How to Choose the RIGHT Window Tint | Don't Make A Mistake

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  • @adrianm2chicago
    @adrianm2chicago Рік тому +428

    This is a great example of a video for businesses to upload. Both informative and shows off the business

  • @TomZ23
    @TomZ23 Рік тому +272

    I am so happy with the tint and paint protection you applied to my new car a couple of years ago. I will continue to recommend your company. Thank you!

    • @ChicagoAutoPros
      @ChicagoAutoPros  Рік тому +11

      Great to hear!

    • @pepepepito623
      @pepepepito623 Рік тому +2

      ​@ChicagoAutoPros in 2 windows ,the tinting is deteriorating (?) And producing like glitter dust...
      What is this?any solution?
      Beforehand, Thank you.

  • @preciousroyhomeshoppingnet6219
    @preciousroyhomeshoppingnet6219 Рік тому +975

    This is one weird episode of dude perfect

  • @zeroelus
    @zeroelus Рік тому +106

    A bit too far away to be a customer of you but this is a great guide, I would have loved this a few years ago when I tried to make sense of all of this. It's probably a good call out to also mention that tints offering UV protection will also help your car not age as much on the inside, as they won't have UV rays hitting them and causing wear/fade. As someone who lives in the desert where the Sun is doing it's best to try and cook you as soon as it's out, I'd strongly recommend anyone shopping for a car to factor in the cost of good ceramic tint and get it soon, as it will make your car cooler and quicker to cool once it's been in the sun for a while, as well as making any leather type seating material go from torturous to ok, maybe even nice if it's hitting the seat back and you have a bad back. Ceramic tints on the windshield have an added benefit of making road trips easier, as you aren't getting sunburnt from the sun & road reflection.
    For the team of Chicago Auto Pros, any specific brands that you'd recommend? And also, any special care that we'd need to do on our tints to both keep them clean but not scratch/dissolve them?

  • @ChristopherDillman
    @ChristopherDillman 11 місяців тому +16

    2:36 - This is fantastic, glad I watched. I was going to go with my ol tint shop who did metalized on my last sled. Ceramic for me now. 👍

  • @__astro27__29
    @__astro27__29 Рік тому +21

    Of all videos I’ve watched to learn about different types of film and sunlight percentages, this is by far the best video I have seen. I wish you were on the west coast, you’d have my business! Thank you for sharing.

    • @ChicagoAutoPros
      @ChicagoAutoPros  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! You can find reputable detailers and installers on our website: chicagoautopros.com

    • @goonmonke
      @goonmonke 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@ChicagoAutoProsi checked your website online and cant find where gou suggest reputable detailers and installers. I am in the east coast and interested in this services

  • @HJC1950
    @HJC1950 11 місяців тому +12

    Protect yourself from skin cancer and skin damage by having your car side and rear windows tinted. I got the lightest tint applied to my 2017 Prius Prime when it was new. I am glad I did. No worries about the sun damaging my skin while I am in my car. Side windows normally allow a lot of UVA rays through.

    • @kendalgee5808
      @kendalgee5808 3 місяці тому

      I got the lightest Ceramic tint to my BMW and it was gay. U can tell it reduced heat and UV by a little. But when I got 5% VLT, i don't feel barely anything in the 2pm Los Angeles 101 traffic sun. I look at all the law abiding citizens getting skin cancer cuz they want to follow the side window tint laws Fuken poosies... I recommend 5% but it's dangerous AF cuz I can't see pedestrians at night.

  • @chrissemsch8781
    @chrissemsch8781 Рік тому +11

    They also make dyed film that has a lifetime warranty. Yes, this film will also eventually begin fading but it will most likely outlast the life of the car or at least last longer than how long you will keep the car. 99% of my customers don’t care what happens to the tint in 20 years because they don’t own it anymore. Something else to keep in mind is that tint will not prevent the ambient temperature of the exterior from getting inside, especially if the vehicle is sitting outside. If it’s 95 degrees outside it will be at least 95 degrees (and more) inside.
    Tip: make sure you tint your glass roof(sunroof).
    Great video Jason. Nice and clear explanation of tint. 👍

    • @ChicagoAutoPros
      @ChicagoAutoPros  Рік тому +6

      Great observation. Without tint, we've seen cars reach well past 140ºF... Something to think about as well. It's all about that infared heat rejection!

