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Car Forum / Honda Cars / January 2006

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Dark windows for CRV (think babies and todlers)

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Thomas G. Marshall - 17 Jan 2006 15:00 GMT
We have a '99 CRV with stock (slightly gray tinted) windows.  Is there
aftermarket windows available for the thing that are dark?  The sunlight is
causing my 17 month-old to scream, particularly when the sun is so low.

I'm not sure I like those "treatment" coatings I've seen---all the ones I've
seen look horrible.

Suggestions?  Remember the car at this point is 6 years old.

TIA

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Jim Yanik - 17 Jan 2006 17:15 GMT
> We have a '99 CRV with stock (slightly gray tinted) windows.  Is there
> aftermarket windows available for the thing that are dark?  The
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> TIA

There are plenty of places that apply tint film to auto windows,it looks
good,lasts a long time. You need to pick a reputable company,preferably one
that doesn't apply it outdoors where dirt gets under the film,causing
bubbles.
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Michael Pardee - 18 Jan 2006 00:28 GMT
> We have a '99 CRV with stock (slightly gray tinted) windows.  Is there
> aftermarket windows available for the thing that are dark?  The sunlight
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> TIA

You might do well with the pull-down shades sold at chain auto stores. We
used them when we had wee ones and they made a huge difference, especially
since we were in Phoenix.

Mike
catchafly - 19 Jan 2006 03:09 GMT
I have an 05 CRV with tinting over the existing tinted glass.  It does great
in the day for the sun and heat  (I'm in FL) , help with glare and is so
dark, you really can't see what's in the cargo area.  In fact I don't need
to worry about changing the rearview mirror at night.    However, keep in
mind that the extra tinting over the already tinted glass can make it harder
to see out the back at night.  Since there are a variety of tint shades, and
you should be able to get an idea of what'll work best for you.

$$ wise, the pull down shade might be the cheapest route to go, especially
if you think the darker tint will be a problem driving at night.

> We have a '99 CRV with stock (slightly gray tinted) windows.  Is there
> aftermarket windows available for the thing that are dark?  The sunlight
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> TIA
xblazinlv - 19 Jan 2006 05:46 GMT
As the others have said, you can get your windows tinted a lot of
different places, and some will tint as dark as you want.

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High Tech Misfit - 19 Jan 2006 12:58 GMT
> As the others have said, you can get your windows tinted a lot of
> different places, and some will tint as dark as you want.

And as long as it is within legal limits.
Thomas G. Marshall - 19 Jan 2006 17:47 GMT
High Tech Misfit said something like:

>> As the others have said, you can get your windows tinted a lot of
>> different places, and some will tint as dark as you want.
>
> And as long as it is within legal limits.

I heard that FL in particular has been cracking down on this.  There is a
lot of crime in parts of FL that is gang related, and the police really need
to see into the windows.
catchafly - 19 Jan 2006 23:38 GMT
Yes, FL is one of the states particularly cracking down on it.  Yes, there
are probably places that will tint as dark as you want legal or not, but a
reputable place will tint the back windows as dark as you want but leave the
front windows  at least a shade lighter.  Most states, including FL are
concerned with the darkness on windows of the front doors and being able to
see the driver, not the rear doors.

> High Tech Misfit said something like:
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> lot of crime in parts of FL that is gang related, and the police really
> need to see into the windows.
xblazinlv - 19 Jan 2006 18:56 GMT
Doesn't matter, a lot of places will tint as dark as you want as long
as you pay cash.

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