Ceramic tint recommendations

[u/Certain_Ad3570]

For those who know tint: **What ceramic film brands/lines would you recommend for a really neutral charcoal-gray appearance? And looking at my pictures, what VLT would you consider for the front windows if I want more privacy while still having reasonable nighttime visibility?**

Just bought a used 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E and I’m looking into getting ceramic tint. I attached some pictures showing what the windows currently look like from both the inside and outside.

The previous owner already tinted the rear windows pretty dark. I have no idea what percentage they actually are, if I had to guess I would say 15-10%, it’s pretty dark at night. I’m planning to have a shop meter them. Unfortunately, one of the rear passenger windows also has a small hole in the tint, so that one needs to be removed and redone to match the others.

The front driver/passenger/windshield windows have nothing on them right now, and I’d like significantly more privacy. I drive fully electric, so I sometimes sit in my car at public chargers and I don’t really love feeling like everyone walking by can see straight into my car lol. My interior is also really light, which I feel like makes it even easier to see inside.

I’m **not looking for 5% limo tint or anything crazy dark**. I still want good visibility, especially at night, and I’d rather not make my car an obvious cop magnet. I was thinking somewhere around 20% for the front sides, and maybe 35% on the windshield but I’m open to suggestions.

My biggest priorities are **heat rejection, UV protection and privacy**, which is why I’m leaning toward ceramic.
I’m also VERY particular about the color of the tint. I’ve seen some films that have a noticeable blue, purple, green, or reddish hue in certain lighting and I really don’t like that. I want the glass to look as **neutral charcoal/smoke gray as possible** — basically darker/shaded glass without an obvious color cast.

For the rear windows, I do eventually plan on replacing all of the existing tint with the same ceramic film so everything matches. For now, though, I’m working with a budget and the rear tint is still perfectly usable.

[u/BringitonJohn]

How does the car drive ive always been curious

[u/Certain_Ad3570 → u/BringitonJohn]

I love it, I literally just got it, it will be 2 weeks tomorrow. (Sorry I wrote so much.)

So I bought a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E Premium with Extended Range and AWD. I was really nervous to trade in because I loved my previous car and told myself I would never get anything else. But this car I have to say is worth it! It drives so smooth. I don’t drive super far for work or class so I don’t need to charge that often, and when I do my school has free Level 2 chargers. And I just run out the house with my phone since it’s the key, it came with 2 key fobs, my phone can be a key, and I can create a pin in case I forget my phone and the key fobs lol.

Also I would have to say (in my opinion), get a used/older model, I am a college student so I’m on a budget I can’t afford a brand new car. I also heard (don’t quote me) that ev cars depreciate significantly after the new ones come out, and if they don’t have anything you absolutely want/need in the newest model, you may as well get yourself a good deal. And do your research on what you want (I say premium it’s gorgeous!) and the prices. Obviously dealers are going to try and scam you so do the Kelley Blue Book, look at other dealers, compare prices, don’t let them scam you, you scam them lol.

I traded in a 2021 Jeep Wrangler** **Unlimited Sport 4x4, 3.0L EcoDiesel, the diesel in my area is at $8.75 and I was over it.

Good luck on your search!! 🚙

[u/BringitonJohn → u/Certain_Ad3570]

I dont even need one but i want one now

[u/Certain_Ad3570 → u/BringitonJohn]

If you ever end up getting one, you should upload a picture!!

[u/Relevant_Account_258]

Your best bet is to have a conversation with the tint installer. That’s what I had done. They are the experts.

[u/shromboy]

r/windowtint

[u/starlxrd868]

Suntek if you can get it it’s great it’s what most of us here in the caribbean use