You're mostly likely seeing the water/soap solution that was used in the tint application process. It will dry and go away, hence them telling you to wait a week. If you're left with any small air bubbles, then they need to do a better job.
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You're mostly likely seeing the water/soap solution that was used in the tint application process. It will dry and go away, hence them telling you to wait a week. If you're left with any small air bubbles, then they need to do a better job.
darthvdr
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I've had it on my MS for a little over a month and no bubbles after one day. I do agree with you, photosynch is a very good tint to block heat.
EarlyAdopter
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No bubbles in my Photosync application. There were small dimples in a regular pattern all over the film that went away after a day, either something that's manufactured in the film or the result of a rolling tool my installer used. Smooth as glass now.
I went with PS 65 all around and it's hardly any different than the factory tint, but wow does it make a difference on heat when driving in the sun.
The "blueish-green" tint is the factory tint to the glass. With the two cars sitting next to each other in the garage, my windows with Photosync look identical to my wife's BMW with factory glass.
I went with PS 65 all around and it's hardly any different than the factory tint, but wow does it make a difference on heat when driving in the sun.
The "blueish-green" tint is the factory tint to the glass. With the two cars sitting next to each other in the garage, my windows with Photosync look identical to my wife's BMW with factory glass.
I initially thought the bluish was from Phtoosync, but after seeing non-tinted cars @ Teslive, it's actually in the glass. No bubbles here after the 1st day, but it was about 100 degrees then. Still very happy with it. I've also gotten comfortable with photosync on the car. Went out to a company brunch in colleague's car and boy that car was baking hot.
Extreme Autowerks is the only shop in SoCal that installs Photosync. I just had my windshield done last week.
http://www.extremeautowerks.net/
Extreme Autowerks is the only shop in SoCal that installs Photosync. I just had my windshield done last week.
http://www.extremeautowerks.net/
Were you pretty happy with the work they did?
EarlyAdopter
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Prices no doubt vary greatly city to city, but up here it was $600 for all side glass and the rear hatch.
simplesolar
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I got my windshield, pano roof, all 4 doors done there 3 weeks ago. I would recommend them 100%. They even wash my car before tinting so there wouldn't be dust near the tint. Bing from extremeautowerk is the man! Taking my car in to get clear bra probably next week.
Went tint shopping today, got some quotes for people in SoCal for the windshield, sides & hatch glass.
Extreme Autoworks in Cerritos offers Prestige Spectra Photosync, they are running a deal for $1000, Lummar Formula 1 Pinnacle was $610.
Unique Auto Films in Tarzana has LLumar CTX for $580, 3M Scotchgard partial paint protection runs $695
Tint Masters in Conaga Park has SunTek CXP for $400
Fresh Window Tint in Chatsworth has 3M Crystalline for $1050, Huper Optik Nano Ceramic for $950 & LLumar CTX for $800 & 3M Scotchgard partial paint protection for $750.
Note these were "haggled" cash prices :wink:
Update on 8-17
West Coast window tint 3M Crystalline for $950
Solar Eclipse in Woodland Hills wanted $800 for 3M Crystalline & $1000 for XPEL partial (they were going to "throw in" the back bumper & door thresholds, I have kids)
Extreme Autoworks in Cerritos offers Prestige Spectra Photosync, they are running a deal for $1000, Lummar Formula 1 Pinnacle was $610.
Unique Auto Films in Tarzana has LLumar CTX for $580, 3M Scotchgard partial paint protection runs $695
Tint Masters in Conaga Park has SunTek CXP for $400
Fresh Window Tint in Chatsworth has 3M Crystalline for $1050, Huper Optik Nano Ceramic for $950 & LLumar CTX for $800 & 3M Scotchgard partial paint protection for $750.
Note these were "haggled" cash prices :wink:
Update on 8-17
West Coast window tint 3M Crystalline for $950
Solar Eclipse in Woodland Hills wanted $800 for 3M Crystalline & $1000 for XPEL partial (they were going to "throw in" the back bumper & door thresholds, I have kids)
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Wow they really rip you guys off over there on the West Coast. Those prices are absurd compared to the East.
The San Diego Tesla Club has negotiated the following prices at Mr. Tint in Escondido:
All sides and rear hatch window in Formula One Pinnacle (any shade) for $300. We recommend 35% for the sides and 15% for the rear hatch (to match the color of the pano roof). If you want to tint the pano roof, it's an additional $140.
AirBlue 80 on the front windshield is $120. Yes, you do get a rainbow effect with polarized sunglasses using AB80, as you do with many other tints. I've gotten used to it, or get driving sunglasses that are not polarized if it bothers you. Or you can get PhotoSync put on the front windshield in Cerritos.
At Mr. Tint, the process takes 3-4 hours. They do a great job.
Sorry, I can't read the whole thread to find the post you're talking about. It is noticeable (as it is with many tints) but it's not bad. Just get non-polarized sunglasses for driving, because the tint is already polarized and that's what causes the rainbow effect. I've gotten used to it, so it doesn't bother me at all.
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