Privacy Glass
Privacy glass is factory-tinted rear glass, darkened in the glass itself, to reduce visibility into the car and limit heat and glare.
What is Privacy Glass?
It is usually fitted to rear side windows and the rear screen. The tint is built into the glass, unlike aftermarket film. Front side windows and windscreen have legal minimum light transmission in many countries. Aftermarket film on rear windows is usually allowed if the car has two exterior mirrors, but rules vary by country.
How it works
Pigments added during glass production absorb part of the visible light.
Why it matters for your car
Do not add dark film to the front windows without checking local law. Privacy glass does not block all UV or heat.
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