Tinting Front Windshield

[Hotglass]

Has anyone put clear tint film on the front windshield? History is I live in Las Vegas and we need to protect from the summer heat and sun. There are almost no sun screens yet for the MY but several places here in town are putting clear tint on the front windshield to reduce heat transmission and reduce the UV rays. Question is can it be done safely?

 

[phoha21]

Has anyone put clear tint film on the front windshield? History is I live in Las Vegas and we need to protect from the summer heat and sun. There are almost no sun screens yet for the MY but several places here in town are putting clear tint on the front windshield to reduce heat transmission and reduce the UV rays. Question is can it be done safely?

I added 70% XPEL Prime XR+ to my windshield, my tint shop did a fantastic job, very happy and it does seem to make a difference

 

[bcs92]

I had 70% XPEL Prime XR+ on my X3 and my dad has it on his Model 3. I just dropped off my MY to get it installed today. Huge difference in the Florida sun, just make sure you have a tint installer that has done Teslas so they do not apply too much solution which can drip down and cause havoc with the instruments. I remember seeing some horror stories about cheap tint shops messing up Teslas.

 

[Raiders]

I had 70% XPEL put on yesterday. I’m picking it up later today! I live in SoCal and the summer heat is starting to crank up. I’ve never added tint to the windshield of any car before so I’m hoping that I notice a significant difference. My tint shop provided me with a loaner a Model 3 and it has the 70% tint on the windshield. I like the cockpit view so far and believe it’s reduced heat while parked in the sun.

 

[Premiertint]

85% of our clients get their windshield tinted with the Xpel XR Prime Plus 70%. It is a game changer for heat blocking and clarity.

 

[JavTPY]

I had 70% XPEL put on yesterday. I’m picking it up later today! I live in SoCal and the summer heat is starting to crank up. I’ve never added tint to the windshield of any car before so I’m hoping that I notice a significant difference. My tint shop provided me with a loaner a Model 3 and it has the 70% tint on the windshield. I like the cockpit view so far and believe it’s reduced heat while parked in the sun.

Where did you have it done? I’m in OC and just picked mine up today so tinting is next!

 

[Raiders]

Where did you have it done? I’m in OC and just picked mine up today so tinting is next!

Autoskinz in Valencia, CA. This is a high end shop that does an impeccable job.

 

[secondclaw]

Any shop recommendations for doing same in South Florida?

 

[Lozzy]

70% for me too and it really does seem to make a difference

 

[XLR82XS]

Any shop recommendations for doing same in South Florida?

YES! PM me.

 

[XLR82XS]

85% of our clients get their windshield tinted with the Xpel XR Prime Plus 70%. It is a game changer for heat blocking and clarity.

+2. It is a game changer. Keeps interior temps down and my A/C never runs past fan setting 6 even in south Florida summers.
My cars have Xpel XR ceramic on all windows including windshield. (Teslas do not have the sunroofs tinted)

 

[ricebom]

Has anyone put clear tint film on the front windshield? History is I live in Las Vegas and we need to protect from the summer heat and sun. There are almost no sun screens yet for the MY but several places here in town are putting clear tint on the front windshield to reduce heat transmission and reduce the UV rays. Question is can it be done safely?

I ended up going with Formula One Stratos 70 for the front windshield, which looks to be comparable to Xpel Prime XR Plus 70. Both films are stated to possess nano-ceramic particle technology. Tint installation was performed at G5 Tint Shop in Pasadena, CA. See the performance/specification data links for both products below:

http://cdn.llumar.com/drupal/formulaoneautomotivespecifications2018september.pdf

https://www.xpel.com/web-assets/downloads/XPEL-PRIME-Spec-Sheet-USA-V2-1.pdf

 

[BMax_V.2]

Getting mine done this weekend.

I'd be losing weight with the amount of sweat produced sitting inside the cabin. .

 

[XLR82XS]

I never understood why people in general do not tint windshields. That's a major source of sun and heat especially on vehicles with large and steep angle glass. It doesn't have to be too dark. Every other window gets application.

 

[thewhitewhy]

I never understood why people in general do not tint windshields. That's a major source of sun and heat especially on vehicles with large and steep angle glass. It doesn't have to be too dark. Every other window gets application.

because it's illegal

 

[Superjoe69]

It is not universally illegal. Perhaps in your state, not in all.

 

[thewhitewhy]

Right, I should have said it's illegal in my state

 

[BMax_V.2]

Funny, a tint shop in my area discourage windshield tinting claiming it offers little benefit compared to the OEM windshield and its heat rejection properties...

 

[Kuro Houou]

Does the Xpel tint cause any rainbows with polarized glasses? I want to get it installed but worried about that... but then again maybe don't need sun glasses anymore??

Also, anyone in a state that installs vehicle registration stickers on the front windshield? Curious what you do about that?

 

[secondclaw]

Does the Xpel tint cause any rainbows with polarized glasses? I want to get it installed but worried about that... but then again maybe don't need sun glasses anymore??

Also, anyone in a state that installs vehicle registration stickers on the front windshield? Curious what you do about that?

Doesn't windshield tint go on the inside?