[speeder]

Window tint is a film and is completely removable/reversible as a modification to the car. I generally can't live w/o it on a daily driver here in SoCal, I'm even getting the windshield UV film, (clear), on my present truck.

I have fair skin and the UV protection is unfortunately a very real concern in this part of the world. It also makes vehicles a hell of a lot more comfy to be in, especially on a trip up the 5 freeway or anywhere in the west with that crazy intense sun beating through the windows. I cannot drive here w/o high quality sunglasses, optical quality tint film is no different, IMO.

That said, the grade of tint and the quality of the film and installation is very important, aesthetically speaking. Most vehicles look like crap with too dark film or more than one grade along the side. Some SUVs are an exception with darker rear windows. On an older car, like my 1980 450SL, I prefer no film or very light film. Visible or noticeable tint is undesirable on most older cars, IMO.