Model S - Window Tinting

[Tootall025]

Hi Guys, I recently tinted my MS withe PhotoSync all around except the windshield, which got the Llumar air 80...all areas look great except the windshield. There is awful dispersion at night from most lights and it is not safe to drive. anyone else experience this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[markn455]

That is one of the reasons I use 3m Crystaline. There is no distortion of light and I use it on the windshield.

 

[chriSharek]

Hi Guys, I recently tinted my MS withe PhotoSync ....There is awful dispersion at night from most lights and it is not safe to drive. anyone else experience this?

That can't be good. I was considering the Photosync . . . now, not so much. I have had a carbon based tint on my Volt for 5 years in the Florida sun and it still looks fantastic. For less than $200 I may put it on my MS.

 

[flyinghawaiian]

That can't be good. I was considering the Photosync . . . now, not so much. I have had a carbon based tint on my Volt for 5 years in the Florida sun and it still looks fantastic. For less than $200 I may put it on my MS.

I think he was saying the photo sync was ok, it was Llumair 80 on the windshield that was the problem.

I got the photo sync 45 all around and have had no issues.

 

[ShotgunF15E]

That can't be good. I was considering the Photosync . . . now, not so much. I have had a carbon based tint on my Volt for 5 years in the Florida sun and it still looks fantastic. For less than $200 I may put it on my MS.

I have PhotoSynch all around to include the front windshield. It does not have this problem The OP for some unknown reason put Blue 80 on his windshield and is now complaining about it. Just put Photosynch 75 on the front and you'll be fine.

 

[Tootall025]

I have PhotoSynch all around to include the front windshield. It does not have this problem The OP for some unknown reason put Blue 80 on his windshield and is now complaining about it. Just put Photosynch 75 on the front and you'll be fine.

Thanks Shotgun!

 

[TaoJones]

Uh, the first night until the film cured, there was minor dispersion, but the next day and for the past year plus, it's been fine (35 sides and rear and 75 windshield).

The only annoyances have been two:

First, that the windshield has developed micropitting over time, and if I get it replaced, then I will have to pay another $400 to get the new windshield filmed. I would say tinted, but the 75 is all but invisible. The benefits are from heat reduction and very noticeable glare reductions.

Second, there are a couple of small nicks in the tint, thankfully not in the line of sight, that mysteriously appeared after one service visit or another. Now, I photograph the car from end to end, inside and out, before each service visit, and inspect it carefully before leaving. Not just for tint damage, but for any and all damage.

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[lloyds]

Hi Guys, I recently tinted my MS withe PhotoSync all around except the windshield, which got the Llumar air 80...all areas look great except the windshield. There is awful dispersion at night from most lights and it is not safe to drive. anyone else experience this?

Thanks in advance.

I say get the Llumar removed and replaced with Photosybc 75. Does wonders to cooling the car especially with the windshield being so big.

 

[Cyclone]

Hi Guys, I recently tinted my MS withe PhotoSync all around except the windshield, which got the Llumar air 80...all areas look great except the windshield. There is awful dispersion at night from most lights and it is not safe to drive. anyone else experience this?

Thanks in advance.

I have Llumar AirBlue80 on my windshield with zero negative effects, day or night, polarized glasses or not. Have you asked your installer?

 

[Tim@adonisdetail]

That can't be good. I was considering the Photosync . . . now, not so much. I have had a carbon based tint on my Volt for 5 years in the Florida sun and it still looks fantastic. For less than $200 I may put it on my MS.

I am an authorized installer of Photosync and their CeraLuxe film, they are by far the MOST optically clear films on the market by a large margin. Air80 Blue has distorting, I have it on my personal car and CeraLuxe on the other, the difference is quite noticeable so much so I'm removing the Air80 blue as it drives me crazy. Photosync or CeraLuxe are the only way to go for windshields based on our testing. Even Huper can ghost and cause distortion.

 

[olson.sc]

I had huper ceramic 70 on the windshield and 20 all around, nothing on pano. The 20 had distortion at night and ghosting in the morning and evening light. Removed the 20 and went 70 all around.

 

[Tootall025]

Thanks for all the feedback guys, I asked my installer about it and they were graceful enough to remove the Air80, they mentioned the possibility of the windshield also contributing to the issue. I did notice that at night after removing it, I could still see some distortion of signal lights and oncoming traffic headlights...minor but there. I think the AIr80 just magnified that problem...any chance the Photosync will do that as well? anyone else heard of windshield optics issues? I have an appt. to re-tint this Friday.

 

[Tootall025]

see this article for model X issues, i see the same thing but less of an effect...

Why Tesla’s Model X Is Giving Some Drivers Double Vision

 

[lloyds]

There is also a thread in the X interior exterior section about the double vision. I have this problem on the X and is inherent in its design. No issues with the 2 Ss tho

 

[Tootall025]

Thanks, I am going to have to speak to service since I see some sort of glass aberration as I move my eyes up and down through windshield, may need to have it replaced.

 

[Premier Mobile]

I had huper ceramic 70 on the windshield and 20 all around, nothing on pano. The 20 had distortion at night and ghosting in the morning and evening light. Removed the 20 and went 70 all around.

Do you have any pictures of the Huper on your car?

 

[Piney999]

Anyone have pictures of Pinnacle on white? Darker the better, but I would be happy to check out anything.

 

[olson.sc]

Do you have any pictures of the Huper on your car?

This is with the 70 windshield, 20 all around.

 

[Wuggado?]

Careful in California. I had a friend just had an accident with illegal tint. Yes, it was his fault. Insurance says they will not pay as his car was not to vehicle code, that their contract is void. Actually, I understand their argument.

A little late to this party but, any idea what insurance company it was?

 

[Piney999]

This is with the 70 windshield, 20 all around.

Looks amazing. What's the brand of tint?