Tint Question

keaneb23 · February 7, 2017

5 all around with 50 on windshield isn't bad at all I plan on putting another layer of 5 on the back 3. Who needs windows?

drentlaw1 · February 7, 2017

50% tint is not to dark but how dark does the other 5% tint make it look? I currently have my 2016 Silverado regular cab 5% rear window and 25% on the 2 doors and I'm really wanting to go 5% all around with like a 50% or even 35% on the windshield. It would be nice if you can upload a picture from your hood looking in to see how dark it looks. Thanks

Ill try to get some Pics tonight when i get off work. having 5% on all the other glass does make it appear to be darker than it is from the outside, but driving at night is where the 50% instead of 35% is nice. But then again I have never went darker than 50% on the windshield haha im just thinking out loud!

keaneb23 · February 7, 2017

I recommend 3M film to everyone. Nothing beats crystalline

Krusty · February 7, 2017

Is this with the factory tint on the back?

Sounds like it may be best just to do the whole truck.

> 15 or 20 on the back window.

Daryl LBZ · February 7, 2017

35% all around on my Cruze with a 5% strip. Didn't want to go too dark to be bothered by the police. The 35% is better than what comes stock atleast, and I have no trouble seeing anything at night.

Krusty · February 7, 2017

It's like anything - some will take it to extremes beyond legal and beyond common sense.........

keaneb23 · February 7, 2017

What seems like common sense to some is different for others. I run a business out of my vehicle and have a lot of goodies inside. Plus my eyes are "sensitive". No need for sunglasses in this Florida weather.

KA0S · February 7, 2017

Rear windows on the '17 Sierra are 20%. I'm reading the window as we speak. I've never had any issues with any sort of fading of black leather or any other problems from stock rear windows before. I had a Tahoe LTZ as well with factory rear window tint, and again, no issues.

It's not like you're trying to prevent melanoma in the back seat! What does it matter if it's stopping UVB or UVA?

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2024Denali · February 7, 2017

Rear windows on the '17 Sierra are 20%. I'm reading the window as we speak. I've never had any issues with any sort of fading of black leather or any other problems from stock rear windows before. I had a Tahoe LTZ as well with factory rear window tint, and again, no issues.

It's not like you're trying to prevent melanoma in the back seat! What does it matter if it's stopping UVB or UVA?

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This is a very good point... I have never noticed a massive reduction in heat from tint either, it's always been a look thing for me. Maybe ill just save some money and do the fronts.

KA0S · February 7, 2017

This is a very good point... I have never noticed a massive reduction in head from tint either, it's always been a look thing for me. Maybe ill just save some money and do the fronts.

It does reduce the heat to a certain extent, but it's not such a massive difference that you're going to not put your AC on after being parked on a hot day.

You'll definitely be fine with just doing the two fronts. I've done this with many vehicles, and never had issues. The only time I'd ever consider tinting over the back factory windows, is if they weren't dark enough for my liking....

Silver ice 6.2 · February 7, 2017

10% ceramic tint on the five windows... need to do the front windshield 80% ceramic before it gets hot again

Sierra706 · February 7, 2017

i got 35% over the stock tint in the back. I personally dont think its dark enough.

Glass does provide some UV protection but does not provide UVA and UVB protection.

Also tint provides IR heat protection which glass wont.

Modern automotive absolutely does block UVA and UVB.

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ewiski · February 8, 2017

Modern automotive absolutely does block UVA and UVB.

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http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/06/not-all-car-windows-protect-against-uv-rays/

http://www.medicaldaily.com/glass-car-windows-doesnt-fully-protect-suns-uv-rays-could-explain-left-side-skin-255398

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/burning-solar-rays-get-through-your-car-windows-study-finds-n573631

Prove me wrong.I guess everything you read on the internet is a myth huh.

CbrownGT · February 8, 2017

On my '14 the rear doors were 18% and the back glass 23%, per the labels/stickers. I got 20% on the front windows and 20% over the back glass. Didn't tint over rear doors cause I wanted all door glass to match. Got the 20% over the back glass cause I like privacy when driving, people behind me don't need to be able to see what I'm doing or what I'm listening to. I Also have a 5% strip on the windshield. Never even need to wear sunglasses