Windshield tint vs sunshade.

[eboggs]

Looking into possibly getting ceramic tint on my windshield. Nothing real dark, say maybe 80-75%...to reduce heat inside the vehicle, and most importantly in an attempt to extend the length of my dash and interior.

 

Other option is a sunshade. I just hate fiddle f**king with them in my vehicle. Sounds lazy I know.

 

The glass already has UV protection correct? I have ceramic tint, 20%, on my side windows and seems to work pretty well as far as heat dissipation.

 

Thanks!

[Arth]

I do both.

 

Don't think I have ceramic but my front windshield has a film that is supposed to block 99% UV and reduce heat. It works alright I guess but I still use my OEM GMC sunshade when parked. Nothing works better than blocking the sun out all together.

[smrr1]

I use both. I used to tint years ago and have a life long friend in the business. The clear-ish ceramic is absolutely great when driving and the AC is on. It does help when the vehicle is sitting in a parking lot but nothing like a sunshade can do. So they both serve a different purpose if that makes sense.

[Boardmember]

Does the ceramic impede night vision?

[smrr1]

Does the ceramic impede night vision?

Not at all

[05cyclone]

I do both

[Retired Bob]

What ever you do, also use 303 Aerospace Protectant on the dash to keep it looking new and protect it from drying out or cracking.

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant

 

When using it on the dash, spray the 303 on a clean rag and wipe that over the dash - it won't hurt to get over spray on the inside of the windshield but cleaning the inside of any windshield is always a pain!

 

Most marine and automotive stores sell it, or buy online.

[ewiski]

I have ceramic on my truck and crystaline on my camry. I personally think the ceramic works better but both work well to block heat. The crystaline i have is totally clear and doesnt do anything wierd with polarised glasses. The ceramic has a slight grey and you will see a wierd rainbow effect with polarised glasses but nothing that will blind you.glass will block uvb which gives you a sunburn. it doesnt block uva which damages your skin like giving you wrikles and such. the window film will usually block both but nothing is 100%.

 

both were very expensive just for the windshield. I have regular mettalic tint on the other windows.

[T1Kaiju]

Do the tint - it cant hurt. I would say DO NOT put ANYTHING protectant wise on the dash. Every person I have talked to with the airbag dash crack surround has sprayed some shit on it. I got 55 months on mine and not a hint of a crack. I only use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe it down after a wash and never any chemicals...

 

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk