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Any DC’s with their rear windows & back glass tinted

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gonzo1982, May 21, 2019.

  1. May 21, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    Gonzo1982

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    I’m thinking about getting my rear windows and back glass tinted to cut down on interior heat since the privacy glass does basically zero. Does anyone have theirs tinted, if so, what % did you go with? I don’t want it to clash to much with my front tint which is already 20%.
     
  2. May 21, 2019 at 4:54 PM
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  3. May 21, 2019 at 4:55 PM
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    All my trucks I went with limo but it’s always such a pain trying to see at night.. my truck now I just matched the factory tints and I love it not sure on the % but it was a 3M tint that helped cut out the heat.. a big factor for me living in south florida.
     
  4. May 21, 2019 at 4:57 PM
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    Gonzo1982

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    What’s the % on that rear?
     
  5. May 21, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    I did 18% all around, and I have no problem seeing at night. Definitely beats the California heat. I want to eventually do my windshield.
     
  6. May 21, 2019 at 6:22 PM
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    Have any pics you can share?

    I had my windshield done in a car, it’s such a large window that it makes it hard to do and be perfect with no small stuff like dust, etc on the film. I only did 75% but I was able to see little stuff here and there. I’ve got a little OCD so it bothered me like crazy. It’s a huge source of the heat but I dunno if I ever want to get it done again
     
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  7. May 21, 2019 at 6:36 PM
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    I had mine done a few years ago, I think the rear and back are both 20% with the fronts at 50%.. Makes it extremely difficult for anybody to peek in the rear windows which is a big plus.

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  8. May 21, 2019 at 10:16 PM
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  10. May 22, 2019 at 2:35 AM
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    Have the side and rear windows tinted on all our TacomasIMG_2522.jpg
     
  11. May 23, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    Decided to go with 35% for the back windows and rear glass. Wanted it to blend better. Turned out pretty good I think

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  12. May 23, 2019 at 1:02 PM
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    What are your front windows at?
     
  13. May 23, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    Not exactly sure what % but it’s TX state compliant per window sticker.

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  15. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    If dont need the tint to darken the windows. There is actually a window film that is clear and only for heat reflection. I had 20% percent done on my fronts and the clear film done on all the factory privacy glass. Made a huge difference.
     
  16. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:34 PM
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    5% on all 5 windows.

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  17. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    How do you see out at night, looks good but damn that’s dark. Oops! Sorry mister didn’t see you standing there.‍♂️
     
  18. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:39 PM
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    5% in Texas on the fronts, definitely getting a ticket.
     
  19. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    The before and after. 10% IR all the way around and 70% windshield
     

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