its not. idaho is
@@MelbourneExclusive0 arizona isnt hot if you get out of phoenix. flagstaff literally snows in july sometimes
70% looks pointless
It's for heat reduction not for anesthetics or darkening.