Most people who make fun of mustangs can’t handle the power anyway , I call them “soy boys” because it’s likely they have low testosterone. Let them stick to their Honda’s and Toyota’s and never forget pearl harbor
I had Chicago Auto Pros tint my 128i side, passenger, and rear glass. The work was outstanding. Two years later, there's not one bubble or defect in it. I highly recommend them, and the Lumar film is awesome. I used to roast my buns on the hot pleather seats after a workday in the sun. Nighttime glare in my rearview mirrors is reduced, as well. Pro tip- Keep a copy of your tinting receipt in your glovebox, so if Johnny Law pulls you over, you can prove what level of tint you have.
Living in FL I am so amazed by how many cars I see that don't have tint. It's way too hot for not having tint and my cars get it as soon as I buy one immediately.
It's opposite up here in MN. It is nice to have the sun warm up the car a bit during the winter. Putting UV-blocking tint on would take that away! They talk about blocking heat in this video, but being in the midwest, I'm surprised they didn't mention how that might be a negative during our cold winters.
@@cbrod24 Cops in Florida generally don't car. It depends on the city but I've never been stopped in Palm Beach county for my 5% tint. I was; however, stopped in Daytona Beach and they tested the light throughout too. I got off the hook since the cops took off due to call with something more pressing than a 26yo in his Camry with illegal tint lmao.
I lived in a tiny little town in Arizona called Chino Valley. I used to see a cherry Vehicross there and it was even the ultra-rare Timex Ironman version.
My late husband had the windows in our '61 Rambler Classic tinted so we could do the nasty in the Walmart parking lot. Those shopping cart boys would always come by and have a peek!
Sick of hearing tint shops say factory glass won't block UV-A. Single pane tempered glass won't, but laminated glass (like your windshield, and even side windows on many high end trim vehicles) will block virtually all UV. And I didn't hear anything about even clear factory glass having only about 80% VLT. Throw your 35% tint on top of that, and now you're at 28% instead of thinking you're legal at 35% (in Illinois). I also didn't appreciate seeing them soak the door panels of that guy's Vette... not hard to tape a sheet of plastic on the door panel to keep it dry. Expected better from this shop based the previous videos you made with them.
Tint shops don’t put tapes on panels unless the shop is oriented for exotic vehicles. Like srsly, it’s to clean the window. What bad could it do to the panel
Not to be grumpy old man, but think about resisting the temptation to go as dark as legally allowed. I did this with my current car b/c I lived in a state where a dark tint was allowed (forget the % VLT) and I had a doctor waiver from my dermatologist to go even darker (white as ghost, skin cancer history etc.). The side window peripheral visibilty was kind of an issue- I missed seeing oncoming cars more than once. I also drive in the city a lot, and I started putting my windows down in a lot of situations because it was hard to see people on foot, bikes, other cars etc., when rounding intersections, at crosswalks, 4 way stops, etc. That said, I will always have tinted windows going forward. The comfort, heat, and glare control alone is worth it to me regardless of aesthetics, I'll just be more careful next time about choosing the VLT for the side front windows.
Sawyer, thanks to the new architecture 2,9 sec from 0 to 60 on the base model is no slouch , more potential motorsports wise embodied. Both C7 and C8 look good to me though.
Tints is the first thing I do to a new car. I asked my boss who has a BMW M3, why he doesnt have tints he said "I want to be seen in my BMW" LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video, thank you. Funny how in South Africa, the main reason we get film is for safety against hi-jackings and theft. In fact, most people here call the film “smash and grab”. But the benefits are many, as you’ve pointed out.
I had my windows tinted because I hate driving around in a bright fish bowl. 35% is the darkest tint you can legally have in my state though. I would have liked to do 20%. I still love the 35% tint though. It makes the car so much cozier inside and just overall a way nicer place to be.
A few counterpoints to this video (I have 30% tint on my car): -I suspect that the brand of tint this guy chose at his shop has less to do with “customer service” or “performance” and more to do with which wholesaler/middle man/brand rep would give him the biggest discount in buying the tint. -the notion that aftermarket tint prevents glass shatter during an accident is somewhat misleading. All cars sold in the US come with a factory tint that prevents glass shatter and aftermarket tint does not offer extra shatter protection; cars could not be sold in the US otherwise. -in most states, front windshield tint without a doctor’s note is very illegal; the tint shop that did my car won’t do front tint unless you show a doctor’s note and sign a document absolving them of any criminal or civil liability and I’m surprised that his shop does front tint routinely. -the technicians in that shop should not be spraying down the tint inside the window without blocking off the interior door panel; I don’t think I’d be pleased with seeing the dude using the squeeze bottle on the window and getting the liquid all over my leather and alcantara door panel.
On the note of shattering. It's not that the tint stops the glass from shattering. It's that the tint somewhat holds all the shattered glass together and keeps it from flying everywhere. I know this first hand after my rear glass shattered durning an accident in my pickup truck. On the note of brand name. Lummar is a very well known brand of film with a large dealer network. When you make a living by selling and installing a product, you better make good and well sure that the product you are selling is worth their weight or you will not be in business for too long. On the note of wet door panels. Automotive door panels and switches are designed to get a little bit wet. The tint solution will not hurt the panel. Panels will experience the same, if not more, levels of moisture durning a heavy rain if the door is momentarily opened when it's raining.
