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      04-29-2022, 07:06 PM   #1
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Tinting over factory privacy glass

I have the factory privacy glass and looking to tint overtop of it to add UV protection and additional privacy.

The factory glass is like 25-30% or so?
Should I go with 35% or 20% tint overtop?

I don’t want the solid black limo tint look though.

I already have my front windows tinted at 20%
Im ok with the rear being darker than the front

Are people tinting the pano roof and sunroof at all?
I’m thinking about doing it with something lighter like a 35% or 50% on it… thoughts?
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      04-29-2022, 07:57 PM   #2
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I have the factory privacy glass and looking to tint overtop of it to add UV protection and additional privacy.

The factory glass is like 25-30% or so?
Should I go with 35% or 20% tint overtop?

I don’t want the solid black limo tint look though.

I already have my front windows tinted at 20%
Im ok with the rear being darker than the front

Are people tinting the pano roof and sunroof at all?
I’m thinking about doing it with something lighter like a 35% or 50% on it… thoughts?


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      04-30-2022, 01:36 PM   #3
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I have the factory privacy glass and looking to tint overtop of it to add UV protection and additional privacy.

The factory glass is like 25-30% or so?
Should I go with 35% or 20% tint overtop?

I don’t want the solid black limo tint look though.

I already have my front windows tinted at 20%
Im ok with the rear being darker than the front

Are people tinting the pano roof and sunroof at all?
I’m thinking about doing it with something lighter like a 35% or 50% on it… thoughts?

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      05-05-2022, 09:27 AM   #5
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Does anyone know the location of the interior light sensor?

seems like some have had issues with dash diming and others haven't

I have 20% tint on my front windows now with no issues now. Wondering if adding tint over the rear is going to change that?
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If you hold a flashlight or your cell phone light up to the dash and move it around you should see the screen change the dimming. I believe it's in the upper left of the dash screen.
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      05-05-2022, 01:30 PM   #7
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Is it really the case we can't code out the goddamn over zealous dimming feature?
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