Privacy Glass

BikerBoy · May 29, 2012

Am looking at getting privacy film fitted.

I understand the norm is 35% for the passenger/rear section, but it seems relatively easy to see in. Has anyone gone darker? Are there any downsides?

In terms of front windows, does anyone go for something to cut out some light and avoid sunburn on the forearms? I think there is a legal limit of 20%?

:thanks

CaliforniaDAN · Jun 5, 2012

Hi I found this link that relates to the front windows and front side windows

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Ow ... /DG_181016

and this page states anything goes from pillars behind the driver and front passenger.

http://www.ukwindowtints.co.uk/Law.htm

Andy · Jun 5, 2012

I would be surprised if you could legally tint front side windows any more. Also not sure I would want to anyway.
As for sunburn whilst driving, I think you will have to do a lot of mileage in the UK for this to happen. Not heard of it happening to anyone, even european truck drivers unless window is down.

The rear windows are a good compromise, still being light enough to not be dingy & dark inside.

lfm · Jun 18, 2012

Glass absorbs around 97% of UVA and UVB so I wouldn't worry about your forearms.

BikerBoy · Jun 18, 2012

I went for 7% (limo dark) on back window and 35% fr the sides. It was recommended to me and seems spot on. The visibility out is still very good and not claustrophobic in the back, but its still hard to see in.

Have done nothing at the front, but have gained benefit of rear glass darkening. There is less reflected light/glare in the front.

I don't buy the 97% of UV light is cut out by plain glass. I have had burn on forearm and side of face from long journeys before. I certainly wouldn'trisk my kids skin on it.

barry · Jun 19, 2012

I saw a brick red California on the Outer Hebrides in May with no privavcy glass.
Nice family but the vehicle looked wierd with the plain glass.
It's the only Cali I've ever seen without it.