He's actually not lying about Llumar. Their support and products are top notch, but you have Sun Guard, Madico, Wincos and other great film makers. Also a lot of the front tints at their darkest are 70% which you can kind of almost tell is tinted, but it's definitely questionable. Then you have 3M's crystalline which is closer to 90% which you definitely cannot tell is tinted. A doctor's note wouldn't really be that hard to procure either if you give them normal complaints. I wish the film was available in smaller quantities though for DIY. The rolls are very pricey.
@@t.regnerus301 And you live in the trunk of your car. Doesn't matter if I was taking my car to a mechanic, paint shop, detailer, or tint shop, I clear out my trunk so somebody else doesn't have to work around the shit I'm too lazy to take out.
The safety factor is definitely true, had someone break a side window in my cougar when I was in college, the tint held probably 90% of the shards in place. And that was a frameless window to boot
I'm running Pinnacle 15%, every window is tinted except the windshield and the sun roof. I find myself having to roll down the window at intersections to check for pedestrians at night time, especially on a rainy night. It is super useful in the winter, blocks off lots of glare and reflections from the snow. Aside from that, it's been holding up great! No scratches, no bubbles at all!
lmfao at around 4 min the awkward silence, into burst of laughter, 'i don't know what to say, i just want to be like holy shit!' LOL this channel keeps me informed and in stitches simultaneously always
Glenview, Illinois!!! Wow, that brought back some memories. I was stationed at Glenview Naval Air Station after Vietnam in Nov ‘69 for the remainder of my 4 years in Marine Corps. I hated the winter weather 🥶 🥶. (2 winters there)
One of the other benefits not really mentioned in the video is reduced glare for night driving. I drive 2 low cars (Miata and a modded Mk5 GTI) and with all the crazy HID/LED headlight equipped cars out there, not to mention people with lifted trucks, LED light bars (people in NW Chicago suburbs love driving with those on...), or just drop in HID’s. In low cars, I feel they are impacted the most and as we get older, our eyes tend to be more sensitive to light. Tint is a huge help here. Obviously not with the windows down/top down, but otherwise yes.
You should have asked him how would a customer know if he's actually getting the specific tint he's paying for... Like say I go into a shop and request the ceramic tint but they end up installing the basic tint.
That's where the reputation of the shop where you get your tints done matters and you should expect to pay more for a proper job. You can make the same argument about a dealership performing "a brake fluid flush"....How do you know they didn't just top it off with new fluid and sent you on your way.
@@tp7278 Same thing when you pay to have your tires rotated, my mom started marking the tires to see if they actually do it. The first couple of times, they never really did it!! LOL!! She had to tell them each time, finally after the 3rd time they actually rotated the tires. This is Ocean Mazda in Doral, FL.
When they asked how I want my sunvisor strip brow placed on my 19 Ram, I made sure it was Ceramic they were putting on. Plus, you can also tell the difference between a normal dyed film and a Ceramic film. I had a Mercedes tinted with my tint guys previously, so I trusted them and they walked me through everything. And they weren’t charging me crazy like some other dealers wanted $700 for Ceramic, when I got my installed for $375.
I've heard some installers will just place the basic tint in a premium tint box and trick customer's that way. I'm always tempted to go have my tint tested with a tint meter by another shop whenever I have a new tint job done.
I love Jason and Chicago Auto Pro. I've gone to the same window tint company for 30 yrs but this last tint I'm not to pleased 25% and still feel heat from drivers window .
Been living in Arizona nearly 40 years and every car I have ever owned gets tinted. As the new tints come on line have upgraded to the newest. Big difference in heat rejection from the old days when all tinting was is vinyl dyed gray/black. Cannot live in the southwest without tint. Saves the interior as well. Although factory glass has gotten a lot better as far as UV rejection too.
I got a tint mainly for heat reduction. For some reason my Subaru Legacy struggled to keep the interior cool whenever it is 80+ degrees outside. Just got 50% on the front and 35% on the rear and back but it does make a difference. Rayno S5 film and the place that installed it will fix it if necessary for as long as I have the car.
Window tint gives a huge advantage in extremely hot climates. If you drive a car with a big greenhouse in AZ like I do, window tint is a requirement unless you enjoy being melted every time you go for a drive. It's also great for blaze riding without other drivers seeing, if you're into that sort of thing. On the subject of safety, we had a car on our lot vandalized overnight and the D/S front window was totally shattered. I couldn't believe how well the window tint held all the shards of glass together on the window - so much so that we could still slowly roll the window up and down. It made replacing the window a lot nicer.
Especially tricky if you have auto dimming mirrors like that Corvette. Even in daylight, I've had the rear view mirror dim completely with the top off.
Here in Spain by law, it is illegal to have the front windows tinted in any way. Both the windscreen and side windows must remain clean as the manufacturer's specification. This same rule applies to stick on sunshades by the way. You must not affix anything to the front windows, so cars with back windows (only) tinted, look weird.
Shop around as pricing can vary quite a bit. I paid $300 for Llumar ceramic tint on a 2018 Camry. The shop does quality work and has tinted 4 or 5 of my vehicles.
Keep in mind that factory automotive glass already has a slight tint. Add 35% window tint film to that and the glass is now darker than 35%. That can get you a ticket if the cop pulls out the light meter. Here in Delaware no film tint is legal unless you have a medical exemption from an eye doctor.
The 3M tint I have on my car is insane. It blocks so much heat. I can even use an almost clear version on the whole windshield which blocks heat. Best money I ever spent. I have Lumar on my other car. It is darker but let's in more heat.