    • @SleeplessinOC
      @SleeplessinOC Рік тому +2

      I live in Orange County CA where do you suggest I go to to get my car windows tinted ?

  • @kevinhelfrich1705
    @kevinhelfrich1705 Рік тому +18

    This is the most helpful tint video I have seen yet. Very high production value as well. Thanks for the info.

  • @Drunken_Hamster
    @Drunken_Hamster Рік тому +34

    15-25% on the sides and back and 50% windshield and sunroof is the best. If your rear sides and back are stained dark from factory, slap them with 8%0 so the final number stays around 15-20% and you can still see out of it at night. No darker than 50% windshield for comfortable night driving, with 35% being the hard limit. I had something that metered 29% for about a week and felt like I was wearing weak sunglasses at night, so I went back and had my shop rip it for 50% instead. It was positively luxurious on the windshield in the daytime, though. Didn't even need sunglasses, but with the 50% I'd still choose to put them on during the brightest moments.

    • @dlg5485
      @dlg5485 Рік тому +13

      You'll get pulled over constantly with 50% windshield in Ohio, so going that dark isn't worth the risk to me. In my area they do not play when it comes to dark tint. I typically go 70% on windshield, 30% on front doors, 15% in the rear. I know some people just have to have side windows matched, but I'd rather have them slightly mismatched than to be harassed by the popo all the damn time.

  • @MrPepelongstockings
    @MrPepelongstockings 8 місяців тому +48

    Evvironemnt matters a LOT. My 30% tint is absolutely fine in day, could go 5%, in the city with street lighting at night it's still fine. I live in the country. As soon as I leave town, 30% tint is absolutely black when looking outside from dusk on. I crack my window when turning so I don't hit a pedestrian. It was a huge mistake, yes I like the look and privacy, but you've gotta be able to see while driving... It also mutes all color. The whole world looks like a darker brown/beige bland colorless old movie.

    • @Bestself2015
      @Bestself2015 7 місяців тому +2

      Good to know! What kind of tint is it like the brand/type? What do you think would be a good sweet spot maybe 35%?

    • @Rotarson
      @Rotarson 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Bestself2015 55 is a good balance. It will let in enough light at night in a remote area, while still being noticeably darker than no tint.

    • @ShaferHart
      @ShaferHart 3 місяці тому +2

      This is why I still have OEM tint.. A lot of people here do 5% and it's a city but some corners are still dark and they still need to open windows to turn safely. The job isn't that expensive here so I might try it and take it off if I decide I can't live with the trade offs.

    • @GradietPanda12345
      @GradietPanda12345 2 місяці тому

      @@Bestself2015I mean, 35% tint is the legal maximum in most states.

  • @_yoitsjuan_
    @_yoitsjuan_ 15 днів тому +1

    The best combo is 35% on the windshield + 15% on driver & passenger windows so you can have that dark look but also be able to see at night.

  • @BUDS-172
    @BUDS-172 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video. I went with Autobahn i3 Ceramic. 5% on all the back, 15% front driver and passenger and 40% on windshield. Love it!

  • @csebastian71
    @csebastian71 Рік тому +14

    Had to show my wife how the ceramic tint can reduce the heat inside the car. Getting into a hot car will sometimes trigger a migraine. Time to schedule, thanks.

  • @KH-np4bv
    @KH-np4bv 6 місяців тому +2

    This video was the best and most informative I’ve seen. I randomly selected it in the pile of choices and now I don’t have to watch another single video. You described and answered all my questions and then some. Great job! Now, if I was even remotely close to Chicago I’d bring in my vehicle! But Cali is a bit of a drive! What caught my eye was the videos feature photo of the temperature gun! Thanks again!

  • @cliffstepp6354
    @cliffstepp6354 5 місяців тому +3

    Best explanation of tinting I’ve seen. Really well done!

  • @TheITonyO
    @TheITonyO Рік тому +3

    My man, you are full of useful info. Glad I watched you following AMD's high mileage cleaning.

  • @PJSinohin
    @PJSinohin 11 місяців тому +1

    How about low angle haze with ceramic tint?

