Thank you! I do need to make an update video as the truck is the only vehicle I still have in the fleet. Had 3 additional vehicles that need to make the new video with different tint setups!
Super late reply coming from someone with 20 percent..yea I know that's dark... And wanted to go 15 percent at one point... Grad in the daytime no matter how hot it's like huge glasses over the windshield itself🤣 still have my review up when I used to have it in my vehicle. So I recommend it.. honestly no.. unless your 110 percent your only driving during the day and never at night then go ahead... But if you know sometime down the road that well happen then don't do it. Well waste money on getting it applied then cost to remove it and reapply a lightly tint.. want the dark look but not really sacrifice your vision 35 percent.... And like I've said yes what am about to say well be more costly then normal average tint... Want more comfortable experience when driving or when it's traffic and sun is beaming.. get yourself some ceramic tint.. if you dislike the dark look go with 70% ceramic tint.. if you don't even want a haze look at all. But if you want a bit of the haze look removed from other drivers coming towards you get 50.... But 35 percent is perfect... to have the dark look from the outside and pretty clear from the inside.. "ceramic tint" for my area for ceramic 160 for 2 windows. 200 for just the rear. 175 for the windshield up front. Ceramic.. and for normal tint it's 140. And around 200 bucks to get your old tint totally removed.. at first I thought ceramic was more money wasted but it's not honestly.... Don't know where to start?? Big difference you well notice is your whole entire windshield in ceramic darker tint doesn't matter. As long as it's ceramic tint you well be happy. And the rear window. The sides can be 70% if you don't want darker windows at all.... Want a perfect tint set up. 35% all around including the windshield if you want a slightly dark look but still see during the night. And of course ceramic.. hope I helped you guys. From my point of view. If you want the pretty dark look like myself.. 35% windshield. 20% front doors. 5% back and rear. And currently just added 35% in the rear in ceramic.. and well be applying 50% ceramic on the windshield. And in the future have 35% on the doors and that's it. My perfect setup. Privacy day and night. Seen other go as far as 5% all the way around and 20- or 5 over that.. and just keep the windshield stock. Only apply 5% brow. To me that's to much..
Go for it... I had 20% back then loved it. Was dark. But nighttime was a nightmare. 35 is still great. Able to see daytime and night. Because with 50 only get a slight difference of tint. With 35 it's like actual haveing glasses on your windshield. Unable to till other looking right at you. But still able to see daytime and nighttime no problem...
@@JOSEF_GAMING45 I have glasses which is another factor.. not perfect but still good.. can last 2 days without sleep driving wise.. but wish I had that vision to go darker like 20 but I can't see at night and when I had it. It was 10% of night shining down. Like every mile was a dull white and couldn't manage to see the outter parts of the area.
My guy.. great freaking video. Exactly what I'm looking for. I'm in the research phase to figure out what would work best for me. You helped me a ton. Appreciate you taking your time to create this!
Hey! Glad it helped and really appreciate the feedback on it! Once the weather clears I plan to make another one of these with my current vehicles since this one did so well!
Awesome comparison, I appreciate the well put together video! I have 5% sides/rear and 50% windshield on my current car but ordered a new ride today and plan on changing the windshield to 35%
exact same situation for me. I've always got either 5% or 15% on the sides/rear glass, and have always done 50% on the windshield. That changes to 35% windshield next time.
@@rcdesigns same and also to other dude, SAME! No more girl 50%. 35% or nothing windshield! Not that girls are derogatory but makes it sound cooler in the less woke world we lived in. 😉
5% (total, after application to factory stained glass) is okay for the rear and rear sides, but not great at night. 5% is too dark IMO for front sides, especially when combined with something light like 50% or higher on the windshield. Shih feels like all of the light is being directly funneled into your eyes. My fav is 15% rears, 25% front sides, and 50% windshield if I'm gonna do any driving at night. Otherwise, limo rears, 15% front sides, and 35% windshield for a daytime-only car that can make maybe an emergency night trip home. Sunroof no darker than 50% or you ain't seeing anything at night. Also, always at least ceramic, if not IR (which is like ceramic+). If you're worried about cops or can't get a medical exception, 35 front sides, 70 windshield, 25 rears. IR-70 is essentially clear since untinted glass meters at around 75% VLT and tint is rated based on application to clear glass. IR-70 is also the best for application to factory stained glass since that's usually around 15%-25%, and as such, won't change with the effectively clear 70% VLT of IR-70. If you really want the DARKEST tint, though, feel free to apply IR-5 to factory-stained glass. You'll get a legit 1% or less VLT that way.
Was there a lot of difference between the 50% tint on the windshield and 5% tint all around? Like could you tell the windshield was significantly less tinted than the rest of the vehicle? Also, what tint material did you go with?
I prefer 50% Ceramic on my Windshields. I usually suggest that to my customers so they don't end up being to dark for them. Full Windshields are very popular these days. I did mine for the first time like 8 years ago or so. I don't even remember to be honest but every car since then has had a full windshield tinted.
My favorite combo is 30% windshield, 20% side and back (but if there’s factory put 30%) over that. Worth the $$$ for ceramic!! This combo is easy to see out of at all times of day/night
John you saved me a couple hundred dollars cause I was racking my brain with wanting 35% on my windshield but thinking it was too dark and getting ready to settle on 50%. Thank you for saving me a headache, I'm going with the 35% for the windshield and 5% the rest this Thursday🙏 Your the real MVP!!!!!!
@@redciroc1211 yeah lol i just got 5 all aorund and 35 on the windsheild and honetly its fine to me at night, plus its cermaic. 35 is nothing, shoulda got 20, but im also in cali, i dont wanna stand out too much
Thanks man. My Q50 has a huge windshield and let’s in a lot of light. So I been thinking of doing this. I was scared I wouldn’t be able to see at night. This helps a lot!!!👍🏽. Respect from NC
Get 50 in cermic if youbjust want heat reducted by alot and get read of the uv rays hitting your skin. And like you seen on his video 35% great. And not go darker then 35%. Caple of seeing dueingthe day.but if you go darker then 35 vision at night well be reduced by 85 oercent. Went thru it. Never hut anyhing but you do habe trouble seeing at night. And i wear glasses..
@@jbxlitI got 45% on the windshield. I can definitely tell it’s on there in areas with few street lights but in city and facing oncoming cars it’s great. I use my high beams in rural areas and problem solved
Sir this video is awesome n excellent comparison i truly appreciate it. I just did my 2015 Ford escape windshield in 50% and Man. Via ur video 35 would be awesome. Maybe I’m crazy BUT 35 almost looks brighter in the video. Thanks again sir
I think I’m gonna get 50%, I drive at night/early morning a lot and have led headlights so it’ll be fine. Basically just want it to be dark enough so people can’t see who’s in the vehicle but not super dark.
