50% front windshield tint. Day | Night | exterior view - should you do it? 

Why would you do that😂

Good to know thanks for the insight I was trying to decide between 50 and 35% but I'll stick with 50%

Amen. 50% windshield day night is completly unnoticeable looking out. Any darker, your asking for issues at night.

I have 35 and good eyes, still seems dark at night. Still I want to try 20 next time 😆

​@@MechInventno dont go 20. its viewable during the day and stuggle at night. and worse is when their is no to veey little night dor bumps and so fourth. its privacy to the fullest day and expecally at night.

Yet doesn't the 20% affect the visibility on your back window? Wouldn't it seem you mostly only see car lights instead of more when not driving in the city?

@@sparrowhawk5673 for the rear window, by the time the tint affects visibility, cars have their headlights on in which case the tint doesn’t matter anymore. I could see 20% being an issue on the windshield, or potentially the front sides though, especially if your vision isn’t good.

@@Julian-zc9vm thanks for the feedback

nice. yeah im prob never going back!

Watching from Mesa hate people staring😂😂

Im thinking about 40 😂

This what im thinking about getting for my 2019 mazda6 I have 15% sides and rear and a 5% sun strip on front windshield, thinking about throwing the 70/50% on top of that

@@almightyty4088 wish they made a 40%, 50% is littlery unnoticeable day and night looking out the windshield. The only time It really darkens up looking from the front is when it's overcast. Other than that. It's not ever that noticeable. You would have to know what a 50% windshield looks like. I would not go any darker as its a immediate ticket around here as it gives it away immediately. Thinking about putting 50% on top of my 15 in front just to get it right around 10 vlt. On my front windows. Wish I went 5% (legal in IL on trucks) on all rear windows for more light protection for my family. Another layer of 15 or just do 5% over again. Overall really happy with 15% all around and 50% windshield. Definitely getting a 5% windshield brow probably 6-8 inches.

Still good

I've had my soul for like 6 years now and I speed like crazy. Cops see me and just keep going lol. I don't think they take our little cars serious

still good? no citations?

Yes agreed

Just wear glasses if needed lol

I would not consider 70 as it's almost pointless. 50% or 35% is that way to go

@@MrMcIntyre1220 70% is basically what windows are stock, hardly any tint

@@MrMcIntyre1220 I use 70%. I like it because it’s not noticeable so I won’t get pulled over. Keeps cabin really cool though. On my dads Tesla it keeps the tablet really cool.

In California, I don't want to risk going with 50% , looks dope af, but 70% I'm going with. My goal is heat reduction, and 3m crystalline will do the trick to reduce heat.

@@bf7239 yeah be careful but take into consideration the rest of your tint. i got 5% all around and 35% on the windshield and the windshield is DARK ASF. darker than i expected. everyone thinks its 15/20. so see if u can see what its like with all the other windows tinted first. in my case i wasnt there so i didnt know itd be that dark til 2 late

35 front 5 back for mine

I have 5% on my front two windows of my truck and 5% on factory backs. I was thinking about going 70% on the windshield since everything else is dark. You regret it and prefer 50%?

@@davidcasanova1839does it make it darker going 70% front windshield?

The darkness of ceramic has nothing to do with heat rejection

​@DickNut Slightly nothing much though. If you go 70% its just for heat reduction purposes and so you dont have to worry at all about a cop pulling you over for it

​@davidcasanova1839 50% looks amazing if you want that dark look all around. Problem is its really obvious the windshield is tinted. So if your state doesnt allow any windshield tint at all. A cop definitely will say something about it depending how long you drive that car for.

Honestly 70% is a waste if you weren't just getting it for actual benefits of tint besides privacy. 50% is a pretty good compromise. Wish a company would provide a 40-45%. 35 on windshield is too dark at night, but 50 during the day you can barely notice it unless the rest of your vehicle has medium level tint. I did 15% ceramic ctx llumar all around, 50% on windshield and it's the perfect compromise of privacy and visabilty without being in constant alert. 50% windshield with high quality tint virtually zero loss of visabilty looking out but you get a slight dark increase to your cabin and other windows.

