Model S - Window Tinting

[lloyds]

View attachment 183284 View attachment 183283 Photosync 35 sides and back. 75 on windshield.

Exactly how we did it on our white p85+

 

[lloyds]

Anyone have any experience with Walnut Creek Customs for tint in tha CA. I am a type A personality and prefer and organized, obsessive shop

Goto Premier. Their service and work is top notch. Every time I am there, I have always seen a handful of Teslas. When I went in with my X, they had 7 or 8 Model Xs there.

 

[Tim@adonisdetail]

For those interested in window film for your Model S/X, I highly recommend doing thorough research of each option on the market. Spectra Photosync's "Solar Adapative Coating" is not just a marketing term. But actual technology that increases heat resistance when exposed to sunlight.

 

[Boourns]

Got Huper Optik 30% installed on Friday. So far I am pretty happy. The heat rejection is outstanding. There are still quite a few bubbles, but the tint shop assured me they will go away after a few days. I might try to park the car outside this afternoon, as they said parking the car in the hot sun will help the bubbles dissipate faster. Here's a quick pic I took Saturday at the Waco supercharger.

 

[markn455]

Got Huper Optik 30% installed on Friday. So far I am pretty happy. The heat rejection is outstanding. There are still quite a few bubbles, but the tint shop assured me they will go away after a few days. I might try to park the car outside this afternoon, as they said parking the car in the hot sun will help the bubbles dissipate faster. Here's a quick pic I took Saturday at the Waco supercharger.

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The bubbles will disappear after a few days. I am sure they cautioned you about not lowering the windows for the first 3-5 days. In addition to not lowering the windows, my installer said it's helpful on the curing process to leave the car parked out in the sunlight the first few days.

 

[Boourns]

The bubbles will disappear after a few days. I am sure they cautioned you about not lowering the windows for the first 3-5 days. In addition to not lowering the windows, my installer said it's helpful on the curing process to leave the car parked out in the sunlight the first few days.

Thanks! I just parked the car out on the street, so hopefully after work today things are improved. I snapped a few pics for those of you considering the Huper. These have been cropped and very lightly edited, mostly because it was super bright out. The darkness and color shows true.

 

[cab]

Boourns - where did you get that done? Pro Tint maybe (had them do Huper on my Volt)?

 

[Boourns]

Yep it was Pro Tint.

Still have major bubbles as of this morning. I parked outside today, so I'm hoping to see some improvement when I leave work in a few minutes.

 

[cab]

Yep it was Pro Tint.

Still have major bubbles as of this morning. I parked outside today, so I'm hoping to see some improvement when I leave work in a few minutes.

Hmmm, a week and a trip to Waco and back seems like a long time for the bubbles to settle...of course my cars are perpetually outside so "getting some sun" to remove the bubbles has never been a problem. I do vaguely remember them taking longer than I though they should to dissipate, but that was 4 years ago.

 

[Tim@adonisdetail]

Hmmm, a week and a trip to Waco and back seems like a long time for the bubbles to settle...of course my cars are perpetually outside so "getting some sun" to remove the bubbles has never been a problem. I do vaguely remember them taking longer than I though they should to dissipate, but that was 4 years ago.

It can take up to 2 weeks for window film to fully "cure". Just be patient and if things don't improve or become unsightly be sure to bring it up with the tint shop. Its physically impossible for any film installation to be "perfect" but it should not be unsightly.

 

[Premier Mobile]

Yep it was Pro Tint.

Still have major bubbles as of this morning. I parked outside today, so I'm hoping to see some improvement when I leave work in a few minutes.

Huper takes quite a bit longer to cure, so be patient. If it does not go away in another 1-2 wks, then what you are seeing are potentially dust particles trapped between the tint and the glass.

 

[Boourns]

Thanks, all for your help. It definitely sounds like a curing issue rather than dust. The bubbles are ovals or circles that vary in size between a pea and a dime but they are pretty evenly spaced. So I'll give it another week or two.

 

[TaoJones]

Thanks, all for your help. It definitely sounds like a curing issue rather than dust. The bubbles are ovals or circles that vary in size between a pea and a dime but they are pretty evenly spaced. So I'll give it another week or two.

If there were dime-sized bubbles in my car's tint after application, I'd consider a different installer for the next car.

 

[cab]

Whoa...dime and pea size??? I figured you were talking little bubbles a millimeter or 2 across.

 

[Cnasty]

I am pretty unfamiliar with how law enforcement handles tint here in Dallas but I'd prefer mine a lot darker. I am new to the area though and my truck failed inspection after moving from Florida. I had to take my tint off.

I guess I'll go the darkest the legal limit allows on the front windows as required by law and absolute darkest on all the other ones.

Especially on my ordered black tesla.

 

[TrevTremaine]

Has anyone up in Toronto or the GTA ever had Photosync put on their car and are happy with the quality of the install? I'm looking to find an installer who can get it done fairly quickly.

 

[Premier Mobile]

Has anyone up in Toronto or the GTA ever had Photosync put on their car and are happy with the quality of the install? I'm looking to find an installer who can get it done fairly quickly.

Not sure who is in your area, but recommend either emailing or calling the Prestige Film Technologies rep - 408-657-3880 or [email protected]

Goodluck!

 

[TrevTremaine]

It's all taken care of.
There was internal miscommunication and they apologised for taking so long to get back.
Really nice guy.

If you've had it done, who did it? Was it a quality job and done to your satisfaction? How long did it take as well as I would want to consider waiting for it?

 

[bsk997]

Is there a way to tell what type of tint you have?

I bought a CPO car and it looks like it has tint on it but I can't tell what brand, if its ceramic or not, and what percentage(looks light).
It's been hot as heck in socal and was going to put in ceramic.

 

[Carrotto]

Hello TrevTremaine. Your S sounds exactly like mine, delivered same time too, except in Pearl White.
I've been able to locate two shops in the GTA area, but have been too busy to make the time to call and inquire. Will get to it before the summer is done.
AutoLinks in the east end.
AMP Motorsports in Concord.

Good luck and post any feedback you have regarding them, if you happen to go this route