  • @kyleu5617
    @kyleu5617 6 місяців тому +3

    Super informative and love the simple explanations and graphics! Appreciate you!

  • @saltpeter500
    @saltpeter500 13 днів тому

    Thank you. This explains everything I wanted to know about window tints perfectly.

  • @equestrianwhisky
    @equestrianwhisky Рік тому +10

    This is a super helpful reference video. Much appreciated!

  • @erick77dp7
    @erick77dp7 Рік тому +15

    Do Ppf & Ceramic coatings next! This is great for informing customers and educating them on film

  • @JTheoryScience
    @JTheoryScience Рік тому +7

    3:01 You are right about the factory going as low as 20%VLT for the rear; even where I'm from here in Perth Australia, our car window tint laws allow the rear and side-rear tints to be no lower than 20%VLT. Its probably a common standard that is adopted by many legislations world wide.

    • @GenesisRasphotos
      @GenesisRasphotos Рік тому

      In the US, many states make it illegal to go below 35 😂 so i highly doubt they are selling cars with 20 tint in the US sadly

    • @JTheoryScience
      @JTheoryScience Рік тому

      @@GenesisRasphotos its 35% here is AUS for the front side windows, the back side windows and rear window are allowed to be 20%

    • @charlesj.easleyii7642
      @charlesj.easleyii7642 Рік тому

      In New York state, you can only go down to 70% tint on windshield and sides. I fn hate it here

    • @charlesj.easleyii7642
      @charlesj.easleyii7642 Рік тому +1

      In New York state, you can only go down to 70% tint on windshield and sides. I fn hate it here

  • @mira6195
    @mira6195 5 місяців тому +1

    might come from St Louis up to you guys in Chicago. I got a full ceramic tint thats starting to peel here it was also $1500 for a sedan

  • @TimmyG2011
    @TimmyG2011 Рік тому +6

    Always bringing us the best content. Thanks again.

  • @albundy5992
    @albundy5992 Рік тому +4

    Now, THIS is a video I can appreciate. (Not that I don't appreciate all your other videos!)

  • @Julian.Torres.
    @Julian.Torres. 3 місяці тому

    For heat rejection go with ceramic and for anything else or for best Privacy just got with carbon or metalized tint,
    I currently have 20% ceramic tint on top of factory tint all around and a 5% brow on my murano , and it have pretty big size windows and it is not dark enough in the day or night time , im getting my 20% tint removed this weekend and getting 5% installed around and only a brow on the windshield

  • @nicknick6960
    @nicknick6960 11 днів тому

    Is ceramic also more clear on the inside?

  • @blackheart9068
    @blackheart9068 Місяць тому +1

    What’s the best brand of ceramic tint

  • @seanthetraveler
    @seanthetraveler 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the clarity. I’m in NYC. If I were closer id certainly come to you guys

  • @iamnatis
    @iamnatis 8 місяців тому +2

    Been watching a few videos on window tinting by businesses and this is by far the best. Direct, concise, and informative. If I was up north, I'd use you guys, but sadly I'm in the south. Do you have any associates in the ATL area that you'd recommend?

  • @jesustsa1
    @jesustsa1 Рік тому +4

    I've had 3M color stable on the Big Body Lexus since 2011 and it still looks brand new. I'm curious about the film y'all use.

  • @straightshooter4353
    @straightshooter4353 5 місяців тому +1

    Great explanation, I’m taking my car tomorrow for ceramic tint, I would love to take it to your shop but unfortunately I live in Florida. Wish you a very successful year.

  • @joesmith9216
    @joesmith9216 10 місяців тому

    great explanation, need to do my black sl550, thing is a heat trap in summer.

  • @purplecello1048
    @purplecello1048 Рік тому +5

    Is there a tint that looks limo from the outside in. But looking out is not equally as dark? Looks like a 50 or 80 when looking inside out?

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 4 місяці тому +1

    Answered all my questions. Thank you!