I recently had my windshield tinted 35%, I had to go darker to 20% to get the same results he has on his truck. Reason being is I have tan interior. Interior always plays a factor in how dark a tint looks
do yhu think a light grey interior causes tint to look lighter too ? im stuck bc i wanna get 35% all round but idk how much the light grey interior would effect the darkness n shi.
I had that and got pulled over 😿 am debating on removing my tint and putting 50%, or just paying the fine, or just removing the tint altogether for good
@@JulioLopez-xz5kxnot true im rocking morimoto xb leds, they have a stepped up cutoff, left side is lower for oncoming traffic and right side it highest for reading signs
I've had my windshield tinted on every car I've had, been some 20 years now. Before it would always be 50% as the lightest. Now there are a lot of good quality high heat rejecting 70% and even 90% for those who wants to keep it lowkey. I've always had 50% but the last couple of cars I've used 70% but I am going to be replacing it to 50% again. I wear glasses too and agree that the glare it block makes driving so much more comfortable.
This comment helps so much. I have glasses as well and have been debating 70% or 50%. Decided on 50% windshield and 35% on the rest of the windows so should help alot.
I’m currently at a shop getting 50% on the windshield Xpel. I also wear glasses and do night driving at times along with early morning driving. I hope it works out. I didn’t want to dark and the rest of my suv is 20% not to mention I have tan leather so it would make it lighter
I had 5% over 20%on all my windows except windshield, just had 20% on it full top to bottom. Literally the side windows were impossible to see in through even if you put your face up to the window and covered your eyes with your hands, still couldn’t see in.
I had that on my old truck. Looked cool cus it was impossible to see in even with a flashlight and night, but super dangerous at night worse when it was raining
@@brandonvedella6661 agreed, raining made it harder to see, and i found driving under street lights in residential areas where there are still big dark gaps on the road. in town it was find and in the country i had no issue at night, as your eyes adjust in the pitch black.
I got my windshield tinted at 15% that shit was dangerous as hell. I kept it through the summer but ripped it out as soon as it started to get dark at 4pm, I want to try again with 35%
@@thomasgladwin2975i need to see a video of you driving with that, because no way you drive that at night with an 8% windshield 😂, and im 100% someone who loves to go dark and STILL see, i have 5% front, 1% back and planning to get 35# for windshield tomorrow!
Basically no tint on windshield allowed in Texas except for the top 5 inches of it. 25% lower limit on all the rest of the windows. So 5% will get your pulled over. If you have an accident esp at night you may be found liable for it if "you didn't see the other guy coming".
Where I live, you can't even have your two front windows tinted at all. Windshield tint would get me pulled over on day 1 lol... I still tint my front windows though
I did 5% on everything and 30% on the windshield with the 3M expensive stuff and it all matches up pretty nice. I used to have issues with my eyes driving at night with oncoming headlights, the 30% resolved that for me.
This is just what I needed because I have 5% window tint on my Crown Victoria and I plan on getting 35% tint on the front windshield after I get it replaced because it is cracked so this is a perfect demonstration of what I can expect, great content thanks bro for the video.
@@moahmedali1934 no I haven't done it, I had a setback and had to replace a few parts up under the hood but before the summer gets here I will get the new windshield tinted before I get it installed
@@krownvikkhris3004 do a video on it. becuase am not sure if ibwant to go with 50. all i want is privacy but still be able to see at night. am going to just risk and waste hella money . but since i got to cars ill do 50% in my car thats mostly for work. and that well decide for me. if i should go darker in my fancy car or go with exact tint.
So am back!!!! Doing my ceramic review in the future once I get this truck painted and just a whole transformation.. did the whole entire truck 03 ram. Ceramic tint. 35 up front 15 sides 5% back and rear. Man game changer
Thanks to this video after several others, this one helped sink the deal. 247 for ceramic coated 50% in Kansas is what I'm doing. It's just looks good and I agree the privacy aspect and overall look is just sweet. Thanks for this vid
Thanks for video. Car much closer to ground so the lights look brighter on the road at night. I've always wanted to tint windshield because the sun and other vehicles headlights coming head on are really bright. This helps a lot!
Oh man, thx for the nighttime drive comparison. Dark roads too. That'll help me decide since I'm in a similar place. Plus it seems lighter interior helps distribute light more than darker. Meaning that tint at 35% looks darker with darker interiors. I think I'm sold on 50 for the ws and 35 all around. Good vid
@@hunterhohenbery2833I have 5% and 30% on my windshield and it’s perfect for me. Day one it seems like you made a mistake, after a week or two your eyes adjust and it’s perfect. Also for day time driving put on a pair of blue light blocking glasses and it’s insane how much is brightens up your windshield if it’s tinted. At night the glasses do nothing so I wouldn’t go darker than 30% on the windshield
Def the truck has better leds compared to your ford, but the 50% is obviously going to be lighter. Thanks for sharing the comparison. I’m about to tint my windshield on my suv because the recent heat has been unbearable. I may go 50% but as for a tad higher because of night driving I do.
I got 5% all around and 35% windshield for a year or more If you have good eyesight go with it but if you wear glasses go 45-50% windshield When it rains it feels a lot darker at night.
I got double 20% on my two fronts and 5% all around the back. Plan on getting 35% on the front because you can still see in the car because of the front light comin in. Once I get that tinted I’ll be 100% blacked out 😈
I live in MA and definitely see way more people getting their full windshields tinted especially on newer vehicles. I might bite the bullet after I get my inspection sticker
I wonder how 5% tint all around and a 50% windshield tint would look 🤔. I currently have a vehicle with 5% tint all around & the sun shade. I will post a video once I get this set up! Anyways, great video!
My corvette now has 5% rear, 12% sides, and 35% windshield. I keep meaning to remake this video with all the new vehicles but just haven’t gotten time recently. Soon!
FYI - in Virginia: § 46.2-1052. Tinting films, signs, decals, and stickers on windshields, etc.; Extract: F. No film or darkening material may be applied on the windshield except to replace the sunshield in the uppermost area as installed by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
Here in Augusta, Georgia I got 50% windshield. It’s nice, considering going 35.% but the tint places here warn you that the cops will to get you and make you peel it off so I am hesitant
That would be terrible! Lol I actually helped my disinter move to Georgia (about an hour south west of Atlanta) last year with the truck. Thankfully no one noticed then 🤣
@@jbp48080 I’m in Atlanta and the collage me alone with 5% all around and 30% on the windshield. Maybe it’s because I’m rolling on 37” tires with an 8” lift and a police sticker on my plate 😜
Perfect combination by far is 5 all around and 50 windshield bcz when u close all windows people cant see u thro windshield but when u open all windows windshield look as if there is no tint on it which is perfect to avoid pulled over when u pass by cops
That I’m not sure of.. it’s definitely getting pretty popular though. I do know that no dealerships will inspect your vehicle any longer with full windshield tint. Have to go to a small shop.
Amazing video! I was conflicted between doing a light 50 or 35 on my RDX. Convinced to pull the trigger on 35 due to the good visibility with LED headlights and fogs. Thank you!