Another great video, and timely. I'm in the desert southwest part of the year and the truck and car definitely need to be tinted to block this blazing sun. Great info.
You forgot to mention most cars and trucks already have factory tint. So you are actually putting tint on tint making it darker than what the installer says or show's in a demonstration. For example: tint .70 + .50 =.35 % window tint.
In high school I had a black VW Scirocco with two layers of Florida darkest tint. It was like being in a cave. Could not see out the back at night. It looked so good and kept me from burning my ass when I would get in. Love the new front windshield stuff. We could just do a strip.
I absolutely love my Ceramic Tint (Johnson Film) on my 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie. I decided to get 70% on the Front Windshield, a 5% Sunvisor Brow Strip, 45% on the Front Side Windows, and 5% on the Rear Side Windows and Rear Windshield. I got it around 9K miles, with a lifetime warranty; and really love the look and privacy, not to mention the protection of the leather. It’s also mostly legal in the state of Ohio. Front Side Windows should be 50%, but 45% is close enough. I don’t see any defects or particles in the tint either. Highly recommend it, and for Ceramic it was about $375 for everything which isn’t bad at all. Other places would charge $400 for normal tint or $700 for Ceramic, crazy. If you wanna have a great look and added protection, look into tinting your new car. :)
Joe Stevens it’s 70% so, visibly there’s no difference as if there were no tint, because the front windshield glass is already at around 70% from factory. Slightly different ‘texture’ to it when looking out but it’s cuz of the ceramic film I got. :)
I have 5% Tint and night driving is scary. Full disclaimer my sons albino so we have an exemption. When we first got it I thought it would be cool but after a month of getting pulled over 2-5 times a day and praying I didnt hit someone while taking a left, It feels like more like a responsibility now.
The heat reduction is no joke. Friend of mine had a black office binder behind a clear glass window in direct sunlight and the heat reflection off the binder caused a buildup that cracked the glass, which was pretty strong too.
Classic cars with no tints is fine, but modern cars with no tints feels odd lol. But for me, at least a 20%-50% tint is allright with me. No need for limo tint.
Great video, I learned a lot. I have to add something on the subject of cheap tinting shops. There's huge chances that you'll find deep groves/scratches that was put behind by the knives they use to tint your car.
Great video. A friend who lives in Florida, told me about clear window film for the windshield. We installed it on our 4Runner and it was magical. Living in the Southwest, with intense summers, we need any advantage possible.
The cheapest way to get good Ceramic Tint installed is to buy the roll of tint yourself online (make sure you measure correctly and get some excess) and then go to different installers and ask them how much labor they would charge you to install your tint. I did this with my dad's Tacoma and saved well over 50% of the cost.
another factor, on southern regions, the sun and heat will completely toast your dashboard and fabrics. In hot countries, tint is for protecting the interior from the wild heat
Ahmad Azizov video mentions this around 3:30. Doesn’t block UV-A, which causes sunburn and wrinkles/aging. It also accounts for 95% of the rays that reach us on the ground, despite having a lower energy level.
At the end you addressed not putting the windows up or down but what about cars like the MX5, Fiat 124, and SL500 where the window moves when you open the door. How do you avoid damaging the tint curing process and still use the car.
In Texas tint laws are flexible, dark dark is allowed but I did windshield tint. Not legal anywhere but driving through west Texas at sunset sucks especially during the summer. It’s nice to have good heat protection.
Also helps to make sure the tinter knows your car... I had a tinter that had a lot of good reviews almost mess up my 2019 MX5. He sprayed too much on the dash and it disabled the keyless entry stuff for a good 24 hours until it dried off. I got lucky I didn't have to bring it to the dealer but god damn that pissed me off. And there was a scratch on my windshield tint , very small, right in the view of the driver. The scratch is in between the tint and the glass so it wasn't me. But they'll probably never fess up to it.
That connector in the dash, you should find it and clean the terminals since the adhesive will corrode them and you will have problems in the future with changes in humidity.
I went with the metallic film specifically for that mirrored look that this shop does not carry called the comfort series by Lumar Product U.V. Protection Heat Rejected Glare Reduced Comfort 38 99% 42% 58%
30% seems to be a happy balance between keeping dark enough tint that doesn't affect night driving. Tint does an amazing job of not overworking your a/c compressor -- ESPECIALLY IN FLORIDA.
I'm surprised they stop at window tint when wraps are all the rage nowadays. Even clear wraps are popular, especially for the front bumper and other areas.
I swear you read my damn mind. I was looking into getting my car re-tinted last night because the existing film is not in good shape and I'm looking for a film with way more heat rejection. This was a very helpful video. Thanks Mr. Goose.
