2022 Yukon Window Tint

[bb115]

I am trying to schedule an appointment to get me front windshield covered with a clear heat film.

The local shops around me (New Orleans Area) are telling me there are sensors around the windshield that will short out due to applying the film with whatever liquid/soap they use so they are declining the job.

This is on a 2022 Yukon Denali.

Does anyone have any experience or have any issues with this in the past?

 

[23SummitDenali]

I had Llumar AIR 80 applied to the windshield of our 2023 Yukon Denali about a year ago without issue.

I believe the electronics/sensors are contained in the “triangle” at the top center of the windshield (behind the rear-view mirror as you look through the windshield from the driver’s seat). That section is pretty well contained by plastic shields and doesn’t get tinted.

 

[15burban]

I'd keep calling around even if it means a further drive to have it done. Something like that I'd rather have done right then deal with electrical issues down the road. If the shops you're calling don't want to do it or feel confident enough keep calling til you find one that is confident and will do it.

I've never had a windshield tinted but have read a few horror stories of electrical issues afterwards with newer vehicles.

 

[Vinnoto1]

I had my 2022 Yukon done with XPEL Nano Ceramic Tint, I think it was 70%. Look online at XPEL's website for dealers in your area, this shouldn't be an issue.

 

[bb115]

Thanks for the replies!

@Vinnoto1 did you have the entire windshield done in the xpel? How has it been as far as heat reduction?

Thanks!

 

[Antonm]

I am trying to schedule an appointment to get me front windshield covered with a clear heat film.

The local shops around me (New Orleans Area) are telling me there are sensors around the windshield that will short out due to applying the film with whatever liquid/soap they use so they are declining the job.

This is on a 2022 Yukon Denali.

Does anyone have any experience or have any issues with this in the past?

They're just being lazy or don't want to mess with it (or maybe don't want to mess with you, perhaps they think you're a cop or something), but it certainly can be (as has been) done.
Its legal here in Texas to tint the windshield (there are rules about how dark, but it can be done) and it's pretty common to have a ceramic heat reflective film that has a very low amount of tint/ a high light transmitted tint percentage number applied to the windshield (you know, because the sun is always trying to kill you here in Texas).
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[bb115]

They're just being lazy or don't want to mess with it (or maybe mess with you, perhaps they think you're a cop or something), but it certainly can be (as has been) done.
Its legal here in Texas to tint the windshield (there are rules about how dark, but it can be done) and it's pretty common to have a ceramic heat reflective film that has a very low tint percentage applied to the windshield (you know, because the sun is always trying to kill you here in Texas).
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Yes same here in New Orleans - thats exactly what I am looking for - Im not looking to have any type of "tint" but just the heat reflective film!

 

[BigdawgR6]

I had my 2022 Yukon done with XPEL Nano Ceramic Tint, I think it was 70%. Look online at XPEL's website for dealers in your area, this shouldn't be an issue.

I have the exact same tint all around (15%) on my 2022 Denali as well. I was going to get the windshield done, but I'm scheduled to have it replaced due to a crack. Once that's fixed, I'm getting the 70% done with Expel. I found my dealer (AFS in Houston) on the Expel website.

 

[Saltydog]

They don't really want to do it, find another shop, we had our 21' done with 80% and have never had an issue.

 

[Polo08816]

I had my 2022 Yukon done with XPEL Nano Ceramic Tint, I think it was 70%. Look online at XPEL's website for dealers in your area, this shouldn't be an issue.

I had the same done on my 335i which is garaged almost all the time. 70% XPEL Nano Ceramic Tint on the windshield and 55% on all other windows (side + rear windshield).

I think I would probably do 70% on the front windshield, 45% on the front side windows, and 70% on all remaining windows if they already come with factory tint on a vehicle that will not be in a garage on a regular basis.

I still want to be able to drive at night with the windows up.

 

[RST Dana]

Unless you drive in Arizona and Frank sees you, then windshield tint is a good thing. If you don’t know who Frank is, then you have research to do.

 

[bb115]

Thanks for the help everyone - I was able to get it done!

 

[Vinnoto1]

Thanks for the replies!

@Vinnoto1 did you have the entire windshield done in the xpel? How has it been as far as heat reduction?

Thanks!

Yes, it makes a huge difference. Initially I skipped the windshield, however once I experienced a hot day with that being the only window to not having it I knew it was needed.

 

[ZKWBQD]

I am trying to schedule an appointment to get me front windshield covered with a clear heat film.

The local shops around me (New Orleans Area) are telling me there are sensors around the windshield that will short out due to applying the film with whatever liquid/soap they use so they are declining the job.

This is on a 2022 Yukon Denali.

Does anyone have any experience or have any issues with this in the past?

I have window film on my windshield and all other windows. Zero problems.
I have actually tested a variety of window tinting. My goal was to block UV-A, this is believed to be a cause of skin cancer. After testing about six different types. I found that “XPEL” did the best job. You cannot find this product at “tint shops”. Some car dealerships install it. I ended up going to their Dallas facility, “XPEL Dallas”. I ended up liking this product so much that I had my other tinting removed from a different vehicle. I have NO financial relationship with this company other than being a customer.

 

[Yukon_]

I went with Ceramic 70 on the entire windshield, definitely helps with heat reduction especially with black interior. When I had this done on the 2022 Yukon a few years back coincidentally I had issues with the daytime running lights not coming on. So I had the tint removed and went to 80. Still had DTRL issue, a dealer said it was because the tint was a little too dark, I didn't buy that excuse. So it ended being that dash sensor was faulty, so for $12-$15 bucks I ordered and replaced that within 10 min. Then had the Window re-tinted with ceramic 70, and have had no issues with lighting and have the heat reduction/privacy factor intact. ** I also heard that some of the software/firmware updates around that time fixed that known issue, but for me replacing that sensor is what fixed DTRL.

 

[lakaw]

Llumar Pinnacle 50% on windshield, 20% on front row windows. Also had Llumar Valor PPF installed on the front end.