Thanks, man! I’m happy with 35% on the truck. I need to make a new one of these because the VW and Ford have been replaced with a Corvette with 35% windshield and an Audi with 50%.
Obviously 35% tint on windshield looks better, but having 50% looks totally doable with no worry that a cop would write a fix-it ticket (I'm from California). Does anyone here have 35% or lower on their windshield who lives in CA? ever have any trouble with cops?
A hack if you’re worried about going darker on the windshield. Put on blue light blocker glasses for day time driving. It’s INSANE! It’s almost like you don’t have the windshield tinted. But don’t go crazy and get less than 30% on your windshield. This trick only works for daytime not night. Trust me I’ve tried it. According to the window tinter, he said anything darker than 30% on your windshield, could and will draw more attention from the police. I’ve had 30% on my windshield and 5% all around with zero hassle from the police. If I had anything less than 30% on my windshield it would get a little iffy at night especially on unlit roads. And I have Diode Dynamic fogs and LED headlights which make the 30% windshield a non issue.
I thought I wanted 35% windshield tint but after seeing this video I will settle for 50%! My car currently has 20% ceramic tint on all my windows. I live in a residential neighborhood where there are no street lights and at night time I can’t see a thing! I have to roll my windows down just to be able to see. For that reason I don’t drive at night unless I absolutely have to! I have a rare eye condition, I would like my windshield tinted but not too dark where it impacts my vision!
@@Albo_AK nahhh gotta find someone cool. First time I did it I went into the places and asked them straight up whether or not they’d write a sticker with it before we wasted each other’s time.
I’m starting to see more tinted windshields around all of a sudden here in Alabama, last week I was in Jacksonville and I saw Trevor Lawrence at the intersection near the stadium, he had his windshield tinted dark but I was still able to see his long face and long hair as he drove by. I think it would be great for the day time but for me would probably be harder to see at night, especially since I live in a more rural area.
If you live in a city thats hi crime, dont tint windshield, especially if youve nearly blacked out side windows. You will eventually be forced to remove it. Go lighter not darker if at all. Ive had to reduce my windshield tint 3 times.
Maaan. I had a 5% over 30% on my windshield and had it for 2 years & then just started getting pulled over. ( also 1% over 5% all around windows and rear ) I just removed my windshield tint and did a air blue 80 lol. I miss the dark look tho :/ might go to a 45 over the air blue 80.
My buddy on his truck has 5% all around and 15% on the windshield and that thing is DARK you can’t see in it but it isn’t bad looking out of. Just don’t drive it at night😂
I've always done 5 all around and 15 front, maybe I just have really good eyesight because even at night I don't have any issues unless I'm on the backroads
Thanks! I live in Florida, and most people have windshield tints. But I didn't know Pennsylvania allowed it? And if not, how do you manage getting inspections? I used to live in South Jersey, and that state doesn't allow people to do almost anything to their cars. Why I moved!
I think certain tint configurations are dangerous, I find not matching your windshield to the side windows makes it hard to see the sides. I drive through unlit roads in my daily commute home, and I have to roll my windows down all the way
35% better I have 50% on windshield right now I want go back too 35% people still see me Update: got 35% windshield 15 sides and 5% in back tried 5% in front sides its too dangerous its like black curtains. 15% is easy to see out.
@@MexicanSnicker i have 35% too and people still see me but i have problems seeing potholes when it rains at night. Not sure whether to go darker or not 🤣
I have 5% all around even on the rear window. 30% on the windshield will absolutely give it a matching look. I did 30% and it’s been just fine. If you go darker than that, I could see how issues could occur especially on unlit or less lit streets. I have to roll my 5% windows down occasionally to see better at night when I’m trying to park etc.
NOT TO BE OFF SUBJECT BUT WHAT’S THE WHEEL AND TIRE SETUP? DO YOU HAVE A LIFT OR A LEVELING KIT. I LOVE THE STANCE MAN IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL, I JUST GOT A RAM REBEL BACK IN JUNE AND I REALLY WANT A STANCE LIKE YOURS.
Have you had an issues with the inspection and front tint? Do you still go to the dealer? I’m also in PA have the two stickers like the car in my region
@@twtrucks1549 no issues, no dealer ever. Only time I see a dealer is to buy a new car/truck. Otherwise I think dealers are worthless! Haha The first time I tinted my entire windshield I went in the shop and asked them first if it would be an issue before I wasted their time. Most shops are cool with it.
Is the camera on manual? If not, it's adjusting for lighting so it's not really giving an accurate view of looking through the windshield for say, the Truck vs Ford (50 vs 20 or whatever it is).
Any recommendations for me my cars a 2007 so I have halogen lights that aren't as bright as modern LEDs, would 35% be too dark for night driving in that case? Or what do you think
I’d say so.. fast forward to today I bought a 99 corvette and did 35% on the windshield. It’s DARK AF at night! Like, I would not recommend lol. I only did 35% because I knew I would eventually get some fancy nice LED headlights built for the car and I have. They’re on their way thank Jesus!
I need to make an update to this video with my current vehicles.. my corvette for one, we didn’t cut any inspection stickers out and it looks really good with 35%. But, on the daily whips I like to have the stickers in full view for any passing cops or anything. He leaves us the option on whether we want the stickers cut out or not. Depends on the vehicle for me!
@@JohnWargo93 Ahhh makes sense, here in Florida we don't have inspection stickers just parking stickers for apts, but I can definitely understand for visibility for something that important
I’m a fan of it personally because cops can see the stickers clearer so it looks less suspicious and also you don’t have to worry about scratching the tint trying to take the old stickers off to put new ones back on.
I'm almost 34 I've done windshields for over 15 years started out with 35% with all other windows 5% last 2 years I've switched to 30% full windshield and is the darkest I would go and yes I drive at night alot , have super bright led lights.
Great video. Helped me choose. Appreciate your post. Wife’s car will be full legal ceramic with the 50% windshield, 5% rears. My paid for (race car cop car Tahoe) whip will be 35% windshield and 5% all around with another 5% layer on rears and back. Bank owned “limited” Silverado RST daily work commuter across Houston and (runaway sentencing) already non ceramic dealer worthless tinted pickup… new ceramic layer added over my 2x 20%’ed fronts, and 5% rears. I have a perfect 5% brow already but nothing on windshield so will ceramic 35% it, too. Did that make sense?
Nice video! What about the light reflection from inside? Is lighter better to avoid reflections? I want to reduce the reflection on my car, and I was wondering what would be the best solution. Thank you!
