Matching up tint

[BigCB]

I have a 2020 night edition big horn and yesterday I got my two front windows tinted at 20%. From the outside the front looks a little darker than the back (which I hate) but nothing to noticeable. On the inside I can see a big difference with the front being darker. Does anyone know what percent would get a perfect match or is there a specific tint to get? Not really familiar with tints

 

[Brockb10]

I have a 2020 night edition big horn and yesterday I got my two front windows tinted at 20%. From the outside the front looks a little darker than the back (which I hate) but nothing to noticeable. On the inside I can see a big difference with the front being darker. Does anyone know what percent would get a perfect match or is there a specific tint to get? Not really familiar with tints

Most likely 20-30% on the front would match on the exterior to the rear windows with the security tinted glass (from my experience)

Note - You will always see a discrepancy in the interior unless you go ahead and get the rear windows tinted with a film as well, then it’ll be less noticeable. They come from the factory typically with a Dyed glass. If it was me, I’d probably just go back and get the rear tinted 20% too. It’ll match up on both the interior and exterior better as well.

I have 15% on the front two and 5% on all the rear windows. I’ve had that same setup on the past 2 cars so visibility isn’t an issue since I’m used to it. I will say that there will be a transition period of a few days for your eyes to get used to it at night but you shouldn’t have any issue.

 

[sparkygreen]

I thought the general consensus was 18%-20% on the fronts would match the backs, if anything it would be a little lighter in the front than the back since you get more light transfer from the windshield.

My 2014 I went with 20% on the front and that is how it looked to me. I havent got around to getting my 2019 tinted yet, but my plan was to go with something similar.

Maybe they went with something darker than 20% and assumed you wouldnt notice the difference or its something specific to the tint. Post pics if you can.

 

[Brockb10]

I thought the general consensus was 18%-20% on the fronts would match the backs, if anything it would be a little lighter in the front than the back since you get more light transfer from the windshield.

My 2014 I went with 20% on the front and that is how it looked to me. I havent got around to getting my 2019 tinted yet, but my plan was to go with something similar.

Maybe they went with something darker than 20% and assumed you wouldnt notice the difference or its something specific to the tint. Post pics if you can.

On my Charger 30% matched and on my grand Cherokee 20% matched so I think it’s hit or miss.

With those cars I got sick of the lighter rear inside the car so switched to 5% in the back and 15 in the front.


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[UKreject]

Check your state laws for window tint percentages allowed. e.g. Wisconsin allows 35% on rear and rear side windows. But 50% on front side windows. On windshield no restriction except to AS1 line.

 

[Dookie]

I did 20% on front windows and 35% over the stock privacy glass and it's very very close match inside and out. Went with ceramic, but I doubt that makes a difference in shading.

 

[BigCB]

Most likely 20-30% on the front would match on the exterior to the rear windows with the security tinted glass (from my experience)

Note - You will always see a discrepancy in the interior unless you go ahead and get the rear windows tinted with a film as well, then it’ll be less noticeable. They come from the factory typically with a Dyed glass. If it was me, I’d probably just go back and get the rear tinted 20% too. It’ll match up on both the interior and exterior better as well.

I have 15% on the front two and 5% on all the rear windows. I’ve had that same setup on the past 2 cars so visibility isn’t an issue since I’m used to it. I will say that there will be a transition period of a few days for your eyes to get used to it at night but you shouldn’t have any issue.

Thanks, I think that’s what I’m going to do. Just go back and get the backs done

 

[BigCB]

I did 20% on front windows and 35% over the stock privacy glass and it's very very close match inside and out. Went with ceramic, but I doubt that makes a difference in shading. View attachment 55095
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That looks good! I’m going to go back and get my rears done. Thanks

 

[Mitchrob85]

Most likely 20-30% on the front would match on the exterior to the rear windows with the security tinted glass (from my experience)

Note - You will always see a discrepancy in the interior unless you go ahead and get the rear windows tinted with a film as well, then it’ll be less noticeable. They come from the factory typically with a Dyed glass. If it was me, I’d probably just go back and get the rear tinted 20% too. It’ll match up on both the interior and exterior better as well.

I have 15% on the front two and 5% on all the rear windows. I’ve had that same setup on the past 2 cars so visibility isn’t an issue since I’m used to it. I will say that there will be a transition period of a few days for your eyes to get used to it at night but you shouldn’t have any issue.

If you add 15% tint to the factory "tinted" windows in the rear, you will end up with a noticeable difference as the rear windows are already around 18-20% from the factory ...if you add 15-20% on top, you will end up much darker than anticipated. I went with 20% Llumar on my fronts in my Durango and it is still a little imperfect as the backs are 18%. I honestly feel it comes down to brand. My buddy has a 2020 Chevy 1500 RST and had his front windows done at 20% with suntek film, and yet sitting inside or looking at it from the outside, you wouldn't know it because it looks perfectly matched. I would try suntek (20%). I plan on going this route/brand on my next vehicle as I also hate the windows not being a perfect match.

 

[Mother]

I went with 15% on the fronts and feel like it matches pretty well. It's always going to be hard to tell because you have more light coming in the front from the windshield.

 

[mikeru82]

I'd venture to guess that the factory dyed glass can vary quite a bit. The guy who tinted my driver and passenger front windows said the rears were very close to the 25% allowed in my state. The tint he used was slightly darker than that, he estimated about 22%. The end result was exactly what I wanted. I'd post a pic but right now my truck is at home in the garage and I'm at work.

 

[Nibis]

I did 15% up front, matches perfect, but when looking out from inside, the fronts are a little darker

 

[GRB60]

I had my fronts done today with 3M 30%. It is clearly not as dark as the rear but it's the look I was going for. The rears are just the factory tint.
sorry for the lousy pic, but it's raining.

 

[Krootz]

Damn, I was hoping 30% would match the rear tint. I’m allowed 50% by Ohio law and didn’t want to go into the 20% range. Oh well, looks way better than stock OP. Thanks for posting

 

[Grape_Ape]

I did 15% Ceramic and feel like it matches the rear pretty well. I'm going back at a later date to do the rear.






Unfortunately I don't have a direct side shot.

 

[COSPILOT]

The previous owner of my 2019 must have picked a good product and a quality company as mine matches perfectly with the rest of the truck. It was a bank repo so calling him and asking who and what they used probably wouldn’t go well...

 

[Krootz]

Haha. Bet you got a steal though...and with matching tint.

 

[bloomer]

Went with 20% on fronts and same over rears.

 

[bloomer]

 

[Wh0urdady2]

Most I’m allowed will be 30% on the front…still want to get the ceramic on back and rear, but might be overkill doing 30 on it as well…probably need to be pretty light if I just want the uv protection huh?