Thread: 35% window tinting a good idea?

Originally Posted by nat_89

In my opinion i have the 3M Crystalline tint on my D4 and love it the best tint I've ever had on any car just blocks out so much heat its unreal!! It cost $600 cash for the whole car done i love it and would definitely get it on every car further i own!! Definitely worth the extra $$

+1 Also see my post
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...w-tint-d4.html

The 3M Crystalline tint is expensive but super-efficient in blocking out the heat - comparable in this respect to a 'blackout' tint, which I dislike - I like to be able to see out of windows at night...

In Perth over last month+ the daytime temperature has been up in the high 30's low 40's. Aircon in the D4 is set to 25 and sometimes seems too cool... The only time the radiant heat of the sun is noticeable is when driving into the sun (front windscreen obviously not tinted).

It's only available at a limited number of 3M-approved installers (it is difficult to apply).

Originally Posted by phra

+1 Also see my post
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...w-tint-d4.html

The 3M Crystalline tint is expensive but super-efficient in blocking out the heat - comparable in this respect to a 'blackout' tint, which I dislike - I like to be able to see out of windows at night...

In Perth over last month+ the daytime temperature has been up in the high 30's low 40's. Aircon in the D4 is set to 25 and sometimes seems too cool... The only time the radiant heat of the sun is noticeable is when driving into the sun (front windscreen obviously not tinted).

It's only available at a limited number of 3M-approved installers (it is difficult to apply).

I have Dark, cough, cough.. Blackout tint - metallic - with incredible heat rejection - and I love it...

Front windscreen already has heat rejection built in - wonder if you are running an after-market one? I've noticed they pass a fair bit of heat through - the factory one doesn't.

Originally Posted by Eevo

the only issue i found with dark dark tint is reversing.
putting down the window while reversing fixes the issue

Exactly...

An interesting discussion. The key issues for selection of window tint are VTL(visible transmissible light) this is a legal requirement and UV cut. The second is by choice and the first by law. So lets consider the second. UV is the greatest cause of skin cancer so an important consideration. Dark is not relevant you can actually get clear tint that cuts out UV better than dark, so not relevant. It's actually the UV Cut that is the key. Then you have the other safety matter that is to consider if those outside of your vehicle can see you, particularly bike riders and pedestrians. So once again dark is not relevant.

We have a high UV cut tint from tint-a-car which cast around $450 to fit, excellent and takes away the burn (dark tint myth) and works extremely well as we spend a lot of time travelling in SA and outback and it is certainly the best tint we have had fitted to date.Remember fact is different from marketing so if in doubt I suggest you talk to the technical folk at your automobile association for some good advice

Regards

Rob

But tint looks so much better.

And it is harder for people to see what's inside. Bit of security.

Just a quick note in regards to darker than legal tint.
I was recently pulled over by the highway patrol here at Bacchus Marsh, in Victoria. I was in my work vehicle, a Western Star truck. They did the usual checks, cab , log book and R/W. They then pulled out a light meter. The tint was borderline, in fact on chatting to the officers they informed me that was the reason why I was pulled over in the first place, as the tint looked too dark.

During our conversation, I mentioned that i was looking at purchasing tint for my Defender. They said that not only can you obviously be booked for going lower than 35%, but it's also a safety issue. They told me to read my insurance policy very carefully as they will refuse to pay on a claim if it's found to have darker than legal.
The company I work for has recently had the tint on 2 new Mack's fail, it was fitted by the dealer. Obviously trucks are subject to more checks / inspections from Vic Rds and the Police than the average car but it pays to check your policy.

I got mine from Tint Professor, 35% and both myself and the family are very happy with it.

Ian.

Ian, did you put 35% film on a factory D4?

If so, it will also fail the light meter test