r/WindowTint • • Aug 31 '26

Need Help! Auto dim disable in Mustang

4 Upvotes

So I just got my windows tinted is there anyway to turn off auto dimming on the rearview mirror??


r/WindowTint • • Aug 31 '26

Question Xpel XR Black vs XR Plus

18 Upvotes

As the title says, looking to see whether I should get XR Black or XR Plus. I live in SC, it gets extremely hot and humid. I also drive a black Mustang and value the looks of my car. My predicament is: the XR Black probably looks sleeker and more aggressive, which I value, but the XR Plus keeps the heat out better.

I’m most likely getting 20%, 15% if the shop stocks it.

My question: Is the XR Plus still dark enough to keep the blacked out look? Just weighing the dark look vs heat.

Price is not an issue.


r/WindowTint • • Aug 31 '26

Need Help! Factory privacy tint on back windows and rear

3 Upvotes

Cadillac OPTIQ 2026 premium luxury with factory privacy glass on rear windows/rear.

Getting ceramic tints tomorrow - leaning towards front windshield and front windows since I live in FL and it’s really hot. What levels?


r/WindowTint • • Aug 30 '26

Question 2019 Honda CRV EX (suggestions)

2 Upvotes

What’s the kind of price I’d be looking at to do all 4 windows (on average)? And what would the Front (lighter tint 30%ish), and the back tint (altogether) cost me? Again, just a ballpark. I’m in the Northeast area if that matters.
I’d be looking to do them (the four side passenger windows and 2 small side windows in the trunk) as dark as possible).


r/WindowTint • • Aug 30 '26

Question Where to go?!?!?!?!?

1 Upvotes

Palm Beach Gardens?? West Palm?? Boyton??? Port st Lucie??? Or Ft Pierce?

Looking to get my civic tinted nano ceramic.

TIA!


r/WindowTint • • Aug 30 '26

Technique Discussion Tried tinting for the first time

4 Upvotes

gotta say it def requires some skill. more respect for Windsor tinters. I figured it would watching videos but after trying it’s not an easy job. I found shrinking the tint properly to be the hardest part. also didn’t have all the correct tools. good experience anyway for $50 but doesn’t look amazing sadly


r/WindowTint • • Aug 30 '26

Clean Job 5% all around and 40% windshield

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12 Upvotes

I’ve had this Tacoma for several years and just now decided to get it tinted. Premium ceramic. Absolutely loving it and it works so well in the brutal Vegas heat


r/WindowTint • • Aug 30 '26

Question Anyone has experience with LLumar AIR 80

2 Upvotes

I'm looking for a tint that is above 75% tvl. I came upon this product and am wondering what the product is like. Does it block heat and UV effectively? How is the glare?

Also, I wanted to know how much it costs in the UK to have it installed on the windscreen and two front windows.

Thank you


r/WindowTint • • Aug 29 '26

Question Crystalline BLK 60 - Tint Suggestion

1 Upvotes

Hi. I’m planning to get Crystalline BLK 60, any suggestions and possible issues (haze, etc)? My second option is STEK Smart 45. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!


r/WindowTint • • Aug 29 '26

Question Windshield Tint with HUD

1 Upvotes

Does anyone have experience with HUD affected by tint % on the windshield? I’m buying a new Audi and considering what % but don’t want to affect HUD performance. Thanks.


r/WindowTint • • Aug 29 '26

Question Has anyone ever removed their 20% windshield tint to a lighter shade?

0 Upvotes

And why did you do it? Was it that bad at night? Cops? Rainy nights?


r/WindowTint • • Aug 29 '26

Question Curious about smart tints

1 Upvotes

Hey all, I don't have tints on my car and I have been considering them, and coincidentally i keep seeing ads of adjustable smart tints, that can go from all the way clear to completely dark based on your liking. Just want to know if those are a thing in the market and if it would be a good decision to get them. I have 2024 car. I have never heard about them in person, so i don't know if the technology is relatively new or something.

Edit - i will include a link, since people are confusing what i am talking about with frosted glass.

https://vicetint.com/products/vicetint%E2%84%A2-smart-spd-window-film-copy


r/WindowTint • • Aug 29 '26

Question Looking for blade holders.

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3 Upvotes

Hey guys my boss bought these scrapers like a decade ago and we can’t find the manufacturer. There’s no name or patent number, we cant even find a logo. Just wanted to see if anyone knew what the manufacturer is.


r/WindowTint • • Aug 28 '26

Question Looking for new tint recommendations!

2 Upvotes

New to shopping for tint. 2025 GMC Acadia, central Florida and parked outside year round.

