'69 2800cs
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Here are the final window tint results.
I'll start by saying the last thing I wanted to do was "tint" my windows. However, after reading about some of these modern tints that reject a lot of heat and are still pretty clear I wanted to check it out. I've also rejuvenated the AC, so like the heater bypass and insulating the tunnel it all brings benefits in comfort.
I went with Suntek CXP 80. 80 means 80% of light still makes it through, while rejecting 99% of UV and 44% of solar energy. Here's the neat part, compared to the standard Carbon tint I would have had to go with an 18 tint to get the same solar rejection-(only 18% of light would make it through.) That would have been the dark look I didn't want.
I also chose to tint the windshield. Illegal in most states but actually pretty common. I can always pull it off later....the online feedback seems to be most people like it with a few saying it creates a haze they don't like. The curved windows did create a challenge but what these guys do is shrink the tint on the outside of the window then install it on the inside.
I noticed an immediate difference on the ride home. In direct sun it felt a lot cooler. On to the pics...
I'll start by saying the last thing I wanted to do was "tint" my windows. However, after reading about some of these modern tints that reject a lot of heat and are still pretty clear I wanted to check it out. I've also rejuvenated the AC, so like the heater bypass and insulating the tunnel it all brings benefits in comfort.
I went with Suntek CXP 80. 80 means 80% of light still makes it through, while rejecting 99% of UV and 44% of solar energy. Here's the neat part, compared to the standard Carbon tint I would have had to go with an 18 tint to get the same solar rejection-(only 18% of light would make it through.) That would have been the dark look I didn't want.
I also chose to tint the windshield. Illegal in most states but actually pretty common. I can always pull it off later....the online feedback seems to be most people like it with a few saying it creates a haze they don't like. The curved windows did create a challenge but what these guys do is shrink the tint on the outside of the window then install it on the inside.
I noticed an immediate difference on the ride home. In direct sun it felt a lot cooler. On to the pics...