  • @jaden532
    @jaden532 19 днів тому

    What’s good VLT for front and rear windshield where it looks dark but I’m still able to actually see out of it at night

  • @khaliahall7072
    @khaliahall7072 3 місяці тому

    I need to tint my new car because i suffered a pretty terrible burn on my thigh. Im definitely interested in the tint that will block light and heat from my leg! Hopefulyl i can become a customer of your yours soon! I loveeed this video! ❤❤

  • @awatts5928
    @awatts5928 Рік тому +1

    can you tint the outside of a sunroof using the ceramic tints?

  • @pheli02
    @pheli02 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the information. What about the sunroof?

  • @e.balsamo6889
    @e.balsamo6889 8 місяців тому

    Great video enjoy the straight forward. Interesting i was recently turned down to tint my windshield here in South Florida even with a State issued Exemption. Some companies here will turn you down. Today i got my windshield tinted after replacing a windshield. I always stay with the 15% nano premium and 5% around here in South Florida its a game changer especially on 100+ days you dont feel rhe hear coming in

  • @jwherron
    @jwherron 6 місяців тому

    Any issues using ceramic on front windshield with HUD? Thank you for the video.

  • @broderp
    @broderp Рік тому +1

    Too bad you're not local. I had my car ceramic tinted and it does work to keep the interior cooler and help the AC work less to coolthe car after sitting. The windshield tinted ting (I went with 80%) messed badly with my auto on lights. They came on way too early and often. So keep that in mind when tinting the windshield. The biggest issue is heat soak from the roof and sunroof. I assume tinting those would improve heat rejection.

  • @robertwolflake
    @robertwolflake 4 дні тому

    woow am starting my tinting career next week how much do you charge

  • @abdul6437
    @abdul6437 Місяць тому

    Could you tell me about what software or website you use to get the dimensions of the windows

  • @silverbull2932
    @silverbull2932 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for the video. Is there any tent that reduces glare from the inside? I know that’s a weird question, but at night when I turn the car on all the lights on the dash and the aftermarket LED strip shines and bounces off the inside of the new ceramic tent.

  • @billpatterson9361
    @billpatterson9361 Місяць тому

    I know Illinois law is 35% side windows. From experience, do you know if police typically enforce if you had a 20/25%?

  • @jesseadamson5365
    @jesseadamson5365 Рік тому +1

    What type of LED lights should I have on a 2018 Honda pilot for 5% VLT on my windshield?

  • @markfrye9178
    @markfrye9178 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the detailed information. I was surprised how little tint WI allows. Good to know.

  • @wagagagaggag
    @wagagagaggag 5 місяців тому +1

    Does ceramic plus have better visibility from inside the car than ceramic with the same VLT?

  • @SIovius
    @SIovius 3 місяці тому

    This is a well explain video on tint and I am glad I manage to find it 👍🏼 thank you so much for the info

  • @jameskhoo8407
    @jameskhoo8407 7 місяців тому

    Can you make a video on your double ceramic tint films?

  • @hasanx8317
    @hasanx8317 Рік тому +2

    So do I still get the high IR and UV isolation with the 70% ceramic?

  • @iking317
    @iking317 6 місяців тому

    Great video…I’m going to take my chance with getting 55% tint all around. I live in New York and I see people driving darker than that. I’m just gonna wait for my window exception to be on the safe side.

  • @waakk1
    @waakk1 2 місяці тому

    Great video. What percentage of tint do you recommend for a moon roof?

  • @gerbertmorataya9636
    @gerbertmorataya9636 8 місяців тому

    After installation what numbers are we looking for in camber and toe?

  • @reallove5677
    @reallove5677 8 місяців тому +2

    This is one of the best video and very informative.

  • @number1pappy
    @number1pappy 7 місяців тому

    Question....does the rear tinted windows from the factory block the uv and iv rays like the premium ceramic tint will. I have a 2024 Ford Edge with factory rear tinted windows. I plan on getting the ceramic tint on my front untinted windows soon. Thank you.

  • @batmama4242
    @batmama4242 Місяць тому

    What about the Toyota Venza and the Crown Signia untold that most tinting places won’t touch it with a 10 foot pole. What do I need to know when looking for somebody to do tinting on this type of vehicle?

  • @prbigmoney22
    @prbigmoney22 17 днів тому

    I have question. I have 20% tint all around except windshield. My back window looks lighter than the other windows. Is that normal? I was thinking of going darker in the back. My options are to re do it or add another tint layer over the current one.

