UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

awryexperiment · 04-06-2025, 10:07 AM

Has anyone installed a clear to nearly-clear UV film on their windows? Maybe >80% transmission?

I have clear glass now and am getting cooked but I don't want black or grey windows. I really like the stock look and just need some UV protection.

Any suggestions would be welcome.

jumpsoffrock · 04-06-2025, 11:04 AM

I apologize for posting a dirty reddit link here, but it seems to provide some interesting info

https://www.reddit.com/r/WindowTint/...ndow_film_for/

awryexperiment · 04-06-2025, 11:56 AM

thanks!

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 04-06-2025, 07:27 PM

3M makes one that allows 90% transmission but blocks UV. "Crystalline" maybe?
Probably just check with your local pro installers

Lee H · 04-07-2025, 08:37 AM

I do all my vehicles with a product from LLumar on all windows including the windshield. Advertised to block 98% percent of UV rays and reduce heat build up by 60%. Makes a huge difference in heat build up, both while sitting and moving, resulting in way better AC performance, and helps prevent UV fading and damage.

**dmjlambert** · 04-07-2025, 06:49 PM

Hi Lee H, please tell us about LLumar, what is the product, do you have a link for your source you can share, and do you have it done by a dealer/pro or do it yourself? If yourself, how do you obtain the film?

Lee H · 04-07-2025, 08:35 PM

Professional install. Not the cheapest product but there is a huge payback upon selling with no signs of fading or cracking in the interior. Just one of LLumar's many products.

https://llumar.com/na/en/automotive/...t/ceramic/irx/

jumpsoffrock · 04-07-2025, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Professional install. Not the cheapest product but there is a huge payback upon selling with no signs of fading or cracking in the interior. Just one of LLumar's many products.

https://llumar.com/na/en/automotive/...t/ceramic/irx/

Can you give a rough quote on cost? Per window or vehicle?

**dmjlambert** · 04-07-2025, 09:51 PM

With the IRX product it looks like we made a jump to talking about 50% tinted windows. Including tinting the windshield, I don't think that's an option for me.

Lee H · 04-07-2025, 11:48 PM

That’s what I originally thought also, after a few days you can’t tell it’s tinted, looking inside or out. Good luck, Lee.

**dmjlambert** · 04-07-2025, 11:57 PM

Very interesting, thanks.

brandnew72 · 04-10-2025, 08:27 PM

I went back and forth between clear film and slight tint and settled on 40% Ceramic all the way around, even the windshield. I bought a roll of film online and a few tools and went at it. It's been excellent and doesn't look tinted out. Id call it tasetfully tinted. Can see straight through the truck with a slight gray tint to the glass.

It did take me 5 tries to get the windshield done to a standard I can live with, however.

jumpsoffrock · 04-11-2025, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brandnew72

I went back and forth between clear film and slight tint and settled on 40% Ceramic all the way around, even the windshield. I bought a roll of film online and a few tools and went at it. It's been excellent and doesn't look tinted out. Id call it tasetfully tinted. Can see straight through the truck with a slight gray tint to the glass.

It did take me 5 tries to get the windshield done to a standard I can live with, however.

Pics?

brandnew72 · 04-14-2025, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

Pics?

Straight through shot. Ignore the dirty windows, lol. This pollen is hell.

jumpsoffrock · 04-14-2025, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brandnew72

Straight through shot. Ignore the dirty windows, lol. This pollen is hell.

I'd be very happy with that. I do not prefer dark tinted windows.
Thank you for posting.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 04-15-2025, 12:28 AM

There are online visualizers for 3M and Llumar, if that helps:

https://llumar.com/na/en/automotive/...lm-ppf-viewer/

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/car-pers...int-simulator/

brandnew72 · 04-15-2025, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

I'd be very happy with that. I do not prefer dark tinted windows.
Thank you for posting.

Very welcome sir.

**Already Gone** · 04-16-2025, 06:08 PM

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04-06-2025, 10:07 AM	#1
awryexperiment Registered User Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: Readington, NJ Posts: 88	UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? Has anyone installed a clear to nearly-clear UV film on their windows? Maybe >80% transmission? I have clear glass now and am getting cooked but I don't want black or grey windows. I really like the stock look and just need some UV protection. Any suggestions would be welcome.

04-06-2025, 11:04 AM	#2
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,126	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? I apologize for posting a dirty reddit link here, but it seems to provide some interesting info https://www.reddit.com/r/WindowTint/...ndow_film_for/

04-06-2025, 11:56 AM	#3
awryexperiment Registered User Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: Readington, NJ Posts: 88	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? thanks!

04-06-2025, 07:27 PM	#4
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 1,071	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? 3M makes one that allows 90% transmission but blocks UV. "Crystalline" maybe? Probably just check with your local pro installers __________________ 1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350 “Carburetors are forgiving, timing is not” — Thunderhead289

04-07-2025, 08:37 AM	#5
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,175	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? I do all my vehicles with a product from LLumar on all windows including the windshield. Advertised to block 98% percent of UV rays and reduce heat build up by 60%. Makes a huge difference in heat build up, both while sitting and moving, resulting in way better AC performance, and helps prevent UV fading and damage. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have all original numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

04-07-2025, 06:49 PM	#6
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 4,051	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? Hi Lee H, please tell us about LLumar, what is the product, do you have a link for your source you can share, and do you have it done by a dealer/pro or do it yourself? If yourself, how do you obtain the film?

04-07-2025, 08:35 PM	#7
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,175	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? Professional install. Not the cheapest product but there is a huge payback upon selling with no signs of fading or cracking in the interior. Just one of LLumar's many products. https://llumar.com/na/en/automotive/...t/ceramic/irx/ __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have all original numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

04-07-2025, 09:51 PM	#9
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 4,051	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? With the IRX product it looks like we made a jump to talking about 50% tinted windows. Including tinting the windshield, I don't think that's an option for me.

04-07-2025, 11:48 PM	#10
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,175	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? That’s what I originally thought also, after a few days you can’t tell it’s tinted, looking inside or out. Good luck, Lee. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have all original numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

04-07-2025, 11:57 PM	#11
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 4,051	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? Very interesting, thanks.

04-10-2025, 08:27 PM	#12
brandnew72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2024 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 53	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? I went back and forth between clear film and slight tint and settled on 40% Ceramic all the way around, even the windshield. I bought a roll of film online and a few tools and went at it. It's been excellent and doesn't look tinted out. Id call it tasetfully tinted. Can see straight through the truck with a slight gray tint to the glass. It did take me 5 tries to get the windshield done to a standard I can live with, however.

04-15-2025, 12:28 AM	#16
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 1,071	Re: UV Blocking Film/Tint That's Clear? There are online visualizers for 3M and Llumar, if that helps: https://llumar.com/na/en/automotive/...lm-ppf-viewer/ https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/car-pers...int-simulator/ __________________ 1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350 “Carburetors are forgiving, timing is not” — Thunderhead289

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