Volvo XC60: Doing tints for windscreen

[DrStrangeLove]

Finally, my first post here. Anyone did a windscreen tint on their XC60 or any Volvo car? Was told by agent that you cannot tint your windscreen as it will interefer with the signal. Based on my research online many people are doing it but they seems to be from overases. I can't imagine not doing a tint on the windscreen. Thus appreciate if you guys can share if you guys did it. 

Also would be great if you can share 

• the brand, 
• the %
• does your car come with HUD
• where you guys did them.

I've looking at using Xpel with the lightest tint possible (70% XR plus). Thanks

[kobayashiGT]

On 5/20/2025 at 4:23 PM, DrStrangeLove said:

Finally, my first post here. Anyone did a windscreen tint on their XC60 or any Volvo car? Was told by agent that you cannot tint your windscreen as it will interefer with the signal. Based on my research online many people are doing it but they seems to be from overases. I can't imagine not doing a tint on the windscreen. Thus appreciate if you guys can share if you guys did it. 

Also would be great if you can share 

• the brand, 
• the %
• does your car come with HUD
• where you guys did them.

I've looking at using Xpel with the lightest tint possible (70% XR plus). Thanks

what signal are we talking about? IU signal, phone signal or radio signal? 

Can do one lah. I don't see any issue with this. Just do those LTA approved one. 

[Volvobrick]

Volvo windscreens should already have heat rejecting coating. No need to tint. More effective to install sun shades for rear windows and rear windscreen. Double up to shield your face from other people.....

[DrStrangeLove]

@kobayashiGT I think something to do with their sensor thing. I've no idea but thats what the agent said, which kind of puzle me too.

[DrStrangeLove]

@Volvobrick ok, thats news. Will find out more about their heat rejecting coating. But aren't that for those overseas to defrost their screen? Believe only those come with heated windscreens? Singapore got such thing?

 

Added: ChatGPT says to look for a marking/label at the bottom corner of the windscreen—terms like:

"Solar", "Infrared", "UV+", or "Laminated IR"

Interesting!

 

Edited May 20 by DrStrangeLove

[mersaylee]

Aren't all wowo cum with free Rikecool tint out of wearnes delivery bay? 🤔

Shouldn't have any issue with their tints otherwise wearnes won't tie-up with them...

[DrStrangeLove]

@mersaylee Oh, didn't know they doing with Rikecool, never head of this brand before 😀. Anyway yap wearnes do provide that but not for windscreen. Windscreen they say cannot install due to interference

[Davidklt]

Which year is your XC60?

[Mrmilktooth]

I think it’s IRR and TSER %…
 

former is infra red ray.. 97-99% rejection. 
 

and TSER rejects total solar energy. Not hot until can cook in side the car cabin. 
 

Many ws do solar tints 

[mersaylee]

On 5/20/2025 at 7:41 PM, DrStrangeLove said:

@mersaylee Oh, didn't know they doing with Rikecool, never head of this brand before 😀. Anyway yap wearnes do provide that but not for windscreen. Windscreen they say cannot install due to interference

Oh...it's the interference with Intelisafe camera/radar...one way is to get the solar film installer to have a cut out portion around the camera/radar area...ugly though 😂

[DrStrangeLove]

@Davidklt the new facelift version, 2026 model.

[DrStrangeLove]

@Mrmilktooth thanks for the info bro

[DrStrangeLove]

@mersaylee I see.. but I thought its common to do that? I mean cut around the camera/radar?

[mersaylee]

On 5/21/2025 at 11:21 AM, DrStrangeLove said:

@mersaylee I see.. but I thought its common to do that? I mean cut around the camera/radar?

I hazard a guess that the installer rather not put up any film there just in case of any complications with the sensor...