@@jmabs5096 that's what I ended up going with... 15% all around 3M Ceramic IR, 50% on the roof, and 50% 3M crystalline on the windshield. So bright inside the car, but looks nice and dark from the outside.

it's a little harder but yes can see

Of course you can still see wear glasses I got 20 percent on mine and don’t use glasses and see perfectly fine.. only problem would be with the cops

50% is ok but if you get 20% it'll be hard. 35% is still ok but 50% is much easier at night and in rain

​Yesterday morning I got 20% all sides including my windshield. 20% was great during the day and look awesome, but at night it was too dark for me. I mean I could drive in it, but I can tell it can pose a hazard when it comes to pedestrians while making turns, etc. Also can't forget when it snows and rain. So this morning I went back to the shop and got 50%. I was tempted with 35% but watched other videos on YT. And 35% also looked dark at night. 50% still look mean. Especially if you have all black interior which I have. You can't see the driver or passenger faces. bright clothing is barley seen. let me stop ranting 😆

50% was way to light for me. Getting 35% installed soon. It’s not hard at all to see at night. If you’re scared about the cops then go with 50%

awesome

You think you at risk of getting pulled over or have you?

You'll regret it and and wish you did 35%

No one asked

i’m doing the same

@@Rw.M240 I did. I asked

@@Rw.M240 weak ass BMW 🤡

Definitely less dark!

The ceramic IR has a weird and higher VLT than the percent it claims. For ex. I did IR35 3m windshield tint and the picture showing info about all the tint percentages says it has a 45% VLT. Supposedly according to my tint guy, 3’ does it like this so when the film is combined on top of the factory shade, it’s a true %.

Yea I had 20% llumar atc (basic dyed tint) it looks darker than their ctx ceramic at the same level. The benefits of ceramic is worth the extra money. Going to get my Tacoma 15% ceramic all around with 50% windshield! Without the windshield tint, 15% looks like 30% and with it actually makes it looks darker. I didn't want 5% because it's dangerous at night. This combo negates that risk with good viability but during the day, most of the cabin is dark enough so you can eat your boogers without too much risk of folks judging you 😂😂😂😂jkjk

I agree. I have a model Y and did 3M ceramic IR 25% on the side and I think it looks amazing however I swear it has the same darkness of my precious car tint which was 3M 35% color stable. I also agree with it being a slightly more bluish tint. Not visible however when compared to factory tint you can tell the factory tint has a more yellow tone to it. Getting 3M ceramic IR on my windshield this week and can’t decide between 50% or 70%. I was going to go for 70% but after your point I may do 50%. No wonder the tint guy told me “15% ceramic IR compares to 20% color stable”. Now I see.

@@NJ-750 Yeah, no regrets with 50% on the windshield. Find myself using my sun glasses less during the day unless driving into direct sun because of it, yet still decent at night.

Yes darker tint is needed in the desert!

@@lordalaotesla 🙌🙌

If by banding you mean seeing the coating layers then yep!

@@RobertSchmitt It's a bunch of horizontal/diagonal lines that appear as darker and lighter areas, I have noticed this on tinted side window, but it would obviously be very distracting to drive with this on the windshield. I was just wondering if it occurred with a light ceramic tint on windshields.

@@tehshins I don't notice this specifically. Just the coatings. like an oil spill haze

@@RobertSchmitt Gotcha, thanks! That's encouraging :)

any issues seeing the main screen when wearing polarized glasses?

suntek

none. 🙏

50% back window? what the heck

​​@@paladin3116so is that too much?

@@sparrowhawk5673 No it's just weird to have a lighter rear window than the sides lol

Both. Ppf front then ceramic coat for the body.

yeah I still am satisfied. i would get 50% again. The tesla headlights are good enough where supplemental light isnt available. Granted I have 20/20 vision

@@alexander_sinclair yes. If tint was applied before the damage then insurance pays for the tint. Depending on who does the tint or if the glass repair shop has the service in house will give you an idea of timing. I have a tint guy and has my glass replaced first and then tint guy tinted later.

