Window tint
How to choose a car window tint shade
Choose a shade around how you drive. More privacy in daylight can mean a darker view out when you reverse at night.
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A lower percentage means a darker tint
Visible light transmission (VLT) tells you how much light passes through the film. The lower the number, the darker the film.
- 70% VLT
- A lighter film that lets more light through.
- 20% VLT
- A darker film that lets less light through.
These figures describe the film on its own. Your existing glass affects the final reading.
Check the glass you already have
A sample that looks light on its own can be noticeably darker over factory privacy glass. Compare shades against the actual window from inside and out.
Start with a lighter shade if you often reverse into a dark driveway or want a clearer view out at night.
Which windows can you tint?
For vehicles first used from 1 April 1985, these limits apply to the glass and film together.
- Front windscreen
- 75% minimum
- Front side windows
- 70% minimum
- Rear windows
- No tint limit
