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Window tint

Discussion in 'New Members' started by JW1904, May 6, 2018.

  1. May 6, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    JW1904

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    Hello all, new member 2018 TRD sport 4x4. .
    Does anyone know if the factory window tint has UV protection? Or should I install after market on all windows.
    Thanks
    JW
     
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  2. May 6, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    It isn’t factory tint, the glass is smoked.
     
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  3. May 6, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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    Thanks . will add tint to all windows for the uv protection
     
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  4. May 6, 2018 at 11:44 AM
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  5. May 6, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    good job not answering the question...
     
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  6. May 6, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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    It answered it perfectly, actually. You just have to understand what you’re reading like the OP did, here. :thumbsup:
    Factory glass isn’t tinted. It is smoked, therefore it has the same UV protection that clear glass offers - zero.
     
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