@@RobertSchmitt how often do you have the windshield replaced? Under what conditions? How bad do you let it get? Doesn't it jack up your insurance price?

have not!

Awesome. Should be good to go and look great. Generally would speak w your optometrist about night driving and what lenses might make sense. I have 20 20 vision so I can't put myself in your shoes though can say things will look slightly darker at night.

A little

@@Phoenix.Douglas yeah I would not do that dark in front . It's important for pedestrians to see you too from outside. 50% is a nice combo of heat rejection and visibility. Darker parking lots I also sometimes roll the window down too with my 20%

yeah, there's a difference especially on the front dash I would and wil do 50 again.

These (looks like they are on sale) amzn.to/433uQvO

@@natklickwall nope. Still rocking the same one. Couple rock chips had to fix but all good. Same w other car at 70

hey so i don’t have 20/20 vision and i was thinking of the 50% windshield would work for me at night , so did the 50% work out good for you?

@@slimigo321 I personally feel its the perfect middle ground it will be noticeably darker at night and in certain conditions of course but just be more aware and mindful during storms and driving in non well lit areas etc at night. Personally my car has very bright leds and your eyes adjust but if you ever have visibility issues now I wouldn't suggest it, I had to get another car and I tinted it 50% again only difference is this time I got ceramic.

@@slimigo321 I had 50% on my last car and it didn't really affect my visibility too much at all at night. If you already have issues driving in the rain or at when it's dark, however, then 50% will probably make it a tad bit harder for you to see.

@@wesleym1533 i ended up getting 50% and it’s clear as day lol im glad i went with it

@@slimigo321 Figured lol. I been thinking about doing 35% or 50% on windshield & 15% rest of car.

not noticeable . overall it feels about 50% I see various claims by different sites and articles but none reference a formal study with the science to back it up

What did you end up with?

@@frangeechXpel 70% Windshield, 20% sides & back window. No roof tint. It looks awesome 😎.

@@stephen2220 I'm tossed between going with either 70% / 15% or 55% / 20%

@@frangeech I've got black interior but if it was white I would have gotten 15% sides. IMO your just asking to be pulled over if you get 50% windshield plus it's more difficult to see out at night.

@@frangeech 20% Sides and 70% Windshield. Looks awesome! You still get a lot of heat coming in through the roof glass but not through the side windows.

look illegal AF!

It is. No issue

@@RobertSchmitt thank you very much~

@@S0ulsinner there is still reflection

have not! 🤞

Hey bro i have all my windows at 35% except the front. The front im doing 50% right now and a strip at the top do you think im good ? ​@RobertSchmitt

Maybe. I have 35 on my windshield and when the sun is directly infront of me there still is a tad bit of glare but it's fine for headlights so 50% might be a lil worse

Yep 50 imo is perfect

does not for me. installer used suntek brand

@@RobertSchmitt Thank you for replying

Your sunroof will get a crack eventually...be carefull

I have 5 percent tint all around my car.. if I tint the windshield 50 percent do you think it’ll make the 2 front windows darker?

yes@@Sameerkhan-em7md

So whats it like when your driving in the middle of no where at night? I notice most people live in the cities for these. Yet I have to watch out for animals that come on the road and want to make sure I can see them comming from the sides if with 50%

​@@sparrowhawk5673 good question. I'm in the city. I am sometimes in area with no street lighting and is very dark. I was recently in a dark alley, with no lighting. Let me tell you what that was like. With the headlights on, there are no issues with seeing things out the front windshield that is at 55%. I previously said it was 50%. But for Xpel IR it's really 55%. My '22 WRX has LED lighting, and it's very bright and focused. So much more brighter than non LED headlights. My sides and rear windows are at 20%. It's a tad bit darker due to the OEM windows having a very slight dark tint built into the glass for the sides and rear. It's impossible to really safely see things out those windows in this situation. Being able to safely see a pedestrain or animal out those windows is definitely issue. My car has a rear facing camera, with light. Using that, I can see what is behind me when I'm backing up at a slow speed. Another option is I can roll down my driver and passenger windows when I need to see things to the sides. So when I'm driving at normal speed in a dark area, I can easily see anything that's walking in my path. If I have to stop, or drive very slowly, then I need to pay extra attention for people/bicycles/dogs that may pass me on my left or right side. So I don't steer/drift into them. I usually roll down the windows for that.