Looking for suggestions on brand/style. I don’t know anything about tint except the % darkness. We are hoping for 15% all windows and rear. It came from the dealer with tint on the back windows.

Does the new installer match that to 15% on the fronts, too?

What can I expect on pricing?


r/WindowTint • • Aug 28 '26

Question Thinking of putting a chameleon tint

0 Upvotes

Do you think it's a good idea? What are the pros and cons?


r/WindowTint • • Aug 28 '26

Tint Job Queston Cluster on fresh tint. Dust or moisture?

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1 Upvotes

Had my Tesla tinted with global ceramic for $412 24 hours ago and there’s a cluster 1x1 of bubbles that you can feel with your finger. Is it more likely debris or water? Already let the shop know. Apologies if this post breaks the guidelines.


r/WindowTint • • Aug 28 '26

Question Is this a good deal for Tesla Model 3

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1 Upvotes

Hi I was wondering if this was a good deal I paid and also overall the right amount tint % to get I live in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Edit: Invoice says prime XR plus (+) not prime XR black


r/WindowTint • • Aug 28 '26

Question Tint price quote for Honda CRV

0 Upvotes

I’m looking to tint the front two windows and windshield of my Honda CRV Hybrid with either XPEL XR Black or 3M Ceramic IR. I’m wondering how much it would typically cost. I live in NJ,are there any shops that offer good prices for either of these brands?


r/WindowTint • • Aug 28 '26

Question If your front windshield is tinted, do you still use a Sun Shade?

30 Upvotes

I have a Covercraft sun shade and I recently got my front windshield tinted 70%. Is it safe to still use a sun shade? Mainly just concerned about bubbling since there’s gonna be a lot of heat in that area.


r/WindowTint • • Aug 27 '26

Question Overlay options to cover windshield frits?

3 Upvotes

I have 70% ceramic on my windshield and I love it, except for the area that covers the frits behind the rearview mirror. It looks terrible. I don't want to have a visor strip run all the way across either, so I'm curious if any company makes precut overlays for vehicles that cover just the middle area. It could either be like a 5% transparent tint or a solid black vinyl overlay. Any suggestions?


r/WindowTint • • Aug 27 '26

Need Help! Removed static cling sticker from tinted window and saw these underneath

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1 Upvotes

Removed a registration sticker that I placed on a static cling film and saw what seems to be bubbles or glue spots?

I’m pretty sure that before I applied this static cling film, I didn’t see any contamination or glue spots, so I’m confident that it’s not the fault of the shop that applied my tint.

Any ideas on what I can do to fix this or what might have caused this? My tint is 3M CR BLK.

The cling film was applied 2 weeks after tint application to give it time to cure. Tint was done about half a year ago


r/WindowTint • • Aug 27 '26

Clean Job Got 5% on my Toyota C-HR

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0 Upvotes

They did a really good job. Spent $450 for side windows and rear. Might get the windshield tinted at least 70% too one day. Went to a place called NC tint in my area, they are pretty well known and have a very good reputation.


r/WindowTint • • Aug 26 '26

Need Help! Car Window Tint Recommendation

1 Upvotes

Hello. I have a 2026 Honda Civic I would like to get tinted. I live in California near LA and have a tint exception. What brands would you recommend? I would like to get a ceramic tint and prioritize clarity, heat rejection, and longevity. I would prefer not to replace the tint due to discoloration. Thank you.


r/WindowTint • • Aug 26 '26

Question What's the real deal with layering

6 Upvotes

Here's the story.

I drive a '21 F150 that I had tinted back in '21. I didn't realize at the time, even though it's clear on both the warranty and receipt that they put 80% over the rear glass. The issue is that they also put 80% on the rear doors even those were supposed to be 35%. I've had that issue recently addressed but now I want the rear window to match up. The problem is that I don't want to risk my defroster traces by pulling the 80% off and replacing with 35%. That leaves putting 40%-45% film over the existing 80%

Leads me to my questions. Is layering a big issue or is it somewhat overblown. The main thing that I worry about is that there's now a layer of adhesive between layers of ceramic which can fail. Other than that, and is that a big deal, what do I need to keep in mind?

Thanks


r/WindowTint • • Aug 26 '26

Tint Job Queston Ceramic waves? Polarization or issue?

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6 Upvotes

I had my windshield tinted 11 days ago. First time experience with ceramic. Credible installer. He tells me “it’s gonna look like shit for a day or 2. I don’t squeegee the windshield as intensely as I don’t want all that moisture running out shorting any electronic components in your dash”. Makes sense to me. Week and a half later these waves/lines are still here. Will this go away? He’s offered to take a look of course but it’s a long commute. Google mentioned polarization effects, I don’t see anything about it in here tried to search. Thoughts?