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sito
08-22-2017, 07:53 PM
Does windshield have inner UV coating? If not, can new coating be apply on it?

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MattPersman
08-23-2017, 05:46 AM
The windshield does allegedly absorb 100% of UV-B and 98% of UV-A (that's from pgw)

A product like LLumar Air Blue 80 has 43% heat rejection. And a claimed 99% UV shield.

Now if you have an old car all bets are off as it's uncertain to me at what point they had the windshields UV protected. Side windows on the other hand can vary widely.


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sito
08-23-2017, 09:50 AM
I have new car. It is 3 years old. Do I have to pay technician to apply the coating?

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sito
08-23-2017, 09:57 AM
How do I increase UV protection on side windows?

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solodetailing
08-23-2017, 10:15 AM
How do I increase UV protection on side windows?

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Tint on side Windows.

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MattPersman
08-23-2017, 11:44 AM
Carbon ceramic tint. I'm sure people in your area on this forum could give you a tint shop recommendation

Prices vary widely by area. Also you have to follow local tint laws


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Matt Hanson
08-23-2017, 12:07 PM
What I can say is.....I have a '16 Ram 1500 Quad Cab (full sized rear doors) and a buddy of mine that has a tint shop here in NC usually charges about $280 for my truck to apply the ceramic tint. I absolutely recommend the Ceramic tint as it really does help with deterring the heat throughout the day.
Route246
08-23-2017, 04:03 PM
What I can say is.....I have a '16 Ram 1500 Quad Cab (full sized rear doors) and a buddy of mine that has a tint shop here in NC usually charges about $280 for my truck to apply the ceramic tint. I absolutely recommend the Ceramic tint as it really does help with deterring the heat throughout the day.

Is $280 for only the windshield? In NorCal this is on the low side for just the windshield. $350 is closer to it at a reputable, high-yelp-rating place that is 3M-authorized.
sito
08-23-2017, 04:33 PM
What are brands for ceramic tint?

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sito
08-23-2017, 04:34 PM
Is there any dealer in Toronto, Canada that deals with ceramic tint?

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Route246
08-23-2017, 04:44 PM
What are brands for ceramic tint?

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This is what I have on all of our windshields. This one is virtually clear and the cops cannot tell it is there unless they look very closely at the edges. The heat rejection is amazing. It is very pricey. I used 3M Color Stable for all other windows on the recommendation of the installer. He has very high yelp ratings. I suspect most of the 3M shops do. 3M? Automotive Window Film Crystalline Series (http://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Automotive-Window-Film-Crystalline-Series?N=5002385+3292716668&rt=rud)

This is for all other windows. 3M? Automotive Window Film Color Stable Series (http://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Automotive-Window-Film-Color-Stable-Series?N=5002385+3292716665&rt=rud)
Bruno Soares
08-23-2017, 04:49 PM
I guess 3M and Hupper Optik are the best known high quality films. Look up on their website for a dealer near you. With strict laws I think 3M Crystalline is the best because of its amazing performance even at very light shades like 90% clear which is great for windshields. It's not cheap though.
MattPersman
08-24-2017, 05:52 AM
Is there any dealer in Toronto, Canada that deals with ceramic tint?

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From a quick google as long as you are in the GTA I would contact srstints they even do mobile it looks like. Chat them up about options and pricing.

Hope this helps.


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sito
08-24-2017, 08:05 AM
From a quick google as long as you are in the GTA I would contact srstints they even do mobile it looks like. Chat them up about options and pricing.

Hope this helps.


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thanks for the tip. I will call them