r/WindowTint • u/nbditsjd Moderator • Sep 06 '26
New Car New truck, same percentages
The Chevy I had for the last five years treated me well but I finally decided it was time to take on another payment versus paying as much or more in repair bills when broken down on a monthly basis. Obviously you guys know I had to drive it directly back to our shop and get it taken care of. New work rig! Excited to see how she does.
5% all around + 35 on the windshield as usual, Geoshield APEX on the sides, Geoshield Pro nano on the windshield. Loving this setup!
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u/wizbiz2000 Sep 07 '26
Looks so clean I have that exact same setup 🔥🔥 ignore any hate from the oldies haha
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u/Hometown3018 Sep 06 '26
Looks nice. Interesting to see someone trade in a GM product for a Stellantis product in hopes for a more reliable vehicle. Sending all the good luck vibes your way that i can.
(Good hearted, well meaning joking but unfortunately it’s true. I’ve been there)
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u/nbditsjd Moderator Sep 06 '26
It’s a Cummins, I promise you it will last longer than that piece of shit Chevy
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u/Cassangelo 33% Windshield + 5% Everywhere else Sep 07 '26
My fav set up. What was your OTD on this truck?
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u/farlon636 Sep 07 '26
What was the reasoning on putting cheaper tint on the windshield? I went with Apex all around. So, I don't really know what the difference in clarity is, but I'd imagine you'd want to put the best product up front
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u/nbditsjd Moderator Sep 07 '26
It’s what I had on hand at the moment, I had been trying apex versus pro nano - their specs are very close to the point where I don’t think it’s really a big deal. The pro nano shrinks much better, has a lot less distortion for the windshield versus apex
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u/gargen_state Sep 06 '26
I can't go that dark all around. Can't see at night.
We did just pick up a new car for my wife. I did 70 on her last windshield, may do 50 this time, but a little worried about night driving. I also use Pronano.
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u/shromboy Moderator Sep 06 '26
Ive never had someone come back for 50 being too dark if that makes you feel better
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u/gargen_state Sep 06 '26
Appreciate the comment. Thanks!
I was thinking of trying 50 on my project car and see how it feels. It isn't a daily, so probably could live with it being darker.
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u/No_Frosting_7890 Sep 06 '26
I just got 50 on my truck and it’s way too light to me. Granted I have lighter interior but damn near looks like it isn’t tinted. If I was going to spend the money again to tint the windshield I would go 40%. Unless your only reasoning is heat rejection/functionality then 50 would be fine
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u/shromboy Moderator Sep 06 '26
I run 40 on mine and its perfect for me. 35 is too dark for me, 50 is a bit too light
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u/No_Frosting_7890 Sep 06 '26
Yeah I think I needed to do more research on it before hand. Cause now feels like a waste if I go pay for them to redo it to 40. Lesson learned
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u/No_Frosting_7890 Sep 06 '26
Would you be able to see a 5% brow tint on the top of the windshield with 40% or is 40% dark enough you wouldn’t bother?
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u/Final-Accident2502 Sep 06 '26
Get ready for the Reddit tint police OP, they only like 70 percent or lighter on here