Model 3 Tint (pictures?)

[follow.johnny]

Did you add lowering springs? It totally looks like you did. Let me know. Are they really 19"s ? They look like 20's.

Yes, currently lowered on TSportline (1 inch drop) and the wheels are stock 19” Sport wheels that I got powdered coated.

You can check my other post about details of my build. It’s very simple and clean. Thanks!

 

[Hiline]

Just got my car and have a very general question about tinting. Do people just generally tint their cars or is there something special about the Model 3 that makes people want to tint? I've never got any of my cars tinted.

 

[Brou]

Just got my car and have a very general question about tinting. Do people just generally tint their cars or is there something special about the Model 3 that makes people want to tint? I've never got any of my cars tinted.

I've have tint on all 25+ cars I've owned since I was 16 years old. It's usually the first thing I do to a new car, unless it was purchased already tinted.

 

[euro.r]

I tint my cars because it's quite sunny and hot here and the tint makes a big difference. I've got Formula One Pinnacle ceramic at 35% all around minus the roof window. I've got a clear 70% UV film on the windshield too. Paid about $800.

 

[Kimmi]

Looking for pictures of model 3 with 40% side, rear and 70% windshield. Car color is MCM. Trying to decide between Llumar Pinnacle or Stratus?

 

[Candleflame]

Just got my car and have a very general question about tinting. Do people just generally tint their cars or is there something special about the Model 3 that makes people want to tint? I've never got any of my cars tinted.

in the USA (and australia) its quite common to tint cars - i think a lot of people just do it because it looks cool. If you want a proper european look on your bmw or merc you need to go untinted though - just doesnt look proper european when its tinted. To be honest, in europe its so dark and miserable 8 months in the year that tinting just robs you of extra visibility...

I do think tinting is a really good idea at least in southern USA and in Australia. It probably reduces a bit of eye fatigue driving during daytime and also most tints have UV protection. The sideglass of the car doesnt really block much UVA/UVB (I think for Teslas its... 66%?) so if you drive somewhere where its sunny all the time or in countries with a thin ozone layer i.e. Australia you expose yourself to significant UVA radiation - this does not cause sunburn and is also present in mornings and evenings when the sun usually shines through the sideglass. And dont forget that you might have children in the back.

So I would always fork our a bit of cash to tint the side windows. If you like the european look then you can get a crystalline tint, either 100% VLT or something like 80% throughout. Just dont go too dark or pedestrians/cyclists cant look inside. 35% probably max.

 

[Hiline]

in the USA (and australia) its quite common to tint cars - i think a lot of people just do it because it looks cool. If you want a proper european look on your bmw or merc you need to go untinted though - just doesnt look proper european when its tinted. To be honest, in europe its so dark and miserable 8 months in the year that tinting just robs you of extra visibility...

I do think tinting is a really good idea at least in southern USA and in Australia. It probably reduces a bit of eye fatigue driving during daytime and also most tints have UV protection. The sideglass of the car doesnt really block much UVA/UVB (I think for Teslas its... 66%?) so if you drive somewhere where its sunny all the time or in countries with a thin ozone layer i.e. Australia you expose yourself to significant UVA radiation - this does not cause sunburn and is also present in mornings and evenings when the sun usually shines through the sideglass. And dont forget that you might have children in the back.

So I would always fork our a bit of cash to tint the side windows. If you like the european look then you can get a crystalline tint, either 100% VLT or something like 80% throughout. Just dont go too dark or pedestrians/cyclists cant look inside. 35% probably max.

Thank you this is very informative. Do you know how much side tints can block UVA? I don’t want my car looking dark but I definitely care about UVA radiation. If I can block nearly all UV rays without compromising visibility, I’ll be happy to pay for it.

 

[Candleflame]

Thank you this is very informative. Do you know how much side tints can block UVA? I don’t want my car looking dark but I definitely care about UVA radiation. If I can block nearly all UV rays without compromising visibility, I’ll be happy to pay for it.

tinting isnt related to darkness. If you only tint with a UV or IR light filter the tint is obviously clear (or crystalline).
Pretty much all reputable tints block over 90% of UVA and UVB which is good enough. IR is a bonus which imho doesnt do much.
If you have a light tint it doesnt look all that tinted anyway. Like a 50% or 70% tint really isnt particularly dark on the side windows and if you live in sunny california it probably reduces eyestrain, particularly for rear passengers.

 

[zumoney515]

2021 LR AWD here with 40% around with a 5% strip at the top of the windshield. Rhode Island is tough on tint (70% max here unless a Dr exemption letter which I have). Pardon the snow and dirt. Took these right after picking her up from being tinted, the day after a Nor'easter.

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Do you have photos from the sides? Thanks

 

[JaeTheDev]

Do you have photos from the sides? Thanks

I sold this vehicle and now have a 23 MYP with 20% around.

 

[zumoney515]

I sold this vehicle and now have a 23 MYP with 20% around.

Congrats on the new purchase! Did you tint the windshield too?

 

[JaeTheDev]

Congrats on the new purchase! Did you tint the windshield too?

Thanks! I did Tint the windshield. Only 70% though.