Factory rear tint on 2022 ltd

[TNTSierra]

https://madico.com/blog/automotive/the-differences-between-factory-tinted-glass-aftermarket-window-tint
 

Read up Mr. Mugs.  I rest my case. 
 

Next time don’t call me out and say it’s fake news without knowing what you’re talking about. 

Edited February 26, 2022 by TNTSilverado

[Rob Mugs]

3 hours ago, TNTSilverado said:

https://madico.com/blog/automotive/the-differences-between-factory-tinted-glass-aftermarket-window-tint
 

Read up Mr. Mugs.  I rest my case. 
 

Next time don’t call me out and say it’s fake news without knowing what you’re talking about. 

You cited a page from a film manufacture but I digress.  I never once said that the glass wasn't "dyed".  I said that it does, in fact, block out UV.  Now, moving into the IR spectrum (aka heat) it does not mention that, so not sure what % it does, if any.  I imagine when they say "light transmission" they are only referring to light in the visible spectrum but they are very specific on UV.

 

#21-NA-152: Information on Glass Ultraviolet (UV) Ray Protection and Tint Percentage - (Jun 28, 2021)

Ultraviolet Ray Protection:

Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less.

Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less.

Rear window, doors, or 1/4 glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less (Without RPO AJ1 or AKO).

Rear window, doors, or 1/4 glass reduces UV rays down to 10% or less if equipped with Privacy Glass (With RPO AJ1 or AKO).

Sunroof reduce to 10% or less.

 

Tint Percentage:

Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%.

Front door glass are Solar glass with a light transmission of >/=70%.

Rear door glass, quarter windows and back windows can use either Solar glass (>/=70%) or Privacy glass, which has a light transmittance of (nominally) 20%.

[Rob Mugs]

And for what it's worth, if you search "does factory tint......." every single site I see is from another tinter or tint film mfg.  Here is one from the NHTSA.  This is nothing new

 

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10112468-9999.pdf

[TNTSierra]

Again, it’s dyed glass, the visible light is just that…..LIGHT. He rejects no heat and “harmful” UV light.  Why are you arguing with me, when the site I had you read states it. 
I also trust my son’s godfather who has been doing this for 30 years.  He is a very honest man, so honest that he has a lifetime warranty at his shop.

Here’s a story for you on honesty and integrity. And just flat out being a great businessman:

A gentlemen in 2018 brought in a 1999 Honda Accord. My buddy knew he had tinted it. The back window was faded because in 1999, tint manufacturers used metal in their tint to reject more heat.  My buddy honored the guarantee even though guy didn’t have receipt. The guy was flabbergasted, but grateful. My buddy knows what he is talking about and I trust him anytime. 
 

It’s not fake news. Also try it for yourself. Sit in your truck. Put you hand by window in direct sunlight…..watch it FRY, or take a long drive with that arm in direct sunlight.   Then go get your window tinted and do same thing. Your arm does not get fried.
 

So many people think tint is just for looks. It’s so much more than that. It’s a life saver from harmful UV rays.   

[TxTruckMan]

I just had the windows "tinted" on my new truck.  There are several different options.  Stand "tint" is metallic tint.  It's mostly just for visual light and UV protection.  It's what most people get because it's cheap.  You can do the fronts only for like $100 - $150 to match the color of the rears.  There's ZERO heat rejection - only UV.

 

If you step up to ceramic "coatings" (that's what they called it, but you can also call it tint) you can block radiated heat.  I had ceramic added to my rear windows, my front windows, and the front windshield.  The ceramic coating blocks >95% of the sun's heat in the legal tinted versions.  For the front windshield it's very lightly tinted (like 75% transparent or something) to be street legal and only blocks like 60% of the sun's heat.  It cost me ~$600 for the whole truck.  It makes a HUGE difference inside the cab of my truck when the hot summer sun is coming through - especially in the front.  Money well spent in my opinion.

[shakenfake]

45 minutes ago, TxTruckMan said:

I just had the windows "tinted" on my new truck.  There are several different options.  Stand "tint" is metallic tint.  It's mostly just for visual light and UV protection.  It's what most people get because it's cheap.  You can do the fronts only for like $100 - $150 to match the color of the rears.  There's ZERO heat rejection - only UV.

 

If you step up to ceramic "coatings" (that's what they called it, but you can also call it tint) you can block radiated heat.  I had ceramic added to my rear windows, my front windows, and the front windshield.  The ceramic coating blocks >95% of the sun's heat in the legal tinted versions.  For the front windshield it's very lightly tinted (like 75% transparent or something) to be street legal and only blocks like 60% of the sun's heat.  It cost me ~$600 for the whole truck.  It makes a HUGE difference inside the cab of my truck when the hot summer sun is coming through - especially in the front.  Money well spent in my opinion.

It is not a coating it is an actual film.

 

Also the super super cheap tint is literally just dyed film that is only for light, no real UV. I mean it helps because of shade but no UV protection.

 

Edit: Also if someone is doing metallic tint on your front windows for $100-$150 they are robbing you blind. I can get ceramic tint done for that price here in Texas. Llumar

Edited February 28, 2022 by shakenfake

[f8l vnm]

My personal opinion is I'm not paying 700 or whatever it is for Ceramic. I get all the positives benefits but i paid 150 to tint all my windows except front windshield. I'm happy and the back 3 windows are super dark which i wanted, 

[TNTSierra]

Ya, $600 is a lot of money, but if people are willing to pay it, then you can't fault the company for charging it. My buddy charges $300 for a complete 4 door truck, SUV, or Car. He will do a strip on the front windshield for extra $50.  He does not do the entire windshield anymore because of the lawsuits that can happen with them. They are illegal in SD. 

