Tint Percentage with Privacy glass?

[Shyatic]

Hey all -- I did opt to get privacy glass partly because I didn't want to add tint to the rear window as with the engine heat plus living in Texas, I didn't think the life of the tint would be very worthwhile.

That said, my understanding is that privacy glass also adds a tint to the B pillar windows by default. My plan was to go either 20 or 25% tint on the front windows, but what percentage are the privacy glass windows tinted? I don't want it to look strange from one to another, so that's why I figured I'd ask here first before committing from the dealer.

Thanks for any help!

 

[kitkat]

From what I’ve heard 25% will be really close.

 

[VL3X]

• The visible light transmission (VLT) of the privacy glass is 24.5%.
• The tailgate glass lets in 6% UV light and the rear three quarter windows allow 7.1% UV.

source

 

[Lotus64]

The Emira's privacy glass seems very dark. To the eye, it looks darker than 24.5%. It seems close to the standard 15-20% on factory privacy glass.

20% and 35% are the only choices for the side glass. 20% is preferred. Another consideration is that light through the windshield will lighten the appearance of tinted front windows.

Any pictures of tinted Emiras with privacy glass?

 

[DaaS]

I plan to get 15% because of all the light coming in thru the windshield.

 

[Gprodigy]

For Reference only: DaveBeats car, the dealer wouldn't go under the legal limit for FL. So this is around 25-28%

Thread:

USA/Canada Delivery Thread

Indeed it is. I’m a weirdo about that car. I can relate. We can set up a separate forum.

www.emiraforum.com

 

[Emirahouston]

Hey all -- I did opt to get privacy glass partly because I didn't want to add tint to the rear window as with the engine heat plus living in Texas, I didn't think the life of the tint would be very worthwhile.

That said, my understanding is that privacy glass also adds a tint to the B pillar windows by default. My plan was to go either 20 or 25% tint on the front windows, but what percentage are the privacy glass windows tinted? I don't want it to look strange from one to another, so that's why I figured I'd ask here first before committing from the dealer.

Thanks for any help!

Just as a reference I have the privacy glass and I got the front windows tinted to 20%
Matches pretty well

 

[K_Squared]

Here in NC it would be FAR too dark to match the privacy glass and be anywhere near the legal limit (35%). The privacy quarters look almost like limo tint. That's one reason I opted out of it (and I wanted to be able to see that beautiful engine). These tinted cars do look pretty badass, though!

 

[Lotus64]

View attachment 40031
Just as a reference I have the privacy glass and I got the front windows tinted to 20%
Matches pretty well

Thank you so much! This is the confirmation I was looking for! Looks fantastic.

 

[DaaS]

This is mine with 15% Xpel XR Black tint on front windows only. Looks great and a good match to factory privacy windows.

 

[Gprodigy]

This is mine with 15% Xpel XR Black tint on front windows only. Looks great and a good match to factory privacy windows.

The video is cool, do you have a photo of it outside? The edits don't show the side profile.

 

[DaaS]

The video is cool, do you have a photo of it outside? The edits don't show the side profile.

Here you go. A few different angles to show 15% tint on the front windows only with factory privacy glass.

 

[driv300mph]

I think I'll go 35% on sides, 80% windshield and leave the rear clear (no privacy glass on mine)

 

[Gprodigy]

Here you go. A few different angles to show 15% tint on the front windows only with factory privacy glass.

Looks good, I’ll prob go with this, esp in Florida

 

[MrClean]

35 front windshield
15 sides
Looks like the rear quarter windows are darker.

 

[Lotus64]

I went with 20% tint on the front two windows and am extremely satisfied!! The tint is much lighter than the privacy glass in bright lighting, yet a good match in low lighting.

 

[Bulls-Vivid-Red]

I went with 20% tint on the front two windows and am extremely satisfied!! The tint is much lighter than the privacy glass in bright lighting, yet a good match in low lighting.

@Lotus64 do you have some more pics you could share (love your specs by the way)? I'm thinking of doing the 20% VLT as well and would love to see a few more angles, especially a straight on side view. Thanks!

 

[Lotus64]

@Lotus64 do you have some more pics you could share (love your specs by the way)? I'm thinking of doing the 20% VLT as well and would love to see a few more angles, especially a straight on side view. Thanks!

 

[Bulls-Vivid-Red]

Thanks for sending these fantastic pics, your Emira doesn't have a bad angle. Bonus points for the RenCen background there buddy! I'm sold, 20% is the way to go for me as well.

 

[Drevil]

View attachment 40031
Just as a reference I have the privacy glass and I got the front windows tinted to 20%
Matches pretty well

Are you happy with it in person? I have to decide this week on my percentage for side windows