Are your classic Cadillac windows tinted?

[chrisntam]

Obviously, late model Cadillacs have their windows tinted, what about earlier models?

Mine aren't, don't think I will, just wouldn't look right.

Your thoughts?

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

The usual tinting was the factory e-z-eye colouring.

Both my '60 CDV and '72 Eldo have that option.

Bruce.

PS.   From what i can gather, it began in and around 1952

[cadillacmike68]

Yes they all have the factory tinted glass which does NOTHING to protect the interior of the cars here in FL.

So they ALL have aftermarket tinting - Very Dark, to keep the sun here from disintegrating my interiors.

And yes that's another thing that spins up the judges like a Tasmanian devil on steroids. I had forgotten about this.

[V63]

Many of the tints available today have outstanding  UV protection that DOES protect the interior without the darkness we associate with similar protection. The darker tints are difficult to see through at night.

Residing in AZ, tinting films are an appreciated technology.

[chrisntam]

It appears 2 of the 3 respondents understood I was speaking of readily available applied window tint, sheet film, available in a variety of tint levels.

[TMoore - NTCLC]

3 of my 1970's vintage Cadillacs have after-market sheet window tinting, in addition to the factory e-z eye tinting.  One of them does not.  The difference in heat gain in the one car that does not have after-market tinting is very noticeable. In Texas, it makes a considerable difference on the effectiveness of the air-conditioning (none of these cars will likely be entered in judging during my ownership).  My 1942 does not have any window tint, and it is not likely to ever get tinting during my ownership (no a/c obviously, so the windows are for the most part, down during driving)

[cadillacmike68]

W Link, Yes, modern sheet tints are Far better than the ones in the early 80s They reject light and you can still see through them at night. Just don't turn on all the interior lights.

Heat rejection while parked, AC efficiency, and preservation (there's that preservation word so highly touted by some) of the car's interior are all reasons for applying it.

I don't see a negative, except for the spin effect on some judges.

People complain about dark cars being hotter than light cars. Its Not the car color, but rather the heat absorption through the glass that heats up a car interior so much.

[metalblessing]

This is an interesting discussion. Once I am able to find replacement glass for mine, I am considering tinting to protect the interior, im sure it will be frowned upon by purists who will likely say "just get a cover"

[WTL]

Maybe its just me, but, driving the 69 at night, it seems like glare from other cars is several magnitudes worse than when I'm driving a modern car.  I've always assumed that the modern tinting/glass has far superior antiglare properties. 

[cadillacmike68]

This is an interesting discussion. Once I am able to find replacement glass for mine, I am considering tinting to protect the interior, im sure it will be frowned upon by purists who will likely say "just get a cover"

I have covers, but who is going to put a cover on a car in a show when it's parked in the show field for 5 - 6 - 8 or more hours???

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

Maybe its just me, but, driving the 69 at night, it seems like glare from other cars is several magnitudes worse than when I'm driving a modern car.  I've always assumed that the modern tinting/glass has far superior antiglare properties.

Your 69, like my 70, used REAL GLASS for a windshield. I have some small rock chips in my windshield that would have a modern car looking like a spider web. Glare from on coming headlights really bothers me, so my opto made night driving glasses for me with an 'anti-glare' built in. Made a considerable difference.

\m/
Laurie

[Scot Minesinger]

My 1970 Cadillacs have factory glass.  It may have been slightly tinted - not sure.  My Cadillacs are in the garage except when driven.  Sun does not get much of a chance to do damage.  Interior still looks as it did a dozen years ago.

[sding]

I rarely look threw the side glass when I drive my eldo!

[Dan LeBlanc]

Laminated safety glass was used in side windows up until the end of the 1961 model year.  That combined with the windshield gives you 90% coverage with laminated glass.  Without any special tints or coatings, laminated glass by its nature blocks 99% of UV rays from entering the cabin of the car.  Still does nothing to stop the interior from baking an the resulting damage, but at least UV is blocked as SOME protection.