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2018 Platinum: What % Window Tint To Match Rear Windows?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by plumber802, Dec 12, 2018.

  1. Dec 12, 2018 at 6:25 AM
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    plumber802

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    I would like to match all 4 windows to the same shade of tint.What is the correct % that matches the rear windows? Thanks.
     
  2. Dec 12, 2018 at 6:52 AM
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    I'm not 100% sure but a state trooper or tint shop should be able to measure.
     
  3. Dec 12, 2018 at 8:19 AM
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    When I did mine the tint guy said the back was 35% tint.
     
  4. Dec 12, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    Thanks bud.
     
  5. Dec 12, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    The factory privacy glass in the back is usually 35%
    Well my last 3 trucks were anyway
     
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    Went with 35 on mine. Matches great.
     
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    I did 20% to match rears as well
     
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    Keep in mind that the factory tint doesn't have UV protection. I had all of my windows done including the sun roof. You will notice a major difference.

    20180623_122647.jpg
     
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    Thanks for all the replies and pics so far guys.sounds like 30%-35% is the sweet spot.
     
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  10. Dec 12, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    That's the way to do it, I did that on my Tacoma. Soon I'll do all around in the Tundra.
     
  11. Dec 12, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    I was told 35% as well from the same tiny shop I've used for 15yrs. Going with ceramic film. I've used ceramic films on the last 4 cars we've had and it's a day and night difference with actual heat reduction. Also keeps the cab warmer with less heat and cooler with less ac. Check out ceramic films
     
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    Any idea on cost of doing the front windows with ceramic tint?
     
  13. Dec 12, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    I am about to get mine done and was just quoted $110 for the front two windows with ceramic dark enough to match the rear.
     
  14. Dec 13, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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    I’m about to get mine done with ceramic called two places quote from both $100 none ceramic could be as low as $50.
     
  15. Dec 14, 2018 at 11:45 AM
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    Thanks gentlemen.:thumbsup:
     
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    Imma flag down a trooper with my flashing LED light bar to do that, thanks
     
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    Go to a good tint shop, the tint itself varies despite % and the installer will match rears taking into account it's gotta be a touch darker in the fronts by all the light entering the windshield
     
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