Tinting TT windows
Our new TT came with night shades. We are considering tinting the windows or replacing with day/night shades. What we want to accomplish overall is privacy during the day, less heat inside and still maitain a view outside. I came up with pros/cons:
Tint:
1) Can see outside(albeit slightly darker but no one will see inside during day from the outside). No curtain needs to be down during day.
2) Less heat intrusion so TT stays cooler and AC works less
3) I can do all my TT windows for $250 installed by a professional
Day/night shades:
1) With day shades down you really can't see outside at all but it does give you privacy
2) More prone to break due to opening and closing of them
3) Would cost about $650 to do the same windows so $400 more.
We are leaning toward the tint. Installer left some samples today. One was a limo 5% tint. Looked good from outside as it matched the current window color and you could still see outside. Another was a more reflective tint so the outside looking in had a slight mirror look. This tint was a little lighter on the inside as you look out.
Anyone have a preference if you installed tint and if you like it. tks
Tint:
1) Can see outside(albeit slightly darker but no one will see inside during day from the outside). No curtain needs to be down during day.
2) Less heat intrusion so TT stays cooler and AC works less
3) I can do all my TT windows for $250 installed by a professional
Day/night shades:
1) With day shades down you really can't see outside at all but it does give you privacy
2) More prone to break due to opening and closing of them
3) Would cost about $650 to do the same windows so $400 more.
We are leaning toward the tint. Installer left some samples today. One was a limo 5% tint. Looked good from outside as it matched the current window color and you could still see outside. Another was a more reflective tint so the outside looking in had a slight mirror look. This tint was a little lighter on the inside as you look out.
Anyone have a preference if you installed tint and if you like it. tks
