Privacy glass

wheelnut · Aug 6th, 2019, 21:00

Does anyone know what the light penetration levels are on the factory privacy glass on the V90?
I am getting mine tinted and don’t want anything too light or dark..
Is it about 30%?

WhatNext? · Aug 6th, 2019, 21:04

I think it's written on the glass.

I got 60%/Smoke tint. It's perfect

tem · Aug 6th, 2019, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatNext?

I think it's written on the glass.

I got 60%/Smoke tint. It's perfect

Interesting.
I have factory privacy glass (also on previous Volvo’s) and never thought about a % factor.
Where on the glass is it displayed?
Thank you.

tem.

Mavic850R · Aug 6th, 2019, 22:08

I recently had mine done on a V90 and went for 15%. Matches the pano roof well and when parked at the dealer seems identical to the factory tint. Looks very dark from the outside but still very light inside.

https://www.facebook.com/hinckleywin...s&__tn__=EHH-R

AB-UK · Aug 6th, 2019, 23:30

The rules for tinted front windscreens and front side windows depend on when the vehicle was first used. There are no rules for tinting the rear windscreen or rear passenger windows.

Vehicles first used on 1 April 1985 or later

The front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through.

Vehicles first used before 1 April 1985

The front windscreen and front side windows must both let at least 70% of light through.

https://www.gov.uk/tinted-vehicle-window-rules

Ringthane · Aug 7th, 2019, 07:43

Woah (that’s Horse, for slow down), you’ve been working for The Man for too long Daddio.

Some of us just want to live free and don’t wanna follow your rules man.

I think the OP meant behind the B pillar.

wheelnut · Aug 7th, 2019, 08:13

[QUOTE=Mavic850R;2542551]I recently had mine done on a V90 and went for 15%. Matches the pano roof well and when parked at the dealer seems identical to the factory tint. Looks very dark from the outside but still very light inside.

Thanks for that. 15% is darker than I would have thought. It is the factory look I am after so the comparison from the dealer is good.
Mine has the panoramic roof as well but the dark interior so I didn’t want anything which would make it too dark inside.
Thanks for your comments. I may well go for 15 or 20% then.

WhatNext? · Aug 7th, 2019, 13:49

Sorry my bad, the aftermarket tint I had done is 20% "Smoke" - chap claimed he works for one if the Volvo dealer nearby and that's standard Volvo tint.

On the Volvo glass, the label says minimum 70% transmission (on all Windows)

HamDenFede · Aug 9th, 2019, 07:35

In my opinion it is always better to not have the factory tint, and get some aftermarked film. The factory tint is only 'smoked glas' and does not add any UV protection. Film on the other hand will add 9x% of UV protection as well, which will do good for the interior and the temperature in the cabin.

WhatNext? · Aug 9th, 2019, 10:59

Oh yes, forgot to add, I had UV films on the front. The tinted screen blocks 99% UV too. I'm told ALL modern windshields have UV filters.

Would be interesting to know what kind of UV protection Factory tints provide.

Aug 6th, 2019, 21:00	#1
wheelnut Senior Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2023 22:41 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Market Harborough	Privacy glass Does anyone know what the light penetration levels are on the factory privacy glass on the V90? I am getting mine tinted and don’t want anything too light or dark.. Is it about 30%? __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 R Des Lux, WP, Pano, Towbar, HK sound, Power Blue. 2019 V90 D4 R Des, Xenium, Polestar, Bursting Blue. 2016 V70 D3SE Lux, 2012 V70 Drive SE Lux, 2000 V70 SE2.4: 2000 V40 1.8SE: 1997 S70 2.0SE Garage - Mercedes SLK & Honda CM400T Last edited by wheelnut; Aug 6th, 2019 at 21:04.

Aug 6th, 2019, 21:04	#2
WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:42 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	I think it's written on the glass. I got 60%/Smoke tint. It's perfect __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS)

Aug 6th, 2019, 22:08	#4
Mavic850R New Member Last Online: Dec 13th, 2019 21:53 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Leicester	I recently had mine done on a V90 and went for 15%. Matches the pano roof well and when parked at the dealer seems identical to the factory tint. Looks very dark from the outside but still very light inside. https://www.facebook.com/hinckleywin...s&__tn__=EHH-R __________________ V90 Inscription Pro D5 MY18

Aug 7th, 2019, 07:43	#6
Ringthane VOC Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2022 21:01 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pinner	Woah (that’s Horse, for slow down), you’ve been working for The Man for too long Daddio. Some of us just want to live free and don’t wanna follow your rules man. I think the OP meant behind the B pillar. __________________ XC60 D4 MY19 Inscription Pro, Crystal White, Blond Interior, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Family Pack, Dark Tinted and Laminated, Tempa, CarPlay, HUD, Polestar. MY11 D5 AWD R Design Black Saphire "Christmas Tree"

Aug 7th, 2019, 08:13	#7
wheelnut Senior Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2023 22:41 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Market Harborough	[QUOTE=Mavic850R;2542551]I recently had mine done on a V90 and went for 15%. Matches the pano roof well and when parked at the dealer seems identical to the factory tint. Looks very dark from the outside but still very light inside. Thanks for that. 15% is darker than I would have thought. It is the factory look I am after so the comparison from the dealer is good. Mine has the panoramic roof as well but the dark interior so I didn’t want anything which would make it too dark inside. Thanks for your comments. I may well go for 15 or 20% then. __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 R Des Lux, WP, Pano, Towbar, HK sound, Power Blue. 2019 V90 D4 R Des, Xenium, Polestar, Bursting Blue. 2016 V70 D3SE Lux, 2012 V70 Drive SE Lux, 2000 V70 SE2.4: 2000 V40 1.8SE: 1997 S70 2.0SE Garage - Mercedes SLK & Honda CM400T

Aug 6th, 2019, 23:30	#5
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:38 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	The rules for tinted front windscreens and front side windows depend on when the vehicle was first used. There are no rules for tinting the rear windscreen or rear passenger windows. Vehicles first used on 1 April 1985 or later The front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through. Vehicles first used before 1 April 1985 The front windscreen and front side windows must both let at least 70% of light through. https://www.gov.uk/tinted-vehicle-window-rules

Aug 7th, 2019, 13:49	#8
WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:42 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	Sorry my bad, the aftermarket tint I had done is 20% "Smoke" - chap claimed he works for one if the Volvo dealer nearby and that's standard Volvo tint. On the Volvo glass, the label says minimum 70% transmission (on all Windows) __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS)

Aug 9th, 2019, 07:35	#9
HamDenFede Junior Member Last Online: Today 08:25 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Denmark	In my opinion it is always better to not have the factory tint, and get some aftermarked film. The factory tint is only 'smoked glas' and does not add any UV protection. Film on the other hand will add 9x% of UV protection as well, which will do good for the interior and the temperature in the cabin.

Aug 9th, 2019, 10:59	#10
WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:42 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	Oh yes, forgot to add, I had UV films on the front. The tinted screen blocks 99% UV too. I'm told ALL modern windshields have UV filters. Would be interesting to know what kind of UV protection Factory tints provide. __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS)

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