A Yes you absolutely tint the front glass 50 to 35 percent tint too - looks better, feels better, dont need sunglasses while driving and its a big finger to local laws
- Glass actually blocks UV rays to a high degree naturally, especially the shorter wavelength, resulting in maybe 3-4% still getting through. What's the point of reducing that to 1%? I would most certainly not worry about getting melanoma from sunlight while sitting in a car. Instead I would worry about my general body health. (My work room has a reflective-coated window and I am using daylight fluorescent lighting with a natural portion of UV for health. ... Not living in a particularly sunny country though.) - Regarding heat, modern car glass also has special IR blocking properties, albeit relatively minor I think. (Even a minimal tint seems to be common.) And if you put tinted foil on windows, that foil will absorb the light and convert it into heat, so instead of having your car interior as heat radiators, your windows will do a portion of that, specifically on the inside, although it can still result in an overall improvement to the temperature situation since the windows have direct contact to the outside. - The IR blocking property is much more interesting, and I assume/hope it doesn't absorb it but reflects it. That would be really interesting to me: A non-tinted film that reflects almost all IR. (I drive a black car without A/C.) But the best I find reduces visible by 30%. There must be a way to selectively block only IR without blocking visible. (And I still have an aversion to films on glass, and even more so if they have prism effect.) IIRC in Germany any tint film at all is illegal on windshield and frontal sides. ⚠️ Oh that reminds me: Safety glass will lose its benefit in an accident when you cannot shatter a window anymore to get out. Also, he claimed you don't feel the visual light at all. I'm pretty sure that depends on the energy intensity. IR is simply somewhat longer wavelength than other colors. Later the film stats shown even mention the total solar energy reduction, which isn't doing much if it didn't also block visible light. - As for safety, isn't even the windshield a special type of glass that doesn't splinter into shards? (The side/back ones are safety glass anyway that shatters into grains.) 1-1.5 mm thickness? Geez, that's a lot. I hope all that water pushed out from under the windshield film won't seep into the dashboard and cause trouble there.
I won't put tint on my 2017 5.0 because I want to be seen hitting the crowd.
Admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery.
Most people who make fun of mustangs can’t handle the power anyway , I call them “soy boys” because it’s likely they have low testosterone. Let them stick to their Honda’s and Toyota’s and never forget pearl harbor
@@t.regnerus301 Fortunately I live in Arkansas and don't get much exposure to 'crowds'. Just lots of fast backroads.
@@scottieray Avoid trees and houses?
@@blackonblack...9244 Houses and Trees are non-combatant collateral damage.
This is great, but when is the "pros and cons of puffing fat clouds out your stanced subie in mothers driveway" video coming out?
I had Chicago Auto Pros tint my 128i side, passenger, and rear glass. The work was outstanding. Two years later, there's not one bubble or defect in it. I highly recommend them, and the Lumar film is awesome. I used to roast my buns on the hot pleather seats after a workday in the sun. Nighttime glare in my rearview mirrors is reduced, as well. Pro tip- Keep a copy of your tinting receipt in your glovebox, so if Johnny Law pulls you over, you can prove what level of tint you have.
Quality tint is underrated. It makes a world of difference. I’ve tinted the last 4 work trucks and love it
I love this style of video. I know its likely a nightmare to shoot, but I'd really enjoy seeing more content like this!
The production quality level on this channel is through the roof.
I could watch this channel review fast food with this ultra high quality content
Sorry, not for me. Just say no to 21 min. infomercials.
Living in FL I am so amazed by how many cars I see that don't have tint. It's way too hot for not having tint and my cars get it as soon as I buy one immediately.
It really throws me off when I see a car with 100% tint in Florida. Usually you'll get something like 35% straight from the dealer.
It's opposite up here in MN. It is nice to have the sun warm up the car a bit during the winter. Putting UV-blocking tint on would take that away! They talk about blocking heat in this video, but being in the midwest, I'm surprised they didn't mention how that might be a negative during our cold winters.
@@RecBuddha they mentioned that at around 6:20
@@cbrod24 Cops in Florida generally don't car. It depends on the city but I've never been stopped in Palm Beach county for my 5% tint. I was; however, stopped in Daytona Beach and they tested the light throughout too. I got off the hook since the cops took off due to call with something more pressing than a 26yo in his Camry with illegal tint lmao.
I got this cool feature in my car called AC
You got me laughing so hard... "I dont know what to say like I wanna be woow holy shiit" ! Perfection my man!!! Best car chanel by far!
When you live out west and the South West, tint is a necessity especially CO, NM, AZ, and NV
TX bruh..
@@RangerAmateur God Bless Texas!
@@RangerAmateur I will be moving to TX in a few months, this sealed my decision to tint my windows.
You forgot the other core SW state that's part of "four points". Utah, bro...
@@whoknows8678 No doubt.
Car tint is a must !
The comfort level is significantly improved.
3:05 The isuzu vihicross, what a beaut
Now THAT is one machine dripping with sex appeal.
I lived in a tiny little town in Arizona called Chino Valley. I used to see a cherry Vehicross there and it was even the ultra-rare Timex Ironman version.
Came stock with Recaro 💺!
I owned a 2000 VehiCROSS for 8 years. I wish I had never sold it. It was way ahead of its time even though its looks were polarizing.
@@MNsaint Yeah, whoever thought small carish SUVs would ever be a thing? Look where we are now! LOL
This video is a great example of having the proper tools for the job. It may cost more upfront but the results and execution are better.
My late husband had the windows in our '61 Rambler Classic tinted so we could do the nasty in the Walmart parking lot. Those shopping cart boys would always come by and have a peek!
Sheesh!
My favorite part of the video is when they squeegee the windshield film on that C7 and all the water goes into the dash wiring. Fun!
Sick of hearing tint shops say factory glass won't block UV-A. Single pane tempered glass won't, but laminated glass (like your windshield, and even side windows on many high end trim vehicles) will block virtually all UV. And I didn't hear anything about even clear factory glass having only about 80% VLT. Throw your 35% tint on top of that, and now you're at 28% instead of thinking you're legal at 35% (in Illinois). I also didn't appreciate seeing them soak the door panels of that guy's Vette... not hard to tape a sheet of plastic on the door panel to keep it dry. Expected better from this shop based the previous videos you made with them.
