Tinting Model Y Roof

[Jedibryan]

Wow! Looks great! Is the oem tint removed then re tinted or is the new tint placed over the existing tint?

There is no OEM tint, it's colored glass.

 

[RoBoRaT]

Wow! Looks great! Is the oem tint removed then re tinted or is the new tint placed over the existing tint?

Nothing was removed.
20% film onto roof.
70% windshield.
30% on forward side windows.
Hatch and rear side windows are stock dark glass.

 

[TacoHand]

Nothing was removed.
20% film onto roof.
70% windshield.
30% on forward side windows.
Hatch and rear side windows are stock dark glass.

What kind of film did they use, and how much did it run you, if you don't mind me asking? I'm in LA and looking to have that exact same tint done.

 

[RoBoRaT]

What kind of film did they use, and how much did it run you, if you don't mind me asking? I'm in LA and looking to have that exact same tint done.

I picked Global, but he has others like Llumar, 3M, etc: Car Window Tinting Near Me|Auto Glass Tinting|Global Window Films

The guy does mobile - comes to your garage to do the tint. He did a good job, recommended by Tesla SC manager. He is from South Bay, Mar 310-266-0563. He's ok with referral but said no pricing. He gave me a decent, lower price compared to what I paid for my Model 3.

The tint job was good. I will find him for my next car (plate will be ZYBRTRX haha ).

 

[chopper7]

Has anyone done it? What percentage?

Without tint is anyone finding the sun annoying?

Living in Phx I felt I didn't have a choice. Having it tinted makes a big difference on hot days. Roof is still cool even though its a little darker now. My dog is a lot more comfortable as well.

 

[Levelheadsteve]

Living in Phx I felt I didn't have a choice. Having it tinted makes a big difference on hot days. Roof is still cool even though its a little darker now. My dog is a lot more comfortable as well.

I had my roof tinted with the ceramic xpel tint and I don’t notice any difference. What tint did you use?

 

[Young_0z]

Nothing was removed.
20% film onto roof.
70% windshield.
30% on forward side windows.
Hatch and rear side windows are stock dark glass.

WOW ok! Just learned something new! Thanks!

 

[chopper7]

What kind of film did they use, and how much did it run you, if you don't mind me asking? I'm in LA and looking to have that exact same tint done.

I had my roof tinted with the ceramic xpel tint and I don’t notice any difference. What tint did you use?

Same

 

[everydaychris]

I've been hearing people say that tinting the windshield is pointless. I've been wanting to do it though.

 

[Dennisis]

I've been hearing people say that tinting the windshield is pointless. I've been wanting to do it though.

I've done it on my last 8 cars and can guarantee it's not pointless - you'll feel the difference.

 

[everydaychris]

I've done it on my last 8 cars and can guarantee it's not pointless - you'll feel the difference.

Good to know. I'm glad it makes a difference.

Now whether to tint the roof more or just get a roof sunshade...

 

[Flybuddy]

Worth doing, I did 70 windshield, 20 on front side windows and 20 on roof. Functional (I live in SW FL) and a better look as the roof and front sides more closely match the back sides and rear hatch.

 

[Traveler85]

Does anyone have shots of a tinted roof at night? The pics from the post below were very helpful, and I'm wondering how much you can actually see through after the sun goes down.

20% roof, 30% forward side windows, and 70% windshield.

Was too bright with just stock roof tint, better now with 20% film - less heat coming through also.

See pictures - compare sunlight through side and roof:
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[same]

Same questions... ADD: does tinting the roof take away from the "wow factor" when you get in the car?

I did and love it.....and helps with the heat for sure

 

[same]

Worth doing, I did 70 windshield, 20 on front side windows and 20 on roof. Functional (I live in SW FL) and a better look as the roof and front sides more closely match the back sides and rear hatch.

totally agree the front rear tint match makes a big look difference

 

[Dennisis]

Good to know. I'm glad it makes a difference.

Now whether to tint the roof more or just get a roof sunshade...

Do both - you can remove the shade and still enjoy the view. I wouldn’t do the limo tint though, 35% for me.

 

[theganjaguru]

I did 20% suntek on the sides and a clear ceramic on the front. Made a huge difference here in Houston. Didn’t do the roof as it’s already UV blocking from the factory. But another layer would def add more UV protection.

Ceramic tint is a must for a Tesla. You wouldn’t leave your phone in the heat to bake. I think that’s why Tesla turns on the cabin overheat protection by default.

 

[rking0122]

I just had my Y done, chose only to do the front windows and the windshield. If needed I will revisit the roof as well as the back doors.

Suntek CIR. 70 windshield. 20 front windows. Looks great

 

[Lostthebeat]

I'm confused on the idea of the colored glass vs. tint.

Is there UV protection in the rear's colored glass? It seems the majority of users are saying they only tinted the front to "match" the back, but does the heat reduction match when you do this? If not, can you tint over the rear glass?

 

[Matsayz]

I'm confused on the idea of the colored glass vs. tint.

Is there UV protection in the rear's colored glass? It seems the majority of users are saying they only tinted the front to "match" the back, but does the heat reduction match when you do this? If not, can you tint over the rear glass?

I can’t speak to if Tesla has color or factory tint but our installer recommended 20% on the two front windows then 70% on the rear so that it became a uniform look. We also did 70% on the windshield to help take the edge of from the Sun here in Las Vegas, I doubt anyone could tell it’s there. We still use a sun shade when parked, we’ve used the Heat Shield brand for our cars over the years living in the desert, both the fold & rolled style, they hold up well to the wear/tear of going up & down daily.

I’ll upload the receipt for what we paid here in Vegas.

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