Factory window tint

[iceyivy]

So I have a 2014 1500 RC and i'm trying to get the windows tinted on it. The shop wants $135 to tint but they also want $60 to remove any tint I have on already. I looked at the back window but can't find any lines where the tint would start. My question, is the window just a pre smoked glass or is there actually tint on it? I refuse to pay $60 to do a job I can do in an hour... Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[RAMYOU]

Im pretty sure the factory tint cannot be removed as the glass itself is colored as oppose to film glued on it.

 

[SilverStreak88]

Did you buy your truck used or new? If they are saying that they have to remove the tint on the back window then they don't know what they are doing. You cannot remove factory privacy tint, it's (in the glass). Even your clear side windows have a small amount of tint in them. They are just trying to get money out of you and if they were to actually try to remove it they would damage your glass if they scraped on it.

 

[iceyivy]

Did you buy your truck used or new? If they are saying that they have to remove the tint on the back window then they don't know what they are doing. You cannot remove factory privacy tint, it's (in the glass). Even your clear side windows have a small amount of tint in them. They are just trying to get money out of you and if they were to actually try to remove it they would damage your glass if they scraped on it.

I got the truck brand new off the lot. This quote all came via the phone, I assumed when I was chatting with them that the factory tint was just a laminate. The shop just said if they had to remove any that's what they charge. Ill keep in mind that the glass has it in between so they wont charge me any bogus fees. Thanks for the help

 

[Booms]

He's probably telling You IF their is any tint, that $60.00 would be the charge. You would be surprised how many people call to get a quote and don't tell the installer that they already have old crusty film on the car. He's just covering his bases.

 

[iceyivy]

He's probably telling You IF their is any tint, that $60.00 would be the charge. You would be surprised how many people call to get a quote and don't tell the installer that they already have old crusty film on the car. He's just covering his bases.

I believe this was the case. He just said if it has tint than it'll cost 60. I wasn't aware the factory glass was pre darkened when I was on the phone.

 

[Graygoose]

Factory privacy, if you add dark to rear, its REALLY dark...like hard to see dark.

 

[iceyivy]

Factory privacy, if you add dark to rear, its REALLY dark...like hard to see dark.

Well I got a back up camera....

 

[Graygoose]

Well I got a back up camera....

True, but I mean so dark you cant see if that's a cop on your tail...unless you slam into reverse on highway

 

[iceyivy]

True, but I mean so dark you cant see if that's a cop on your tail...unless you slam into reverse on highway

lol don't want to have to do that. I'd like the privacy and shade in my truck. I wanted to put 15% on the front two and the strip. What would i have to put on the back just to be blacked out? Right now i'd say it looks 30-35%

 

[SilverStreak88]

True, but I mean so dark you cant see if that's a cop on your tail...unless you slam into reverse on highway

Lmao Graygoose, talk about demolishing the tranny on that one. I agree with you though, tint on top of the privacy glass is pretty dark no matter how light you go. The key to it though is don't do anything where you would have to worry about the po-po gettin' you.

 

[Galion]

Who needs rear visibility? What's behind you doesn't matter

 

[98hemi-ram]

Who needs rear visibility? What's behind you doesn't matter

You and I think alike!! [emoji1] I've had 5% over the factory privacy on my last 2 trucks. It's very dark at night but I still love it!!

The way I look at it is that's why they made power windows, rear sliders, and now LED reverse lights!! Haha

 

[Galion]

You and I think alike!! [emoji1] I've had 5% over the factory privacy on my last 2 trucks. It's very dark at night but I still love it!!

The way I look at it is that's why they made power windows, rear sliders, and now LED reverse lights!! Haha

I'll probably be putting tint over my rear windows whenever I get my truck in to get a windshield brow, I already have to roll down my windows half the time at night with 20% on the fronts, might as well go all out.

 

[98hemi-ram]

If you really wanna go "all out" 5% that thing front to back!! Haha that's what I've done several times and won't go back!!

My 98


My old 06


My current winter beater/daily. (Even added 5% to the sunroof a couple weeks ago)

 

[iceyivy]

If you really wanna go "all out" 5% that thing front to back!! Haha that's what I've done several times and won't go back!!

My 98
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My old 06
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My current winter beater/daily. (Even added 5% to the sunroof a couple weeks ago)
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I was debating between 20 and 15 percent.... now that you've showed these i'm debating between 15 and 10, what a predicament. If I'm gonna get a ticket might as well go all out.

 

[Galion]

If you really wanna go "all out" 5% that thing front to back!! Haha that's what I've done several times and won't go back!!

My 98
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My old 06
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My current winter beater/daily. (Even added 5% to the sunroof a couple weeks ago)
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I would, but around here I'd have it for all of 10 minutes before a cop would be making me peel it on the side of the road I'm already riding dirty as far as the cops around here care between my tint, lights and tires

 

[Graygoose]

Went in yesterday and the 6" strip on windshield since dealer didn't do that. Guy said even a light tint over the privacy glass would darken it up, but not to the 5%, unless I really wanted it that dark.

 

[EagleChief]

Meh... just tint to match the rear factory tint and you'll be good. It's in the range of 15%-20%. I believe my installer used 15% on the front windows.

 

[Galion]

Meh... just tint to match the rear factory tint and you'll be good. It's in the range of 15%-20%. I believe my installer used 15% on the front windows.

Factory privacy glass is closest to 18%, I have 20% on the fronts and you can't tell the difference.