Dark windows for CRV (think babies and todlers)

Discussion in 'CR-V' started by Thomas G. Marshall, Jan 17, 2006.

  1. We have a '99 CRV with stock (slightly gray tinted) windows. Is there
    aftermarket windows available for the thing that are dark? The sunlight is
    causing my 17 month-old to scream, particularly when the sun is so low.

    I'm not sure I like those "treatment" coatings I've seen---all the ones I've
    seen look horrible.

    Suggestions? Remember the car at this point is 6 years old.

    TIA
     
    Thomas G. Marshall, Jan 17, 2006
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  2. Thomas G. Marshall

    Jim Yanik Guest

    There are plenty of places that apply tint film to auto windows,it looks
    good,lasts a long time. You need to pick a reputable company,preferably one
    that doesn't apply it outdoors where dirt gets under the film,causing
    bubbles.
     
    Jim Yanik, Jan 17, 2006
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  3. You might do well with the pull-down shades sold at chain auto stores. We
    used them when we had wee ones and they made a huge difference, especially
    since we were in Phoenix.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Jan 18, 2006
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  4. Thomas G. Marshall

    catchafly Guest

    I have an 05 CRV with tinting over the existing tinted glass. It does great
    in the day for the sun and heat (I'm in FL) , help with glare and is so
    dark, you really can't see what's in the cargo area. In fact I don't need
    to worry about changing the rearview mirror at night. However, keep in
    mind that the extra tinting over the already tinted glass can make it harder
    to see out the back at night. Since there are a variety of tint shades, and
    you should be able to get an idea of what'll work best for you.

    $$ wise, the pull down shade might be the cheapest route to go, especially
    if you think the darker tint will be a problem driving at night.
     
    catchafly, Jan 19, 2006
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  5. Thomas G. Marshall

    xblazinlv Guest

    As the others have said, you can get your windows tinted a lot of
    different places, and some will tint as dark as you want.
     
    xblazinlv, Jan 19, 2006
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  6. And as long as it is within legal limits.
     
    High Tech Misfit, Jan 19, 2006
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  7. High Tech Misfit said something like:
    I heard that FL in particular has been cracking down on this. There is a
    lot of crime in parts of FL that is gang related, and the police really need
    to see into the windows.
     
    Thomas G. Marshall, Jan 19, 2006
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  8. Thomas G. Marshall

    xblazinlv Guest

    Doesn't matter, a lot of places will tint as dark as you want as long
    as you pay cash.
     
    xblazinlv, Jan 19, 2006
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  9. Thomas G. Marshall

    catchafly Guest

    Yes, FL is one of the states particularly cracking down on it. Yes, there
    are probably places that will tint as dark as you want legal or not, but a
    reputable place will tint the back windows as dark as you want but leave the
    front windows at least a shade lighter. Most states, including FL are
    concerned with the darkness on windows of the front doors and being able to
    see the driver, not the rear doors.
     
    catchafly, Jan 19, 2006
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