Ceramic windshield tint? (clear)

[BNeal]

Any feedback from those who have tried ceramic windshield coating? I live in TX and have been thinking about getting my windshield coated before the blast furnace firers up down here.

So, what's the good, bad and ugly regarding this product?

TIA!
-Brad
Edited title to say "Clear tint" in place of "No Tint"

 

[Trippi]

I have it done and LOVE it! Can't believe I never did it before as I have always tinted the front and sides on my vehicles. I was worried that it might hamper night driving but that has not bee the case. I believe I have 50%...

 

[KCViper]

I live in Texas and can certainly understand where you are coming from! I'm not familiar with ceramic coating (not tint). Can you elaborate as I'd be interested?

 

[BNeal]

I live in Texas and can certainly understand where you are coming from! I'm not familiar with ceramic coating (not tint). Can you elaborate as I'd be interested?

So, I don't know a lot about it, but I want to protect the leather dash on my limited, while also reducing the amount of heat entering the cab. Here is a high-level overview from an installer: https://www.smartfilmaz.com/worth-clear-window-tint/

 

[KCViper]

Thanks.....that is window tint! I thought you were talking about something else based on the thread title. I am very familiar with putting 70% ceramic tint on the front windshield. It works very well and you won't know its there, except with polarized sunglasses or HUD perhaps.

 

[PurpleRT]

Do it. I’ve done my last 3 vehicles (70%) living in Florida there no shortage of sun. Keeps my vehicles quite a bit cooler I use to have to use one of those covercraft windshield shades to keep the heat out enough where I’m not instantly burned when I sit in it and haven’t used a cover since.

Only downside is if your windshield ever needs replacing then your out the tint but still worth the chance to me.


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[BNeal]

Thanks.....that is window tint! I thought you were talking about something else based on the thread title. I am very familiar with putting 70% ceramic tint on the front windshield. It works very well and you won't know its there, except with polarized sunglasses or HUD perhaps.

Didn't realize it was 70% tint. The product is called Clear Window Tint. But nonetheless, if it doesn't darken the glass, it's a moot point. My only concern is the HUD. Will it mess with that?

 

[securityguy]

Thanks.....that is window tint! I thought you were talking about something else based on the thread title. I am very familiar with putting 70% ceramic tint on the front windshield. It works very well and you won't know its there, except with polarized sunglasses or HUD perhaps.

THIS ^^^ Ceramic window TINT is far different than a ceramic coating. Very misleading from the start and creates confusion in the responses.

 

[ldoh]

Ceramic tint definitely helps to reduce IR related interior heat, reduced damage to the interior and your skin. I did all windows minus windshield. The pano might be a must.

I was reluctant to spend money on the windshield related to slight vision changes with polarized sunglasses and frequently experiencing chipped windshields. Not sure if It's lighter weight glass and/or more road debris but it's a regular occurrence. No kidding, I got my first chip in the gen5 windshield on the maiden highway drive home from the out of state dealership.

 

[BowDown]

I did it on my windshield as well as all the other glass including the pano. I've had my truck since late July and in Texas, our hottest months are July and August, I had no issues with my AC keeping up and ever had the fan speed above 2 or 3.
Mine is the Wincos 70 on the windshield and the pano and Wincos 30 on all the rest. Made a big difference in the summer

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[BNeal]

THIS ^^^ Ceramic window TINT is far different than a ceramic coating. Very misleading from the start and creates confusion in the responses.

Sorry if I created confusion. I changed to title to reflect Tint, rather than coating. Not familiar with the product or end results, thus the question... Just looking to cut down on Texas summer heat without a dark windshield or messing with my HUD.

 

[Reverse]

I have ceramic side window tint and it cuts down on cabin heat in the summer significantly. Didn't know it can be applied in clear to windshield.

BTW, not what you were asking about, but I actually considered getting ceramic _coat_ on the windshield, but that would have been for better water repellent properties. Since I can get the same effect from Rain-X windshield washer fluid, I skipped that.

 

[securityguy]

actually considered getting ceramic _coat_ on the windshield, but that would have been for better water repellent properties.

Same here

 

[Le_Slacker]

Ceramic tinted all around, including pano roof
70% on windshield, and you can’t tell it’s there

Such a huge difference inside. Can leave the pano roof shade open and you don’t feel the heat on your head!

 

[KCViper]

Same here

Not to get too far off topic, but I use Adams Polishes glass sealant and glass boost for maintenance...not very expensive and works great. Anything over 40 mph and you really don't need to use wipers unless its really coming down

 

[NorthStar]

I had ceramic clear tint installed on my last Ram and it was fine AFTER it dried out/cured. The view was distorted until it cured but after that it did well keeping the heat down inside the truck. I'm going to give it a shot this summer without it to see if there is a noticeable difference as it isn't cheap and I never felt the view was as clear as it was without the ceramic clear tint.

 

[UNL67Volvo]

Ceramic tinted all around, including pano roof
70% on windshield, and you can’t tell it’s there

Such a huge difference inside. Can leave the pano roof shade open and you don’t feel the heat on your head!

What % on sides and pano?

I'm planning on matching front doors to rear (sounds like it's 20%), doing the 70%(+) on the windshield and likely 20% on pano. All ceramic. I too have a Delmonico Red (coming). Can you share pics of your tint?! Thanks in advance!

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[Yangster]

Does anyone have the ceramic tint and HUD? I read somewhere that the HUD visibility might be reduced...

 

[Scmil]

I have the Air80 on my BMW windshield and it is a little better as far as distortion compared to xpel xr 70 on my Ram. Although after curing and a good cleaning, it isn't really much difference and I don't notice any issues with my polarized glasse.

 

[Le_Slacker]

What % on sides and pano?

I'm planning on matching front doors to rear (sounds like it's 20%), doing the 70%(+) on the windshield and likely 20% on pano. All ceramic. I too have a Delmonico Red (coming). Can you share pics of your tint?! Thanks in advance!

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I did 35% all around

Those are from day of install

Have not taken anything since. Overdue!