hans
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Glass (with no tint) lets ~80% of the light through so the law in California is effectively the same as having no tint at all on the front windows. That is why the Air80 is not called Air100.
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Glass (with no tint) lets ~80% of the light through so the law in California is effectively the same as having no tint at all on the front windows. That is why the Air80 is not called Air100.
Not to sound like a broken recorder. Extremely satisfied with Photosync. I just took an iphone shot of this while I was driving. Really can't tell there's anything on the windscreen, but it sure as heck helps in how I feel in the car. Unless the S is actually in 95+ weather, I do not even turn my AC on now. And when I do, it's only at a quarter of where I normally would have it dialed to, so it's nice to see my range not affected because of AC use.
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laalan
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Nickjhowe
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My installer has ordered the Specta PhotoSync. I'm putting 35 on the side windows and rear, and 75 on the windshield. Should be done next week some time.
As much as I appreciate PhotoSync's heat-blocking capability, to my eye it just has too much of a blue color. That hint of color won't be as noticeable on or might actually enhance the look of white, blue, grey, or red cars, but I think it will take away from the stealthy awesomeness of my black color.
I've narrowed it down to Llumar CTX or Formula One Pinnacle for my side windows and rear panel. I may still get the lightest PhotoSync (90?) for the windshield to try to cut the heat.
Has anyone tinted their pano for heat reduction? Or is it really not necessarily? I'm thinking that I'll do the sides, rear, and windshield, but leave the pano alone since I can always get it done later.
I've narrowed it down to Llumar CTX or Formula One Pinnacle for my side windows and rear panel. I may still get the lightest PhotoSync (90?) for the windshield to try to cut the heat.
Has anyone tinted their pano for heat reduction? Or is it really not necessarily? I'm thinking that I'll do the sides, rear, and windshield, but leave the pano alone since I can always get it done later.
Jonathan Hewitt
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I'm interested in the material that will cut out the most heat possible. From what I've researched from this thread it looks like Photosync is the answer! Negatives include slightly higher cost and a slight hint of blue (something that would like fine on my Blue Model S?) Now I have to decide on tint level...
Let me know if I came to the wrong conclusion, thanks.
Let me know if I came to the wrong conclusion, thanks.
I don't believe photosync comes in dark tints. Might not be a negative to many, but for some it is.
Jonathan Hewitt
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That's good to know, thanks! I'd actually prefer a medium or light tint so that's not a negative. The darkest I'd consider is 40 but I'm thinking 50 might be what I want. The main reason I'd choose a dark tint was for more heat blocking ability but it sounds like with photosync there's no need for a dark tint in that regard!
I went with Formula One Pinnacle 15 on rear hatch, 40 on all windows, AirBlue 80 on windshield. They said to put it in the sun for a few days to cure so I parked in open direct sun light from 11am to 3pm-outside temp hit as high as 92. I was able to sit in the car without a/c for the 1st hour….the stuff works great! Rear/sunglass visibility seems fine (I have not driven at night yet). Thanks for all the feedback. I try to post a pic when I clean the car next.
Joe Fee
That's good to know, thanks! I'd actually prefer a medium or light tint so that's not a negative. The darkest I'd consider is 40 but I'm thinking 50 might be what I want. The main reason I'd choose a dark tint was for more heat blocking ability but it sounds like with photosync there's no need for a dark tint in that regard!
Yeh their darkest is 35%, but what sold me on it was the demo set up at Premier when they comped a light Photosync to a limo tint and Photosync actually felt better behind the heat lamp.
I have a MC Red, P85+ and had XPEL film put on the hood, front and rear bumper, headlights along with 3M Crystalline 70 window tint (subtle but effective)
- all done by Detailing Dynamics on Long Island (66 Windsor Ave Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 747-4114). Eddie and his team did a magnificent job. I have no affiliation with them but I highly recommend the company.
- all done by Detailing Dynamics on Long Island (66 Windsor Ave Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 747-4114). Eddie and his team did a magnificent job. I have no affiliation with them but I highly recommend the company.
laalan
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Just had my multicoat red done by Extreme Autoworks in Cerritos CA with photosynch 55 front and 35 back.
The first thing I noticed was the fan speed was a lot slower in the 85 degree heat than it usually was. I didn't notice the blue tint folks were talking about and from the outside appears dark helped by a black interior. I normally would do 20% in the back, but 35% offered the privacy I was looking for.
The process took about 2.5 hours with an appointment.
I will angst about whether to return and have the windshield done. Big difference so far.
The first thing I noticed was the fan speed was a lot slower in the 85 degree heat than it usually was. I didn't notice the blue tint folks were talking about and from the outside appears dark helped by a black interior. I normally would do 20% in the back, but 35% offered the privacy I was looking for.
The process took about 2.5 hours with an appointment.
I will angst about whether to return and have the windshield done. Big difference so far.
gwagen27
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I stopped by Extreme Autowerks on Wednesday and spoke to Alex about Photosync for my S. I am contemplating which shade to use and was planning on either 55 or 45 on all the side windows, 35 on the rear hatch and 75 on the pano and windshield. If it is not too much of an inconvenience, please post pics of the tint so I can get an idea of how dark it looks.
Thanks
laalan
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My office at the tint place and tint photos. Car at Los Alamitos or Orange if you wish to see in person. I will try and make Costa Mesa event
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I am told Pano roof already blocks most of solar energy. Not sure how much benefit you get in addition. You might do all but and see what heat load is
cfOH
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I personally do not see the blue that some are talking about. Since hitting 100 degrees on several days, I was driving in total comfort as I made my way up to Napa. I was with a friend who drove his M3 and had Suntek tint. He had just a little bit too much to drink so we decided to just leave his car at one of the winery's parking lot and take my S. He immediately noticed a difference in the feel. It was slightly warm in my car with photosync whereas his was burning to the touch on the seats (we were wearing shorts). This is by far the best mod so far.
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