GREENVILLE, SC — A Greenville car creator turned a windshield tint experiment into a viral cautionary tale after showing what happened when he stacked two layers of 5 percent window film on his Tesla.

Omar, who posts online as omareonn and fvromar, shared the clips on TikTok and quickly drew millions of views. The videos show just how dark the setup became, with the vehicle’s glass letting in so little light that even daytime visibility was difficult.

In the first clip, he looked through the windshield and then tried to see through the driver’s side window. What he showed was less a clear view than a cloudy reflection, and the inside of the car was barely visible at all.

How the Double 5 Percent Tint Changed the Tesla’s Visibility

Omar said he chose a double 5 percent tint combination, which means he layered two 5 percent films on top of each other. According to the explanation he gave in the video, that leaves less than 0.25 percent of light getting through.

The result matched the numbers. He filmed the windshield and pointed out that the sky was only faintly visible, while the rest of the cabin stayed dark and difficult to make out.

For a creator known for featuring his Tesla, the clip turned into an attention-grabbing look at how dramatic aftermarket tint can be when pushed to an extreme. It also made clear that the setup was not just dark for style points — it changed what he could actually see from inside the car.

At Night, the Setup Left Almost Nothing to See

When viewers asked to see the tint at night, Omar posted a follow-up video that showed the real challenge. The frame was nearly black, with only the Tesla touchscreen offering a small amount of light inside the cabin.

He said the windshield setup made it impossible to see the street or the cars ahead. Rather than relying on the glass, he said his only practical option was to use the Tesla’s front cameras to help guide the drive.

Omar was candid about the experience and did not try to dress it up as a success. He openly admitted that the double 5 percent choice was a bad idea for nighttime driving and said he would not recommend it.

The Viral TikTok Drew Millions of Views and Thousands of Comments

The first clip spread fast online, pulling in about 3.4 million views, more than 307,300 likes, and over 3,000 comments within a few days. The scale of the reaction helped turn a simple car mod into a widely shared internet moment.

Part of the appeal was how immediate the visual payoff was. Viewers did not need a technical explanation to understand the problem, because the footage itself showed how little the windshield revealed.

Omar’s account leaned into the dramatic reveal, and the follow-up clip only added to the conversation. By showing the nighttime result, he gave viewers a clearer sense of why the modification drew so much attention in the first place.

Viewers Warned That Rain or Enforcement Could Make It Worse

Commenters responded with a mix of disbelief and concern. Some focused on the practical side of the setup, with one viewer warning that a rainy night would be especially difficult, while another said he would regret the decision.

Others immediately connected the tint to possible legal trouble. One commenter wrote, “You going to jail,” and another predicted “Tickets of a lifetime.” The reaction reflected how extreme the windshield looked to people watching online.

Even with the humor, the comments showed that many viewers understood the obvious safety issue. The tint did not just look dark on camera; it appeared dark enough to make normal driving a real challenge, especially once daylight disappeared.

A Daytime Follow-Up Showed the Difference, But Questions Remained

Omar later posted a second follow-up that showed his daytime point of view from inside the Tesla. The comparison made the tint’s effect easier to understand, since the car looked far more usable in daylight than it did after dark.

That said, the nighttime video had already made the main point. Even with cameras and the touchscreen available, he still could not comfortably rely on the windshield to see the road the way drivers normally would.

It remains unclear whether he plans to keep the double 5 percent windshield tint or switch to something less severe. For now, the clips stand as a reminder that what looks striking online can also create a very real visibility problem behind the wheel.

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