@@JohnWargo93 My car has a heads-up display that projects vehicle information, such as speed, onto the windshield. This display is rectangular in shape and is located right behind the steering wheel. When I have the sun in front of me, the reflection of this display on the windshield appears right in front of my eyes. It is very bad. The problems started after I replaced the my windshield because cracked (the previous windshield was perfect, no reflection at all). I'm looking for a solution and I was wondering if the tints you are reviewing could solve this problem. I was considering installing a ceramic tint, but I'm not sure if it will be the right solution and I would like to have your opinion. Thank you so much!!
so i have 5% tints on the rear half of the car but none on driver and passenger side, what % tints should i go for without being a cop magnet but also getting privacy?
I've got 15% all around with the rears having a light factory tint that the 15% went over top of so it's a little darker on the rear windows. I was waiting to do the windshield until i got it repaired. Well I'm getting the windshield done today and this video was very informative. I think I'm going with 35%. Thanks for the info!
@@vjc25 I ended up going with 35 on the windshield and love it. Any darker and I think it would be hard to drive at night, especially where I'm at without any street lights. The rest of the cabin is fairly dark so the 35 on the windshield is a perfect balance and still makes it hard to see through the windshield from the outside.
@@hardknoxblountagreed I have the same set up. 5% all around and 30% on the windshield and it looks like it matches. Anything under 30% would be sketchy at night especially with low lit conditions.
Everyone commenting on the % of their widows well I give the video 💯%…. Great explanation and examples man, thank you 🤙🏼
Hey I appreciate that a lot! Thank you!!
Excellent comparison video; he actually took the time to change little variables between each vehicle to give a side-by-side comparison.
Thank you! I do need to make an update video as the truck is the only vehicle I still have in the fleet. Had 3 additional vehicles that need to make the new video with different tint setups!
I like the 35% window tint but I don’t like it when you’re driving on roads without street light during the day I love it
Super late reply coming from someone with 20 percent..yea I know that's dark... And wanted to go 15 percent at one point... Grad in the daytime no matter how hot it's like huge glasses over the windshield itself🤣 still have my review up when I used to have it in my vehicle. So I recommend it.. honestly no.. unless your 110 percent your only driving during the day and never at night then go ahead... But if you know sometime down the road that well happen then don't do it. Well waste money on getting it applied then cost to remove it and reapply a lightly tint.. want the dark look but not really sacrifice your vision 35 percent.... And like I've said yes what am about to say well be more costly then normal average tint... Want more comfortable experience when driving or when it's traffic and sun is beaming.. get yourself some ceramic tint.. if you dislike the dark look go with 70% ceramic tint.. if you don't even want a haze look at all. But if you want a bit of the haze look removed from other drivers coming towards you get 50.... But 35 percent is perfect... to have the dark look from the outside and pretty clear from the inside.. "ceramic tint" for my area for ceramic 160 for 2 windows. 200 for just the rear. 175 for the windshield up front. Ceramic.. and for normal tint it's 140. And around 200 bucks to get your old tint totally removed.. at first I thought ceramic was more money wasted but it's not honestly.... Don't know where to start?? Big difference you well notice is your whole entire windshield in ceramic darker tint doesn't matter. As long as it's ceramic tint you well be happy. And the rear window. The sides can be 70% if you don't want darker windows at all.... Want a perfect tint set up. 35% all around including the windshield if you want a slightly dark look but still see during the night. And of course ceramic.. hope I helped you guys. From my point of view. If you want the pretty dark look like myself.. 35% windshield. 20% front doors. 5% back and rear. And currently just added 35% in the rear in ceramic.. and well be applying 50% ceramic on the windshield. And in the future have 35% on the doors and that's it. My perfect setup. Privacy day and night. Seen other go as far as 5% all the way around and 20- or 5 over that.. and just keep the windshield stock. Only apply 5% brow. To me that's to much..
Go for it... I had 20% back then loved it. Was dark. But nighttime was a nightmare. 35 is still great. Able to see daytime and night. Because with 50 only get a slight difference of tint. With 35 it's like actual haveing glasses on your windshield. Unable to till other looking right at you. But still able to see daytime and nighttime no problem...
I have 20% Ceramic tint on my windshield and I can see fine at night.
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@@JOSEF_GAMING45 I have glasses which is another factor.. not perfect but still good.. can last 2 days without sleep driving wise.. but wish I had that vision to go darker like 20 but I can't see at night and when I had it. It was 10% of night shining down. Like every mile was a dull white and couldn't manage to see the outter parts of the area.
My guy.. great freaking video. Exactly what I'm looking for. I'm in the research phase to figure out what would work best for me. You helped me a ton.
Appreciate you taking your time to create this!
Hey! Glad it helped and really appreciate the feedback on it! Once the weather clears I plan to make another one of these with my current vehicles since this one did so well!
Absolutely love windshield tint. I have 15% all around with 35% on the windshield. Perfect combination.
This exactly what I want but do you get pulled over a lot for it ?
@@valduuu107 no I don’t. It’s a really good look and like he said in the video windshield tint has become the new normal.
@@valduuu107 I’ve been lucky since getting mine done a year and a half ago. No tickets to date 🙏🏼
in my country i could go full 5% if I wanted..
I got it 5 all around and 35 windshield. nanoceramic IR film.
@@neometalx9 I am doing that now. Windshield is done tomorrow
Awesome comparison, I appreciate the well put together video! I have 5% sides/rear and 50% windshield on my current car but ordered a new ride today and plan on changing the windshield to 35%
Thank you so much for the positive review!
exact same situation for me. I've always got either 5% or 15% on the sides/rear glass, and have always done 50% on the windshield. That changes to 35% windshield next time.
@@rcdesigns same and also to other dude, SAME! No more girl 50%. 35% or nothing windshield! Not that girls are derogatory but makes it sound cooler in the less woke world we lived in. 😉
5% (total, after application to factory stained glass) is okay for the rear and rear sides, but not great at night. 5% is too dark IMO for front sides, especially when combined with something light like 50% or higher on the windshield. Shih feels like all of the light is being directly funneled into your eyes. My fav is 15% rears, 25% front sides, and 50% windshield if I'm gonna do any driving at night. Otherwise, limo rears, 15% front sides, and 35% windshield for a daytime-only car that can make maybe an emergency night trip home.
Sunroof no darker than 50% or you ain't seeing anything at night. Also, always at least ceramic, if not IR (which is like ceramic+).
If you're worried about cops or can't get a medical exception, 35 front sides, 70 windshield, 25 rears. IR-70 is essentially clear since untinted glass meters at around 75% VLT and tint is rated based on application to clear glass. IR-70 is also the best for application to factory stained glass since that's usually around 15%-25%, and as such, won't change with the effectively clear 70% VLT of IR-70.
If you really want the DARKEST tint, though, feel free to apply IR-5 to factory-stained glass. You'll get a legit 1% or less VLT that way.
Was there a lot of difference between the 50% tint on the windshield and 5% tint all around? Like could you tell the windshield was significantly less tinted than the rest of the vehicle? Also, what tint material did you go with?
I prefer 50% Ceramic on my Windshields. I usually suggest that to my customers so they don't end up being to dark for them. Full Windshields are very popular these days. I did mine for the first time like 8 years ago or so. I don't even remember to be honest but every car since then has had a full windshield tinted.
