Windshield tint is a risky thing to do, but if you do not go too far down on your windshield then it can provide good relief from the bright sun and not impair your driving abilities. Most times you can even tint these as dark as 20% or even down to 5% or less and not have any problems. If the strip is small enough many people will not even really notice and you should not have a problem at all.
The biggest benefit to having a strip of tint on your windshield is the early morning or evening when you are trying to look at a stoplight and see when it is turning green or red for that matter. I think most people love the tinted area once they have it done. Many just forget about it because the shops often do not mention it or do not think people will like it. I love mine tinted that way and would not do it any differently.
A strip of a full length windshield should got anywhere from 10 – 40 dollars depending on the person and shop who does the job. You can also buy it yourself and save some money. It would be much easier than doing a window or back glass. Many people wonder if it will make a big difference on their car and I always tell them it is well worth the money spent. For an extra few bucks it can make your eyes much happier if the sun is glaring down on them. It can also be safer since you can see the traffic lights better too.
Be careful not to use mirror window film on the front though as the reflection could blind other cars. Mirror tint on the windows seems to be okay since it does not directly bounce off and blind people. The reflection is really only seen during certain angles of light so it may not be a big deal. I just like to error on the side of caution.
Many people love the look of mirror window film and put it on no matter what. I have seen many good installations that did not look cheap, just be sure to see quality films that do not tear too easily. If you are looking for a different look for your cool ride then using mirror tint could be the way to go. You have to have some imagination to see what it will look like when it is all said and done.
The next choice to make is whether or not you want to do it yourself and save some money or hire a tint pro to do it for you. Each has its pros and cons and those are discussed elsewhere.