Tint shops don’t put tapes on panels unless the shop is oriented for exotic vehicles. Like srsly, it’s to clean the window. What bad could it do to the panel
Man. It's a car, not some sculpture made of sugar. Stop being irrational.
@@Syncopia exactly, it'll be wrecked at the next cars and coffee anyways.
Not to be grumpy old man, but think about resisting the temptation to go as dark as legally allowed. I did this with my current car b/c I lived in a state where a dark tint was allowed (forget the % VLT) and I had a doctor waiver from my dermatologist to go even darker (white as ghost, skin cancer history etc.). The side window peripheral visibilty was kind of an issue- I missed seeing oncoming cars more than once. I also drive in the city a lot, and I started putting my windows down in a lot of situations because it was hard to see people on foot, bikes, other cars etc., when rounding intersections, at crosswalks, 4 way stops, etc. That said, I will always have tinted windows going forward. The comfort, heat, and glare control alone is worth it to me regardless of aesthetics, I'll just be more careful next time about choosing the VLT for the side front windows.
C7 corvette such a beautiful car.
excuse me better than C8?
@@FreeHazelNuts that's subjective but I think so. C8 just kinda looks like a dollar store McLaren, not that that's really an awful thing.
@@FreeHazelNuts to me yes. I still cant part ways with a standard transmission.
excuse me, yes, that’s a disappointment, manual would definitely find its customers
Sawyer, thanks to the new architecture 2,9 sec from 0 to 60 on the base model is no slouch , more potential motorsports wise embodied. Both C7 and C8 look good to me though.
Tints is the first thing I do to a new car. I asked my boss who has a BMW M3, why he doesnt have tints he said "I want to be seen in my BMW" LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow what a cringe answer!
I hate when people say "tints"......it's tint. Do you put paints on your car too or paint?
@@bsfunk44 hmm but isn't tints just plural for tint?? lol Do you say "I just got tint on my car"??
ctk4949 tints is the plural form but you don’t use it in this case
@@bronzewaffle2310 Why not you are getting more than 1 window tinted??
Great video, thank you. Funny how in South Africa, the main reason we get film is for safety against hi-jackings and theft. In fact, most people here call the film “smash and grab”. But the benefits are many, as you’ve pointed out.
I had my windows tinted because I hate driving around in a bright fish bowl. 35% is the darkest tint you can legally have in my state though. I would have liked to do 20%. I still love the 35% tint though. It makes the car so much cozier inside and just overall a way nicer place to be.
@@darekm6859 omg what a nerd. 20% tint isnt going to make you unaware of your surroundings.
A few counterpoints to this video (I have 30% tint on my car):
-I suspect that the brand of tint this guy chose at his shop has less to do with “customer service” or “performance” and more to do with which wholesaler/middle man/brand rep would give him the biggest discount in buying the tint.
-the notion that aftermarket tint prevents glass shatter during an accident is somewhat misleading. All cars sold in the US come with a factory tint that prevents glass shatter and aftermarket tint does not offer extra shatter protection; cars could not be sold in the US otherwise.
-in most states, front windshield tint without a doctor’s note is very illegal; the tint shop that did my car won’t do front tint unless you show a doctor’s note and sign a document absolving them of any criminal or civil liability and I’m surprised that his shop does front tint routinely.
-the technicians in that shop should not be spraying down the tint inside the window without blocking off the interior door panel; I don’t think I’d be pleased with seeing the dude using the squeeze bottle on the window and getting the liquid all over my leather and alcantara door panel.
On the note of shattering. It's not that the tint stops the glass from shattering. It's that the tint somewhat holds all the shattered glass together and keeps it from flying everywhere. I know this first hand after my rear glass shattered durning an accident in my pickup truck.
On the note of brand name. Lummar is a very well known brand of film with a large dealer network. When you make a living by selling and installing a product, you better make good and well sure that the product you are selling is worth their weight or you will not be in business for too long.
On the note of wet door panels. Automotive door panels and switches are designed to get a little bit wet. The tint solution will not hurt the panel. Panels will experience the same, if not more, levels of moisture durning a heavy rain if the door is momentarily opened when it's raining.
@@t.regnerus301 Clean your damn trunk then lmao
He's actually not lying about Llumar. Their support and products are top notch, but you have Sun Guard, Madico, Wincos and other great film makers. Also a lot of the front tints at their darkest are 70% which you can kind of almost tell is tinted, but it's definitely questionable. Then you have 3M's crystalline which is closer to 90% which you definitely cannot tell is tinted. A doctor's note wouldn't really be that hard to procure either if you give them normal complaints. I wish the film was available in smaller quantities though for DIY. The rolls are very pricey.
One day there will be a deadly tragic car accident , and investigators will find the tint on the windshield . The lawyers will have a field day
@@t.regnerus301 And you live in the trunk of your car. Doesn't matter if I was taking my car to a mechanic, paint shop, detailer, or tint shop, I clear out my trunk so somebody else doesn't have to work around the shit I'm too lazy to take out.
Absolutely love this series. So glad you went for this tech wednesday thing. Savagegeese is one of my fav notification to receive. Quality content.
I live in Phoenix. I would never consider driving a car without tint.
I would never do this myself.
The safety factor is definitely true, had someone break a side window in my cougar when I was in college, the tint held probably 90% of the shards in place. And that was a frameless window to boot
this was one of your better videos. that guy was very informative and made me realize that they're way more benefits to good window tint.
I'm running Pinnacle 15%, every window is tinted except the windshield and the sun roof.
