Tint Vs Perforated Vinyl

Our windows are factory tinted so we don't have any real experience with either product but our friends had perforated vinyl professionally installed on their RV several years ago. They're not happy with it because it has peeled up in a few places. It's installed on the exterior of the windows so I guess it get abused more than an interior tint film would.

yeah i am pretty well versed in vinyl, i make stickers and stuff, and i know this stuff is not intended to be perminent, it's intended to be a temporary advertising medium, so it wont be as durable as tint, but it's a lot cheaper and very easy to reapply, just looking more for info on any cons of using it, i suppose that is one, but one that i am ok with.

Con;
You still need curtains or blinds because people can see in at night when the lights are on.

The perforated is great during the day, you can see out but people cant see in. Though at night its like its not even there, you can see everything inside.

yeah, i figured that, any opinions on both? i would liek the look of the perf, but the privacy of the reflective tint

Not sure if it'd trap heat between or anything and cause issues?

Tint is designed to reflect heat, so my guess would be that it might have some effect on the vinyl. And tint will also allow people to see in at night if you have lights on inside.

Yeah i know tint cant expect privacy at night either, that's why i was undecided, they both seem to have similar pros and cons, but i would prefer the perf vinyl look.

Then go with vinyl knowing it's a wear and tear item that will need replacement. Or tint, without the look you want, knowing it's done forever.

Either way, sounds like you're gonna want window coverings on the inside

yeah, i was kinda thinking both, i just dont know if it would cause issues with heat on the glass, i know residential windows can break if exposed to too much heat.

Heat gain must not be a big issue. I see a lot of perforated vinyl decals on the rear window of pickups. Never known of a rear window breaking because of the decal.