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Anyone done clear UV-blocking "tint" on windshield?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by SCDrJ, Jun 20, 2006.

  1. SCDrJ

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SCDrJ @ Jun 20 2006, 02:36 PM) [snapback]274278[/snapback]</div>
    ok, I hope the table is reasonably in line.


    ..................................................................................Visible Light Through Rate...UV Cut Rate
    Window Sealed Glass.....Green IR Cut Glass......................................77%....................100%
    Front Door Glass............Green Water Repelling UV Cut Glass.............72%.....................91%
    Rear Door Glass.............Cool Green UV Cut Glass.............................57%....................89%
    Front Quarter Glass........Green UV Cut Glass.....................................72%....................91%
    Rear Quarter Glass.........Cool Green UV Cut Glass.............................53%....................90%
    Back Door Glass Upper...Cool Green UV Cut Glass.............................53%.....................90%
    Back Door Glass Lower...Dark Gray..................................................27%.....................93%


    Edit: I'm not sure why they said our front door windows are water repellent. It doesn't seem that way. If anything, our "back door glass lower" is water repellent.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jun 23 2006, 12:06 PM) [snapback]275932[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks for the great info! Where is it from, and do they mention UVA vs. UVB?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jun 23 2006, 03:06 PM) [snapback]275932[/snapback]</div>
    Huh? I can see that there is a very slight manufacturer tint in the Prius windows, but it doesn't seem anywhere near the figures you cite....
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Subversive @ Jun 23 2006, 03:45 PM) [snapback]276041[/snapback]</div>
    It's not surprising really... the "clear" UVShield film is 78% VLT. 80% looks clear to most peoplem which is probably why in the Prius the windshield looks clear but the side windows look slightly tinted.