Nice! So mandatory if you value probably
@@zekecowans7792 yes it helps to hide personal property as well. Good point.
Yes 50 percent is nice on the windshield
So you think a 5% all around should have a 50% windshield instead of 35%?
@@jwalkerftw I just got the 35 on my windshield it's beautiful u can see still
My favorite combo is 30% windshield, 20% side and back (but if there’s factory put 30%) over that. Worth the $$$ for ceramic!! This combo is easy to see out of at all times of day/night
Agreed 👆🏼
John you saved me a couple hundred dollars cause I was racking my brain with wanting 35% on my windshield but thinking it was too dark and getting ready to settle on 50%. Thank you for saving me a headache, I'm going with the 35% for the windshield and 5% the rest this Thursday🙏 Your the real MVP!!!!!!
Appreciate you! You’ll love it!
Did you get it? I have 5% all around, and Im thinking abt getting 35% windshield tint this week
Did either of you get the 35? I have 15 on front sides and 5 on rear
@@xempath I am on my Corvette now.. I need to make an updated video here!
Do you ever get stopped for 5 percent
I was on the fence between these two percentages and will be going with the 35. Thank you for the detailed video!
Absolutely, thank you!
I got 35% it's not dark enough im going down to 20%
@@redciroc1211is 20 hard to see at night?
@Yoa-cc7bo no its not at all and your eyes will adjust, I have 35% on windshield now but Monday I'm going to get 15% on windshield
@@redciroc1211 yeah lol i just got 5 all aorund and 35 on the windsheild and honetly its fine to me at night, plus its cermaic. 35 is nothing, shoulda got 20, but im also in cali, i dont wanna stand out too much
Thanks man. My Q50 has a huge windshield and let’s in a lot of light. So I been thinking of doing this. I was scared I wouldn’t be able to see at night. This helps a lot!!!👍🏽. Respect from NC
Get 50 in cermic if youbjust want heat reducted by alot and get read of the uv rays hitting your skin. And like you seen on his video 35% great. And not go darker then 35%. Caple of seeing dueingthe day.but if you go darker then 35 vision at night well be reduced by 85 oercent. Went thru it. Never hut anyhing but you do habe trouble seeing at night. And i wear glasses..
What did you get and how is it I got a q50 and need this too
@@jbxlitI got 45% on the windshield. I can definitely tell it’s on there in areas with few street lights but in city and facing oncoming cars it’s great. I use my high beams in rural areas and problem solved
I think I’m gonna go ahead and do a 50% front to compliment my 20% all around
It’s a great look!
@@JohnWargo93 Agreed, so far so good with the 20% on the other windows
Yes me also
Best combo IMO 👍
@@JohnWargo93 Im retinting today, for 5% all around. Wish me look
Wow this is the best tint video. Excellent job on the comparison.
Appreciate that!
I have no tints at all and feel like a gold fish in a fish tank. This must be stopped soon lol
We call that the fish bowl. I'm doing something about it as we speak.
same
Sir this video is awesome n excellent comparison i truly appreciate it. I just did my 2015 Ford escape windshield in 50% and Man. Via ur video 35 would be awesome. Maybe I’m crazy BUT 35 almost looks brighter in the video. Thanks again sir
Hey thank you brother for the nice review and support!
I have 20% on all my sides and 50% on the windshield. I never have any problems. My next is getting 35 on windshield. However my wife’s car is 70.
I think I’m gonna get 50%, I drive at night/early morning a lot and have led headlights so it’ll be fine. Basically just want it to be dark enough so people can’t see who’s in the vehicle but not super dark.
Yup, 50% is a safe # for a daily that what we have on the fusion. Truck doesn’t come out much so it’s okay being a little darker 😉
What is your led wattage?
I recently had my windshield tinted 35%, I had to go darker to 20% to get the same results he has on his truck. Reason being is I have tan interior. Interior always plays a factor in how dark a tint looks
do yhu think a light grey interior causes tint to look lighter too ? im stuck bc i wanna get 35% all round but idk how much the light grey interior would effect the darkness n shi.
@@chrissoler7758 If u have a light grey I would do 20%. If you do 35 it will definitely be a light tint. Depending on your preference.
What do you have on the other windows?
This was a really well made video with great comparison between the differences. Thanks for the info.
Thank you for the positive comment!
Very helpful video. Thank you! Right now I’m getting 5% all around and 35% for the front windshield.
@@ericlopez7177 you’ll love it!
I had that and got pulled over 😿 am debating on removing my tint and putting 50%, or just paying the fine, or just removing the tint altogether for good
@@ericlopez7177 that’s the perfect combo IMO and what I have as well. 👌🏼
@@Ashley-gb9plwhere did you get pulled over from
I think as long as you have good LED headlights, windshield tint isn’t that bad driving at nighttime. I’m going from 56% to 35% soon.
Agree ☝🏼☝🏼
And then those headlights blind others...
@DeckTM it will soon be yours when I deliberately ram my dually head on with you! Ahh, smiling now at the thought of it!! Can’t wait til we meet!
@decktmwild 😭
@@JulioLopez-xz5kxnot true im rocking morimoto xb leds, they have a stepped up cutoff, left side is lower for oncoming traffic and right side it highest for reading signs
I've had my windshield tinted on every car I've had, been some 20 years now. Before it would always be 50% as the lightest. Now there are a lot of good quality high heat rejecting 70% and even 90% for those who wants to keep it lowkey. I've always had 50% but the last couple of cars I've used 70% but I am going to be replacing it to 50% again. I wear glasses too and agree that the glare it block makes driving so much more comfortable.
I’ve been installing a lot of 70% in the last few years. I prefer 50% but every vehicle can use 70%
This comment helps so much. I have glasses as well and have been debating 70% or 50%. Decided on 50% windshield and 35% on the rest of the windows so should help alot.
I’m currently at a shop getting 50% on the windshield Xpel. I also wear glasses and do night driving at times along with early morning driving. I hope it works out. I didn’t want to dark and the rest of my suv is 20% not to mention I have tan leather so it would make it lighter
How’s the 70% for reducing glare at night guys?
Thanks! I was stuck between getting 35% and 50% for my windshield since my main concern was night driving.
I just did 35% for having 50% for a year. I have limo everywhere else, excited for tomorrow!
@@snkrcactus5675 I’ve never had it before thinking 50% would be good to start?
Hey man how did it go? Recommendation between 35 and 50?
@@edddyyy21 get the 30% on the windshield and 5% everywhere else. Can’t go wrong, it all matches up nicely, can still see just fine at night.
I had 5% over 20%on all my windows except windshield, just had 20% on it full top to bottom. Literally the side windows were impossible to see in through even if you put your face up to the window and covered your eyes with your hands, still couldn’t see in.
