Just looked up the specs of what I’m doing…
Xpel XR Plus 70. Transmits 67% of visible light, and transmits 35% solar energy (heat). So it rejects 65% heat.
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Xpel XR Plus 70. Transmits 67% of visible light, and transmits 35% solar energy (heat). So it rejects 65% heat.
For tint, I'm getting:
STEK's NEX IR film which carries a lifetime warranty and will provide 99.9% UV rejection and 95% IR rejection.
I get all glass, except the windshield tinted. On the windshield, I do a strip across the top (actually two strips; one on each side of the forward cameras)
The "cracked glass" stuff stems from the tint causing localized heat buildup. Metallic films could.
STEK's NEX IR film which carries a lifetime warranty and will provide 99.9% UV rejection and 95% IR rejection.
I get all glass, except the windshield tinted. On the windshield, I do a strip across the top (actually two strips; one on each side of the forward cameras)
The "cracked glass" stuff stems from the tint causing localized heat buildup. Metallic films could.
It’s due to the tint absorbing more heat which heats the glass more and compromises the glass. I’ve heard it’s really on an issue with 5-10% due to that absorbing more heat than something like 50%
I've been trying to call Tesla for the last three days to inquire about delivery, but no one has answered. So, I sent a text via the app to ask about scheduling, and now my delivery is set for May 22, 2024. They mentioned that May 20 and 21 are fully booked.
Message them via the app if you have a EDD inside of May and they will schedule you asap. The app is running behind vs manually requesting.
Message them via the app if you have a EDD inside of May and they will schedule you asap. The app is running behind vs manually requesting.
I have had all the glass on my model 3 tinted (including the glass roof and rear glass) since 1 week after I picked my car up in December of 2018, and I live in southern california (inland, where its hot).
If there was some preponderance of proof that this is a thing I guarantee you 100000% It would be all over this website for the past 5 years. All you will find is a few people saying "I heard" or maybe a couple saying "my roof cracked could it be??"
must be by location when i called they told me the delivery center will reach out soon. i wasn’t given the option for a manual scheduling for delivery.
Also, some glass on Teslas does crack because of bad install or defective glass. Tesla attempts to avoid coverage but usually covers it. They can give a hard time if it is tinted in that case. I haven't heard of the issue since the earlier model 3s.
Xpel XR plus is roughly the same heat rejection
spec sheet attached if you want to look
I aim on getting the roof tinted myself I have a friend who's 6,6 thinking the tint should help his head LOL
As well I see others mentioning having regrets not doing it, but two sides of a coin
Sellout
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That’s what I’ve got all around mine. 70% up front, 50% around the rear. Love it.
Edit: and on top, same film for the back windows is on the top, obviously. It’s one very large piece of film.
CheesyWhales
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Tinted my LR’s roof with ceramic. No issues three years later. Next time I probably won’t, because I like when the light comes through.
makeyourself
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Sounds like May 20 might be the first day of US deliveries for the M3P?
makeyourself
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well what do you know. i did just that and got delivery for friday. thanks for the tip!
Right on! Did they get back to you quick or take a while? What was your EDD window prior to scheduling?
This was for all deliveries I'm assuming, have I messaged earlier id be getting it tomorrow.
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