Model Y tint pictures

[J-HevA]

thanks! Happy with it. Just did tint on front windshield, passenger and driver.

What tint did you use? So while I love the Xpel Prime XR Black...it’s has a slight black/blue hue...looks great on the Dark Blue Metallic paint...but slightly off from the OEM that has a slight brown/amber hue. No one will tell except me perhaps...I did the Front WS and Passenger and Driver as well.

Reading forums many said 3M Ceramic and Crystalline has a closer match to OEM...

Curious on what you used...you nailed it

 

[Kbonay]

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What tint did you use? So while I love the Xpel Prime XR Black...it’s has a slight black/blue hue...looks great on the Dark Blue Metallic paint...but slightly off from the OEM that has a slight brown/amber hue. No one will tell except me perhaps...I did the Front WS and Passenger and Driver as well.

Reading forums many said 3M Ceramic and Crystalline has a closer match to OEM...

Curious on what you used...you nailed it

It’s the 3M Ceramic. I do get a bit of halo on lights at night. Your’s is looking clean as well! Here’s another shot

 

[J-HevA]

It’s the 3M Ceramic. I do get a bit of halo on lights at night. Your’s is looking clean as well! Here’s another shot

Just gorgeous...imho you have one of the best Y’s I’ve seen so far....

 

[Kbonay]

Just gorgeous...imho you have one of the best Y’s I’ve seen so far....

Thanks man! New here, so trying to get used to how things work. Here is a 360 view after I had the PPF/Tint/Wheels done.

 

[Lounanne]

@Kbonay looks great!

 

[ejkcy25]

Just got mine done with ceramic tint! 70% on the windshield and 20% on the fronts. I don’t know what % the back 2 windows got but I asked that they try to match it with the front without going darker in the back.

 

[J-HevA]

Just got mine done with ceramic tint! 70% on the windshield and 20% on the fronts. I don’t know what % the back 2 windows got but I asked that they try to match it with the front without going darker in the back.

Beautiful....I wish I didn’t have to deal with NJ laws or I would have went with 20% in the fronts. I also did 70% on the WS. Here is what 30% looks like for the fronts with OEM for the rears...

 

[shipapotamus]

Is there a thread that discusses XPEL vs 3M Ceramic or Crystalline and how well they match the OEM Hue? It seems most places in the Chicago area do XPEL, but I think I read it has more of a blue hue. Just really want something that blocks intense sun, and isn't distracting as a front seat passenger.

 

[J-HevA]

Is there a thread that discusses XPEL vs 3M Ceramic or Crystalline and how well they match the OEM Hue? It seems most places in the Chicago area do XPEL, but I think I read it has more of a blue hue. Just really want something that blocks intense sun, and isn't distracting as a front seat passenger.

I’ve done a decent amount of research and have seen them all and here are my thoughts.

“XPEL Prime XR Plus“ - Has a blue tint to it. Approx 95% match to OEM. If you have OCD and you just want to do the fronts...don’t get it. Excellent product for IR rejection and 20% or more cheaper than 3M Crystalline...both I would put on par.

“XPEL Prime XR Black” (What I have) - Its a True Black. I would say this is a 98% match to OEM. Only the owner might notice. Looks great against the Blue Metallic paint. ‘Much’ better than 3M Ceramic when it comes to IR rejection and at the same price point.

3M Ceramic and 3M Crystalline match OEM at 99-100% OEM...but comparatively overpriced when compared to Xpel.

 

[Clark_Kent]

Is there a thread that discusses XPEL vs 3M Ceramic or Crystalline and how well they match the OEM Hue? It seems most places in the Chicago area do XPEL, but I think I read it has more of a blue hue. Just really want something that blocks intense sun, and isn't distracting as a front seat passenger.

All of the films you mentioned will block intense sun well; however, if you're looking for a film with superior performance, Spectra Photosync is what you want. It's the best film on the market and at this time you will not find a film that will outperform it.

 

[SeattleSteve]

Is there a thread that discusses XPEL vs 3M Ceramic or Crystalline and how well they match the OEM Hue? It seems most places in the Chicago area do XPEL, but I think I read it has more of a blue hue. Just really want something that blocks intense sun, and isn't distracting as a front seat passenger.

This post is what helped me to decide on 3M Ceramic vs. Crystalline. Full discussion thread: Ceramic Tint or Crystalline?

 

[gundarx]

This post is what helped me to decide on 3M Ceramic vs. Crystalline. Full discussion thread: Ceramic Tint or Crystalline?

That post was from 2014 and as relevant as the iPhone 6 to today’s phones! I have 3M crystalline on 2 cars including my Model 3 but got Spectra Photosync IRD 70 on the Model Y back and windshield, and Ceralux IRD 20 for front side windows.. the performance is significantly better and being inside the car my wife and kid forgot how hot the sun was beating down today as we got out of the car.. in Seattle the only shop that can install it is NW Auto Salon in Lynwood

 

[Velcade]

Formula One - Pinnacle 25% Tint.

I had the them match the rears as close as possible. The rears measured 22%.

 

[Lounanne]

STEK NEX Series tint:

~ 70% windshield and roof;
~ 15% front windows; and
~ 35% all other windows

 

[xtnvieira]

Why are people tinting their roofs? Model Y already has heat rejection in that glass. It’s the only glass in the car that does.

 

[Lounanne]

@xtnvieira I have not seen definitive data points which show the TSER rating from the factory so for the few hundred extra it cost, to me, it is worth knowing I have something to help cool the vehicle down.

 

[DennyL]

@xtnvieira I have not seen definitive data points which show the TSER rating from the factory so for the few hundred extra it cost, to me, it is worth knowing I have something to help cool the vehicle down.

I did mines 35% XPEL Plus. Seems to help in sunny San Diego. Kids noticed cars is not hot. Before they always wanted the AC full blast.

 

[Lounanne]

I wanted 35% but the installer did not have a wide enough roll so I had them go with 70%.

 

[xtnvieira]

There’s a video on YouTube of someone with an early build doing a measured heat test of all the windows and the roof has excellent heat rejection. Everyone can do what they want of course, I just opted to save the money and throw up a cheap sunshade from time to time.

 

[Clark_Kent]

There’s a video on YouTube of someone with an early build doing a measured heat test of all the windows and the roof has excellent heat rejection. Everyone can do what they want of course, I just opted to save the money and throw up a cheap sunshade from time to time.

Do you have a link to the video you can share?