Damn dude that’s dark!! That’s awesome 🤘🏼
Yeah but you basically have no visibility at night. Let alone night+raining
Yeah I agree. 5% over 20% is true limo. I ran that setup before I got a ticket and took it off. The cop metered it at 0% haha
I had that on my old truck. Looked cool cus it was impossible to see in even with a flashlight and night, but super dangerous at night worse when it was raining
@@brandonvedella6661 agreed, raining made it harder to see, and i found driving under street lights in residential areas where there are still big dark gaps on the road. in town it was find and in the country i had no issue at night, as your eyes adjust in the pitch black.
I got my windshield tinted at 15% that shit was dangerous as hell. I kept it through the summer but ripped it out as soon as it started to get dark at 4pm, I want to try again with 35%
Ok dang dude, yeah, I can only imagine how dark that was!!
I’ve had 5 over 20 on all my side and rear windows, and 8% on my windshield for about a year now, no issues so far
@@thomasgladwin2975i need to see a video of you driving with that, because no way you drive that at night with an 8% windshield 😂, and im 100% someone who loves to go dark and STILL see, i have 5% front, 1% back and planning to get 35# for windshield tomorrow!
I knew somebody who got 5% on the windshield and all the way around lol. Never got in the car w them after that
The driving at night comparison was so helpful. Thank you!
0:55 - Non-tinted windshields already block over 99% of UVA, because they're laminated (unlike the side windows for example).
I had 45% before. Looked like a fish bowl. I'm contemplating between 30 or 35 but my concern is nighttime, rain, snow and bad weather
@@Kaari69 you could see into the car like a fish bowl, like no point in the tints
5% tint on sides, 15% on back and just made an appointment for 35% on the windshield. You just sold me
Update: personally I think I could’ve gone darker. Next time I’m going for either 15 or 20
@@cwg2432 is 35 dark?
@@528Chris personally I feel like I could have gone even darker, maybe 20 or 15
@@cwg2432thank, you answered my question.
Basically no tint on windshield allowed in Texas except for the top 5 inches of it. 25% lower limit on all the rest of the windows. So 5% will get your pulled over. If you have an accident esp at night you may be found liable for it if "you didn't see the other guy coming".
Where I live, you can't even have your two front windows tinted at all. Windshield tint would get me pulled over on day 1 lol... I still tint my front windows though
Nj?
This video helped a lot ,I've been debating on what % to get done n I now have my answer
Happy to help!
I did 5% on everything and 30% on the windshield with the 3M expensive stuff and it all matches up pretty nice. I used to have issues with my eyes driving at night with oncoming headlights, the 30% resolved that for me.
This is just what I needed because I have 5% window tint on my Crown Victoria and I plan on getting 35% tint on the front windshield after I get it replaced because it is cracked so this is a perfect demonstration of what I can expect, great content thanks bro for the video.
Appreciate the kind words 100%! Most comments on TH-cam are always negative lol
@@JohnWargo93 you're welcome Bro
@@krownvikkhris3004 so did u get the 35 3 months later because I’m thinkin off getting it this week… should i
@@moahmedali1934 no I haven't done it, I had a setback and had to replace a few parts up under the hood but before the summer gets here I will get the new windshield tinted before I get it installed
@@krownvikkhris3004 do a video on it. becuase am not sure if ibwant to go with 50. all i want is privacy but still be able to see at night. am going to just risk and waste hella money . but since i got to cars ill do 50% in my car thats mostly for work. and that well decide for me. if i should go darker in my fancy car or go with exact tint.
So am back!!!! Doing my ceramic review in the future once I get this truck painted and just a whole transformation.. did the whole entire truck 03 ram. Ceramic tint. 35 up front 15 sides 5% back and rear. Man game changer
Thanks to this video after several others, this one helped sink the deal. 247 for ceramic coated 50% in Kansas is what I'm doing. It's just looks good and I agree the privacy aspect and overall look is just sweet. Thanks for this vid
In Texas this a must 🔥🔥
Great video...really helped me make my decision to get 50% on the windshield. Thanks
50% is a great way to get into it and be safe! Thanks for the support!
Thanks for video. Car much closer to ground so the lights look brighter on the road at night. I've always wanted to tint windshield because the sun and other vehicles headlights coming head on are really bright. This helps a lot!
Thank you for the positive comment! Just did my Vette last week.. it’ll be the latest video on my channel!
After a while of 5 all around my eyes could start seeing through it. Had to get 35 on the windshield wish I would’ve went 20 on the windshield
The 2500 ram cumins is beautiful 🔥🔥🔥
Def doing a 50% front, already have a 5% all around on my charger 🤝🏼 thanks for the clip, helped a lot!
5% is wild dawg
@@TalkyoshetTv go big or go home 🤣
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Oh man, thx for the nighttime drive comparison. Dark roads too. That'll help me decide since I'm in a similar place.
Plus it seems lighter interior helps distribute light more than darker. Meaning that tint at 35% looks darker with darker interiors. I think I'm sold on 50 for the ws and 35 all around. Good vid
I have 50% on the windshield and 5% all around I still feel like it’s not dark enough 😂
Do you wish you would’ve went 35% windshield even for at night?
@@hunterhohenbery2833I have 5% and 30% on my windshield and it’s perfect for me. Day one it seems like you made a mistake, after a week or two your eyes adjust and it’s perfect. Also for day time driving put on a pair of blue light blocking glasses and it’s insane how much is brightens up your windshield if it’s tinted. At night the glasses do nothing so I wouldn’t go darker than 30% on the windshield
Thanks for the video. Thinking of tinting my windshield and a video like this was exactly what I was looking for as an example. Thank you
@@brentstofcik7647 thank you! Happy to help!
Def the truck has better leds compared to your ford, but the 50% is obviously going to be lighter. Thanks for sharing the comparison. I’m about to tint my windshield on my suv because the recent heat has been unbearable. I may go 50% but as for a tad higher because of night driving I do.
I got 5% all around and 35% windshield for a year or more
If you have good eyesight go with it but if you wear glasses go 45-50% windshield
When it rains it feels a lot darker at night.
I got double 20% on my two fronts and 5% all around the back. Plan on getting 35% on the front because you can still see in the car because of the front light comin in. Once I get that tinted I’ll be 100% blacked out 😈
best comparison video ive found, thanks boss
Really appreciate that!
I live in MA and definitely see way more people getting their full windshields tinted especially on newer vehicles. I might bite the bullet after I get my inspection sticker
I highly recommend 🤙🏼
I wonder how 5% tint all around and a 50% windshield tint would look 🤔. I currently have a vehicle with 5% tint all around & the sun shade. I will post a video once I get this set up! Anyways, great video!
My corvette now has 5% rear, 12% sides, and 35% windshield. I keep meaning to remake this video with all the new vehicles but just haven’t gotten time recently. Soon!
