Baytomax
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Anyone have experience with the brand SolarGard Vortex? Got quoted $875 for all windows + windshield (no glass roof). 3M Ceramic is at $950.
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Model 3 Windows Tints
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Snowball316
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I too was juggling between 35% and 25% ceramic. 5% is just too dark.
Probably will be doing 25% all around and will post photos for reference as it is difficult to find example of 25% with black interior as I feel 35% is just yield too much light. Other shop has option for 18% but I feel 15%-18% will look like 5% tint from a distance. Also keep in mind during the winter season all tints will look to appear darker as sun will set earlier and more often cloudy days.
I am I worried about being pulled over, not really, if they wanted to pull us over for tint it wouldn't matter if 35/25 they would just pull us over. 5% in the front is just asking to be pulled over.
Probably will be doing 25% all around and will post photos for reference as it is difficult to find example of 25% with black interior as I feel 35% is just yield too much light. Other shop has option for 18% but I feel 15%-18% will look like 5% tint from a distance. Also keep in mind during the winter season all tints will look to appear darker as sun will set earlier and more often cloudy days.
I am I worried about being pulled over, not really, if they wanted to pull us over for tint it wouldn't matter if 35/25 they would just pull us over. 5% in the front is just asking to be pulled over.
megansblonde
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Baytomax
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Yeah, my wallet isn't liking that number too much
... but it seems worthwhile considering our car has a glass roof and cabin overheat protection.
megansblonde
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Yeah and I hate getting driving sunburns lol. I want it to help protect the black interior too.Yeah, my wallet isn't liking that number too much
How's the visibility out the rear roof glass with the 15% tint? I believe the roof glass comes tinted from the factory at 15-20%, so adding another layer of 15% tint....can you even see out the glass still? Lol
I got quoted $575 for Suntek CXP (everything but the "sunroof" glass over the front seating area, 1 piece whole rear roof glass). Having the sunroof glass done as well would be an extra $125. Upgrading to CIR would be $650 (+$150 for sunroof). Leaning towards just ponying up the extra cash for CIR.
Snowball316
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Same after a year of ownership. I thought I could handle the sun during the summer. However the car feels like I am driving a convertible but with a glass roof and of course no wind
For those who tinted the rear glass - did water seep into your center stoplight and cause stains? Mine did, I have it back at the tint shop to try to correct. Not sure if they can, and in my research the area looks completely unaccessible unless you take apart the entire rear upholstery to remove the back shelf.
Snowball316
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i was little worried about visibility at night but 15% is totally fine. maybe im just used to it by now
5% would be problematic
the key is keeping the heat out - reduces my AC use too
Candleflame
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You shouldnt be worried about being pulled over with 5% you should be worried about not being able to see someone in the dark who might be coming from the left or right i.e. a cyclist driving without light. Yeah hes an idiot for doing so but that doesnt help you when hes injured and you got a dent.
I have attached you a few pictures of my car. 35% front,20% rear. 20% top strip in windshield. white interior.
20% looks essentially non seethrough in the evening and the 35% looks non seethrough at night. I would strongly suggest to not get different tints on front of rear window. Particularly at dawn you get this european look where there is a noticeable difference in front vs rear tint.
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megansblonde
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ncinc99
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Same here. I wonder if there is a specialized flat detailing tool covered in microfiber to fit in the gap as to not remove the whole rear pillar and shelf? I'll keep an eye out. I'm thinking something along the lines of a cake icing spatula with a microfiber cover.
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Another thread I found when doing research says that they were able to use a spatula with a microfiber towel sprayed with window cleaner, and stuck it in that way to clean it. Others mentioned that it may break the foam seal, and the rear brake light would be visible from inside the car. It already is visible for me, which makes me think that my foam seal wasn't tight (obvs because of leak.) It's at the tint shop right now getting some fixes done, and the guy is still reviewing it.
After flip-flopping (and flip-flopping some more) I've finally decided on getting Xpel XR all around (70% windshield, 30% side windows, 20% rear roof glass). I believe it's gonna cost $950, but the tinter said he'd PPF my headights for free.
nice! post pics when you get it back!
anyone has any experience with the 3m IR ceramic tints? those look interesting as well
megansblonde
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Nice. Let us know how you like the windshield after driving it a while
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