Those of you with 35% tint... do you feel like it provides adequate reduction of glare from the sun?
04-13-2005, 06:44 AM
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Those of you with 35% tint... do you feel like it provides adequate reduction of glare from the sun?
I realize "adequate" is a relative term, but trying to decide between 20% and 35% tint. I worry that 20% may be a little too dark for night driving, but worried that 35% may not give enough shade on the sunny days. Thoughts? Thanks.
The owner did tell me that most SUVs that come with tint from the factory are 20% and my wife's Pilot seems fine, but then again it does not have the front two windows tinted, so hard to say for sure.
The owner did tell me that most SUVs that come with tint from the factory are 20% and my wife's Pilot seems fine, but then again it does not have the front two windows tinted, so hard to say for sure.
04-13-2005, 07:33 AM
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Perfect. I originally had 20% and had to roll down my windows every time I took a turn at night!
Almost killed a few dozen people at the shopping center/mall before I had it ripped off and replaced with 35%.
04-13-2005, 08:04 AM
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I have a 20% llumar...
From the outside, it appears to be closer to 28% based on other tint jobs I have seen. Anyway, I can see out the side windows just fine at night. The only exception is areas that are poorly lit and objects that are difficult to see even without tint. For example...a poorly lit T intersection with a jogger wearing dark clothing. Even without tint that can be difficult to spot. With the tint, easy to miss that jogger.
Anyway, this "28%" is probably as dark as I would feel comfortable going. It's borderline for me. When backing up, I will roll down the side windows if I need a better look at what's behind me. During the day, it's great. It provides just the right amount of "shade" from the sun.
35% is good as well, and if you're not used to driving with tint at night, this is probably a better solution. With anything lighter than 35% though, I would probably feel like I wasted my money, mainly because it's not going to cut down on the sunlight enough.
So that's your working range...28%-35%. Decide what's more important...night visibility or daytime comfort.
Anyway, this "28%" is probably as dark as I would feel comfortable going. It's borderline for me. When backing up, I will roll down the side windows if I need a better look at what's behind me. During the day, it's great. It provides just the right amount of "shade" from the sun.
35% is good as well, and if you're not used to driving with tint at night, this is probably a better solution. With anything lighter than 35% though, I would probably feel like I wasted my money, mainly because it's not going to cut down on the sunlight enough.
So that's your working range...28%-35%. Decide what's more important...night visibility or daytime comfort.
04-13-2005, 08:09 AM
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I have 35% LLumar and love it. Makes a huge difference. And still great night vision.
Although I am considering doing the front windshield in 50% beacuse you still have glare from the front.
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