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I WAS THINKING ABOUT PUTTING 35% TINT ON THE WINDSHEILD. THOUGHTS?
35 will be way too dark for windshield.
Most places it's illegal for any time in windshield, including the top as1 section. 2018 I believe was when OEM stopped tinting tops of windshields because it's now illegal in many places.
Plus you can get an extra 20-30% on top of that if you decide you want it darker ..I run all ceramic 35% on the windshield with a double layer of 5% for an eyebrow and 5% on all the other windows.
Love it in summer heat here in Arizona. I also never have any issues driving at night, your eyes adjust to it just like any other low light situation.
I used to run tinted visors on my helmet when I rode street bikes to cut down on the glare at night, so I think I might just be used to it at this point.
I agree with Cheech 50% is probably the way to go if you have never had tint like this before.
Also, when you get the tint ticket, that is on you haha. Been there, done that.
That is exactly what I did when I first did the tint on my truck. I went with the legal limit in Az all around, and it was like I was sitting in a fishbowl. Ended up adding multiple layers of tint.Plus you can get an extra 20-30% on top of that if you decide you want it darker ..
I also have the ceramic tint, love it in the summer ..... so much cooler and less glare at night as well ....
I have astigmatism so I can actually get window tint tickets thrown out ... my eye doctor said the process for a legal waiver is a lengthy one and if I ever get a ticket just take it to him and he would get it thrown out and start the process ...I put ceramic tint on front, think it was 50% can't remember. And on the front sides, matched with factory back doors.
For me anyway, and I think Cheech mentioned this above. At night it took little to get use too.
I drive on highway mostly. It helps with glare from other cars/trucks lights.
I'm in Ontario, Canada and it's not legal to do front or front windows. I've been fined 3 times; Lawyer went to court had them dismissed. Said it was factory installed and they couldn't prove it wasn't.
Not a big deal. but you might want to check your state laws. If that bothers, you.
I run all ceramic 35% on the windshield with a double layer of 5% for an eyebrow and 5% on all the other windows.
Love it in summer heat here in Arizona. I also never have any issues driving at night, your eyes adjust to it just like any other low light situation.
I used to run tinted visors on my helmet when I rode street bikes to cut down on the glare at night, so I think I might just be used to it at this point.
I agree with Cheech 50% is probably the way to go if you have never had tint like this before.
Also, when you get the tint ticket, that is on you haha. Been there, done that.
100% agree, just make sure you can see through your windows with whatever you choose. I have younger eyes, so I feel fine with my setup.You guys that tint your windshields are Nutz!
I have a medical background, and am over 60. The amount of light transmittance through my eye is greatly diminished compare to a 50, 40, 30, 20 year old. It is progressive and effects 100% of the population. It is a steep decline from 20 years on and it is affecting everyone on this board. It has to do with pupil diameter as we age. Mainly referring to dark adaptation. A 20 year old may have an 8mm pupil in a dark room. As we age this dilation progressively decreases because out iris muscles just quit working as well. You really notice it badly at 50-60 and on. My Dad was always going on about having to use a Flashlight under the hood of the car during the day to look at things. I now understand what he was going on about. Since 60 my flashlight collection has gotten impressive. You can slide by in your 20's and 30s. Over that, you're just plain nutz. By 60, you will no longer like to drive at night, trust me on this. And that is with a "clear" windshield.
I tried to find an article/graph that showed this well to non medical folks and really couldn't find one that did well. Cataracts, astigmatism, Floaters, visual acuity, etc only make this problem worse. We all don't have cataracts, or other visual problems. But we all have this pupil size slide problem as we age. Starts at age 20 or so.
You guys that tint your windshields are Nutz!
I have a medical background, and am over 60. The amount of light transmittance through my eye is greatly diminished compare to a 50, 40, 30, 20 year old. It is progressive and effects 100% of the population. It is a steep decline from 20 years on and it is affecting everyone on this board. It has to do with pupil diameter as we age. Mainly referring to dark adaptation. A 20 year old may have an 8mm pupil in a dark room. As we age this dilation progressively decreases because out iris muscles just quit working as well. You really notice it badly at 50-60 and on. My Dad was always going on about having to use a Flashlight under the hood of the car during the day to look at things. I now understand what he was going on about. Since 60 my flashlight collection has gotten impressive. You can slide by in your 20's and 30s. Over that, you're just plain nutz. By 60, you will no longer like to drive at night, trust me on this. And that is with a "clear" windshield.
I tried to find an article/graph that showed this well to non medical folks and really couldn't find one that did well. Cataracts, astigmatism, Floaters, visual acuity, etc only make this problem worse. We all don't have cataracts, or other visual problems. But we all have this pupil size slide problem as we age. Starts at age 20 or so.