Window Tinting ?
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From: IA/GA/HI/FL/VA/CA/ME
uh. I’m not sure this is accurate. Every modern manufacturer I have seen uses tinted glass that is tinted as part of the glass manufacturering process. Not an application on the outside of the glass. Can anyone confirm that Ford doing something different?
Lead Driver
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From: Cartersville, Ga
I matched my front windows to the back, did 35% on the windshield, and did 5% on the sunroof. Very nice and noticeable reduction in cab heat during the summer. If you plan on tinting the windshield that dark, have the factory LEDs or something equivalent.
All in all, I'm happy with it. Haven't had to wear sunglasses since doing it.
All in all, I'm happy with it. Haven't had to wear sunglasses since doing it.
Mountain Pass
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From: Erie,Pa
I like to leave the shade open but not the roof (that is for the wife) Cuts the heat and the UV and I can still see thru it.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Down SOUTH
Me too 
I outgrew window tint many years ago lol
I tried to order my XLT WITHOUT the tinted rear glass but XL is only trim Pckg to come without privacy rear glass :-((
You can’t see out of cab at night !!!
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Ditto on what VA13FX4 says ..... ?
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I outgrew window tint many years ago lolI tried to order my XLT WITHOUT the tinted rear glass but XL is only trim Pckg to come without privacy rear glass :-((
You can’t see out of cab at night !!!
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Ditto on what VA13FX4 says ..... ?
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Mountain Pass
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From: Miami, FL
You can’t remove the factory “tint”. The windows aren’t actually tinted, they are a colored privacy glass. People saying they removed factory tint are probably referring to tint installed by the dealer. One of the dealers by me tints most of their cars and adds wheel locks to the vehicles once they take delivery (they still charge you for it and add an additional sticker next to the Ford window sticker with the new total), but the windows don’t come that way from the factory.
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From: Tupelo, MS
I was told by my local window tint dealer that the sunroof could not be tinted when I inquired. I asked why and he said it would almost certainly lead to glass shattering with the tints heat gathering/absorbing technology? I didn't question him beyond that and he seemed very adamant with his response. I would like to get the sunroof tinted darker. This North MS heat just won't quit this year and I like how the panoramic sunroof makes the cab feel even bigger when the sunshade is open but it heats up the interior more than it's worth as it came from the factory.
I had Lumar added to my front door windows to match the rear doors and back glass. Looks great and like others I have never had any issues with the quality of the work or any color changes down the road and I've had all of my vehicle windows tinted since the early 90's. Only time I had an issue was when my truck was broken into. The passenger door glass was shattered and the body shop that replaced the window also tinted the new glass and used some Walmart level tint that was bright purple within a week. I took it to my tint guy who tinted both door windows again to match and had the body shop pay for the bill since the agreement was that was what they were going to do upfront and then billed me for it and used the cheap tint.
I had Lumar added to my front door windows to match the rear doors and back glass. Looks great and like others I have never had any issues with the quality of the work or any color changes down the road and I've had all of my vehicle windows tinted since the early 90's. Only time I had an issue was when my truck was broken into. The passenger door glass was shattered and the body shop that replaced the window also tinted the new glass and used some Walmart level tint that was bright purple within a week. I took it to my tint guy who tinted both door windows again to match and had the body shop pay for the bill since the agreement was that was what they were going to do upfront and then billed me for it and used the cheap tint.
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I was told by my local window tint dealer that the sunroof could not be tinted when I inquired. I asked why and he said it would almost certainly lead to glass shattering with the tints heat gathering/absorbing technology? I didn't question him beyond that and he seemed very adamant with his response. I would like to get the sunroof tinted darker. This North MS heat just won't quit this year and I like how the panoramic sunroof makes the cab feel even bigger when the sunshade is open but it heats up the interior more than it's worth as it came from the factory.
I had Lumar added to my front door windows to match the rear doors and back glass. Looks great and like others I have never had any issues with the quality of the work or any color changes down the road and I've had all of my vehicle windows tinted since the early 90's. Only time I had an issue was when my truck was broken into. The passenger door glass was shattered and the body shop that replaced the window also tinted the new glass and used some Walmart level tint that was bright purple within a week. I took it to my tint guy who tinted both door windows again to match and had the body shop pay for the bill since the agreement was that was what they were going to do upfront and then billed me for it and used the cheap tint.
I had Lumar added to my front door windows to match the rear doors and back glass. Looks great and like others I have never had any issues with the quality of the work or any color changes down the road and I've had all of my vehicle windows tinted since the early 90's. Only time I had an issue was when my truck was broken into. The passenger door glass was shattered and the body shop that replaced the window also tinted the new glass and used some Walmart level tint that was bright purple within a week. I took it to my tint guy who tinted both door windows again to match and had the body shop pay for the bill since the agreement was that was what they were going to do upfront and then billed me for it and used the cheap tint.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Miami, FL
People on this board have been spreading that rumor since these trucks came out, but nobody's sunroof has spontaneously combusted. I have my roof tinted and I live in Miami with some of the most intense sunshine and heat in the county and we have it ALL YEAR LONG. My roof is still intact.
Laughing Gas
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From: Tupelo, MS
Quote from best tint shop in my area
”I don’t recommend tinting those style roofs. Lot of talk on the tint forums about the glass breaking after putting tint on. What happens is the dark tint will absorb more heat and due to the size of the glass it becomes unstable especially when driving and vehicle flexes.”
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Charlotte, NC
After getting full ceramic tint on my truck, it will be the first thing I do to every vehicle from now on. I even did the windshield with clear ceramic. Makes a huge difference in the amount of heat coming in the cab.