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Window glass blocks UV Rays?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by faction95, Apr 27, 2020.

  1. Apr 27, 2020 at 3:13 PM
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    faction95

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    Does anyone have a definitive answer on if the window glass on a 2020 Tacoma blocks UV rays?
     
  2. Apr 27, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    Supposedly windshield’s do. They are supposed to be triple layered glass; glass, plastic - vinyl - (which is coated with some inhibitors) then glass. 98-99% of UV’s (A, B, or C) are blocked. Side and back windows are tempered but block UVs too, just not as good as your windshield.
     
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    Laminate glass yes tempered glass no.
     
  4. Apr 27, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    OP, I feel like you’re in the market for tint?
    Do it. Do it and never look back.
     
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    Transition eyeglass lenses don't get dark inside my 19, so guessing no uv .
     
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    The side glass no it does not, the windshield maybe some
     
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    I've got the front roll down windows tinted. But not the rear 3 windows. I'm just wondering if I'm going to have to get the rears tinted too so my interior doesn't fade and crack.
     
  8. Apr 27, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    That is a great way to test! Thanks for the idea.
     
  9. Apr 27, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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    dripcoffee

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    I've been under the impression that the factory tint on the rear windows were just privacy tints (color dye). At least this was the sales pitch I remember from the tint installer.
     
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    Jlp468

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    I went 25% tint all the way round but then decided remove the tint from the back glass. A little too dark for me with the truck being so small
     
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