markn455
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I have always done this on multiple vehicles with Crystalline 70. It is essentially clear. I have never been stopped or questioned about it. You really can't even tell it's there.
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Anyone Tint Their Windshield?
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I have always done this on multiple vehicles with Crystalline 70. It is essentially clear. I have never been stopped or questioned about it. You really can't even tell it's there.
markn455
Member
I have had Crystalline 70 installed on 5-6 vehicles over the years. I have never had any issues with clarity, rainbows, nothing. My guess is they might not have used Crystalline or it was not installed properly.
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Very informative Premier. Also the reason I switched from Huper to Photosync. In those triple digit summer months, makes a huge difference. I remember how I blasted my AC on the LO setting before getting Photosync and after I got it, I would set it at a cool 71 degrees on 3rd fan setting.
Very informative Premier. Also the reason I switched from Huper to Photosync. In those triple digit summer months, makes a huge difference. I remember how I blasted my AC on the LO setting before getting Photosync and after I got it, I would set it at a cool 71 degrees on 3rd fan setting.
Drone Flyer
Active Member
I’d like to say clear tinting is a good idea to reduce heat! Absolutely. Sorry for my confusing post. However, legal or not, tinting the front window with a dark shade other than clear would not be a good idea still. You need to be able to see clearly through it especially in pouring rain and at night!
I have 3M crystalline 90 on the windshield.
Not a tint in the traditional sense as there is no darkening, but it does cut down on the heat and thand windshield is a large area.
Not a tint in the traditional sense as there is no darkening, but it does cut down on the heat and thand windshield is a large area.
Premier Mobile
Former Vendor
This is why we use Ceraluxe IRD or Spectra Photosync Nano Clear Films. Their products are the highest tech giving the highest heat rejection of any film on the market and they are quite clear. We have carried 3M Crystalline, Huper, Madico (all the top end films) and none compare to Photosync and Ceraluxe's clarity.
Have folks run into any issues with state inspection or other stickers that are mandatory on windshields? When I was getting the rest of my windows tinted, I was considering getting a clear one on the front, but another customer mentioned the issue of the annual state inspection stickers needing to be scraped off and replaced which would ruin the tint. Any thoughts?
Theflash95
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Don’t have to deal with that BS money grab by the government down here in Florida.
I buy clear removable cling film from amazon and affix my registration sticker to a square of that and then affix the clear film to the inside of the windshield. When the year is up, the square of clear film peels off effortlessly, taking the expired sticker with it.
EVS Motors
Former Vendor
Tinting the front windshield to reduce the heat/UV is definitely recommended. Make sure you find a high quality film like Ceraluxe or Photosync to maximize the heat rejection while maintaining visibility. Since you'll want to go light (for legal and visibility reasons), every bit of heat rejection counts.
Tezzie
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Tezzie
Member
I see an discrepancy with the way you measured the films. You didn't measure them the same way.
The Photosync film was measured after it was installed on glass, but the Crystalline film was not.
You should measure the Photosync the same way you measured the Crystalline, straight out of the box.
Premier Mobile
Former Vendor
The side windows on the Tesla Model S do not have any IR blocking mechanisms, so it is relatively clear.
Premier Mobile
Former Vendor
But the picture showing the Photosync measurements are from a Porsche GT4 not a Tesla.
The door sill, seat side bolster, center console and door panel are wrong, plus I can see a shifter in the center console.
NJturtlePower
Living the Dream, Driving the Future!
I had Stratos 70% installed on my Model 3 windshield a few days ago and I'm noticing some minor distortion or graininess looking ahead.
Wondering if you had the same and I might just need more drying/curing time.
Never had a windshield tinted before, but assumed it would be visually clear like the side windows with just a slight hue.
Brettski
Member
I have had 3M clear ceramic tint on the windshield of two cars so far. I live in the CA desert where summer temps approach 120F. It makes a tremendous difference, as far as heat rejection. I had it done at a well-reputed shop which works with the local high-end dealerships. However - there are defects that are very obvious, such as collections of bubbles and odd lines here and there. I’m thinking of seeing if they can redo it better, because I really did not want to “see” the tint. (It’s only been 3 months). But - even though I’m pretty particular, it’s still worth the minor annoyance for having a cool interior when in the blazing sun.
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