How to Avoid Greenish Tint While Filming Through Auto Glass

[Trent Watts]

Hey all, 

I had to film a low-budget commercial a couple years back which relied mostly on a straight-on shot from in front of the car, pointing through the windshield at 2 actors.  The wide version of the shot needed to be on a long lens, and show one of the actors entering the car.  I had an issue with greenish tinting on both the front windshield and back windshield.  It was subtle, but it was there, and I had to solve it by using 1/8 magenta on my key light.  My question is how easy or common is it to use some sort of special clear auto glass that won't throw a tint onto the scene?  Is it cheap and easy to find?  Thank you for any tips!

-Trent

[Brian Drysdale]

Are you shooting on film or video?

Given how complex modern windscreens can be, with bonded fitting etc, which requires a specialist window fitter, it's unlikely such a windscreen would exist.