Window tinting?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by reservoirblue, Jun 7, 2025.

  1. Paul Gregory

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    The main reason tinting is illegal in most jurisdictions is simply that it makes it difficult for cops to see what you're doing inside your car.
     
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    I was thinking about doing windshield, put it off until you mentioned it.

    Thanks for reminding me
     

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    Secondary, personal reason: it feels like you’re wearing sunglasses, day and night. Especially for shoulder checking during lane changes.

    Too, if I was shopping used, aftermarket tint would be a deal breaker, maybe just me though.

    yeah I know, Great White North.
     
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    Love to see that installed on the Gen 5 considering the angle of the windscreen :rolleyes:
     
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    I'm no physicist, but I think it's possible to block UV rays without using dark tints.
     
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    Window film installers do it every day
     
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    I don't think that's legal anywhere.