Can you make factory tint darker?

Because factory tint is in the window, you can’t have it removed to go lighter in tint. When factory tint is involved, the only thing you can do is go darker.

How dark is factory window tint?

When vehicles come with a factory tint, it’s usually between 15% and 20%. A 5% is the darkest tint you can get, and you can’t see through 5% tinted car windows at all. In most states, a 5% tint is illegal. It’s most commonly used on the back windows of private cars and limousines.

What shade is factory window tint?

Twenty percent window shade tint is also called “Factory Tint”. Windows tinted at the time the car was manufactured usually have a shade of 15% – 26%.

What is Ford factory window tint?

Factory tint, commonly referred to as “Privacy Glass” . It’s Standar on the rear half of many truck/ SUVs, and its installed to provide passengers and personal items privacy from outsiders, hence the name privacy Glass. Factory tint does not provide the same Ultraviolet (UV) protection or heat reduction qualities.

Can you match factory tint?

So besides looks, factory tint has no real benefit to yourself or your passengers. So, what can we do with factory tint? Our professional window tint technicians can either match your front windows with your factory tinted rear windows, or apply 3M tint to all windows and match the shade all the way around.

What is the factory tint on 2015 Ford Explorer?

Factory glass is 17% smoke colour.

Can factory tint be removed?

It is not possible to remove factory tint from a car window because the dyes and pigments are mixed inside the glass. Aftermarket tinting film can be removed from the glass by using tools to peel the film and solvents to break down the adhesive coating.

How dark is factory tint on a Ford Expedition?

I want to tint the front windows to match but would rather not go darker or lighter than the back. I live in NY so our legal limit is 70 percent all the way around. Something tells me that the factory is a little darker than 70 percent. Any ideas? I was told on my 03 that the factory tint was 20%.

Can you put aftermarket tint on a windshield?

Absolutely not. Most states do not permit any aftermarket glazing installed, especially on windshields. This is because most are already factory-tinted. Applying any level of aftermarket tint may put your windows darker than 70% VLT. Our custom-developed Tint Tester tool can help you preview window tint darkness and we highly suggest using it.

Do you need factory tint on a MPV?

MPVs often come with factory-installed window tint under 70% VLT on back side windows and rear windshield. By law, visibility through windows behind driver is not required on these vehicles. This is why MPVs can have any factory-installed darkness.

Is it legal to tint car windows darker than state?

Windows tinted darker than state’s tinting laws can be legal in case your vehicle is manufactured as such. Do not forget to read tint laws specific to your state to find exact permitted VLT percent, and to learn if any aftermarket window tint is legal. Reach more customers and advertise your services here!

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Can you remove factory tint from car windows?

It is not possible to remove factory tint from a car window. This is because the dyes and pigments are mixed inside the glass. Aftermarket tinting film can be removed from the glass by using tools to peel the film and solvents to breakdown the adhesive coating. For best results, work with window tinting professional.

What’s the difference between factory and front window tint?

Your factory tint is 20% but it’s in the glass so it looks a little different. But my dad has 20% on his front and it looks almost identical. So what I’m saying is 20% is what you need to get! Your factory tint is 20% but it’s in the glass so it looks a little different.