Just had my 2020 RAM 1500 windshield replaced due to a crack up behind the rear view mirror. Got the OEM RAM logo replacement windshield installed - SAFElite did a nice job, no complaints. However, the glass tint on the replacement unit looks lighter than the original windshield. Did not need sunglasses with the original windshield, but driving home yesterday, after the replacement unit was installed, I did need my sunglasses for the first time. Will the tint darken up some with sun exposure or are replacement units just not as dark as the original? Or am I just mistaken and it’s all in my head? Thanks.
I'm not sure about the tint differences, I was under the impression that the OEM Ram Mopar windshield has no tint at all. Some manufactures, like Range Rover, include a tint in their OEM glass, but I am not aware Ram does at all. You can solve this issue just by adding a tint film. I don't understand how people even drive cars without window tints. It decreases UV light, keeps the cabin cooler and makes it so you don't have as much of a need for sunglasses on sunnier days. To me, it's a no brainer, but I realize it's not for everybody.
My windshield cracked on my 2020 and I got a replacement, but I did not go with the Mopar OEM, I just got the aftermarket one that does not have the logo on it for half the price. There is no meaningful difference in aftermarket vs mopar glass except for the logo, it's just the name and logo you're paying for. In any event, I did not notice any difference, that new windshield looked completely clear with no factory tint on the glass.