Don't believe it? Put a pair of transition glasses (those eyeglasses that turn dark in the sun) on the dash inside your garage. All of the articles talking about factory tint not having any heat rejection are from tint companies, but the glass manufacturers have a different viewįactory glass (including the windshield) has significant UV rejection from the factory. Then why are they way darker than the front windows?The tint shops were mostly wrong and were just trying to sell you tint. There is one point you mentioned regarding rear windows are not tinted. I don't why poster above you is talking about tint laws where I know that clearly. My question was not about concerns being pulled over. Then why are they way darker than the front windows? This will bump up your total price for the tints.My question was not about concerns being pulled over. Get the ceramic for maximum heat rejection. This will bump up your total price for the tints. At least that's what a few tint shops told me.ġ5-18% film should match with the rear windows. Usually the rear glass on the SUV's aren't tinted with heat rejection, instead it's just a dye/pigment. Just be aware, you'll most likely be breaking the law and can be pulled over with a ticket for tints. Unless you have private inspection facilities that allow you to remove the sticker and install it yourself. I think Virginia has the stickers in the middle of the windshield? Just be aware, your front tints will probably be destroyed when they go to remove the expired sticker. Some tint places will help you cut out a spot for the inspection sticker. Your luck really depends on what area you are in and how bad the cop wants to enforce the rules that day.Ĩ0% Llumar or Formula 1 ( same company) Air blue 80 on my front windshield (nearly invisible, definitely worth it for the front windshield)ġ5% on the back sides (on top of the factory darkened windows) It is good but there is better out there if you're prone to skin cancer. IR blocking helps reduce interior temperatures, so the occupants will be more comfortable, the AC system will have to work less hare, and as a result, the car will get better gas mileage.92% UV blocking is not really top notch in regards to what is available aftermarket. The glass of our vehicles reduces IR by up to 73%. ![]() UV blocking both helps protect occupants and helps delay aging of the interior upholstery. The glass of our vehicles greatly reduce UV-A and almost completely blocks UV-B. IR is the component of sunlight that transmits heat. UV-B is the component of sunlight that causes a sunburn. UV-A is the component of sunlight that causes a tan. How much protection does the UV glass provide? ![]() Maybe the aftermarket tinting helps enhance IR protection (thus what you noticed).but from UV standpoint, Lexus glass is already top notch.
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