Stock Window Tint

[Jroehrer10]

It appears in the generated photos in the build that the Mav will come will max tint in the rear and some sort of tint in the front windows. Does anybody have any insight on this?

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[Darnon]

On trims with the privacy tint 35% VLT in the rear from someone who asked a Ford rep at the Chicago Auto Show. The front will probably only be 70-85% since 70% in the max in restrictive states.

 

[notfast]

some sort of tint in the front windows. Does anybody have any insight on this?

If you're talking about the Computer-Generated Images (CGI) on the Maverick's build, that's just added for aesthetics and dramatic effect.

There are plenty of photos of training/demo Mavericks that show that the front windows are as clear as a fish bowl (or any other vehicle's non-tinted windows).

 

[j1truck]

If you're talking about the Computer-Generated Images (CGI) on the Maverick's build, that's just added for aesthetics and dramatic effect.

There are plenty of photos of training/demo Mavericks that show that the front windows are as clear as a fish bowl (or any other vehicle's non-tinted windows).

I was at San Jose dealer and saw this XLT lux and can confirm that front side window is tinted or at least I thought it’s tinted. Not sure how much but it was tinted.

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

There are also cutouts to allow for the cameras and sensors needed to have an optimal view

 

[Brian_J]

There are also cutouts to allow for the cameras and sensors needed to have an optimal view

On the side windows?

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

My understanding is 35% which is maximum but I don’t know if the cutouts are there for the mirrors or just reduced. Cut outs make less sense as everyone has a different view angle. This is unconfirmed, the cutouts in front of sensors is multi confirmed

 

[neosolidus]

It appears in the generated photos in the build that the Mav will come will max tint in the rear and some sort of tint in the front windows. Does anybody have any insight on this?

I can't think of any vehicle manufacturer that tints front windows by default, they will tint the rear but never(to my knowledge) the front.

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

I can't think of any vehicle manufacturer that tints front windows by default, they will tint the rear but never(to my knowledge) the front.

The Ford sight mentions cutouts for the sensors on the front tint and I thought a fairly high front tint.

 

[Darnon]

On the side windows?

No, it's the inverted keystone cutout you see in the windshield frit above the rearview mirror. The camera only looks out the windshield.

I can't think of any vehicle manufacturer that tints front windows by default, they will tint the rear but never(to my knowledge) the front.

Front windows usually have about 70-85% VLT to help with heat rejection and UV. There should be a marking near the lower edge that'll say what minimum it is.

 

[neosolidus]

No, it's the inverted keystone cutout you see in the windshield frit above the rearview mirror. The camera only looks out the windshield.



Front windows usually have about 70-85% VLT to help with heat rejection and UV. There should be a marking near the lower edge that'll say what minimum it is.

That's definitely different story, UV protection does not mean that the window is tinted(to the naked eye).
To me when you say tint that means that a film to darken the windows (restrict the light that gets in) was applied to the vehicle, this has nothing to do with UV protection, some films(usually cheap ones)can be dark and have negligible UV protection.

So I will reiterate, I don't know of any vehicle manufacturer that will apply by default a dark tint to the front windows due to the fact there is no federal standard as to what level of tinting can be applied to them, it is all based on state laws and that would be impossible for them to do it one way for one and another way for different state(commifonia BS rules non withstanding)

 

[notfast]

That's definitely different story, UV protection does not mean that the window is tinted(to the naked eye).
To me when you say tint that means that a film to darken the windows (restrict the light that gets in) was applied to the vehicle, this has nothing to do with UV protection, some films(usually cheap ones)can be dark and have negligible UV protection.

So I will reiterate, I don't know of any vehicle manufacturer that will apply by default a dark tint to the front windows due to the fact there is no federal standard as to what level of tinting can be applied to them, it is all based on state laws and that would be impossible for them to do it one way for one and another way for different state(commifonia BS rules non withstanding)

I agree. The windshield and front side windows of any vehicle for sale in the US are clear glass. They might have a negligible amount of darkness, but it's virtually clear. Anything more is film applied aftermarket. Some European vehicles have a blueish hue on the windows, but the VLT is the same as any other vehicle with non-tinted windows.

I haven't done any scientific testing, but I think the UV protection of automotive windows is also negligible at best. My left arm and left side of my face gets cookin' in rental cars. I have ceramic window tint with 70% VLT (it basically looks un-tinted) and 99.99% UVA/UVB protection on the front sides of my Nissan Frontier. Even with my arm pressed against the glass, I barely feel any heat and I don't get the one-arm tan LOL.

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

For anyone really bored, the visible light absorption spectrum for uvb (the plastic inside laminated glass or the outer and inner layer of acoustic glass can be found here.

dunno if you have to have a ResearchGate account to see it, I am always logged in so…https://www.researchgate.net/figure...B-SA-center-and-PVB-SA-DMN-top_fig1_276140016

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