Toyota came out with an article in 2011 that their front windshield are 99% UV rated both A and B, and their side windows will now be starting in 2011. 99% UV rated. Does anybody have any information on how that relates to the 200 series UV ratings. I would think if a standard Camry has those kind of ratings. Then a Toyota Land Cruiser or Lexus LX 570 would also have the top ratings. Since I live in Florida I don’t want to spend extra money on additional tinting if I already have the best UVA and UVB protection.
UV-a and UV-b window ratings (1 Viewer)
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I had all 10 pcs of glass, includes front windshield, in my truck tinted with ceramic a month ago. Huge difference in heat rejection / block from stock tint. My only scientific proof is my left arm feels better Perched on the window sill on sunnydays and my baby blues dont require sunglasses when driving anymore, but i stll wear them. Silliness aside it was worth the coin. Go to your good local tint shops and ask for an education. You might be surprised.
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Indeed. Here in SC ceramic is great for heat rejection. Where you are I’d not think twice about it. I have those same light sensitive blue eyes too!
bloc
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Pretty sure my factory drivers window rejects much of the UV spectrum based on how an already-sunburned arm feels behind the glass vs when it is rolled down.
2013 for the record.
The ceramic stuff might have more to do with IR light reducing the heating of surfaces inside the vehicle.. which helps cut down on interior temps when parked in the sun. I could be wrong but I didn’t think UV was directly responsible for that.
2013 for the record.
The ceramic stuff might have more to do with IR light reducing the heating of surfaces inside the vehicle.. which helps cut down on interior temps when parked in the sun. I could be wrong but I didn’t think UV was directly responsible for that.
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Guess what I really want to know is are the side windows and the front window already 90% UV protection like the article I read said for a Toyota Camry starting in 2011 if so I’m not worried about the heat because I put front window covers up. I just don’t want to spend money when I don’t need to. The factory tint looks great as long as it is protecting my interior, I also treat the interior with 303 aero protection which is the best for UV protection. But I will add tint to the front side windows if they are not up to the 90% UVA protection level.
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Even non-ceramic tinting makes a huge difference. I went super dark from second row and behind and the heat difference is massive. Also a major security boon as you cannot see anything inside...night nor day.
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Just an update...emailed Toyota and got this response:
“Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to address your inquiry regarding the UV protection rate and your 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Our records indicate that the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser has an ultraviolet reduction rate of 90% on the front side window.”
“Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to address your inquiry regarding the UV protection rate and your 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Our records indicate that the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser has an ultraviolet reduction rate of 90% on the front side window.”
There is a very easy test. Put a pair of transition eyeglasses on your dash in the garage. Drive it out into the sun. The glass will not darken. Do this test with any other windows you want to test. The transition glass (with the exception of the ones made for use inside cars - but they get completely clear) darken by UV.
Oh, and Toyota was wrong in the response above. The UV reduction is actually in the high 90's (98/99%)
Oh, and Toyota was wrong in the response above. The UV reduction is actually in the high 90's (98/99%)
Yep, sunroof makes a big difference and doesn't need to be a perfect install
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Depending on the state if you put darker film on your windows you’ll be a violation give a cop a reason to stop you
i have a roof rack so i didn't bother with it - it and the shade for it stays closed 99% of the time
A little off topic, but a dash mat helps with heat and more importantly with glare. I didn't think there was any glare from the dash until I put on a dash mat. Worth every penny of the $50 I paid at the tint shop for them to order it from their suppliers after I chose the fabric and color.