  • @shubhamvashisht8347
    @shubhamvashisht8347 День тому

    Is it legal to get it done at BC , Canada

  • @selw0nk
    @selw0nk 4 місяці тому +2

    I bought a used car that had 5 percent on all the back windows and I couldn't see backing up at night. I had to put the windows down before I was backup the car to see if anyone was walking by.

  • @dallas32fan
    @dallas32fan 4 місяці тому

    If you tint the front window, how is the registration and/or inspection sticker affected on the tint? Obviously it's easy to put on a current sticker, but, when your car has a renewal for inspection and/or registration, how easy is it to peel off the current sticker and replace it with a new sticker? curious if tint end up tearing???

  • @infantrycountry4593
    @infantrycountry4593 Рік тому +1

    Looking to go with ceramic, right now I have 20% tint(a step down from ceramic tint) all around and 25% on the windshield, can’t see shit at night especially when raining, will getting ceramic greatly improve visibility?

    • @FadeToBlackLLC
      @FadeToBlackLLC Рік тому +4

      No. You can't see because you went to dark on the windshield. I'd go into your nearest shop and ask then to help inform you. Ceramic isn't a shade, it's a line of film.

  • @mikegobig
    @mikegobig 9 місяців тому +1

    That was really good information, and well-presented. Thank you!

  • @heeroyuy809
    @heeroyuy809 9 місяців тому

    Wish we have full tint in cars here in Japan just in the back. Only compared to us is more dangerous and still gets a full tint

  • @Goathead85
    @Goathead85 Рік тому

    Have you ever use ceramic tint on an ocean going sailboat?

  • @Whynotgarage
    @Whynotgarage Рік тому +9

    This video came out at the right time. I need to get tint on my brand new Mach 1 and didn’t know where to start. I’m not an expert on tint lol. Thanks for the info!

    • @ChicagoAutoPros
      @ChicagoAutoPros  Рік тому +4

      Let us know if you have any questions! Tint on a Mustang is a must!

    • @woocoheed
      @woocoheed Рік тому +2

      Don’t go so dark that you can’t drive at night 😅

    • @alexfranco6653
      @alexfranco6653 Рік тому +2

      I have 15 on my sides and 5 on the back it's pretty good
      The sides aren't too dark but gives you the privacy you want without going overkill with 5.
      I'm thinking of doing 30 or 50 on the front

  • @straden79
    @straden79 7 місяців тому

    just to get an idea, how much would it cost to tint model y all sides and back except the windshield with carbon tint?

  • @seancunningham7758
    @seancunningham7758 26 днів тому

    Any referrals for a shop in Colorado?

  • @Scoopy4444
    @Scoopy4444 4 місяці тому

    It answered my questions. Thanks 4 sharing.

  • @kevincapps6072
    @kevincapps6072 Рік тому

    Great video. I'm in So Cal, but if I was in the Chicago area, i would schedule with you guys. Appreciate the info.

  • @dooovde
    @dooovde Рік тому

    Great video, thanks. Can you say how much more expensive ceramic is compared with dyed?

  • @Iluvmyhusband89
    @Iluvmyhusband89 2 місяці тому

    Thank you very much. Very informative.

  • @thedang4phim
    @thedang4phim 7 місяців тому

    That great video and well speech. We are in Texas. What store you recommend us to do tint car and RV?.

  • @congsan3528
    @congsan3528 27 днів тому

    I have a question unrelated to window tint for car. Do you know which type of UV block clear tint film for polycarbonate basketball goal? It uses for outdoor. Thanks

  • @psiturbo
    @psiturbo Рік тому +2

    I get it about its difference, the thing is how do I know I did not pay for ceramic, but had installed dyed?

    • @Sun-nn
      @Sun-nn 17 днів тому

      Go to someone you trust

    • @psiturbo
      @psiturbo 17 днів тому

      @Sun-nn What?! Go to someone you trust!? There is no trust in business and I found out the way to know if it's ceramic or not.

  • @stevelapaglia1169
    @stevelapaglia1169 2 місяці тому

    Can u use carbon on windshield 70….tia…

  • @americaneagle7703
    @americaneagle7703 20 днів тому

    FYI against the low to tint front auto windshield!

