South Texas summers are on the "warm" side.

I would like some suggestions on films for the windshield and side windows and sunroof. Minimum tint with maximum heat blocking.
3M Crystalline for the windshield? One shop has given me a good price on Prime XR ceramic.

Thanks again.

 

3M is probably one of the best.


Wasn't aware that windshield tint was allowed in Texas, unless they've changed the law since I left??


Also I was informed that all vehicles post 2001 or 2002 had UV rated Windshields already, maybe not? I remember my crown vic, 2006 model, had it....

 

AFAIK laminated glass will block UV rays. Most windshields nowadays (if not all) are laminated.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/glob...ticle12495123/

Laminated glass on other panels, such as side and rear glass, was added for the 2006 XJ8. I am unaware if laminated glass was an option on 04-05 models.

https://www.netcarshow.com/jaguar/2006-xj/

 

The top 5 inches of the windshield can be tinted if wanted. The remainder can be covered with a ceramic doped film that appears clear but blocks approx 60% of infra red and 99% of ultra violet.

 

I had my entire front windshield tinted with LLumar Air80. It allows 80% light through and you cannot tell the windshield has any tint at all.

However, it blocks out a crap ton of heat/UV rays. the difference is incredible. It was the best decision ever in my opinion.

I also had LLumar ceramic 15% on the other windows.

Obviously some states have different tint laws than FL, but I figured Id give my 0.02