2024 M3P to tint or not to tint

[arsenicsalad]

Hi all, first time poster here.

I am currently awaiting deliver of my first Tesla, a white model 3 performance. Its is currently on its way to Brisbane on the Walrus Ace. I am hoping to get some views from owners on whether the factory tint on the M3 is sufficient? I am considering 35% all round but wonder how much different it will look from the factory tint?

 

[E90alex]

Model 3 is not tinted from the factory. 100% fishbowl.

 

[Midnight Man]

The same appl

Model 3 is not tinted from the factory. 100% fishbowl.

The same applies to the Model Y.

I put after-market tint on, 96% IR heat rejection (XPel, if I recall correctly, and their highest rated tint). The crowd I used recommended not to do roof, and of course, windscreen is out anyway. Even just the side and back windows done made a *HUGE* difference.

I would do it again in a heartbeat.

 

[Brando_o]

I’m getting mine done on Thursday. It’s totally worth doing.

 

[arsenicsalad]

Model 3 is not tinted from the factory. 100% fishbowl.

Righto. Is 35% enough or should I look to go 20%?

 

[E90alex]

That’s 100% personal taste and there’s no right answer.

A quality ceramic tint is more important than the darkness level.

 

[jstnx]

I dont have performance but I have white LR and the ceramic tint was a must from the fishbowl it was before. I got 35 front, 20 rear. Wish I did 20 all round but didn't want to get defected.

 

[Midnight Man]

A quality ceramic tint is more important than the darkness level.

^^ This. Check the specifications of the tint, particularly heat rejection and get the best you can afford.

 

[dronus]

That’s 100% personal taste and there’s no right answer.

A quality ceramic tint is more important than the darkness level.

Apart from any local laws/regulations of course.

Wouldn't want to be defected or have your new car insurance invalidated in the name of "looking cooler"

My NL company organized the darkest legal tint on my M3h and they were firm on only supplying this, if i wanted to tint it darker i would have had to do it at my own expense.

The Ceramic tints are awesome, not sure if darker = reduction in temperature if the UV is the same?

 

[arsenicsalad]

I dont have performance but I have white LR and the ceramic tint was a must from the fishbowl it was before. I got 35 front, 20 rear. Wish I did 20 all round but didn't want to get defected.

Thanks - this is the look I am going for. I am with you, 20 would be good but too much risk

 

[arsenicsalad]

Apart from any local laws/regulations of course.

Wouldn't want to be defected or have your new car insurance invalidated in the name of "looking cooler"

My NL company organized the darkest legal tint on my M3h and they were firm on only supplying this, if i wanted to tint it darker i would have had to do it at my own expense.

The Ceramic tints are awesome, not sure if darker = reduction in temperature if the UV is the same?

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This looks great!! I am also going through a NL and they are offering a tint (35%)

 

[Nevyn72]

Thanks - this is the look I am going for. I am with you, 20 would be good but too much risk

I also like seeing where I'm going at night, 35% all round for me.

 

[Zoltrix77]

The same appl

The same applies to the Model Y.

I put after-market tint on, 96% IR heat rejection (XPel, if I recall correctly, and their highest rated tint). The crowd I used recommended not to do roof, and of course, windscreen is out anyway. Even just the side and back windows done made a *HUGE* difference.

I would do it again in a heartbeat.

It does have privacy glass on all glass but the front windows and windscreen however.

 

[Jangy]

Tint it

 

[Zoltrix77]

Tint itView attachment 1059863

De mud flap it.

 

[arsenicsalad]

Tint itView attachment 1059863The black looks incredible