Front windows tinted *Before & after pics*

[Vtecluder617]

Took the TB in today to get tints on the front 2 windows. I really wanted to try and match the rear windows as closely as possible. The installer recommended 15% in the front, due to the amount of light the windshield brought in. He said it would be as close as you could get to a match without doing all the windows. See pics below. I think it came out pretty darn close. Looks identical from the outside. On the inside of the cab, I can notice that the fronts are a hair darker, but passengers probably wouldn't even notice it unless I pointed it out. They used the standard "traditional" 3M film. Hope this helps anyone on the fence about what percent to get!

[Descartian]

3 hours ago, Vtecluder617 said:

The installer recommended 15% in the front, due to the amount of light the windshield brought in  

You can get a clear nano infused thermal barrier film installed on your front windshield.  It makes a huge temperature difference in the truck. 

[PureZ71]

Looks awesome, I also got 15% on my front windows. I might go back and tint the rear window(s) as it seems a bit lighter than the sides

[Descartian]

I went 15 on the front and 30 on the back to balance out the factory tinted glass. 

[AutosAT4]

Matched the front driver and passenger side windows. 50% on front windshield 

[AutosAT4]

Here’s a side by side of my 03 Denali and 20 AT4. Tinting the front windshield makes the truck look so much better IMO. Denali-no tint, AT4-50

[PureZ71]

40 minutes ago, AutosAT4 said:

Here’s a side by side of my 03 Denali and 20 AT4. Tinting the front windshield makes the truck look so much better IMO. Denali-no tint, AT4-50

 

Looks really nice... but they are kind of strict here in WA about front tint, well State Patrol is. Any changes in viability at night?

[Descartian]

Illegal down here in Texas too. 

[AutosAT4]

1 hour ago, PureZ71 said:

Looks really nice... but they are kind of strict here in WA about front tint, well State Patrol is. Any changes in viability at night?

There’s a slight difference, just a little darker but the led headlights really light up the road so not to bad. Live in IN and not as strict. 

[It's Tim]

Cause being able to actually see while driving is way over-rated.

 

 

I  these  threads.

 

 

Edited February 4, 2021 by It's Tim

[Vtecluder617]

12 hours ago, PureZ71 said:

Looks awesome, I also got 15% on my front windows. I might go back and tint the rear window(s) as it seems a bit lighter than the sides

Love the truck man! Yeah the rear window does seem to be a tad lighter than the rest now. Might have to go take it back in and see if they can match that LOL

[Vtecluder617]

10 hours ago, AutosAT4 said:

Matched the front driver and passenger side windows. 50% on front windshield 

Looks great! Did they do 15% on the 2 front? I've seen mixed reviews on here. Some say 20% is closest match, and others say 15%. 

[Descartian]

47 minutes ago, Vtecluder617 said:

Looks great! Did they do 15% on the 2 front? I've seen mixed reviews on here. Some say 20% is closest match, and others say 15%. 

20% is going to be the closest. It also depends on what type of tint they use. Different brands and different compositions/technology will look different even at the same light blocking %’s. 

[Grumpy Bear]

16 hours ago, Descartian said:

You can get a clear nano infused thermal barrier film installed on your front windshield.  It makes a huge temperature difference in the truck. 

Had this done on mine and the difference is HUGE in the summer. AC unit is reduced to being a dehumidifier....almost. 

 

Windows in my 15 each had different factory levels of tint so the installer used his meter to select the darkest 'legal tint' on the side glass using the meter and swatches, then near clear nano on the front with a 6" visor and Limo black on the back window that is not regulated which was already pretty dark ALL windows used the the thermal blocking 3M film. Each state has a limit that can and is checked by the police if they wish so the installer has the equipment and know how to find that edge. 

 

As dark as the back glass is I can still see very well daytime and anything with lights at night. It does reflect my dash back into my rearview mirror but I shut off the info system and dim the dash. 

[AutosAT4]

5 hours ago, Vtecluder617 said:

Looks great! Did they do 15% on the 2 front? I've seen mixed reviews on here. Some say 20% is closest match, and others say 15%. 

They did 20%