@@JohnWargo93do it bro
FYI - in Virginia:
§ 46.2-1052. Tinting films, signs, decals, and stickers on windshields, etc.;
Extract: F. No film or darkening material may be applied on the windshield except to replace the sunshield in the uppermost area as installed by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
@@jedoch1 yeah, it’s illegal here in PA too
You pushed me to go 35% with 5% strip…That truck looks amazing!
Here in Augusta, Georgia I got 50% windshield. It’s nice, considering going 35.% but the tint places here warn you that the cops will to get you and make you peel it off so I am hesitant
That would be terrible! Lol
I actually helped my disinter move to Georgia (about an hour south west of Atlanta) last year with the truck. Thankfully no one noticed then 🤣
@@jbp48080 I’m in Atlanta and the collage me alone with 5% all around and 30% on the windshield. Maybe it’s because I’m rolling on 37” tires with an 8” lift and a police sticker on my plate 😜
Perfect combination by far is 5 all around and 50 windshield bcz when u close all windows people cant see u thro windshield but when u open all windows windshield look as if there is no tint on it which is perfect to avoid pulled over when u pass by cops
Great job on this video. The best video iv seen about the shades comparison
Thank you!
Im gonna go ahead and do 5% on the windshield and 50% on the windows of my drift car. Seems the most practical for me.
😆😆 I like that!
Well done and well explained. Thanks, John!
im nervous about it because i heard if i get in a accident they can put me at fault just off my windshield tint i was gonna get 35%
That I’m not sure of.. it’s definitely getting pretty popular though. I do know that no dealerships will inspect your vehicle any longer with full windshield tint. Have to go to a small shop.
Amazing video! I was conflicted between doing a light 50 or 35 on my RDX. Convinced to pull the trigger on 35 due to the good visibility with LED headlights and fogs. Thank you!
Thanks, man! I’m happy with 35% on the truck. I need to make a new one of these because the VW and Ford have been replaced with a Corvette with 35% windshield and an Audi with 50%.
@@JohnWargo93Do you have a recent video that shows the 35% windshield of the Corvette?
@@andersonmoise2841 I do not, no. Need to make one once spring comes around and she’s out and about!
@@JohnWargo93 Look forward to seeing it
Obviously 35% tint on windshield looks better, but having 50% looks totally doable with no worry that a cop would write a fix-it ticket (I'm from California). Does anyone here have 35% or lower on their windshield who lives in CA? ever have any trouble with cops?
Don’t have 35% but looking to do so soon, have 50% now and itching for darker lol
Whoever did the cut out for those inspection stickers did a god awful job, I hope you didn’t pay for that 😂 Truck looks good 🤙🏼
A hack if you’re worried about going darker on the windshield. Put on blue light blocker glasses for day time driving. It’s INSANE! It’s almost like you don’t have the windshield tinted.
But don’t go crazy and get less than 30% on your windshield. This trick only works for daytime not night. Trust me I’ve tried it.
According to the window tinter, he said anything darker than 30% on your windshield, could and will draw more attention from the police.
I’ve had 30% on my windshield and 5% all around with zero hassle from the police. If I had anything less than 30% on my windshield it would get a little iffy at night especially on unlit roads. And I have Diode Dynamic fogs and LED headlights which make the 30% windshield a non issue.
Thanks for the video. I have a Ram with 20% on the sides to match the factory rear window. I’m gonna put 35% on the windshield
I highly recommend!
Everyone in Philly has this done and being from Philly when you get a new car you gotta get it bombed out before even filling the gas tank 💪🏻
Good tip on the cutout for inspection sticker. But does it compromised the longevity of the tint edge from peeling ?
Eh it may not sure. Haven’t kept a vehicle long enough to find out!
I thought I wanted 35% windshield tint but after seeing this video I will settle for 50%! My car currently has 20% ceramic tint on all my windows. I live in a residential neighborhood where there are no street lights and at night time I can’t see a thing! I have to roll my windows down just to be able to see. For that reason I don’t drive at night unless I absolutely have to! I have a rare eye condition, I would like my windshield tinted but not too dark where it impacts my vision!
@@cherisseharris570 50% is a great start 🤟🏼
I did double 5% on all windows with 20 on the windshield and don’t regret it
When you take a car for an inspection, do they give you a hard time about the tints?
@@Albo_AK nahhh gotta find someone cool. First time I did it I went into the places and asked them straight up whether or not they’d write a sticker with it before we wasted each other’s time.
I’m starting to see more tinted windshields around all of a sudden here in Alabama, last week I was in Jacksonville and I saw Trevor Lawrence at the intersection near the stadium, he had his windshield tinted dark but I was still able to see his long face and long hair as he drove by.
I think it would be great for the day time but for me would probably be harder to see at night, especially since I live in a more rural area.
If you live in a city thats hi crime, dont tint windshield, especially if youve nearly blacked out side windows. You will eventually be forced to remove it. Go lighter not darker if at all. Ive had to reduce my windshield tint 3 times.
Maaan. I had a 5% over 30% on my windshield and had it for 2 years & then just started getting pulled over. ( also 1% over 5% all around windows and rear ) I just removed my windshield tint and did a air blue 80 lol. I miss the dark look tho :/ might go to a 45 over the air blue 80.
My buddy on his truck has 5% all around and 15% on the windshield and that thing is DARK you can’t see in it but it isn’t bad looking out of. Just don’t drive it at night😂
Dang dude that’s crazy dark!! You’re right though, it probably looks awesome!!
I've always done 5 all around and 15 front, maybe I just have really good eyesight because even at night I don't have any issues unless I'm on the backroads
That’s baller! I’m jealous!
@Liams Lexus Build yup
@@MustangChris1 rip
FYI all glass has full UV protection tint or no tint.
Hell yeah
Thanks! I live in Florida, and most people have windshield tints. But I didn't know Pennsylvania allowed it? And if not, how do you manage getting inspections? I used to live in South Jersey, and that state doesn't allow people to do almost anything to their cars. Why I moved!
PA does not allow it but I have my inspection license so I’m good 🤭
Your trucks look amazing.
I think certain tint configurations are dangerous, I find not matching your windshield to the side windows makes it hard to see the sides. I drive through unlit roads in my daily commute home, and I have to roll my windows down all the way
You ought to have a disclaimer stating that any tint below the AS-1 line on the front windshield of a vehicle is illegal in all 50 states
I think i pass your truck everyday in greensburg. Looks good brother😂👍🏼
@@xxitsgravvy8123 haha yup I drive GBG to Latrobe to work and back the other way home! Thank you! 🙏🏼
35% better I have 50% on windshield right now I want go back too 35% people still see me
Update: got 35% windshield 15 sides and 5% in back tried 5% in front sides its too dangerous its like black curtains. 15% is easy to see out.
Man I have 35% and I want to go to 15% because it’s too light
@@MexicanSnicker i have 35% too and people still see me but i have problems seeing potholes when it rains at night. Not sure whether to go darker or not 🤣
@@MexicanSnicker you have 35% and want to go 15% 😮 I have 35% and worried I went too dark, but this makes me feel better lol
@@stacitran1638 haha yeah i guess I got used to it. I never had trouble driving with my 35% on the windshield.
