Every shade we fit uses OPX NR Elite Duo (two-ply, non-metallised and colour stable) and blocks 99% of UV rays. Darker shades increase privacy and glare reduction. For front window rules (75% windscreen, 70% front sides), read our UK window tint law guide.
| Shade | Light through | Glare cut | Solar energy rejectedHeat cut | UV blocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light (50%) | 50% | 43% | 29% | 99% |
| Mid (35%) | 35% | 60% | 37% | 99% |
| Dark (20%) | 20% | 77% | 41% | 99% |
| Limo (5%) | 5% | 94% | 43% | 99% |
43% glare cut · 29% heat rejected
60% glare cut · 37% heat rejected
77% glare cut · 41% heat rejected
94% glare cut · 43% heat rejected
Many modern SUVs and hatchbacks come with factory-darkened rear windows. Factory privacy glass is simply pigmented glass: it darkens the window to around 20% to 35% VLT, but it does not block solar heat or UV the way a two-ply solar film does. We can apply OPX NR Elite Duo directly over factory privacy glass to add 99% UV protection, cut heat and achieve a true 5% limo finish.
If your car already has old, bubbling or purple film, or if you bought a vehicle with illegal front window tints, we offer safe window tint removal that protects your rear heated screen lines before fitting new film. Most car window tinting bookings are completed in under 3 hours at our Moulton Park workshop. You can open and use your windows straight away. There is no need to wait.
20% VLT (dark smoke) is our most requested rear shade. It closely matches or slightly deepens standard manufacturer privacy glass, cuts 77% of glare and rejects 41% of solar energy while keeping night-time reversing comfortable.
A lower percentage means darker glass. Window tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission (VLT), which is the percentage of daylight that passes through the window. A 5% film lets only 5% of light in (blocking 95%), whereas a 50% film lets 50% of light in.
From inside the cabin during daylight, your eyes adjust quickly to 5% limo tint and you can see out clearly while nobody can see in. On unlit country roads or dark driveways at night, 5% reduces rear visibility noticeably, so drivers who reverse into unlit spaces often prefer 20% on the rear windscreen.
Yes. Every shade of OPX NR Elite Duo we fit blocks 99% of harmful UV radiation, whether you choose a subtle 50% tint or a 5% limo tint. You do not need blacked-out windows to protect children, pets or leather upholstery from UV rays.
Yes. Factory privacy glass is dyed during glass manufacturing (usually around 20% to 35% VLT) and offers privacy but limited heat rejection. Applying film over the inside of factory privacy glass deepens the shade and adds full UV and solar energy rejection.
Yes, at no extra cost. Many family SUV and estate owners choose 5% limo on the rear passenger doors and boot side quarters for maximum child and luggage privacy, paired with 20% on the rear heated screen for easier night-time reversing.
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