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I have Xpel Prime XR(not the XR+) 15% all around the sides and back, 55% on the windshield.
The only time I notice tint on the windshield is if I am looking closely at an edge. Like the edge of a building and move my head side to side. My brother said he couldn't see any signs of tint on the front windshield.
The front windshield tint helps cut down high beams from other drivers and low beams from lifted trucks. Both very common in Texas
Also I would not recommend 15% on the driver and passenger front. It is dark and hard to see out of at night.
The only time I notice tint on the windshield is if I am looking closely at an edge. Like the edge of a building and move my head side to side. My brother said he couldn't see any signs of tint on the front windshield.
The front windshield tint helps cut down high beams from other drivers and low beams from lifted trucks. Both very common in Texas
Also I would not recommend 15% on the driver and passenger front. It is dark and hard to see out of at night.
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TheFactor
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Thanks for the reply and info I’m planning on Stek Nano Ceramic 20% on the sides and rear and 70% or 45% on the windshield. I’m hoping it cuts back on glare when driving into the sun and of course protecting the Type R Red interior from turning pink.
Still on the fence about the Windshield as I’ve never done one on any of my cars .
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I thought about 70% front to get the heat rejection (even with a sun shade) but had previous experience with a 3M (forget which one) film that made lights at night wavy/starburst. It wasn't terrible, but I already have astigmatism and it drove me nuts.
Curious if it's gotten better, but probably would need to be something seen in person. Would be great if they could give you a sample glass to borrow a couple days. Lol.
Curious if it's gotten better, but probably would need to be something seen in person. Would be great if they could give you a sample glass to borrow a couple days. Lol.
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TheFactor
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Years ago many … lol same thing happened to me but no front just sides and rear . At night definitely had the starburst effect with lights. Can’t remember the tint but don’t think it was ceramic. But never happen again with any other tint . The installer told me it was because the tint hadn’t dried or cured yet . But it never did go away just not as extreme.
I’m still on the fence and my appointment is coming quickly today . Worst scenario I’ll just do the rear and sides and come back for the front if I decide to.
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TheFactor
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Thanks for the friendly reminder lol and link
Why do I sense a little bitterness hahaha is it ok I changed my mind ? You seemed offended when I didn’t want it and now that I do your the same .
Reminds me of my X but at least this is the internet and I don’t have to come home to it every day like before
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I am bitter dammit! I tried so hard to convince you away from the fishbowl look and a month later, you went full 360 degree tint - the full opposite of fishbowl! I felt betrayedThanks for the friendly reminder lol and link
Why do I sense a little bitterness hahaha is it ok I changed my mind ? You seemed offended when I didn’t want it and now that I do your the same .
Reminds me of my X but at least this is the internet and I don’t have to come home to it every day like before
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TheFactor
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I am bitter dammit! I tried so hard to convince you away from the fishbowl look and a month later, you went full 360 degree tint - the full opposite of fishbowl! I felt betrayed
Ok my friend now I get it ! lol I kept seeing a fishbowl after you said that
So yes thanks to you now I’m getting it done !!
Hope that helps ))
