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bsloan1960 02-27-2023 10:22 AM

Windshield- Tinted or Clear?
 
Someone mentioned in another post that they had trouble seeing at night with their tinted windshield. We have a cart on order and I have time to change to a non-tinted windshield if the consensus in that the tinting does indeed hinder night vision. I wear sunglasses everywhere I drive- will this eliminate the need for tinting on the windshield during the day?
Thanks!

Arctic Fox 02-27-2023 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2192206)
Someone mentioned in another post that they had trouble seeing at night with their tinted windshield. We have a cart on order and I have time to change to a non-tinted windshield if the consensus in that the tinting does indeed hinder night vision. I wear sunglasses everywhere I drive- will this eliminate the need for tinting on the windshield during the day?

We have a clear windshield and have put a tinted strip along the top.

tophcfa 02-27-2023 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 2192215)
We have a clear windshield and have put a tinted strip along the top.

Go clear and wear sunglasses during the day. Driving at night with a clear windshield is way better.

MrFlorida 02-27-2023 12:14 PM

Tough driving at night with tinted windshields.

JerryP 02-27-2023 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2192206)
Someone mentioned in another post that they had trouble seeing at night with their tinted windshield. We have a cart on order and I have time to change to a non-tinted windshield if the consensus in that the tinting does indeed hinder night vision. I wear sunglasses everywhere I drive- will this eliminate the need for tinting on the windshield during the day?
Thanks!

Get the clear.

Garywt 02-27-2023 12:54 PM

We have a tinted on but 95% of the time it is down so it is a non issue. I will say at night when it is raining it is harder to see.

CoachKandSportsguy 02-27-2023 03:55 PM

many start to get cataracts as they age, and tinted just adds to the issue, wear sun glasses and buy clear. . but wear a hat with a visor and clear glasses when significantly less than 100% blue sky. . . your eyes were built to work in full sun. . just not direct sun or having direct sun reflected into your eyes.

optholmologist guy (all o's is a fraud clue!)

dewilson58 02-27-2023 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryP (Post 2192252)
Get the clear.

:BigApplause:

Theeb 02-28-2023 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2192206)
Someone mentioned in another post that they had trouble seeing at night with their tinted windshield. We have a cart on order and I have time to change to a non-tinted windshield if the consensus in that the tinting does indeed hinder night vision. I wear sunglasses everywhere I drive- will this eliminate the need for tinting on the windshield during the day?
Thanks!

I have a clear windshield, but have tinted flip down sun visors. (Purchased at the square on Market Night).

bark4me 02-28-2023 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2192206)
Someone mentioned in another post that they had trouble seeing at night with their tinted windshield. We have a cart on order and I have time to change to a non-tinted windshield if the consensus in that the tinting does indeed hinder night vision. I wear sunglasses everywhere I drive- will this eliminate the need for tinting on the windshield during the day?
Thanks!

Even with the tinting, you'll need sun glasses with this Florida sun. The tint is so light that it "should" not affect your vision. And how often do you drive during hours of darkness?

Miboater 02-28-2023 09:42 AM

I have one cart with a tinted windshield and the other with a clear. I can barely tell the difference as another person said the tint is very light.

villagetinker 02-28-2023 09:45 AM

When we replace ours, it will be clear, with a tinted area added to the top 6 inches.

sowilts 02-28-2023 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2192562)
When we replace ours, it will be clear, with a tinted area added to the top 6 inches.

Thanks, you always provide the best advice and never stray from the topic. ������

Velvet 02-28-2023 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Theeb (Post 2192430)
I have a clear windshield, but have tinted flip down sun visors. (Purchased at the square on Market Night).

Yes, I do too. And you can decide how dark you want the sun visor to be tinted. (The Villages Golf Carts.) Just flip it up like in the car when you don’t need it.

jimjamuser 02-28-2023 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2192307)
many start to get cataracts as they age, and tinted just adds to the issue, wear sun glasses and buy clear. . but wear a hat with a visor and clear glasses when significantly less than 100% blue sky. . . your eyes were built to work in full sun. . just not direct sun or having direct sun reflected into your eyes.

optholmologist guy (all o's is a fraud clue!)

Good informative post.


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