New glass - tinted or not?

[joshd1971bronco]

She’s finally ready for glass - windshield, both door windows, and top glass. (Maintaining original vent windows)

Some vendors offer clear and tinted.
Windshield seems to be either tinted a subtle green “anti sun glare” whereas the other windows are tinted gray.
I like the idea of tint for heat reduction and sun glare reduction but don’t want it to look cheesy or ghetto either. I’ve not seen these tinted offerings in person so I have no perspective.
If I went clear all around, I guess I could tint it later with a film of my choosing.
What’s everyone doing generally?

 

[Glass Pony]

I have a grey/smoke tint on mine. It is very subtle you barely notice it.

 

[Broncobowsher]

You will want the tint. It is not anything like the aftermarket window film type tints you are thinking about. Check with the vender to verify (they could always of found something new).

 

[fordguy]

Agreed, you wanted tinted glass, not film.

 

[Slowleak]

My windshield has the slight greenish tint which is barely noticeable. I had the rest of the glass done in Panaflex 75 ceramic. It’s slightly lighter than most new cars. It looks darker in pictures outdoors. Here’s a picture in the tint shop, and one outside.

BTW: That’s a “Hillary for PRISON” bumper sticker in that pic. Don’t want anybody getting the wrong idea.

 

[Broncobowsher]

For reference, window tint is rated in the amount allowed to pass (not blocked)
50% film is usually the "light tint"
30% film is the "dark tint"
5% is limo tint.

70-75% is sometimes used on windshields around here. Not legal, but not noticeable either. I have a friend who bought a truck with it and was only noticeable on really dark roads at night.

The tinted glass you are looking at is 90-95% transparency over the clear at 97-99% or there about. The 75% isn't even that noticeable in the pictures above.

 

[fordguy]

would think the smoke gray would look best with your blue

 

[Bronco Junkie]

A slight gray tint would look fantastic with that beautiful blue!!

 

[joshd1971bronco]

Thanks for all the responses. Tinted glass for the win.
Of the vendors that appear to offer glass, LMC Truck is by far the cheapest (vs Tom’s, Jeff’s, and WH doesn’t appear to offer it). The only issue with LMC, as usual, is they don’t provide any real detail or information on the amount of tint or anything really.
Anyone buy the LMC tinted glass or have a lead on a good place to source it? (I’m in Oklahoma)

 

[Broncobowsher]

OKC? Make a road trip up the KC and pick it up. For what shipping will cost, and you get to see it in person before putting out the cash. Then drool at the showroom and think of all the stuff you could buy while you are in there. Bonus is it is on the south side of KC in Olathe. But I would call and make arrangements first, it would suck to show up and they are out of stock.

 

[m_m70]

Thanks for all the responses. Tinted glass for the win.
Of the vendors that appear to offer glass, LMC Truck is by far the cheapest (vs Tom’s, Jeff’s, and WH doesn’t appear to offer it). The only issue with LMC, as usual, is they don’t provide any real detail or information on the amount of tint or anything really.
Anyone buy the LMC tinted glass or have a lead on a good place to source it? (I’m in Oklahoma)

can always try this...……..free shipping (insured). All others want 100.00+ to ship.

https://www.amazon.com/PPR-Industries-Classic-Replacement-Windshield/dp/B00NP8IFVA

 

[jeff.depaul]

joshd1971bronco so what did you end up going with for windshield? I am at the same point with mine and finding shipping is more than the glass itself.

 

[joshd1971bronco]

I ended up getting all glass from Tom's - windshield and all the glass for the top. I did not buy new door glass as mine was still in decent shape.

I'll post up some pics tomorrow. Tom's packaged it well, arrived undamaged, and installed fine.

Happy.

I'd rather be driving my Bronco

 

[joshd1971bronco]

Here you go. As you can see, the tint is noticeable from the outside but it's not that much of a difference from the inside looking out. The front windshield is that 'solar green'.

I'd rather be driving my Bronco

 

[rdullery76]

How long you gonna keep your Bronco? The reason I ask is that for many of us, as we age, we develop cataracts, which is a clouding of the lens. As they worsen, we need more light to see things clearly, especially if you are driving at night. I had cataract surgery to correct this issue and found my night driving significantly improved.

I recently chose the nontinted replacement windshield for my 76 Bronco, which actually has a light green tint, and wear sunglasses on bright days.

Also, when travelling back country I prefer seeing the true color of the countryside.

Just another parameter to consider

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Looks really good!

 

[abn373]

Not that I am not for supporting our supporting vendors, but when I needed a new windshield I just called a local automotive glass shop chain and said I needed a windshield and gasket without the chrome ring and they came out and installed it while it was in my garage. Too easy. It has the original greenish anti glare.

 

[joshd1971bronco]

Good point. I tried that here. Took me four different places til I found someone that could only special order the front glass. No one could get the rest of the glass. So, I ended up ordering.

I'd rather be driving my Bronco

 

[aboperdnom]

I'm surprised tints let too much light inside! Thanks for sharing!

 

[sandrahof]

Hey, thanks for sharing the photo of your car with tinted windows! I think it looks really cool, and I can definitely see the benefits of tint for reducing heat and glare. However, I personally decided to go with car sunshades for my new car instead of tinted windows. Sunshades are a little easier to install and remove, and I don't have to worry about any legal restrictions on tint levels in my state. I've been using sunshades from https://snapshades.com/, and they've been working really well for me. They block out a lot of the heat and glare, and they're also really convenient to use. Just thought I'd share my experience with you in case you're considering your options.