I find myself having to roll down the window at intersections to check for pedestrians at night time, especially on a rainy night.
It is super useful in the winter, blocks off lots of glare and reflections from the snow.
Aside from that, it's been holding up great! No scratches, no bubbles at all!
lmfao at around 4 min the awkward silence, into burst of laughter, 'i don't know what to say, i just want to be like holy shit!' LOL this channel keeps me informed and in stitches simultaneously always
Glenview, Illinois!!! Wow, that brought back some memories. I was stationed at Glenview Naval Air Station after Vietnam in Nov ‘69 for the remainder of my 4 years in Marine Corps. I hated the winter weather 🥶 🥶. (2 winters there)
Got my tint done at Chicago Auto Pro's, top notch service
One of the other benefits not really mentioned in the video is reduced glare for night driving. I drive 2 low cars (Miata and a modded Mk5 GTI) and with all the crazy HID/LED headlight equipped cars out there, not to mention people with lifted trucks, LED light bars (people in NW Chicago suburbs love driving with those on...), or just drop in HID’s. In low cars, I feel they are impacted the most and as we get older, our eyes tend to be more sensitive to light. Tint is a huge help here. Obviously not with the windows down/top down, but otherwise yes.
Are you running aftermarket or modded headlights in the MK5?
Loving this new type of content
Thank you for making this video. This was very fascinating to watch and now I want to tint my windows.
You should have asked him how would a customer know if he's actually getting the specific tint he's paying for... Like say I go into a shop and request the ceramic tint but they end up installing the basic tint.
That's where the reputation of the shop where you get your tints done matters and you should expect to pay more for a proper job. You can make the same argument about a dealership performing "a brake fluid flush"....How do you know they didn't just top it off with new fluid and sent you on your way.
@@tp7278 Same thing when you pay to have your tires rotated, my mom started marking the tires to see if they actually do it. The first couple of times, they never really did it!! LOL!! She had to tell them each time, finally after the 3rd time they actually rotated the tires. This is Ocean Mazda in Doral, FL.
Stand there and watch.
When they asked how I want my sunvisor strip brow placed on my 19 Ram, I made sure it was Ceramic they were putting on. Plus, you can also tell the difference between a normal dyed film and a Ceramic film. I had a Mercedes tinted with my tint guys previously, so I trusted them and they walked me through everything. And they weren’t charging me crazy like some other dealers wanted $700 for Ceramic, when I got my installed for $375.
I've heard some installers will just place the basic tint in a premium tint box and trick customer's that way. I'm always tempted to go have my tint tested with a tint meter by another shop whenever I have a new tint job done.
I'm thinking about getting tint for my Black 2017 IS300.. Excited for this video bro!!
I'm 4 mins in and you have a Black Lexus.. Marketing x100 for me HAHA
not even a question, go for it
@@alexmorangelli3319 might have to
No way I’d be able to do that myself. I don’t even like putting covers on phone screens
With anything if you practice enough you could
Yeah, it is an advanced craft skill to get it right.
@@NeightrixPrime in my case, 19 yrs. thx for your service '00 chevrolet impala LS
Aww the big man's wave at the end. He's a happy guy.
Loving the new Tech Wednesdays makin me nice and moist brotha keep it up
Living in the Southwest, specifically in Las Vegas, NV, window tint is a must have for me. I'm actually a tint nerd because if it as well...
Amazing examples at 2:50. I love this channel.
PT Cruiser!
I love Jason and Chicago Auto Pro. I've gone to the same window tint company for 30 yrs but this last tint I'm not to pleased 25% and still feel heat from drivers window .
i had nice tinted windows until some crackhead decided to break in and steal nothing
I hope he got ran overed
@@CaptainCJ97 crackheads don't have a large life expectancy and i laughed that my stuff was beneath him lol
I thought Tech Wednesday would be non-car related. I'll still watch because of your presenting/delivery style.
It will be a mix of both to lean people in
Been living in Arizona nearly 40 years and every car I have ever owned gets tinted. As the new tints come on line have upgraded to the newest. Big difference in heat rejection from the old days when all tinting was is vinyl dyed gray/black. Cannot live in the southwest without tint. Saves the interior as well. Although factory glass has gotten a lot better as far as UV rejection too.
What a great idea for a video! Thanks for putting this up. I never knew that I needed this information in my life!
Use a reasonable level of darkness and there is no downside to tinting your vehicle windows
Even with a light tint, backing up at night can be difficult. The rear camera nowadays helps somewhat though
I got a tint mainly for heat reduction. For some reason my Subaru Legacy struggled to keep the interior cool whenever it is 80+ degrees outside. Just got 50% on the front and 35% on the rear and back but it does make a difference. Rayno S5 film and the place that installed it will fix it if necessary for as long as I have the car.
I did ceramic tinting and it has made a world of difference for heat inside.
Window tint gives a huge advantage in extremely hot climates. If you drive a car with a big greenhouse in AZ like I do, window tint is a requirement unless you enjoy being melted every time you go for a drive. It's also great for blaze riding without other drivers seeing, if you're into that sort of thing.
On the subject of safety, we had a car on our lot vandalized overnight and the D/S front window was totally shattered. I couldn't believe how well the window tint held all the shards of glass together on the window - so much so that we could still slowly roll the window up and down. It made replacing the window a lot nicer.
tint suck during night driving. its best to have a reasonable % rather than going all blacked out.
Darek M don’t need to look around if you’re going 120mph 😱
Agreed.
