Tinted the windows

[New Polaris Dude]

Just took the Northstar in and had the windshield and all windows tinted. I went 30% on the windshield, 20% on the front door windows, and 15% on all of the others. The affect is immediately noticeable. Out here in Arizona, at 115 degrees the a/c works amazingly well, with the tint, it easily doubled its effectiveness. Couldn't be happier, well worth the cost for those who live in the warmer temp areas.

 

[Sixshooter]

Nice....I love it! How does that affect your night vision going that dark? Ready to do mine..

 

[New Polaris Dude]

I went 30% on the front windshield, 20% on the front driver/passenger window, and 15% on all the other windows and rear windshield.
I have the same on my truck and jeeps. I would not go darker than 30% on the front windshield. At night, you can see clearly, no interference.

If you tint, do not go cheap, its worth the money for the Ultimate Ceramic tint. It will really reduce UV expose (98% for 15 % tint) as well as the IR waves that cook the inside of your rig. It still gets hot inside when it is sitting in the driveway, but when you get in and drive, you will find the A/C works quicker, more efficiently, cools even better while you drive because the tint is blocking IR and UV waves.

Ceramic Tint does not interfere with your phone or GPS inside the cab. (I also use a tablet with Onx maps, no issue) If you go cheap with the metallic tint, you will have problems.

Last word, get a reputable installer. I use SunDowner who has done all of my vehicles and house windows over the past 25 years. Remember, you get what you pay for.

If I lived in the North East, probably would not do so, but here in Arizona, its a must have.

Last word, I wear sunglasses religiously. In the Northstar, I have to take them off.

 

[Sixshooter]

Good Info! Thank You and Enjoy.

 

[Sixshooter]

Not to change the subject, but do you have a pic of your tablet and how its mounted.....

 

[New Polaris Dude]

I do not, I use the tablet in my Can Am Turbo RR and mounted it with a RAM mount. I run the tablet in the xpedition so I do not have to transfer trails to the ride command, so it sits loose on a no slip mat on the dash over the glove box. I will probably put in a RAM mount as I did on the Can Am at some time.

 

[Jlpxpediton]

Just had 20% ceramic installed all the way around.

 

[New Polaris Dude]

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Just had 20% ceramic installed all the way around.

looking good ! You won't be sorry

 

[achadwick]

Jlpxpedition,

How much did it cost you to have your ADV ceramic tinted all the way around, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[New Polaris Dude]

Just under a grand. Could have gone with cheaper tint, but you get what you pay for. Don't know how much less a 2 door would be.

Also the company I used I have had tint my trucks/jeeps/house over the last 30 years. Very good and reliable company, and the tint has a lifetime warranty on the tint and installation.

 

[Jlpxpediton]

Jlpxpedition,

How much did it cost you to have your ADV ceramic tinted all the way around, if you don't mind me asking?

I don’t mind at all, mine was $450.00 for the complete job and he came to me!

 

[tafed]

I went 30% on the front windshield, 20% on the front driver/passenger window, and 15% on all the other windows and rear windshield.
I have the same on my truck and jeeps. I would not go darker than 30% on the front windshield. At night, you can see clearly, no interference.

If you tint, do not go cheap, its worth the money for the Ultimate Ceramic tint. It will really reduce UV expose (98% for 15 % tint) as well as the IR waves that cook the inside of your rig. It still gets hot inside when it is sitting in the driveway, but when you get in and drive, you will find the A/C works quicker, more efficiently, cools even better while you drive because the tint is blocking IR and UV waves.

Ceramic Tint does not interfere with your phone or GPS inside the cab. (I also use a tablet with Onx maps, no issue) If you install a Polaris RZR XP 1000 Tinted Rear Windshield, it works well with ceramic tint, but if you go cheap with the metallic tint, you will have problems.

Last word, get a reputable installer. I use SunDowner who has done all of my vehicles and house windows over the past 25 years. Remember, you get what you pay for.

If I lived in the North East, probably would not do so, but here in Arizona, its a must have.

Last word, I wear sunglasses religiously. In the Northstar, I have to take them off.

Tinting the windshield and windows clearly makes a huge difference, especially in hot climates like Arizona. Doubling the effectiveness of the A/C is impressive, and those percentages seem like a good balance between cooling and visibility. Definitely seems worth it for anyone dealing with extreme heat.

 

[ADV42]

I don’t mind at all, mine was $450.00 for the complete job and he came to me!

This about same price I was quoted for ceramic on my 2 door ADV Northstar.

 

[Pirate]

I went 30% on the front windshield, 20% on the front driver/passenger window, and 15% on all the other windows and rear windshield.
I have the same on my truck and jeeps. I would not go darker than 30% on the front windshield. At night, you can see clearly, no interference.

If you tint, do not go cheap, its worth the money for the Ultimate Ceramic tint. It will really reduce UV expose (98% for 15 % tint) as well as the IR waves that cook the inside of your rig. It still gets hot inside when it is sitting in the driveway, but when you get in and drive, you will find the A/C works quicker, more efficiently, cools even better while you drive because the tint is blocking IR and UV waves.

Ceramic Tint does not interfere with your phone or GPS inside the cab. (I also use a tablet with Onx maps, no issue) If you go cheap with the metallic tint, you will have problems.

Last word, get a reputable installer. I use SunDowner who has done all of my vehicles and house windows over the past 25 years. Remember, you get what you pay for.

If I lived in the North East, probably would not do so, but here in Arizona, its a must have.

Last word, I wear sunglasses religiously. In the Northstar, I have to take them off.

So where is SunDowner located? TIA

 

[Pirate]

Not to change the subject, but do you have a pic of your tablet and how its mounted.....

For the Xpedition, I use the Kemimoto Electronic Device Holder:

Working just great. I've also installed a USB port to keep my Tablet charged.
Pirate

 

[ADV42]

Getting my 2 door ceramic tinted tomorrow!

 

[Pirate]

Getting my 2 door ceramic tinted tomorrow!

Forgive me, I've never had tinted windows. Look at it. Are you getting "ceramic tint" on your windows?
Not even sure what other type of tinting is available.
TIA,
Pirate

 

[ADV42]

Forgive me, I've never had tinted windows. Look at it. Are you getting "ceramic tint" on your windows?
Not even sure what other type of tinting is available.
TIA,
Pirate

Yes, ceramic tint on windows. It known for blocking like 95% of UV rays no matter if it's clear or dark tint compared to older style carbon tint. I did 55% tint on front windshield and 30% on all other windows. Came out really nice!

 

[Pirate]

Looked up the Ceramic tint on the web. Sent a question to a shop in Denver that does it.
It is a film, but the much better head rejection is a good thing!! Probably going that before long.
Pirate

 

[Pirate]

Whew, just got quote from Pro-Tech Auto Shield...$850 Wow that seems like a lot!
Pirate