you can see different coatings on the glass. def drivable but distracting. almost like seeing a rainbow oil stain in the water on the ground

for me, more blue/neutral. i do not get any brown look. im thinking the brand/material may also play a factor here

@@RobertSchmitt Cool! What brand is the 50 you currently have, if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks!

@@NikoMalana suntek

I got Xpel XR Plus 70 on windshield which has a blue hue. Easy on eyes, no sunglasses, major heat reduction.

Suntek

suntek

I got llumar on mine. 50% and llumar owns suntek if im not mistaken so I think you'll be good with either or.

Does it help with heat in the summer??

@@cellman1829 yeah very much so. 1. with visibility during the sunny day 2. the dash area is warm vs very hot

you can get 70% that blocks the same amount of heat as 5%

​@@ytb13I saw somebody do the temperature test on 50% vs 70% and the difference was only 1 degree on the dashboard. I'm definitely going with 70%.

@@jpizel1070 The visability is a lot different though. I had 70 was the same as clear replaced with 50% and it actually adds some privacy. Inside visability is just fine. Had cops go by but haven't stopped me

roof is tinted already from factory with uv protection. rear section I go 20%

Oh good idea. Next time in that situation I'll record. Just headlights right?

@@RobertSchmitt yes. I often drive in the country sides or forest so barely any street lights. Good visualization from the side windows helps to avoid comming animals. 😁. Thanks for the video

Did you end up going with it because I have the same window tint as you?

​@@ChrisBryjaever get pulled over by a cop yet?

50!

Is there 60% available?

Hotty Toddy

you can wear them. it may be annoying though as you'll see the coatings a bit ru-vid.comKg7OSKfCfew?feature=share

what kind of inspection?

I thought it would be but have found it fine. no issues at night.

@@RobertSchmitt sweet 😎

I will never go back if I can help it. sometimes I wish they were transition type tint that went to 70 or 100% at night and even darker say 30% during Dat in your case we need it specifically for bright headlights 😅

it's subjective. 45% is an uncommon %. never heard of an offering like that. wouldn't notice much difference from 50 if you mainly want heat rejection go 70%. more for darker look go more I would do 50 again. not more

@@RobertSchmitt Xpel XR Plus offers 45%. It offers 55% and 45%, deciding between those two

@@paladin3116 oooo. I'd go 55 vs 45 . hopefully they give you examples so you can compare

@@RobertSchmitt Ok thanks. Only doing 30% on doors so it wont look super dark to cops overall

Yes ceramic

@@RobertSchmitt can people see thru it at night ? Or day

@@dametreoushill-kpor9347 yes. It's much harder but can still see.

no it's not legal. it's not really enforced so I went with it. almost like going 67 mph in a 65 :)

@@RobertSchmitt is that really a great comparison? I want to tint the windows on my Tesla as well lol Have the cops pulled you over for the tint?

@@theleague383 haha unsure. I have never been pulled over by a cop in az for my tint. many drive with near limo tint around here. none of my friends have either. I drive mainly within the loop

should look great

Best 7 months ever? 😁

@@RobertSchmitt Not a single regret 😎

yeah they are risking. the laws in florida vary depending on suv vs passenger car "Tint darkness for sedans: Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. Front Side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in. Back Side windows: Must allow more than 15% of light in. Rear Window: Must allow more than 15% of light in. Tint darkness for SUV and vans: Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. Front Side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in. Back Side windows: Must allow more than 6% of light in. Rear Window: Must allow more than 6% of light in. Window tint reflection in Florida Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Florida window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint so make sure you pay attention to this as well. Tint reflection for sedans: Front Side windows: Must not be more than 25% reflective. Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective."