Window Tint
#1
Window Tint
Am having my windows (all but windshield) this coming Saturday. This is a black Accord with black interior. Any suggestions on tint level? I am leaning towards Suntek 35 but thinking it may be too dark? I don't want to have to put my windows down to see my mirrors when in the dark. I live in NJ where it is illegal to tint the front windows without a prescription from an opthamologist, which I have. I don't want to constantly be harassed by the police. My wife thinks my car is going to get broken into or stolen because of this treatment? Any thoughts here as well? Should I go the next step lighter to the 45?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#4
I was leaning more towards the lighter after due thought. It's only that the car interior gets very hot(like you all don't know this) and I have my cars for a long time, so I was also thinking of lessening the fading of the interior due to the suns rays.
#5
To help ventilate my Accord, I purchased a pair of rain-guard, side window air deflectors from one of this forum's sponsors... Carid. These reflectors are in-channel and are custom fit by WeatherTech. Good quality and do not glue/tape to the exterior of the vehicle
Here is a link to their page: 2015 Honda Accord Wind Deflectors | Rain Guards | Window Visors
With the deflectors installed, I can now leave the front windows 'cracked' just a bit which does seem to reduce the interior temperature gained while the vehicle is parked... plus, they're a great addition for ventilation during rain
Last edited by Prospector; 08-16-2015 at 08:58 PM.
#6
You're reasoning is valid. Yes, the interior can and does get hot in a short time.
To help ventilate my Accord, I purchased a pair of rain-guard, side window air deflectors from one of this forum's sponsors... Carid. These reflectors are in-channel and are custom fit by WeatherTech. Good quality and do not glue/tape to the exterior of the vehicle
Here is a link to their page: 2015 Honda Accord Wind Deflectors | Rain Guards | Window Visors
With the deflectors installed, I can now leave the front windows 'cracked' just a bit which does seem to reduce the interior temperature gained while the vehicle is parked... plus, they're a great addition for ventilation during rain
To help ventilate my Accord, I purchased a pair of rain-guard, side window air deflectors from one of this forum's sponsors... Carid. These reflectors are in-channel and are custom fit by WeatherTech. Good quality and do not glue/tape to the exterior of the vehicle
Here is a link to their page: 2015 Honda Accord Wind Deflectors | Rain Guards | Window Visors
With the deflectors installed, I can now leave the front windows 'cracked' just a bit which does seem to reduce the interior temperature gained while the vehicle is parked... plus, they're a great addition for ventilation during rain
Thanks for the suggestion though!
#7
Though I think the idea is a great one, especially since Hondas are not known for their ventilation systems during very humid conditions, I think the fit of the Weathertech wind deflectors was atrocious. I put a set on my 2004 Accord and did not like them at all. They slipped up/down when I moved the windows up/down. I'm not crazy about their looks either.
Thanks for the suggestion though!
Thanks for the suggestion though!
The most common mistake people make when installing the in-channel deflectors is not seating the bottom of the deflector inside the window channel. When first seeing a deflector of this type, it appears that the bottom tab should rest outside of the channel... however this is not correct and will cause the issue you describe. Also important is to allow the deflectors to 'rest' with windows fully up for a full 24 hours after installation.
Early on, the installation instructions were less than clear as to proper seating, however more recently, WT states 'Be Sure'... 'Important'... to seat the bottom tab inside the window channel
Last edited by Prospector; 08-17-2015 at 12:51 PM.
#8
I've had 4 sets of WeatherTech window reflectors on 4 different cars with no issues on any of them... all fit and performed perfectly
The most common mistake people make when installing the in-channel deflectors is not seating the bottom of the deflector inside the window channel. When first seeing a deflector of this type, it appears that the bottom tab should rest outside of the channel... however this is not correct and will cause the issue you describe. Also important is to allow the deflectors to 'rest' with windows fully up for a full 24 hours after installation.
Early on, the installation instructions were less than clear as to proper seating, however more recently, WT states 'Be Sure'... 'Important'... to seat the bottom tab inside the window channel
The most common mistake people make when installing the in-channel deflectors is not seating the bottom of the deflector inside the window channel. When first seeing a deflector of this type, it appears that the bottom tab should rest outside of the channel... however this is not correct and will cause the issue you describe. Also important is to allow the deflectors to 'rest' with windows fully up for a full 24 hours after installation.
Early on, the installation instructions were less than clear as to proper seating, however more recently, WT states 'Be Sure'... 'Important'... to seat the bottom tab inside the window channel
#9
Plus, our forum's sponsor, Carid, and WeatherTech both stand behind their products which means that exchanging them is not an issue
#10
Good to know. I have never heard of Carid. Thanks!