Effects of dark tint on auto dimming mirrors
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Can someone who has tinted their windows dark comment on the effects of the tint on the auto dimming mirrors.
Based on my previous vehicle the auto dimming on the rear view mirrors stops functioning as the tint on the rear window does the same job and the sensor on the mirror no longer pick up any bright lights.
I am more concerned about the exterior side mirrors, where is the sensor for the exterior mirrors? Is it the same sensor as the rear view mirror? If so then I assume that the auto dimming for the exterior mirrors also stops functioning?
Is this correct?
Based on my previous vehicle the auto dimming on the rear view mirrors stops functioning as the tint on the rear window does the same job and the sensor on the mirror no longer pick up any bright lights.
I am more concerned about the exterior side mirrors, where is the sensor for the exterior mirrors? Is it the same sensor as the rear view mirror? If so then I assume that the auto dimming for the exterior mirrors also stops functioning?
Is this correct?
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The sensor used for both is the same. Now unless you tint the rear window but not the sides, this shouldn't be an issue. Just as the tinted rear window helps with bright lights from behind, so do my tinted door windows help with the exterior side mirrors. I have not noticed any impact from tinting.
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I have 20% tint all around... and it is actually safer at night than with no tint.
Headlights to not glare in your eyes as harshly, and keeps you from being blinded.
Headlights to not glare in your eyes as harshly, and keeps you from being blinded.
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Sorry to resurrect a post, but I thought it would be better than starting a whole new thread.
I have a question similar to the OP. In California, we can't tint our side windows in the front much, so I'm concerned about tinting the rear window in my E61 because I don't want my side mirrors to stop dimming.
Has anyone else dealt with this? What's the best solution? Tint the rear less?
Also, should I tint my sunroof?
I have a question similar to the OP. In California, we can't tint our side windows in the front much, so I'm concerned about tinting the rear window in my E61 because I don't want my side mirrors to stop dimming.
Has anyone else dealt with this? What's the best solution? Tint the rear less?
Also, should I tint my sunroof?
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Originally Posted by ld00d' post='777768' date='Jan 26 2009, 08:07 PM
Sorry to resurrect a post, but I thought it would be better than starting a whole new thread.
I have a question similar to the OP. In California, we can't tint our side windows in the front much, so I'm concerned about tinting the rear window in my E61 because I don't want my side mirrors to stop dimming.
Has anyone else dealt with this? What's the best solution? Tint the rear less?
Also, should I tint my sunroof?
I have a question similar to the OP. In California, we can't tint our side windows in the front much, so I'm concerned about tinting the rear window in my E61 because I don't want my side mirrors to stop dimming.
Has anyone else dealt with this? What's the best solution? Tint the rear less?
Also, should I tint my sunroof?
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