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Did you tint the windows on your M3?
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I have a Red/White 3P and felt the same about the white seats. They are great, but were super visible from outside the car. I had SunTek CIR 40 Black on the sides and Suntek Carbon 38 Black on the rear. I specifically asked for the rear to be single piece, which I gather is a bit more difficult due to the size. I had them done in Melbourne, so can't comment on Sydney installers.
I found tinting the side windows (35%) made a massive difference to how hot it feels in the car. I did not get the roof or back window tinted, and I’m happy with the outcome.
I had tinting done when I had the car ceramic coated by OptiCoat. They subcontract the tinting out to Sydney City Solartint at Banksmeadow. They’ve done a lot of Model 3s and the job looked perfect to me.
Did you get 35% on all four side windows? I thought the max legal was 50% for the front windows.
That's what I've decided to do as well. Opticoat and tint at the same time. I find the red multicoat scratches way too easily.
Yes 35% on all four windows. That is the darkest legal minimum on the front side windows in NSW. The rear side windows can be done down to 20% (that’s light transmittance) but I wanted front and back to be the same and I think 35% is plenty dark enough.
I also checked Opticoat’s insurance - if you are going to OptiCoat South Sydney, they will drive your car from Alexandria to Banksmeadow to have the tint done, and then back again to do the coating, and your car will stay there overnight. They advised me they are covered to $100k.
I did the same too but be aware you get gouged for the tinting by the detailer even though they subcontract it elsewhere. I had mine done in Melbourne and was charged $600 for side window tint only (ceramic tint) and the job was very poor. I had to return the car back to the tinting place and found out he charges $350 for the same thing directly!
If the convenience is worth to you extra $250 go for it. Also the warranty is then with the detailer as that’s who’s name is on the warranty card. Probably more chance of them going under in business than the tinting place I would have thought too.
I was under the impression that Ceramic was more likely to cause cracking on the rear window and to stay away from it?
EcoCloudIT
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That is the theory going around. The heat rejection from ceramic tint ends up making the rear glass too hot and could cause it to crack. You can put a non ceramic tint just for the roof glass and ceramic on the side windows.
Platinum Windows Tinting at Morisset have done a great job with a few of the Newcastle Tesla group's cars (including mine) Platinum Window Tinting & Car Care Central Coast | Car Detailing They can do the lot including roof in one piece if you choose. Tell em' the Newcastle Tesla guys sent you!
ThanksPlatinum Windows Tinting at Morisset have done a great job with a few of the Newcastle Tesla group's cars (including mine) Platinum Window Tinting & Car Care Central Coast | Car Detailing They can do the lot including roof in one piece if you choose. Tell em' the Newcastle Tesla guys sent you!
AussieOwner
White M3 2021 LR
Tint A Car website mentions the brandDoes anyone know of a tint place in Melbourne that uses the Llumar Stratos tint film? Any other recommendations welcome!
AussieOwner
White M3 2021 LR
Affinesse in Clayton South.
Give them a call, be glad you did
Affinesse
Melbourne's premier studio for detailing and paint protection in the south-east suburbs. New and used cars welcome. Inquiries (03) 9581 2653.
affinesse.com.au
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