3M Crystalline vs PINNACLE vs Suntek CIR vs LLumar CTX vs Wincos Tint

[run-the-joules]

Hi So I got a quote from Concord Car Stereo & Tint. They are 3M Crystalline Certified. Also according to Concard Car Stereo & Tint in Concord CA stated The top glass and the Windshield is already using 3M Crystalline so it does not need any.

Is it true the windshield on model 3 already has 3M Crystalline tinted from Tesla already

Horsecrap. No, this is totally false.

 

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Horsecrap. No, this is totally false.

Thanks That is what I thought, Also he stated 3M does not recommend getting a front windshield tinted because moisture / water can get to car electronics and ruin it ? Now is it more of a installer issue I am sure there are people who got there model 3 windshield tinted and have no problems. I mean I know in this forum or in the past that has happened but is it really that dangerous / common that it will ruin the electronic components ?

 

[run-the-joules]

Thanks That is what I thought, Also he stated 3M does not recommend getting a front windshield tinted because moisture / water can get to car electronics and ruin it ? Now is it more of a installer issue I am sure there are people who got there model 3 windshield tinted and have no problems. I mean I know in this forum or in the past that has happened but is it really that dangerous / common that it will ruin the electronic components ?

It's definitely happened before, IDK how common it is. I've been thinking about doing it but man… I dunno.

 

[SammichLover]

Thanks That is what I thought, Also he stated 3M does not recommend getting a front windshield tinted because moisture / water can get to car electronics and ruin it ? Now is it more of a installer issue I am sure there are people who got there model 3 windshield tinted and have no problems. I mean I know in this forum or in the past that has happened but is it really that dangerous / common that it will ruin the electronic components ?

This is true, 3M put out a bulletin about this. At least at some point, I don't know the state of that right now.

It can be guarded against successfully with good technique but someone with poor skills has a very real risk of getting excessive water in there and doing damage during an install. There is even some non-zero chance a very competent person messes up and spills past towels or whatever they're using to protect, but there are still quality installers that are willing to take on that cost-risk liability.

 

[Slarty_B]

How is the quality of there work ? I have an appointment set with them for next week

No idea, I didn't tint yet. Please let me know how they do.

 

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I am scheduled for the following weekend. Will let you know he did say he did many model 3 in the past.

 

[skylander]

Thanks That is what I thought, Also he stated 3M does not recommend getting a front windshield tinted because moisture / water can get to car electronics and ruin it ? Now is it more of a installer issue I am sure there are people who got there model 3 windshield tinted and have no problems. I mean I know in this forum or in the past that has happened but is it really that dangerous / common that it will ruin the electronic components ?

I have the windsheld tinted. I think it really depends on the skill and the preparation of the shop. I have Stratos 70% for windsheld, and 35% for all around. I exam clearly on the front camera and sensor. Looks fine and no moist inside.

 

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I have the windsheld tinted. I think it really depends on the skill and the preparation of the shop. I have Stratos 70% for windsheld, and 35% for all around. I exam clearly on the front camera and sensor. Looks fine and no moist inside.

I think I will get the other windows done from Concord CA Car & Stereo with 3M. Since windshield since complex I am going to take it to OCD Detailing in Fremont they said it be $500 just for the front windshield but at this point sounds like they are the only one around here who can do this without causing any harm.

 

[rraghu78]

I didn't want too dark so I chose 3M Crystalline 40% on the sides and back window (up to the defrost lines). I'm in Houston and paid $399.00 at Executive Motorsports. The windshield (3M Crystalline 70%) would be $250.00 more, or Suntek CIR is $200.00 extra.

Does the front windshield tint help with Texas sun?

 

[skylander]

Does the front windshield tint help with Texas sun?

The main reason I did the windshield (with ceramic tint) because I want to reduce the heat and UV. As far as I can tell, it helps a lot.
Since I tinted all windows and roof, I feel the interior is a lt cooler and I don't feel any direct heat sensation. (even sit in the LA traffic).

 

[rraghu78]

I don't expect the tint to make a car getting baked in hot sun after sitting in the parking lot .. but hopefully it helps to not feel that hand skin burn while driving west in the afternoons .. even with A/C set to 72F, I can feel the hands getting that pinch feel ...

 

[skylander]

I don't expect the tint to make a car getting baked in hot sun after sitting in the parking lot .. but hopefully it helps to not feel that hand skin burn while driving west in the afternoons .. even with A/C set to 72F, I can feel the hands getting that pinch feel ...

I know what you mean. My old car, despite it's tinted (carbon tint 70% all around, no windshield tint). I feel the same even when the sun on the driver side. I had to use sunshade. WIth the new car new tint, no such issue, the feeling is so tiny. No need shade.

 

[Muifamily1811]

My objective is to NOT have the blueish color tint. Is PhotoSync or 3M Crystalline not blue?

I heard 3M crystalline is bluish

 

[127.0.0.0]

I have had 3M Crystaline installed it blocks significant heat. I went with CR40 all around.. But If, I were to do again I might do CR20 all around.

 

[Muifamily1811]

I have had 3M Crystaline installed it blocks significant heat. I went with CR40 all around.. But If, I were to do again I might do CR20 all around.

Thanks. Did you notice the bluish tint with 3M?

 

[127.0.0.0]

Thanks. Did you notice the bluish tint with 3M?

No I have not notice bluish tint.. I have white interior ..

 

[Rich Meister]

I went with Full Suntek Ceramic Tint CIR 20 all around including the moonroof and CIR 80 for the windshield.

 

[XLR82XS]

Nice Rich. What's your suspension setup?

 

[Roentgen]

I went with Full Suntek Ceramic Tint CIR 20 all around including the moonroof and CIR 80 for the windshield.

Yup. That's gorgeous. Maybe color match the door handles to the red? I think that's a cleaner look than going black.

 

[ffhuang]

Went with XPEL XR and XR Plus on my front windshield. Only thing I regret is not going a bit darker. I went 35% all around.