Glenn54
Well-Known Member
I want to get my front windows tinted. The primary purpose is to reduce heat from sun while driving. What do you recomment?
SUNTEK CARBON is a good film. All the tinters locally use this film. I had 20%.I have suntek tint on my 21 ram, 08 ML350, 04 silverado and my entire house, great tint and lasts a good amount of time.
I just had this done a couple of weeks ago. I wanted it done once and done right so I went with 3M Crystalline (50% on the front door windows and 70% on the rear doors, rear window, and windshield). Not cheap for the tint or the labor for install but I got it done at one of the top shops in the area with a lifetime warranty.I used 3M Crystalline; 70% on the windshield and 50% on front door windows. I’m very happy with it.
Gerry
There is a warning about all the electronics behind the dash, especially the Body Control Module (BCM). I have read of others that have had shops tell them they won't tint the windshield because of this:Be really careful with tinting the windshield…it’s risky based on where a control module is placed
I have all of my windows done - do it on all vehicles - but the Ram is the first where I did the full windshield. GAME CHANGER! Will do it on all vehicles going forward.I plan to use ceramic. 15%on back, 35% on front windows. Haven’t decided on the windshield yet. I’ll at least darken the brow an may do 70% on the entire windshield.
Definitely agree that tint is a heat game changer and had it done on every vehicle I've ever owned. Never thought about doing the windshield but intrigued to see how much cooler it will make it. Nervous about all the electronics getting wet, but the guy at the shop I plan to use did his personal vehicle and mentioned all the precautions they take before I even asked!I have all of my windows done - do it on all vehicles - but the Ram is the first where I did the full windshield. GAME CHANGER! Will do it on all vehicles going forward.
My QUOTE was $350 for Back, Rear and front. And $265 on windshield.Everyone keeps mentioning that doing full ceramic isn't cheap. How much did you all pay for materials and labor? It's been years since I've had to tint but I'm going to get mine done in a few months and am curious what kind of damage I'm looking at? Thanks