Same! 50 on shield and 5 all around and wish I went 30
I think I have 30-20% back n side (not sure bought it like that) but I’m wondering if I should go 30% windshield to give it that 5% ish look
I have 5% all around even on the rear window. 30% on the windshield will absolutely give it a matching look.
I did 30% and it’s been just fine. If you go darker than that, I could see how issues could occur especially on unlit or less lit streets.
I have to roll my 5% windows down occasionally to see better at night when I’m trying to park etc.
@ thank u!
NOT TO BE OFF SUBJECT BUT WHAT’S THE WHEEL AND TIRE SETUP? DO YOU HAVE A LIFT OR A LEVELING KIT. I LOVE THE STANCE MAN IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL, I JUST GOT A RAM REBEL BACK IN JUNE AND I REALLY WANT A STANCE LIKE YOURS.
100% stock suspension. 20x10 wheels with a -18 offset. 33x12.50 tires.
@@JohnWargo93 BRROOOO THANKS SO MUCH. YOU REALLY JUST INSPIRED ME. YOU GOT ONE OF THE DOPEST RAMS AROUND HANDS DOWN. THANKS AGAIN
@@jazzp81 I appreciate that! Thank you!
Have you had an issues with the inspection and front tint? Do you still go to the dealer? I’m also in PA have the two stickers like the car in my region
@@twtrucks1549 no issues, no dealer ever. Only time I see a dealer is to buy a new car/truck. Otherwise I think dealers are worthless! Haha
The first time I tinted my entire windshield I went in the shop and asked them first if it would be an issue before I wasted their time. Most shops are cool with it.
Is the camera on manual? If not, it's adjusting for lighting so it's not really giving an accurate view of looking through the windshield for say, the Truck vs Ford (50 vs 20 or whatever it is).
Any recommendations for me my cars a 2007 so I have halogen lights that aren't as bright as modern LEDs, would 35% be too dark for night driving in that case? Or what do you think
I’d say so.. fast forward to today I bought a 99 corvette and did 35% on the windshield. It’s DARK AF at night! Like, I would not recommend lol. I only did 35% because I knew I would eventually get some fancy nice LED headlights built for the car and I have. They’re on their way thank Jesus!
I did 50 on my front, depending on where you live your asking for problems and the color of your interior
Did everyone miss the special surprise at 5:08 inside the door storage of the Ford Fusion?
Awesome vid just one question - why did your installer cut out the inspection sticker part? Wouldn't it be better to take it off and put it back?
I need to make an update to this video with my current vehicles.. my corvette for one, we didn’t cut any inspection stickers out and it looks really good with 35%. But, on the daily whips I like to have the stickers in full view for any passing cops or anything. He leaves us the option on whether we want the stickers cut out or not. Depends on the vehicle for me!
@@JohnWargo93 Ahhh makes sense, here in Florida we don't have inspection stickers just parking stickers for apts, but I can definitely understand for visibility for something that important
So you recommend getting the sticker cut outs than just placing the sticker over the tint?
I’m a fan of it personally because cops can see the stickers clearer so it looks less suspicious and also you don’t have to worry about scratching the tint trying to take the old stickers off to put new ones back on.
As soon as you got on the road I knew you were in PA. lol
I do wish we would've seen a nighttime comparison with the untinted windshield
Plan to remake this with the current vehicles and whatnot. Stay tuned!
I'm almost 34 I've done windshields for over 15 years started out with 35% with all other windows 5% last 2 years I've switched to 30% full windshield and is the darkest I would go and yes I drive at night alot , have super bright led lights.
Great video. Helped me choose. Appreciate your post. Wife’s car will be full legal ceramic with the 50% windshield, 5% rears. My paid for (race car cop car Tahoe) whip will be 35% windshield and 5% all around with another 5% layer on rears and back. Bank owned “limited” Silverado RST daily work commuter across Houston and (runaway sentencing) already non ceramic dealer worthless tinted pickup… new ceramic layer added over my 2x 20%’ed fronts, and 5% rears. I have a perfect 5% brow already but nothing on windshield so will ceramic 35% it, too. Did that make sense?
It does, yes! Appreciate the support!
Does the 50% help with glare? Sun, light, headlights etc Does it hide any other glare from chip marks as well?
I think it does, yes. A lot easier to drive on very bright days and nights with a lot of oncoming traffic.
Nice video! What about the light reflection from inside? Is lighter better to avoid reflections? I want to reduce the reflection on my car, and I was wondering what would be the best solution. Thank you!
Thanks! I’m not sure that I understand the question though.. light reflection from the inside? What reflections are you referring to?
@@JohnWargo93 My car has a heads-up display that projects vehicle information, such as speed, onto the windshield. This display is rectangular in shape and is located right behind the steering wheel. When I have the sun in front of me, the reflection of this display on the windshield appears right in front of my eyes. It is very bad.
The problems started after I replaced the my windshield because cracked (the previous windshield was perfect, no reflection at all).
I'm looking for a solution and I was wondering if the tints you are reviewing could solve this problem.
I was considering installing a ceramic tint, but I'm not sure if it will be the right solution and I would like to have your opinion.
Thank you so much!!
@@gfgiuliano ahhh I gotcha. Yeah, I’ve never had a vehicle with heads up display so I’m honestly not too sure. Apologies for that!
so i have 5% tints on the rear half of the car but none on driver and passenger side, what % tints should i go for without being a cop magnet but also getting privacy?
I always think that 20% is a safe bet.
@@JohnWargo93 do you think 12% or 15% is typically dark enough for police to mess with ?
@@alisugar03 can’t think there’s enough difference between 12% and 15% to really matter. It’s still lighter than 5%!!
I've got 15% all around with the rears having a light factory tint that the 15% went over top of so it's a little darker on the rear windows. I was waiting to do the windshield until i got it repaired. Well I'm getting the windshield done today and this video was very informative. I think I'm going with 35%. Thanks for the info!
I have 15% all around and thinking about getting my windshield at either 50% or 35%. How are you liking your vehicle after tinting the windshield?
@@vjc25 I ended up going with 35 on the windshield and love it. Any darker and I think it would be hard to drive at night, especially where I'm at without any street lights. The rest of the cabin is fairly dark so the 35 on the windshield is a perfect balance and still makes it hard to see through the windshield from the outside.
@@hardknoxblountagreed I have the same set up. 5% all around and 30% on the windshield and it looks like it matches.
Anything under 30% would be sketchy at night especially with low lit conditions.
How does the tint affect the auto headlights? Wasn't sure if it makes the truck think it's dark out all the time since the sensor is on the dash.
Ehhh they definitely turn on earlier than they probably should but I don’t think it’s too crazy
Great video! Very informative!
Thank you!