Windshield Tint / Film

bpang1234 · 01-24-2016, 12:29 AM

So I suppose most of you have either used or heard about the windshield-type films that have come out recently. For instance 3M Crystalline and Llumar Air 80. Both are, in essence, legal for the windshield versus people putting darkened tint in.

My question is in regards to the HUD. As most of you know, most aftermarket HUDs that are being developed require you to stick a piece of reflective film on the windshield to act as the reflecting surface for the HUD.

My question is: does anyone think that the clear tints I mentioned will mess up the HUD graphics? I ask because in my Subaru Forester is uses dual cameras to do the auto-braking and lane assist thing and they said not to use the films on the windshield for fear that they would mess up the cameras' views.

UPDATE: I can personally confirm that Llumar Air80 will work just fine with the HUD.

Tr6 · 01-24-2016, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bpang1234

So I suppose most of you have either used or heard about the windshield-type films that have come out recently. For instance 3M Crystalline and Llumar Air 80. Both are, in essence, legal for the windshield versus people putting darkened tint in.

My question is in regards to the HUD. As most of you know, most aftermarket HUDs that are being developed require you to stick a piece of reflective film on the windshield to act as the reflecting surface for the HUD.

My question is: does anyone think that the clear tints I mentioned will mess up the HUD graphics? I ask because in my Subaru Forester is uses dual cameras to do the auto-braking and lane assist thing and they said not to use the films on the windshield for fear that they would mess up the cameras' views.

It is a fair and legit question actually. I know of bunch of C7's and C7Z's that got the air90 done and HUD still works as before. I will confirm this myself as I am getting it done in 2 weeks.

bpang1234 · 01-24-2016, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tr6

It is a fair and legit question actually. I know of bunch of C7's and C7Z's that got the air90 done and HUD still works as before. I will confirm this myself as I am getting it done in 2 weeks.

Roger that sir...I will wait for your results!

Vad3r · 01-24-2016, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bpang1234

So I suppose most of you have either used or heard about the windshield-type films that have come out recently. For instance 3M Crystalline and Llumar Air 80. Both are, in essence, legal for the windshield versus people putting darkened tint in.

My question is in regards to the HUD. As most of you know, most aftermarket HUDs that are being developed require you to stick a piece of reflective film on the windshield to act as the reflecting surface for the HUD.

My question is: does anyone think that the clear tints I mentioned will mess up the HUD graphics? I ask because in my Subaru Forester is uses dual cameras to do the auto-braking and lane assist thing and they said not to use the films on the windshield for fear that they would mess up the cameras' views.

I was also curious about this also. I used this product on my Mustang I traded in for my Camaro and I really wanted to put it on. Let me know if you do it.

bpang1234 · 01-24-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vad3r

I was also curious about this also. I used this product on my Mustang I traded in for my Camaro and I really wanted to put it on. Let me know if you do it.

I got it on my Audi S4 and it is a winner. It gets really hot here in Spokane and I could tell the difference after it was completed (the roll they had ordered was late so I had the regular windows done first then the clear windshield a couple days later).

gunny27 · 04-22-2016, 03:43 PM

So has anybody used this yet? Want to make sure it does not hurt the HUD

bpang1234 · 04-22-2016, 05:00 PM

I forgot to post here...had it done yesterday (Llumar Air80) and the HUD works just fine. Maybe even better but I have no scientific proof. It just seems a little crisper now.

G Fo12ce · 04-22-2016, 05:37 PM

I was thinking of doing this too when I get mine. Glad to know the HUD was not effected for you.

HarmSS · 05-07-2016, 09:56 PM

I got photoSync tint on my windshield just 65% and the HUD works just fine, no issues.

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01-24-2016, 12:29 AM	#1
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	Windshield Tint / Film So I suppose most of you have either used or heard about the windshield-type films that have come out recently. For instance 3M Crystalline and Llumar Air 80. Both are, in essence, legal for the windshield versus people putting darkened tint in. My question is in regards to the HUD. As most of you know, most aftermarket HUDs that are being developed require you to stick a piece of reflective film on the windshield to act as the reflecting surface for the HUD. My question is: does anyone think that the clear tints I mentioned will mess up the HUD graphics? I ask because in my Subaru Forester is uses dual cameras to do the auto-braking and lane assist thing and they said not to use the films on the windshield for fear that they would mess up the cameras' views. UPDATE: I can personally confirm that Llumar Air80 will work just fine with the HUD. Last edited by bpang1234; 04-22-2016 at 09:40 PM.

04-22-2016, 05:00 PM	#7
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	I forgot to post here...had it done yesterday (Llumar Air80) and the HUD works just fine. Maybe even better but I have no scientific proof. It just seems a little crisper now. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2ss -Summit White / Ceramic White -8A, NPP, MRC, Ceramic White package plus knee pads, black bowties. -1st Car to have the "full" SEMA High Performance Graphics kit from 6LEDesigns. -1st Car to have the 6LEDesigns Blade Spoiler. -Borla S-Type w/ custom H-Pipe -Procharger P-1X Stage 2

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G Fo12ce Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 699	I was thinking of doing this too when I get mine. Glad to know the HUD was not effected for you. __________________ My Intro Post \| My Order \| My Ordering Guide TJCR2Q \| 2SS Red Hot\|Adrenaline Red\|MX0 A8\|56R Wheels\|5ZU Blade Spoiler\|NPP Exhaust\|F55 MRC\|IO6 Nav • 4/06/16 1100 Ordered (waiting for 5ZU acceptance) • 4/19/16 2000 Accepted with 5ZU • 4/23/16 3000 TPW:5/16/16 • 5/06/16 3100 • 5/13/16 3400 Broadcast Sheet • 5/24/16 3800 Vehicle Produced • 5/25/16 4B00 Bayed • 5/27/16 4300 Intermediate Delivery • 7/9/16 Delivered!

04-22-2016, 03:43 PM	#6
gunny27 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Madison, Al Posts: 74	So has anybody used this yet? Want to make sure it does not hurt the HUD

05-07-2016, 09:56 PM	#9
HarmSS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SD Posts: 57 View My Garage	I got photoSync tint on my windshield just 65% and the HUD works just fine, no issues. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

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