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Old 03-14-2017, 03:28 PM
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I'm thinking on tinting my windshield. I have 232 Formula. Any pros or con's? I think it will look better? I'm not looking at a really dark tint. just something darker than stock Taylor Made windshield.
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Old 03-14-2017, 06:23 PM
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lightly tinted looks great and removes unwanted glare. But too much tint is tough to see through at night.

Here's a lightly tinted windshield (JimLee Aerospace windshields, factory tint, not add on) for sampling purposes



tint level indoors





tint level outdoors









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Old 03-14-2017, 07:13 PM
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Yeah, that looks great. Thank you for your responce.
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I don't think you can tint the lexan / plexi windshield right? That product continues to gas off and causes bubbles in the tint. Might want to confirm that....
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Ayuh,... In my experience, tinted windows can't be seen though at night,....
All ya can see is the glare from the gauges,..

If yer a sunshine boater, No problem,....
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Originally Posted by ALL_IN!
I don't think you can tint the lexan / plexi windshield right? That product continues to gas off and causes bubbles in the tint. Might want to confirm that....
That would be correct as I have been told by the people who make those windshields. Otherwise the wind deflector on my Baja would be tinted just for the look. Too damn small to work as a windshield anyways. lol
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I've seen people "paint" the lexan with a low percent black or grey base (and mainly clear) to give the illusion of tint.
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This is an OSO member's 271 Formula. He has it lightly tinted blue. His windshield was destroyed last year in a tornado when his Formula held the roof up of his garage for a couple days. He had a new windshield made, and it is being tinted just the same, with film.



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Window film and sunscreen do not get along well.
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As far as a tint I would leave it alone. Had mine done 2 years ago and took it off after the 1st season, was dangerous at dusk and night time.
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