window tint

I think it is worth it. It also makes looking into the vehicle a little bit more difficult so that a thief walking past has trouble seeing whats in your vehicle without going right up to the window. It makes it a bit harder also to see in at night which is a bonus when my wife is in the vehicle on her own. I mean its hard to see how many people are in the vehicle.

Just had Tint-a- ca put on Ash cool ,, not recommended

desray can you give a bit more imformation why you don't recommend Ash Cool. The Cruiser is going in to Tint A Car tomorrow to have their Fomula One tint put on which I believe is the next one up from Ash Cool.
But I would recommend window tinting, the other car has it and you can really notice the difference with the sun on the window when you wind it down.

You get what you pay for with window tinting. I had my troopy done with the top quality 3M stuff and it's still pretty good after 13 years. Some cheap tint jobs start bubbling after the second season. And, its a hell of a job (and expense) to get the poor quality film off and replaced with the good stuff.
Klaus

Not as dark as I wanted car still gets very hot and I still get burnt .. Cheap and nasty. Yes some tints are good ,as said you get what you pay for

Smocky is right, not only does it protect the interior of the car the added saftey of the your side windows performing like laminated glass is a bonus especially with kiddies. Have been told that the best way to keep tinted windows clean is to wipe them with a chamois and fresh water. Some detergents and window cleaners can degenerate the film quality even in metalised films. Got both cars tinted within 1 month of each other, mine as an option with the 4by and the wifes from Premier, wifes car was cheaper but is already showing signs of wear after 18 months. (scratches and nicks).

It is money well spent but advisable to buy top quality.
Rengatt

I waz thinkin you had big nostrils......

Gidday wolfie,Problem is you have to wind down window to flick it out.Misjudge and you wear it.
Seeya Locallaw

Good call!

I want to reiterate what Voxson just said, you can feel the burning sensation without tint, but not with, even on a 40 degree day. You can also see the difference when the window is 1/2 down, the shadow of the tint on your arm and you don't feel the radiant heat on the shadow. Is most definitely doing something. Also makes the air conditioner work 500% better as it is not competing with radiant heat through all the glass (especially on 4wds), and cools the cabin down a lot quicker. Also a must for carrying children/babies around as they generally don't wear sunnies and the glare can damage their eyes over a period of time. Also looks better. I say the above based only on having legal tint (35% I thinks), so for those willing to stick their neck out with the law, the benefits will be even greater.

Nice saying...not all who wander are lost.

G'day Crowie,

not sure what tinting you had, but I'm surprised by your experience. I've had tinted cars for 10 years. The difference in heat through the glass is enormous and obvious. With regards to UV (the thing that damages skin, eyes, car interiors, children) all the good ones block 99% PLUS of UV rays.

Of course, if you leave a car locked up and switched off in the sun, I will guarantee they will reach around the same temparature eventually, but that doesn't take away from tinting's value when you are IN the car, nor the benefits of safety with broken glass (again which I've experienced) or protection for the contents of your car from UV rays. Also, as D-Jack rightly points out, your ait conditioning is MUCH more effective at reducing and keeping the interior cool.

It's pretty simply really, try wrapping your food in tin foil and putting it in a microwave. It won't cook because the film stops the rays that do the damage.

In my experienced opinion, money very well spent if spent on good film.

Smocky.

Smocky
A friendly last opinion.
I'll admit it has some good points but I found with a 4wd that it gets damaged to easly. Had it on my previous, a GQ. I still don't think it cools the car down significantly, it just reduces glare sides and rear and a pair of $30.00 Polaroids does the same thing. Looks good, car feels cooler because its darker so you get to think the air conditioner is working better.

Crowie