  • @chipyro0019
    @chipyro0019 Рік тому +1

    What ceramic tint do you use? Xpel, global, Lumar, 3m etc

  • @sakygen
    @sakygen 4 місяці тому

    Be wary if the glass is dark, placing a dark tint there will make it much darker than the other windows for the same VLT (for example are tesla sunroofs, rear windows)

  • @Eddiez_world
    @Eddiez_world 7 місяців тому

    Where are you located at in Chicago and what is the turn around time

  • @csebastian71
    @csebastian71 Рік тому +3

    Glad I finally got my XC90 to you for the nano ceramic tint to be installed. Nice bonus to see that one of your detailers also has a sharp looking XC90.

  • @Nicosshalagalanis
    @Nicosshalagalanis 9 місяців тому

    30 % are the perfect choice 👌
    Its more Brown and the chrome detail inside youre car will be seen from outside ❤

  • @ihabahmed1132
    @ihabahmed1132 8 місяців тому

    What is the difference between PVC film & PET films for home windows which is better , can i use it car windows as well ?

  • @scotth5828
    @scotth5828 5 місяців тому

    Does the VLT% affect anything other than the darkness of the tint? As in does 20% Ceramic block any more heat (UV or Infrared) than a 50%?

  • @eutanasio31
    @eutanasio31 6 місяців тому

    We need this in south florida

  • @michaelpohlad2490
    @michaelpohlad2490 5 місяців тому

    Hello, very informative, nicely done. Crazy question: Is there a such a thing as “Polarized film”?

  • @cutierenesmeegirl
    @cutierenesmeegirl 4 місяці тому

    Does the percentage of tint have an effect on how much uv it blocks?

  • @steveleston1848
    @steveleston1848 6 місяців тому

    nice video: how do I clean the tint? I use a high quaility invisable glass cleaner for theinside windshield hope it won't ruin the tint?

    • @L33TTechReviewer
      @L33TTechReviewer 3 місяці тому

      I just use stoners invisible glass. Says tint safe on the label

  • @M.N.M-y7r
    @M.N.M-y7r 4 місяці тому

    My question is that if 70% ceramic film heat resistance is as good as 50 and/or 35. I have SUV that has factory tinted in the rear windows and a few days ago I had 35% tinting for the front windows, 15 over rear factory windows. But the back window is so dark at night, can't see anything in the rearview mirror, and it's very difficult to drive so I'm considering to replace it with 70. What I care is UV/heat resistance rather than darkness.

  • @chittyserv
    @chittyserv 5 місяців тому

    single layer vs multi layer ceramic, does it makes a big difference?

  • @ryanperreault4848
    @ryanperreault4848 9 місяців тому

    Thoughts on a brand of tint called SolarFX? Just got some nano-ceramic auto windows done with it

  • @Lion-pu4vm
    @Lion-pu4vm Рік тому

    Wow, thank you, and thank you for adding the state law tint

  • @LadyLavender-f3u
    @LadyLavender-f3u 2 місяці тому

    Whats the results of filming both sides of house windows?

  • @robertwolfe8680
    @robertwolfe8680 9 місяців тому

    I was thinking of getting my 2002 corvette convertible tinted. I was just wondering about the cost.

  • @HiddenRoyal1472
    @HiddenRoyal1472 7 місяців тому

    I’m looking for the perfect window tint because I have a severe sun allergy, and trying to figure out which is the best to get, and will I be able to see clearly out while driving at night.

  • @CKay-u2c
    @CKay-u2c 9 місяців тому

    Hey there- great video. I checked out the website and see you have great resources so thank you. New Hampshire state law limit on front side window tint I thought was 70% when I looked online. On your website it says 35%, same as the rear side windows. Have the laws changed? Looking for confirmation!

  • @RobertoGonzalez-yk9ry
    @RobertoGonzalez-yk9ry 7 місяців тому

    I have a 2002 gmc yukon it has factory tint. What should I put over it?

  • @rajachanpreetsingh
    @rajachanpreetsingh Рік тому +1

    What kind of tint is used on a Mercedes s class or ranger rover ( the blue color one) ? Is it like an inbuilt windshield glass or is it possible we can get that blue colour effect 😃