Windshield Tinting - Questions

[22Platinum]

70% is next to nothing, and they call it tinting but it is like you say a UV blocker. However you are correct I just checked and VA does let you tint to the AS line and that is all. I could have sworn I read that VA is like some of the more southern states that allow light tinting (UV blocking) on the entire windshield. I would have lost that bet. I do want the two side front windows done to block some of the UV coming in from there. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

This sucker sits in the VA sun from sun up to sun down, no garage for this girl.

You can do your windshield down to 70% with a waiver; they are pretty easy to come by:

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/license/medical/sunshading

70% isn't too bad, but you'll want to get ceramic (I use solar eclipse in richmond for huperoptik nano-ceramic and he did ask to see the waiver and would not do darker than 70%, waiver or not)

50% is dubious

You should read up on low angle haze; this problem irritated me enough that I chose not to tint my windshield on this truck even though I legally can, though it may be better with the more upright nature of the F150's windshield.

The police in virginia are still a problem its true but they passed a law in 2021 that they can't pull you for tint anymore.

https://invictus-law.com/insights/what-the-police-cant-pull-you-over-for/

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[ReverendQ]

https://www.amazon.com/Windshield-Sticker-Applicator-Window-Inspection/dp/B09QGGK75K/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2984QJXZHCUA9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0qTsTv0eEorenQ0l9mEVw8bZbav9OCKGOBEZozSz7HwL4v7jTMO5kMNvmTbkZT0bq3plNEkECb5TGnPa-ZvMtE8pBEByPgPnIir8iE8NdgSQZG-S8glNbpOFyaLpTnpobQAZ-2L5dnBrjbmrVFadtrKiUTXCG-gp8F_bFNtf5fnbE6GYKi1iJ9ZINSdaQ4xihPg8kDubp6EpvyvBi_LE2q_49bXWdh--xex4_krAg1B9JDT3mnDEJhsLKxSF-YW8SLQ4XcNlas47cY1YhB3UfGBPiBV0lewl2CIQcQYmeuo.Uvx1BLxQuMsZffi7mDWhYyMTQZ6JV7s9Zp8gpwif_kk&dib_tag=se&keywords=static+cling&qid=1719695984&sprefix=static+cling+,aps,132&sr=8-6&th=1

i use this for my toll road sun pass

Yep, use this for my dash camera.

https://www.amazon.com/Windshield-Sticker-Applicator-Window-Inspection/dp/B09QGGK75K/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2984QJXZHCUA9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0qTsTv0eEorenQ0l9mEVw8bZbav9OCKGOBEZozSz7HwL4v7jTMO5kMNvmTbkZT0bq3plNEkECb5TGnPa-ZvMtE8pBEByPgPnIir8iE8NdgSQZG-S8glNbpOFyaLpTnpobQAZ-2L5dnBrjbmrVFadtrKiUTXCG-gp8F_bFNtf5fnbE6GYKi1iJ9ZINSdaQ4xihPg8kDubp6EpvyvBi_LE2q_49bXWdh--xex4_krAg1B9JDT3mnDEJhsLKxSF-YW8SLQ4XcNlas47cY1YhB3UfGBPiBV0lewl2CIQcQYmeuo.Uvx1BLxQuMsZffi7mDWhYyMTQZ6JV7s9Zp8gpwif_kk&dib_tag=se&keywords=static+cling&qid=1719695984&sprefix=static+cling+,aps,132&sr=8-6&th=1

i use this for my toll road sun pass

Can use this over tint?
I want to use it to mount my rear dashcam if so.

 

[ReverendQ]

i’ve had 50% windshield on my past 3 vehicles. will never look back. professional window tint shops will use “ez stick” for all of your windshield mounted decals/tags.

Do you know if EZ Stick can be used on/over tint? Will pealing it off bring the tint with it?

 

[ReverendQ]

I have ceramic tint all the way around with the windshield having clear ceramic. In Texas not suppose to have a tinted windshield but you know how that goes. Love the UV protection & keeps the cab from getting not as hot as other tints. No issues with my inspection sticker, toll tag and camera. I can pull all off with not messing up the tint.

Did you use anything between the camera and the tint i.e. ez stick or static clinging clear product?

 

[mrgoalie]

Did you use anything between the camera and the tint i.e. ez stick or static clinging clear product?

No, I just used what came with the camera, no issues.

 

[Wakevictim]

Has anyone here had their windshield tinted. I am looking at doing a 70 all around the truck including the windshield but I was wondering if you can stick stuff to it. I have an inspection sticker in the lower drivers corner. How is that handled. Usually they take a razor and scrap off the old one to put on the new one. This would not be possible with the tint.

I also have an ez pass but that does not require any scrapping to remove.

What have you done with attaching something to the inner windshield with tinting?

The good news is, In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that took effect on March 1, 2021. The new law was passed during a special session to downgrade some traffic violations from primary to secondary offenses. This includes window tint. I live in Williamsburg VA and have 50% on the windshield and 35% all around, which was on the factory rear tint. Basically can’t see in it. I’ve passed by cops many times and haven’t got pulled over. Using Waze significantly helps that probability.

 

[SonarChief]

My 2024 KR will have the rain sensing wipers and I want to have a dashcam installed. Will a 70% Ceramic tint affect either of them?

 

[UGADawg96]

My 2024 KR will have the rain sensing wipers and I want to have a dashcam installed. Will a 70% Ceramic tint affect either of them?

nope

 

[SonarChief]

nope

Appreciate the quick reply, can’t wait to try it!!!

 

[FORDTEXAS]

Do you know if EZ Stick can be used on/over tint? Will pealing it off bring the tint with it?

no, that’s the reason why it exists lol.

 

[lrb_35128]

nope

Didn't impact the HUD on my 2024 KR either...

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