calgaryhhr

Hey y'all,

I'm wondering if any one can tell me about the Solar Ray factory tinted glass. I haven't been able to find any info on GM Canada's website or via a google search.

What I'm interested in knowing is what sort of UV blocking specs the factory tint has. Does it block out UVA or UVB rays? What percentage of rays is it spec'ed to block?

Thanks

beachbum1970

Good question Calgary! I also tried to research that topic on Google a few years back and couldn't find much information. Would be interesting to hear the answer! Anybody know?

TiggersHHR

When I had my front windows tinted I told the installer to match the VLT% (Visible Light Transmission percentage) to the rear windows. He told me that I would have to go with a film rated at 15% to match the rear. In Indiana 30% is the legal rating - but I still went with the 15%. Looks great - plus over a period of time it will loss some of its reflective properties and will fade more towards the 20% to 25% range. If you really must know much UVA and UVB the factory tint blocks out. Then contact GM Customer Assistance and ask for Technical Support department – they should know.

Talvanos

that is a good question indeed! i just had my windows tinted to Georgias legal 35% with a 5% eyebrow. Window tint guy told me the factory tinted windows block no heat and recommended i tint those too. Needless to say i didnt because I thought he was just fishing for an extra sale. I hope I am correct.

bwhite757

Your tint guy is correct. Factory tinted windows do not provide anymore UV protection than the front windows (glass has some natural UV protection), they simply block visible light transmission. There are some car companies that have UV blocking tint, but Chevy isn't one of them, however I think they do in some Cadillacs. If the windshield were rated for UV protection, there would be a UV rating stamp somewhere on the glass from the factory.

I plan to tint the entire car, 27% front (legal SC limit), 30% backs & liftgate, then drive over to GA to get the eyebrow done (not legal in SC without AS1 line )

If you're worried about UV, get a quality tint job done...

Talvanos

well, seems that after i do my Half Panel Conversion(which will be soon) I will get the other 3 windows tinted too.

IgottaWoody

Arn't the UV treated windows grenn tinted?