Saurabh Kulkarni especially in a Prius
Especially tricky if you have auto dimming mirrors like that Corvette. Even in daylight, I've had the rear view mirror dim completely with the top off.
I have 30%
Although I don't really like tint I can definitely appreciate the virtues of a quality tint after seeing this video.
Here in Spain by law, it is illegal to have the front windows tinted in any way. Both the windscreen and side windows must remain clean as the manufacturer's specification. This same rule applies to stick on sunshades by the way. You must not affix anything to the front windows, so cars with back windows (only) tinted, look weird.
That Lexus ISF tho 😍. Future classic
Really enjoyed this Vid,And that vette is so sweet.......
Shop around as pricing can vary quite a bit. I paid $300 for Llumar ceramic tint on a 2018 Camry. The shop does quality work and has tinted 4 or 5 of my vehicles.
started tinting on my WRX 8 years ago and never looked back.
It's taken you 8 years to tint a car?? :P
@@AnyBodyWannaPeanut lol I can clarify: every car I've owned since 2012 has been tinted. First tint was 2012 on my WRX.
Jason Crittendon Yeah cuz you tinted it so much that you can’t see out the back window! Just kidding lol. 😂
Probably because at night you won't see anything looking back anyway. 😜
Keep in mind that factory automotive glass already has a slight tint. Add 35% window tint film to that and the glass is now darker than 35%. That can get you a ticket if the cop pulls out the light meter. Here in Delaware no film tint is legal unless you have a medical exemption from an eye doctor.
This was a great video, I was thinking about tinting the windows on my car. Now I will and have more knowledge about what to ask when I do.
Nice. Definately need that double layer one.
really enjoying these tech wednesday videos.
Primary thing for us - 8 hour trip to Florida, the car is MUCH cooler. We are all more comfortable. Very much worth the price.
The 3M tint I have on my car is insane. It blocks so much heat. I can even use an almost clear version on the whole windshield which blocks heat. Best money I ever spent. I have Lumar on my other car. It is darker but let's in more heat.
Another great video, and timely. I'm in the desert southwest part of the year and the truck and car definitely need to be tinted to block this blazing sun. Great info.
Great information on all the questions I would have regarding the tinting process. Thanks guys.
You forgot to mention most cars and trucks already have factory tint. So you are actually putting tint on tint making it darker than what the installer says or show's in a demonstration. For example: tint .70 + .50 =.35 % window tint.
In high school I had a black VW Scirocco with two layers of Florida darkest tint. It was like being in a cave. Could not see out the back at night. It looked so good and kept me from burning my ass when I would get in. Love the new front windshield stuff. We could just do a strip.
I absolutely love my Ceramic Tint (Johnson Film) on my 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie. I decided to get 70% on the Front Windshield, a 5% Sunvisor Brow Strip, 45% on the Front Side Windows, and 5% on the Rear Side Windows and Rear Windshield. I got it around 9K miles, with a lifetime warranty; and really love the look and privacy, not to mention the protection of the leather. It’s also mostly legal in the state of Ohio. Front Side Windows should be 50%, but 45% is close enough. I don’t see any defects or particles in the tint either. Highly recommend it, and for Ceramic it was about $375 for everything which isn’t bad at all. Other places would charge $400 for normal tint or $700 for Ceramic, crazy. If you wanna have a great look and added protection, look into tinting your new car. :)
How does the windshield tint feel? Noticable difference?
Joe Stevens it’s 70% so, visibly there’s no difference as if there were no tint, because the front windshield glass is already at around 70% from factory. Slightly different ‘texture’ to it when looking out but it’s cuz of the ceramic film I got. :)
What about the cons? I imagine not being able to see properly at night would be one
Yeah I got the stratos 15 or 20 and it's tough to see into unlit side streets at night
Also, some cops could think tint means you have something to hide and harass you, lie and say they have PC and search your car
It depends on how dark you go. I have 35% tint on my car and it does not have a negative impact on either day or night visibility.
Yes go to dark and it's a hazard at night and then of course in the winter the car doesn't heat up from the Sun
I have 5% Tint and night driving is scary. Full disclaimer my sons albino so we have an exemption. When we first got it I thought it would be cool but after a month of getting pulled over 2-5 times a day and praying I didnt hit someone while taking a left, It feels like more like a responsibility now.
The heat reduction is no joke. Friend of mine had a black office binder behind a clear glass window in direct sunlight and the heat reflection off the binder caused a buildup that cracked the glass, which was pretty strong too.
Another great video. Informative and entertaining. You guys should have 10 times more subscribers. Keep up the great work.
The first "mod" I do to every car I buy. I can't drive in a fish bowl , I feel naked. Plus , it gives the car that finishing touch.
Same man. Makes me cringe when I see someone driving around here in Florida with no tint. It looks so exposed, and I know they're burning up in there
Classic cars with no tints is fine, but modern cars with no tints feels odd lol.
But for me, at least a 20%-50% tint is allright with me. No need for limo tint.
Getting my windows tinted tomorrow perfect timing
Awesome video. We need one about paint protection films.
Great video, I learned a lot. I have to add something on the subject of cheap tinting shops. There's huge chances that you'll find deep groves/scratches that was put behind by the knives they use to tint your car.
Great video. A friend who lives in Florida, told me about clear window film for the windshield. We installed it on our 4Runner and it was magical. Living in the Southwest, with intense summers, we need any advantage possible.
