Model S - Window Tinting

[sandmanxx]

Good day all

Thanks for all the notes/pix/real life data.. To keep it simple I have a diesel truck with factory rear smoke glass (charcoal or gray). I am was/am looking into photosync, or formula one for front and windshield. Options are

Photosync: front / windshield ( or just windshield) 35 (75/65?)
Formula one: front / photosync: windshield 35 (75/65?)

rears: 20??

Question is photosync on front windows and the factory smoke rears? Will it look right?? Also have camper shell with smoke glass. Truck is white FYI.

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Formula one pinnacles series. May not have the numbers right..

 

[audiofan]

That's very impressive, Thanks for posting the results.

 

[Premier Mobile]

That's very impressive, Thanks for posting the results.

You are welcome! We've been burned by a very well known ceramic tint that turned out to be actually partially metallic though claiming to be ceramic. The result of that ceramic film was AM / FM signal degradation along with keyless entry issues. We have seen no issue with Spectra Photosync and have tested it extensively before carrying it.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on tinting the back windows/hatch. I'm thinking 50% VLT.

Since the windows go down/up every time you open/close the doors, how is everyone dealing with that?

How can I make the car think the door is closed so I can get that last 1/2" at the bottom?
I'm sure the Tesla isn't the first car to do with, but I want to be prepared with my tint person, as I'm guessing they've never done a Model S.

 

[vchadha]

Tint guys know how to fool the door. They open the door and press the latch with a tool fooling the door into thinking its shut. Also you will not be able to close the doors for 3 hours to allow the tint to dry properly.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

3 hours! good to know.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

Anything else I should know?

 

[vchadha]

You cannot put windows down for the following 3 to 5 days.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

Also good to know! I drive w/windows down constantly! I'm only doing the rears now, so at least I can use the fronts

 

[vchadha]

I used Suntek cxp 55 sides and 35 rear. Huge improvement with heat rejection. My kids in the trunk never complain anymore. Total cost $350

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

lol kids in the trunk.

Can you get some pics? Of the car. Kids optional.

 

[Max*]

I used Suntek cxp 55 sides and 35 rear. Huge improvement with heat rejection. My kids in the trunk never complain anymore. Total cost $350

I used llumar CTX 40% all around, for a similar total cost (I think?), but my kids will not sit in the trunk when it's above 85F outside. And I even got the Tesla sunshade.

I guess you're further up-north...

 

[vchadha]

My kids are in the back even when it is 36celcius and sunny. I of course precool the car down prior to them getting in. I also have a clip on fan on each side.

 

[vchadha]

These are the clip on fans. They work great and last for 10+ hrs on batteries. Amazon.com - O2COOL 5 Battery Operated Clip Fan Grey - Electric Household Tabletop Fans

 

[Max*]

I also got them O2Cool 5" fans (not clipon, something they can hold), and 40% tint and the rear sunshade, I set the air to fresh air and nada.

In the mornings I take them to preschool, and they both love riding in the back (mid-70s) in the evenings they go in the 2nd row since it's mid-80s/low-90s.


My kids are not summer people though, so that might play a part in it.

 

[vchadha]

 

[vchadha]

My kids tend to be busy in the trunk with their tech etc. They are 9 and 6 and play well together and it keeps our 2nd row very clean. So far it is working out well.

 

[vchadha]

I also installed plug and usb points in the trunk.

Amazon.com : BESTEK® 300W Dual 110V AC Outlets Power Inverter Car DC 12V to 110V AC Inverter with Dual USB Charging Ports for Smartphones and Tablets : Vehicle Power Inverters : Car Electronics

 

[Max*]

My kids tend to be busy in the trunk with their tech etc. They are 9 and 6 and play well together and it keeps our 2nd row very clean. So far it is working out well.

Might be an age thing too... mine are almost 5 and almost 3 (before anyone gets on my case - he's a very tall almost 3 year old, and exceeds the minimum height/weight Tesla set forward).

 

[Premier Mobile]

I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on tinting the back windows/hatch. I'm thinking 50% VLT.

Since the windows go down/up every time you open/close the doors, how is everyone dealing with that?

How can I make the car think the door is closed so I can get that last 1/2" at the bottom?
I'm sure the Tesla isn't the first car to do with, but I want to be prepared with my tint person, as I'm guessing they've never done a Model S.

An experienced window tint installer would be able to handle all of this.