R2 Factory Window Tint Level % - Measured Values (All Glass)

[Mos Eisley]

On a side note without starting an additional thread, does adding the lightest ceramic tint to the windshield (which I believe is 70-80%) help with reducing the off gassing issues from the plastics in the dash causing foggy looking glass that requires cleaning even for us non-smokers?
Has anyone had issues with such a light tint on the windshield in states that don't allow tint on windshields?
When we got our Y tinted here in Nevada they told us that they'd do it but if we got ticketed for it, we would be paying to have it taken off. Decided not to do the windshield and I do use a shade when parked in the sun but not useful when driving.

No experience with tints up front but have cars for years in 100+ climates and decades in Minnesota. Neither were better or worse for interior film buildup.

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[tivoboy]

On a side note without starting an additional thread, does adding the lightest ceramic tint to the windshield (which I believe is 70-80%) help with reducing the off gassing issues from the plastics in the dash causing foggy looking glass that requires cleaning even for us non-smokers?
Has anyone had issues with such a light tint on the windshield in states that don't allow tint on windshields?
When we got our Y tinted here in Nevada they told us that they'd do it but if we got ticketed for it, we would be paying to have it taken off. Decided not to do the windshield and I do use a shade when parked in the sun but not useful when driving.

Honestly, I’d just get a box of quality microfiber cloths and mix up some quality solution for only the off gassing residue (good videos online) and do it once every 2-3 months.. the early off gassing does occur, but it tapers pretty quickly IMHO.

 

[Dasoss]

On a side note without starting an additional thread, does adding the lightest ceramic tint to the windshield (which I believe is 70-80%) help with reducing the off gassing issues from the plastics in the dash causing foggy looking glass that requires cleaning even for us non-smokers?
Has anyone had issues with such a light tint on the windshield in states that don't allow tint on windshields?
When we got our Y tinted here in Nevada they told us that they'd do it but if we got ticketed for it, we would be paying to have it taken off. Decided not to do the windshield and I do use a shade when parked in the sun but not useful when driving.

Windshield tint film usually.goes on the outside, so no. It is supposed to reduce nocks cracks, and scratches.

 

[Timmdodge60]

The outside air temperature was about 98 degrees and sunny during my R2 demo drive in Orlando last week. The time was from 11:30 AM until noon with the sun directly overhead. The glass roof seemed well tinted and I didn't notice any glare or radiant heat. The AC and seat ventilation worked extremely good. I don't think I will need to add any film tinting.

 

[DCFC]

I'm a huge fan of 3M Crystalline. I use 90% on the windshields of two of my cars. No one ever thinks it's tinted and it does a great job rejecting IR. Many people like to use 70% on the windshield, but some people will catch that as being tinted.

 

[Mathme]

On my R1T, I went with ceramic tint all the way around even on the front windshield. When I get another car, I'll do the same as it only helps reject UVR and IRR. I like it on the front as it's hardly noticeable and I also don't need to fuss with a sun shade (unless leaving the car for several days).

 

[cwq93r]

On my R1T, I went with ceramic tint all the way around even on the front windshield. When I get another car, I'll do the same as it only helps reject UVR and IRR. I like it on the front as it's hardly noticeable and I also don't need to fuss with a sun shade (unless leaving the car for several days).

Does the front tint affect visibility?

 

[Mathme]

I got the lightest shade made by 3m on the Front (I don't recall the specific tint now) and it didn't affect the visibility at all. Like all tint it had some bubbles that managed to work their way out within about a week (this is normal).

 

[grooks]

Did ceramic on my current vehicle windshield a few years ago. You can specify a lower level of tint (higher % of visibility) so it doesn't look any different from the regular glass. It definitely helps with UVR and IRR.

 

[kugino]

i have the darkest ceramic tints allowed by hawaii law on my R1T. xpel prime...and also xpel blue on windshield. i use a shade for roof...i park outdoors for work.

on the R1T i might just put an IRR/UVR ceramic film on windshield...which might be good enough based on OPʻs preliminary tests. i will probably also pick up a shade for the roof, too...but as weʻre getting coastal cloud interior it might be a tad bit cooler than the dark interior on the R1T.

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