 

Metal tint does have some heat rejection, it is just very low, plus it fades over time. The new ceramic tint is the best out there and has the highest heat and UV rejection/protection. 

 

2 years go when I bought my HC and the pandemic was in full swing, I couldn't get up to him to tint my truck. I took a trip up to my lake house, and by end of day I'm sitting by my firepit and was wondering why my arm hurt so bad?? The next morning I realized it was sunburn from driving 3 hours with my arm resting on the door/window sill. I have had my windows always tinted the very next day I get a new vehicle, so I was so used to having tint.  It's absolutely crazy how much tint saves you from the heat of the sun. 

Edited February 28, 2022 by TNTSilverado

[TxTruckMan]

I got XPEL XR Plus.  It was around $500-$600 for all 6 windows.  I don't remember exactly.   It was the best product at my local shop.  They did have the standard ceramic line, but this was slightly better.  Like 99% heat rejection vs 95% or something.  It's hot and sunny here in Texas.  I was trying to get the most performance.  $100-$200 extra was well worth it for me.

[Rob Mugs]

On 2/27/2022 at 6:47 AM, TNTSilverado said:

Again, it’s dyed glass, the visible light is just that…..LIGHT. He rejects no heat and “harmful” UV light.  Why are you arguing with me, when the site I had you read states it. 
I also trust my son’s godfather who has been doing this for 30 years.  He is a very honest man, so honest that he has a lifetime warranty at his shop.

Here’s a story for you on honesty and integrity. And just flat out being a great businessman:

A gentlemen in 2018 brought in a 1999 Honda Accord. My buddy knew he had tinted it. The back window was faded because in 1999, tint manufacturers used metal in their tint to reject more heat.  My buddy honored the guarantee even though guy didn’t have receipt. The guy was flabbergasted, but grateful. My buddy knows what he is talking about and I trust him anytime. 
 

It’s not fake news. Also try it for yourself. Sit in your truck. Put you hand by window in direct sunlight…..watch it FRY, or take a long drive with that arm in direct sunlight.   Then go get your window tinted and do same thing. Your arm does not get fried.
 

So many people think tint is just for looks. It’s so much more than that. It’s a life saver from harmful UV rays.   

Sorry, but you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about regarding the basic principles of thermodynamics and optics in which you're trying to explain in your longwinded rebuttals.  Keep on trucking though <facepalm>
 

[TNTSierra]

7 hours ago, Rob Mugs said:

Sorry, but you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about regarding the basic principles of thermodynamics and optics in which you're trying to explain in your longwinded rebuttals.  Keep on trucking though <facepalm>
 

…..ok.  U do what u think is right and I’ll keep doing what I know is right. 
 

Good day

[Rob Mugs]

Nearly all tint shops offer a lifetime warranty and 30 years of installing tint doesn't make you a scientist.  I've provided evidence that the dyed glass blocks UV in much the same way a pair of sunglasses can without a plastic film, and you have provided second-hand rhetoric.  

He might be an honest man but he doesn't understand how light works.  Otherwise, he would understand that a film isn't the only way to filter light

[TNTSierra]

1 hour ago, Rob Mugs said:

Nearly all tint shops offer a lifetime warranty and 30 years of installing tint doesn't make you a scientist.  I've provided evidence that the dyed glass blocks UV in much the same way a pair of sunglasses can without a plastic film, and you have provided second-hand rhetoric.  

He might be an honest man but he doesn't understand how light works.  Otherwise, he would understand that a film isn't the only way to filter light

I stated in my first time posting that the factory glass isn't tinted glass its just dyed. It offers no/very little rejection....which it doesn't!  It also doesn't offer much protection against harmful UV rays. IT DOESN"T compared to actual tint!! Then I stated and gave you a site that back up my claim.....you sir are the one who is misguided and lack understanding of how tint truly helps us as human beings against harmful UV light and HEAT!!! 

 

Here is another article:

 

https://twilightautotint.com.au/is-it-worth-applying-a-clear-film-to-factory-tinted-privacy-glass/

 

Here is a few quotes because you truly lack comprehension:

 

"So, is it worth applying a film to your factory tinted windows too? While factory tinted windows certainly provide privacy, they can lack the additional benefits that a window film can offer."

 

 

What is a factory tinted window?

Factory tinted glass is different to glass tinted with a window film. The term ‘tinting’ literally means to add colour to something. When automotive glass is tinted as part of the manufacturing process, colour is added to the glass itself. The result is essentially just a darker version of un-tinted glass.

 

 

Tinting glass with a film

The use of a quality window film to tint glass brings with it substantially greater benefits than the factory tinting process. Window film is a thin layer of plastic which essentially laminates the piece of glass. It is this thin plastic laminate that is responsible for reducing UV radiation by 99% or more, as well as reducing a substantial amount of heat transfer. 

While factory tinted glass will provide a better level of UV and heat protection than clear glass, it will not provide the level of protection a window film can.

 

 

[TNTSierra]

Here is another useful video!! 

[TNTSierra]

"Nearly all tint shops offer a lifetime warranty and 30 years of installing tint doesn't make you a scientist."

 

 

 

Most tint shops do offer a life-time warranty....IF YOU HAVE YOUR RECEIPT!!!  

 

My buddy did that job without the gentleman having his RECEIPT!!!  Read for comprehension. No shop where you are at would have honored that car 20 years later without a receipt!!  You are a funny guy