Window Tint Too Expensive

[stopcrazypp]

thanks but you provide data, not information.

Again I ask, what should one spend to reduce heat and ignore the added expense of UV protection?

If you don't have a conclusion, that is ok.

I thought I made it clear: there is practically no difference in the UV protection of cheap tint vs ceramic tint. You are getting essentially nothing for your money if all you care about is UV protection.

Regular glass itself blocks all UVB, and roughly 25% UVA. Tempered glass like that used in cars, tend to block around 70%. If you have laminated side glass (like released in Model 3/Y later in the life of the model) it blocks 95% already.
Side windows offer surprisingly little protection against UV rays

If you are asking about the value of heat/IR, anyone what lives in a sunny climate will generally prefer to spend the extra money for heat/IR blocking. If you live somewhere it is always cloudy/cool or you always park indoors or in shade, then it would be of limited value. There is no right answer for this, depends on your own priorities.

 

[deuskid]

I thought I made it clear: there is practically no difference in the UV protection of cheap tint vs ceramic tint. You are getting essentially nothing for your money if all you care about is UV protection.

Regular glass itself blocks all UVB, and roughly 25% UVA. Tempered glass like that used in cars, tend to block around 70%. If you have laminated side glass (like released in Model 3/Y later in the life of the model) it blocks 95% already.
Side windows offer surprisingly little protection against UV rays

If you are asking about the value of heat/IR, anyone what lives in a sunny climate will generally prefer to spend the extra money for heat/IR blocking. If you live somewhere it is always cloudy/cool or you always park indoors or in shade, then it would be of limited value. There is no right answer for this, depends on your own priorities.

Ok, Thanks

 

[Wnuk]

Having mine tinted in 3M ceramic in two weeks. Rear in one piece. Quoted $600. Thought that reasonable for my location.

 

[jeremymc7]

Ceramic tint is worth the bump.

 

[Sc2178]

Just did carbon film on mine. 35% front doors, 20% rear, and half of the back glass. $400 in northeast Ohio.

 

[akipal]

North OC, $460 for ceramic tint, with one piece back roof window. I was given 10% discount from $500 because I am a repeat customer. One Stop Tint.

where in North OC?
I need my M3 tinted

 

[jeremymc7]

where in North OC?
I need my M3 tinted

I would say just Google it. But there are several shops with that same name in the “North OC” unless it’s a small chain or something.

 

[akipal]

I would say just Google it. But there are several shops with that same name in the “North OC” unless it’s a small chain or something.

Did you mention any name?
I can not find one on this tread.
I know one place in LA doing Tesla for $600 + windshield extra
But it is too far

 

[jeremymc7]

Did you mention any name?
I can not find one on this tread.
I know one place in LA doing Tesla for $600 + windshield extra
But it is too far

The message you previously quoted said “One Stop Tint”

North OC, $460 for ceramic tint, with one piece back roof window. I was given 10% discount from $500 because I am a repeat customer. One Stop Tint.

 

[akipal]

The message you previously quoted said “One Stop Tint”

Thank you
I will stop by tomorrow to check

 

[Candleflame]

I guess I never thought of it but do people just get the rear window section tinted or do they get the entire run of glass up through the roof tinted?

all the way up to the roof. while that does rob you a bit of the "starlight" ceiling at night it doesnt give you a cutoff line from the tint which many people hate as you have to look at it all day long through the rearview mirror.

 

[heavyD]

all the way up to the roof. while that does rob you a bit of the "starlight" ceiling at night it doesnt give you a cutoff line from the tint which many people hate as you have to look at it all day long through the rearview mirror.

Yeah I ended up getting the entire rear section tinted as that was typical of what local shops were doing.

 

[Petermcg]

I had Llumar’s IRX put on all my glass (except the windshield), including single-piece full roof coverage. I chose 40%, it cost $625, and I’ve been very happy with it. Shade Custom Tint here in Apex does excellent work.