Excellent job with the soundtrack on this one DJ mixmaster mark
The cheapest way to get good Ceramic Tint installed is to buy the roll of tint yourself online (make sure you measure correctly and get some excess) and then go to different installers and ask them how much labor they would charge you to install your tint. I did this with my dad's Tacoma and saved well over 50% of the cost.
another factor, on southern regions, the sun and heat will completely toast your dashboard and fabrics. In hot countries, tint is for protecting the interior from the wild heat
I have tint because it blocks uv , I’m pale as hell. I burn easily and I’m very sun avoidant
Normal glass already blocks most of not all of UV-B.
Try polarized it self darks when sunlight hits
Ahmad Azizov video mentions this around 3:30. Doesn’t block UV-A, which causes sunburn and wrinkles/aging. It also accounts for 95% of the rays that reach us on the ground, despite having a lower energy level.
At the end you addressed not putting the windows up or down but what about cars like the MX5, Fiat 124, and SL500 where the window moves when you open the door. How do you avoid damaging the tint curing process and still use the car.
I’m loving the Nostromo and Whopper intro sounds!!!
Great informative video! IMy son's car had a car that its tinted film turned purple and with bubbles.
Now, I will look forward to that brand
i live in FL, window tint is a must
In Texas tint laws are flexible, dark dark is allowed but I did windshield tint. Not legal anywhere but driving through west Texas at sunset sucks especially during the summer. It’s nice to have good heat protection.
Also helps to make sure the tinter knows your car... I had a tinter that had a lot of good reviews almost mess up my 2019 MX5. He sprayed too much on the dash and it disabled the keyless entry stuff for a good 24 hours until it dried off. I got lucky I didn't have to bring it to the dealer but god damn that pissed me off. And there was a scratch on my windshield tint , very small, right in the view of the driver. The scratch is in between the tint and the glass so it wasn't me. But they'll probably never fess up to it.
That connector in the dash, you should find it and clean the terminals since the adhesive will corrode them and you will have problems in the future with changes in humidity.
Didn't know about the 70% front windshield tint. Live in AZ. Calling my tint guy right now
Great video! Super informative, really interesting, and as always, awesome music!
Good video Geese! Very informative and cleanly produced. I hope y'all end up making the chemistry video.
Thank You Geese!
I went with the metallic film specifically for that mirrored look that this shop does not carry called the comfort series by Lumar
Product U.V. Protection Heat Rejected Glare Reduced
Comfort 38 99% 42% 58%
30% seems to be a happy balance between keeping dark enough tint that doesn't affect night driving. Tint does an amazing job of not overworking your a/c compressor -- ESPECIALLY IN FLORIDA.
Tint looks cool, but my state is dark and depressing enough - I need what little sunlight I can get.
😂 and what state is that?
@@digitalbios gotta be Washington or Oregon
@@digitalbios brjha @brjha nailed it, Washington
I'm surprised they stop at window tint when wraps are all the rage nowadays. Even clear wraps are popular, especially for the front bumper and other areas.
Like your video. I welcome the information.
I had my 2008 VW GTI windows tinted and I'm glad I did.
another amazing video，like usual!
Really interesting did not think of it catching glass if you crash.
Great video. Very insightful. Thanks
Tint is an ABSOLUTE MUST in my vehicles. and bare minimum of 20%
I swear you read my damn mind. I was looking into getting my car re-tinted last night because the existing film is not in good shape and I'm looking for a film with way more heat rejection. This was a very helpful video. Thanks Mr. Goose.
A Yes you absolutely tint the front glass 50 to 35 percent tint too - looks better, feels better, dont need sunglasses while driving and its a big finger to local laws
- Glass actually blocks UV rays to a high degree naturally, especially the shorter wavelength, resulting in maybe 3-4% still getting through. What's the point of reducing that to 1%? I would most certainly not worry about getting melanoma from sunlight while sitting in a car. Instead I would worry about my general body health. (My work room has a reflective-coated window and I am using daylight fluorescent lighting with a natural portion of UV for health. ... Not living in a particularly sunny country though.)
- Regarding heat, modern car glass also has special IR blocking properties, albeit relatively minor I think. (Even a minimal tint seems to be common.) And if you put tinted foil on windows, that foil will absorb the light and convert it into heat, so instead of having your car interior as heat radiators, your windows will do a portion of that, specifically on the inside, although it can still result in an overall improvement to the temperature situation since the windows have direct contact to the outside. - The IR blocking property is much more interesting, and I assume/hope it doesn't absorb it but reflects it. That would be really interesting to me: A non-tinted film that reflects almost all IR. (I drive a black car without A/C.) But the best I find reduces visible by 30%. There must be a way to selectively block only IR without blocking visible. (And I still have an aversion to films on glass, and even more so if they have prism effect.)
IIRC in Germany any tint film at all is illegal on windshield and frontal sides.
⚠️ Oh that reminds me: Safety glass will lose its benefit in an accident when you cannot shatter a window anymore to get out.
Also, he claimed you don't feel the visual light at all. I'm pretty sure that depends on the energy intensity. IR is simply somewhat longer wavelength than other colors. Later the film stats shown even mention the total solar energy reduction, which isn't doing much if it didn't also block visible light.
- As for safety, isn't even the windshield a special type of glass that doesn't splinter into shards? (The side/back ones are safety glass anyway that shatters into grains.)
1-1.5 mm thickness? Geez, that's a lot.
I hope all that water pushed out from under the windshield film won't seep into the dashboard and cause trouble there.
Thank you so much for this ! I didn't know about the heat rejection bit.