saundebn

When we get our new Porsche 911's, what are the characteristics of the stock windows in terms of UV or IR protection? I'm trying to understand if I should film the side and rear windows to add protection or not. Note, that I'm not really all that interested in the privacy aspect of tinting so if I were to do a tint, it would be as little as possible and still get the protection for the interior.

Thanks, Brad

LexVan

The OE side windows offer very little, if any.

I don't like stuff on the glass, so I just use a windshield shade, and try to orientate the parked car for maximum benefit.

It's a cabriolet, so I like the sun.

Dkk16

I do not know the specifics of Auto Glass, however most OEM's are similar.

In AZ, the tint helps with heat reduction, even for the windshield. No sun shade is needed anymore.

I am looking at the Prestige CeraLuxe : https://www.extremeautowerks.net/pre...uantum-ceramic
It's not the cheap brown tint. I'm getting the 35% on the sides and back, clear on the sun roof & windshield.

Bob Z.

Here is what you want, and you get it so that it is barely visible if that is the look you are after: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-...2716668&rt=rud

medtech_expat

Psorcery

I used 3M tint all around.

70% on the windshield and 15% everywhere else. It cost a pretty penny but it's one of best mods I've done.

I sat in another 911 with dark cheapo tint and the sun was obliterating my face still and the cabin was getting toasty off pure sunlight. 60 degrees outside.

I didnt notice the excellent and true UV protection I had until I sat in the cheap tint car.

saundebn

Anyone have any experience with the Suntek products? Where I'm getting the PPF done later this week, they only seem to carry the Suntek tints. I note that Suntek has two series of tints to consider, the ceramic and the carbon.

PCA1983

I got the Suntek ceramic in July. Got the 70% on all windows. Did not want the dark youngin/hood look of dark tinted windows. Got it for heat blocking and UV blocking for my full leather interior. Keeps a lot of heat out and also does reduce glare. This is my 2nd 911 I've done this way. If there is a next one, id do it again.
I'm lovin it.
BTW, in 2021 DOT will require heat blocking in all window glass on 2021 and beyond model years for slightly improved fuel economy and emissions.

bkrantz

Just a reminder of the physics of glass. Ordinary glass blocks all UVB, and about 25% of UVA. Laminated glass blocks almost all UVA. Glass transmits near IR pretty much like visible light, and blocks nearly all thermal IR (that's why greenhouses work).

Almost all claims by tint makers and sellers are at least a bit deceptive. Buyer beware.

NightBlueTTS

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