Windshield Tinting

[RUNN1N]

I'm scheduled for tint installation on Friday, and I'm split between leaving the windshield as-is or tinting it with the rest of the car--would anyone with a tinted windshield in their Integra care to share a picture or two? Curious to know your recommendations on percentage as well. The rest of the car will be tinted at 20%.

I'm in Ohio (tinted windshields aren't legal here, already aware) and do mostly residential/rural driving. Cracks and chips in the windshield aren't a big concern. The tint shop is highly recommended, and the owner was aware of the HUD as soon as I said "Integra". He says they've done 50+ and haven't run into any issues with the HUD, noting it shows up even better with a tinted windshield--he says they just take a little longer to install, but he's confident they can install without damaging any of the electronics.

I'm curious about 70% (the tint installer says this is completely invisible but keeps out heat) or 50% (I'd like some darkness without drawing too much attention and without making nighttime driving hazardous).

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[bpebler]

Unfortunately I don't have a photo but f this car for you just quite yet but it'll be the first thing I do.

I do have photos of my white truck which is 5% rears, 20% front, 50% windshield.

& photos of my old truck that is 20% all around with 50% windshield.

I don't think it will quite telegraph photographically from one vehicle to the other but I'll post them anyway in case it might help.

 

[RUNN1N]

That's very helpful, actually! I'm surprised by how dark 50% actually looks on the windshield--I'm curious if 70% is truly as colorless as the installer claims.

 

[jchall30]

Here is 70 percent on the windshield. With all the other windows tinted it makes it look even darker.

 

[RUNN1N]

Here is 70 percent on the windshield.

Now THAT'S something I can handle!

What do you have on the other windows? They look darker than 20%.

 

[jchall30]

Here it is with some sun hitting it.

 

[jchall30]

They are actually 20 percent in the rear and 35 percent in the front. The LED lighting in the shop makes them look darker.

 

[RUNN1N]

Here it is with some sun hitting it.

Sign me up for the 70% windshield, and the clean garage, too!

 

[jchall30]

Here is 50 percent on the windshield.

 

[jchall30]

Sign me up for the 70% windshield, and the clean garage, too!

Thank you!!!

 

[RUNN1N]

Here is 50 percent on the windshield.

Agh ok that 50% looks pretty sweet on the FL5... Boost Blue isn't for me, personally, but it sure looks great here!

I assume you don't have nightime visibility issues with the 70% on the Integra... but how's the drive at night in the FL5 with 50%?

 

[bpebler]

Nighttime vision will be a bit subjective, but I have good vision and have no issues seeing out of the windshield at night. I have had 50% on my windshields for the last three vehicles. I do the ceramic as well & the combo helps so much for heat. Hopefully someone local can help you out in seeing what it's like in person.

 

[RUNN1N]

Nighttime vision will be a bit subjective, but I have good vision and have no issues seeing out of the windshield at night. I have had 50% on my windshields for the last three vehicles. I do the ceramic as well & the combo helps so much for heat. Hopefully someone local can help you out in seeing what it's like in person.

The installer warned me that once I drive a vehicle with a tinted windshield, I'll never want one without it... curious to see if he's right!

 

[JC-RH]

Here are a few pics of my car with 15% ceramic all around and 70% windshield. It offers good privacy through the front without being overly obvious. Also, ceramic is the key to keep the heat out.

 

[Integra23]

I'm running 70% windshield and 30% on the rest.
Now I need to do it again..

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