Mr. Jim
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Lotusland? I have been giving tours there for 15 years"I tested performance of the tint alone, as well as the same tint installed on my car's window, in-case the glass itself blocks off some UVB radiation."
Jim
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Lotusland? I have been giving tours there for 15 years"I tested performance of the tint alone, as well as the same tint installed on my car's window, in-case the glass itself blocks off some UVB radiation."
Hi. New M3 owner. I am going to tint the glass and one installer I reached out to told me that if the rear glass breaks and I take it for Tesla warranty work and they blame the tint then it's on me to replace it. Is there any reason the glass would break due to tint? I see a lot of M3's on the road with tint. Anyone experience anything like this? Also, he says that they try to minimize water from going down the front to the computer if tinting the wind shield but again on my own if anything happens. I don't really care to much about the wind shield but the disclaimer about the rear window seems interesting. Thank you and sorry if this isn't where I should have posted this.
That makes sense to me. I wouldn't expect Tesla to pay for the window tint if the rear or any window cracked. Any thoughts on the wind shield tint and water leaking down and damaging the computer? I'm still undecided on wind shield tint anyway.I think there had been mis-communication between people, or maybe from topic title such as "Tesla not covering aftermarket tint & coating". Window tint will not void warranty on any of the windshield. However if you find faults on a windshield and it need to be replaced, Tesla will not pay for replacing your tint that is already installed.
That makes sense to me. I wouldn't expect Tesla to pay for the window tint if the rear or any window cracked. Any thoughts on the wind shield tint and water leaking down and damaging the computer? I'm still undecided on wind shield tint anyway.
Thanks again. Yes, I'm doing the sides for sure and just the back. I'll skip the windshield as I see no real reason to do it.Installers uses a pump that shoots water mist during installation, it won't be like firing a water hose inside your car, so I highly doubt that they would cause water damage to any electronic equipment. Besides, if they really don't bother with putting any plastic sheets or tarp on top of your car dash prior to installation, I would not trust that installer.
Lastly, the front windshield already has built in UV protection. I would consider tinting the side windows before anything else.
I've thought about not even doing the back too but I think that would look odd.Thanks again. Yes, I'm doing the sides for sure and just the back. I'll skip the windshield as I see no real reason to do it.
Thanks again. Yes, I'm doing the sides for sure and just the back. I'll skip the windshield as I see no real reason to do it.
Thank you.I had the front windshield tinted with Llumar 80%. It really made the interior of the car feel much cooler in the hot Texas sun. For the sides and the back went with Autobahn Ceramic i3 film. More expensive but really cuts down the heat! And it looks really sharp!
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Perhaps I have it now. My question is if anyone has gotten a sunburn from riding in an X. I thought I did on a trip to LA but dismissed it. I does do a great job for IR.
I tinted the front to reduce glare and promote heat rejection.From what I've learned, car companies are required to treat the front windshield to block UVA, but the regulation does not apply to side windows. So we don't have to worry about tinting the front, thank god.
But there are a number of videos showing dermatologists saying how many americans are having skin problems on the left side of their body due to exposure from driving, which prompted me to start tinting my windows.
Find a new installer.Hi. New M3 owner. I am going to tint the glass and one installer I reached out to told me that if the rear glass breaks and I take it for Tesla warranty work and they blame the tint then it's on me to replace it. Is there any reason the glass would break due to tint? I see a lot of M3's on the road with tint. Anyone experience anything like this? Also, he says that they try to minimize water from going down the front to the computer if tinting the wind shield but again on my own if anything happens. I don't really care to much about the wind shield but the disclaimer about the rear window seems interesting. Thank you and sorry if this isn't where I should have posted this.
Lotusland? I have been giving tours there for 15 years
Jim