Model Y tint pictures

[samori01]

Do you think its necessary to add another layer of tint? Or does it feel super hot?

You have to remember, necessary is relative. You live in a place that does have a lot of sunshine. I have not experienced a summer in my Y yet, but have in my wife's model 3. The roof glass can get warm, but depending on your tolerance level it was not that bad to me. It never really bothered my wife either. Now saying all of that, I did tint everything but my front windshield, but it was more for the aesthetics, so not really "needed".
The factory "tint" however is just that, colored glass, so the same as non-colored glass if you are concerned about heat rejection, the factory tint isn't it. Also remember, all tinting doesn't reject heat, so if you are focused on keeping the car cool, you have to make sure the tint you are getting performs well.

 

[Bassmanbrett]

Do you think its necessary to add another layer of tint? Or does it feel super hot?

I only have the factory tint on my MYP and I think it's perfect. I feel the only motivation for additional tint should be for aesthetics.

If you're afraid of the car becoming too warm, just turn the AC on before you get in. This is coming from someone who lives in Florida, one of the warmest and sunniest states in the country.

For those of you who have the front windows tinted so heavily, do you not drive much at night? Even around the 40% range with cars in the past, I've found myself having to roll down the windows at night.

 

[eeee-meeee]

talking to some tinters, one discussed something called air ceramics for front and backwindshield, to have protection without tint. He'd have to order for me as doesn't keep in stock. Debating how dark to go on my front windows and the back two windows. Thinking clear on back two windows and 45 or 35 on front two. He says all the Tesla windows come with sun protection. Like the back two does deflect around 30% and I said well I'd prefer in 90% range.

Orlando is hot hot hot and soooo sunny. Grew up in the sunshine state -my parents always tinted!

 

[samori01]

talking to some tinters, one discussed something called air ceramics for front and backwindshield, to have protection without tint. He'd have to order for me as doesn't keep in stock. Debating how dark to go on my front windows and the back two windows. Thinking clear on back two windows and 45 or 35 on front two. He says all the Tesla windows come with sun protection. Like the back two does deflect around 30% and I said well I'd prefer in 90% range.

Orlando is hot hot hot and soooo sunny. Grew up in the sunshine state -my parents always tinted!

I may be wrong, but I think the only thing the factory windows offer is UV protection. I don’t think there’s any heat rejection (please correct me if I am incorrect).

 

[Freshness]

talking to some tinters, one discussed something called air ceramics for front and backwindshield, to have protection without tint. He'd have to order for me as doesn't keep in stock. Debating how dark to go on my front windows and the back two windows. Thinking clear on back two windows and 45 or 35 on front two. He says all the Tesla windows come with sun protection. Like the back two does deflect around 30% and I said well I'd prefer in 90% range.

Orlando is hot hot hot and soooo sunny. Grew up in the sunshine state -my parents always tinted!

most likely he is referring to llumar air 80

 

[eeee-meeee]

I may be wrong, but I think the only thing the factory windows offer is UV protection. I don’t think there’s any heat rejection (please correct me if I am incorrect).

any idea how much uv protection all the window's provide?

 

[samori01]

any idea how much uv protection all the window's provide?

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[Anish3232]

Is ceramic tint less reflective on the inside? I have 15% carbon tint and the glare from the white trim makes it near impossible to see the mirrors in sunny weather. Carbon tint is very reflective. I was thinking of switching to ceramic tint or changing the trim to carbon fiber.

 

[Freshness]

Is ceramic tint less reflective on the inside? I have 15% carbon tint and the glare from the white trim makes it near impossible to see the mirrors in sunny weather. I was thinking of switching to ceramic tint or changing the trim to carbon fiber.

It’s the same

 

[Anish3232]

It’s the same

I really like the white trim but I guess I’ll switch to carbon fiber

 

[t153]

Just had mine tinted with Llumar CTX 15% this morning and noticed exactly what you said about the white trim. Have matte CF trim on order.

I think with white interior 15% is the min we have to go to get a matching look to the factory rear glass.

Here’s a quick shot.

 

[eeee-meeee]

Is ceramic tint less reflective on the inside? I have 15% carbon tint and the glare from the white trim makes it near impossible to see the mirrors in sunny weather. Carbon tint is very reflective. I was thinking of switching to ceramic tint or changing the trim to carbon fiber.

is it because its too dark ?

 

[Anish3232]

is it because its too dark ?

I don’t think it’s too dark. The tint just has adds a mirror like reflection. I’m sure lighter tint wouldn’t be as bad but then it wouldn’t match the back. I attached a picture I found online for reference. Maybe tinting the windshield might help

 

[pcmike]

Xpel XR Prime Plus
5% front windows
55% rear doors
70% rear window
45% windshield

 

[Anish3232]

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Xpel XR Prime Plus
5% front windows
55% rear doors
70% rear window
45% windshield

Do you have white interior? If so do you get glare like the picture I posted above this post? Thinking I may need to tint windshield 70%

 

[everydaychris]

Do you have white interior? If so do you get glare like the picture I posted above this post? Thinking I may need to tint windshield 70%

I have 70 windshield but I have a wood cover on. Before without it, yes there was still glare regardless. windshield just helps with heat

 

[eeee-meeee]

I don’t think it’s too dark. The tint just has adds a mirror like reflection. I’m sure lighter tint wouldn’t be as bad but then it wouldn’t match the back. I attached a picture I found online for reference. Maybe tinting the windshield might help

Oh thanks, that picture is helpful!

 

[eeee-meeee]

I don’t think it’s too dark. The tint just has adds a mirror like reflection. I’m sure lighter tint wouldn’t be as bad but then it wouldn’t match the back. I attached a picture I found online for reference. Maybe tinting the windshield might help

Also is there a white trim on carbon films that causes that reflective stripe over the side view mirrors?

 

[Anish3232]

Also is there a white trim on carbon films that causes that reflective stripe over the side view mirrors?

Yes tint makes it worse. I currently have carbon tint and was thinking ceramic tint might be better but seems to be the same issue. May just get a carbon fiber dash.

 

[Anish3232]

I have 70 windshield but I have a wood cover on. Before without it, yes there was still glare regardless. windshield just helps with heat

Might go matte carbon fiber to help solve the issue. Car is garage parked most of the time so I’m not too concerned about heat etc. It’s really hard to see out the mirrors when I’m trying to back into my garage.