3M tinted film
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- CX5 GT
Exactly what you did usually, lower rear side glass and it should be visible. There is a small gap they leave at the end/top when they install the tint.
By the way, the latest CX-5s have privacy glass on rears so it's already darkened glass from the factory. Maybe they never installed any tint but then why would they lie? Did you pay for a tint addon or they just said there is tint..?
By the way, the latest CX-5s have privacy glass on rears so it's already darkened glass from the factory. Maybe they never installed any tint but then why would they lie? Did you pay for a tint addon or they just said there is tint..?
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- Canada
It can be tough to confirm sometimes. There is one tint applicator local to me who offers the ability to tint right to the edge so it looks just like privacy glass. I wish I had paid extra for that instead of what I have now, which is the typical small gap near the edge.
Call up the dealer and see if they can provide an invoice. If not, I believe a tint shop should be able to determine if tint has already been applied or not.
Call up the dealer and see if they can provide an invoice. If not, I believe a tint shop should be able to determine if tint has already been applied or not.
Could just be another mis-informed/underecucated salesman, or just a salesman being a salesman "hey, it includes window tinting", not understanding that factory tinted windows may not block UV rays or keep the car cooler during the summer months.
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- 2019 CX-5 GTR
And even further .. did you know you can have tint that is nearly clear AND provides UV protection?
www.llumar.com
@hal2 yes UV protection per this post
www.mazdas247.com
factory seems to be 70% visible light
www.reference.com
want to check if you have tint? of course there is an app for that
play.google.com
want to go further?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
and then the next obvious question will be "well how dark can I go legally?"
instamotor.com
Sorry Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey -- no tint is legal for you.
AIR Clear Window Film | LLumar
LLumar AIR is a clear window film with the same, proven nano-ceramic technology used in premium auto tint, minus the window-darkening color.
www.llumar.com
@hal2 yes UV protection per this post
UV Blocking Clear Window Tint?
I'm considering a CX-5 GT with the leather seats but I'm worried about hot summer temperatures. I heard about UV blocking clear film for the front windows (dark tinting front windows is legal in California). Just wondering if anyone has used the clear UV window tint before. If so, does it...
factory seems to be 70% visible light
What Percentage Is a Factory Tint?
The tint applied by car manufacturers at the factory must allow at least 70 percent of visible light through. This regulation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration applies to any window required for driving visibility, including the windshield and windows immediately to the...
www.reference.com
want to check if you have tint? of course there is an app for that
Tint meter - Apps on Google Play
Test visible light transmission and car window tinting
want to go further?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
and then the next obvious question will be "well how dark can I go legally?"
Window Tinting Laws in All 50 States | instamotor
The degree to which a driver can legally tint their car's windows vary from state to state. To make it just a little easier for drivers, we’ve got all the laws here in one place.
instamotor.com
Sorry Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey -- no tint is legal for you.
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- Canada
And even further .. did you know you can have tint that is nearly clear AND provides UV protection?
AIR Clear Window Film | LLumar
LLumar AIR is a clear window film with the same, proven nano-ceramic technology used in premium auto tint, minus the window-darkening color.
I've got nearly clear UV-blocking tint on my windshield. I think it's 80 or 85%. Made a noticeable difference in ambient heat build up while the car sits outside all day.Same here. Recently got the llumar air 80 installed on the windshield.
Had tint on my windshield and made a difference but had to get it replaced (cracked). Did not want to pay for tinting windshield each time again. I got remote start and tinted my sunroof. Those make a difference as well.
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- Pueblo county CO
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- CX-5 Sport 16.5 6M
I wonder what they charge for installation?
Maybe they can apply the tint before they install the new windshield?
Some of the factory glass does block UV.
It seems like different manufacturers use different types of glass. Kind of like they use different types/brands of tires.
The advantages of more advanced, tinted and various types of laminated glass are so great I don't understand why they aren't used on all vehicles. Something to do with regulations?
The place that did my tint is in a plaza.....their neighbor is who installed my replacement windshield #1. Yes they offered a $50 discount is they installed while windshield was outside of car but I declined.
Tint on windshield makes a noticeable difference vs stock windshield. Just too many rocks in my commute to ever get it again.
I was able to make up a lot of that with installing remote start to cool the cabin and tinted sunroof minimized sensation of cooler air hitting my body yet my head was warm.
