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For those of you with tinted windshields, any of you wear polarized sunglasses, and if so, do you notice any issues (coloration / distortion, etc.)? I'm considering crystalline 90 on the front windscreen and maybe 80 on the rest of the car, but I wear polarized sunglasses and not sure if I will get any weird artifacts, etc...
I am in that camp and zero distortion or any other issues at all.
I've grown to really like the look of naked glass, but driving in a sunny afternoon even in 35 degree temps I couldn't stand the blaring sun. The cancerous heat is unbearable. No thanks. Are those not tinting just bukakeeing your faces with sunscreen?
Infrared and UV filtering "tint" (that is actually somewhat clear) is available (it comes in different shades)... check a local tint shop. Mine even has a demo using a high intensity light/heat source and will put various tint options in the light pathway and measure the radiation/heat on the other side. Stuff's amazing. I live in Las Vegas - my car temp is probably 20 degrees lower (no joke) on hot days in the sun because of it.
Good luck,
L76
Last edited by L76; 01-17-2024 at 10:03 AM.
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For those of you with tinted windshields, any of you wear polarized sunglasses, and if so, do you notice any issues (coloration / distortion, etc.)? I'm considering crystalline 90 on the front windscreen and maybe 80 on the rest of the car, but I wear polarized sunglasses and not sure if I will get any weird artifacts, etc...
It probably depends on the tint you're getting and your specific sunglasses. I have XPEL XR30 on the sides and XR70 on the windshield, and with my polarized glasses (Oakley Prizm, specifically) the sky is often discolored – usually purplish. It doesn't bother me at all, but YMMV. Your installer should be able to show you a sample and let you step outside with your glasses on to take a look.
Another 3M Crystaline customer here. I got the 40% on back and sides. In VA 50% is allowed on front sides and 0 on windshield. but with a subshade waiver it can be 35% on sides and 70% on windshield.
The crystaline is great for heat rejection, it makes a remarkable difference when parking in the sun. And it doesnt look as dark to get the same perfirmance as other tints. I didnt want to go too dark and draw police attention (i have gotten a tint ticket in a prior car, VA troopers are notorious)
Another 3M Crystaline customer here. I got the 40% on back and sides. In VA 50% is allowed on front sides and 0 on windshield. but with a subshade waiver it can be 35% on sides and 70% on windshield.
The crystaline is great for heat rejection, it makes a remarkable difference when parking in the sun. And it doesnt look as dark to get the same perfirmance as other tints. I didnt want to go too dark and draw police attention (i have gotten a tint ticket in a prior car, VA troopers are notorious)
I agree with your statement(s) about Crystalline. It’s quality tint.
01-17-2024, 08:08 AM
