Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Will be buying a new car next week, what is the legal level of window tint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 There are 3 grades of tint - "pratt" "utter pratt" and "total pratt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) There are 3 grades of tint - "pratt" "utter pratt" and "total pratt"Very helpful, thanks. Is that 3M "Pratt, utter Pratt, total Pratt"? Edited October 24, 2015 by Badrabbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 3M do a Prat Free Clear,as do most quality suppliers ,but prats dont like it.How many have died at night and in poor vis conditions because of that Poser Gunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 3M do a Prat Free Clear,as do most quality suppliers ,but prats dont like it.How many have died at night and in poor vis conditions because of that Poser Gunge. Can you provide statistics of how many people have died due to having window tint fitted? or are you just demonstrating the art of being a "Pratt" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 20% is fine and no problem at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Will be buying a new car next week, what is the legal level of window tint?This doesn't directly answer your question, but ask the dealer (with a Thai friend if needed) as they generally have different options available and usually from a recomnended 3rd party. Edited October 24, 2015 by Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 20% is fine and no problem at night A sensible answer, much appreciated, it seems there are other forms of Pratt other than window tint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Will be buying a new car next week, what is the legal level of window tint?This doesn't directly answer your question, but ask the dealer (with a Thai friend if needed) as they generally have different options available and usually from a recomnended 3rd party.Cheers mate, I'm not after any poser points, it has to be legal and has to be 100% safe during the day and night.You always have to wade through the dross to get to the cream. Edited October 24, 2015 by Badrabbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Isuzu had my SUV tinted new. Tint is not over the top and not restrictive at night time. I'm overseas at the moment otherwise I would take some photos of the tint numbers for you. Edited October 24, 2015 by Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Fortunately Boeing dont fit the stuff and the Pilots use Ray Bans so we get here safe,as for asking advice here its pointless. You have 10 % tint as O.E. these days,so Clears the only option for safe night driving.Plus Passengers all comment Jeez we can see out. Try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Isuzu had my SUV tinted new. Tint is not over the top and not restrictive at night time. I'm overseas at the moment otherwise I would take some photos of the tint numbers for you. No problem, I will check out the tint book at the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Fortunately Boeing dont fit the stuff and the Pilots use Ray Bans so we get here safe,as for asking advice here its pointless. You have 10 % tint as O.E. these days,so Clears the only option for safe night driving.Plus Passengers all comment Jeez we can see out. Try it.Wow you have posted without being rude, is this something new for you? was there any need for your first post?So pilots use window tint on there ray bans? Edited October 24, 2015 by Badrabbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 20% is fine and no problem at night +1 I believe I have 30% on the side and back but then again I don't drive at night anymore. When my windscreen was broken, after the dealer replaced it they added a 20% film on the front screen. Guess they thought the previous glass must have had it. It is a big help that small amount on the front. My previous car, which I bought 2nd hand, must've had 60-80% tint and had to run the windows down at an intersection to see anything at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I have no film on my windscreen - I like to be able to see at night. Even most clear film distorts a bit (some don't have a problem with it, I do). On the sides and rear I think we went 40% but I'm sure my missus said she wanted 60%. Either way, it'll do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 I have no film on my windscreen - I like to be able to see at night. Even most clear film distorts a bit (some don't have a problem with it, I do). On the sides and rear I think we went 40% but I'm sure my missus said she wanted 60%. Either way, it'll do. Must admit I am against tinting on the window screen but sides and back are fine, I will check the tint book and pick a free tint that is 100% safe at night meaning it will be safe during the day, people wear dark sunglasses driving during the day which are much darker than any car tint, does this make all driver's that wear sunglasses(Ray Bans) "Pratts" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Fortunately Boeing dont fit the stuff and the Pilots use Ray Bans so we get here safe,as for asking advice here its pointless. You have 10 % tint as O.E. these days,so Clears the only option for safe night driving.Plus Passengers all comment Jeez we can see out. Try it.Wow you have posted without being rude, is this something new for you? was there any need for your first post?So pilots use window tint on there ray bans? . I'm only rude to Posers and PC Rats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Fortunately Boeing dont fit the stuff and the Pilots use Ray Bans so we get here safe,as for asking advice here its pointless. You have 10 % tint as O.E. these days,so Clears the only option for safe night driving.Plus Passengers all comment Jeez we can see out. Try it.Wow you have posted without being rude, is this something new for you? was there any need for your first post?So pilots use window tint on there ray bans? . I'm only rude to Posers and PC Rats Leally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Passenger front and drivers side are best left with the 10percent o.e. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I had a cracked windscreen i got replaced. I could have sworn the original was tinted when i requested tinting for my new car. It wasn't. It was the tint of the glass itself, maybe 10 or 20%. That's enough. Front side windows a bit more and darker in the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 The laws on car film have been overridden by an official police order stating they are not to be enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 The laws on car film have been overridden by an official police order stating they are not to be enforced. I don't care what has been overridden I will do what is safe and legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) The laws on car film have been overridden by an official police order stating they are not to be enforced. I don't care what has been overridden I will do what is safe and legal. Safest: No film Legal: Any film Safest Film: Carbon ceramic - it blocks UV and IR, and has excellent outwards visibility. Edited October 24, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 That said it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 That said it all. You not wear sunglasses during the day Ace? Hippocrite springs to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 That said it all. You not wear sunglasses during the day Ace? Hippocrite springs to mind. Do you pop your car windows out at night, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 My preference is 3M Crystalline. I have it on my car in Thailand and my other in the Middle East. Avoid cheap and dark film. I think its Crystalline 90 that I have fitted. It's nearly clear and I have no problems with night driving. Best of all the heat reduction is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrab Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I have just bought a new Honda Jazz and had 40% tint for the windscreen and 60% for all other windows. This has been perfect for day and night driving. Absolutely no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 ^ I did 40% on the windscreen and also front side windows. (Whatever is on the windscreen also needs to go on the front side windows assuming you want to see out your rear view mirrors at night once in a while.) But 40% was fine for that. Then the back side windows and back window had 60% which seems a lot darker than the 40%, more than the 20% difference suggests anyway. This is 3M film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I have no film on my windscreen - I like to be able to see at night. Even most clear film distorts a bit (some don't have a problem with it, I do). On the sides and rear I think we went 40% but I'm sure my missus said she wanted 60%. Either way, it'll do. Agree with the front, think the side is a bit dark still. 20 to 30 is as much as I'd go, maybe 30 rear and 20 front sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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