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Unfortunately, it takes time to learn how to tint and the margin of error is small. Imagine doing that for the rear windshield on the Model 3! Are there DIY options for tint installation? The reason why it’s shrunk on the outside is because it’d be very difficult to shrink from the inside. Tint installation in a nutshell is: cleaning, heat shrinking, and then installing from the inside.
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If you opt in for something like 3M Crystalline, expect to spend well over $1000 to tint all the windows of the vehicle. If you’re going to a reputable shop with high quality tint like ceramic, you’re looking at $400-1200. This can vary depending on the type of tint you choose and your location. If it is “purpling” or “bubbling”, you may have cheap tint installed, and the best solution is to remove and install better tint. High quality tint like ceramic should never bubble or turn purple if installed correctly. Why does tint bubble up or turn purple?Ĭheap or lower quality tint will bubble up due to the heat from the sun eventually affecting the adhesive on the tint, pulling it up from the glass and causing bubbles. They typically come with a lifetime warranty from bubbling and purpling. High quality tint can last for the lifetime of the vehicle. To find out what your state requirements are, you can visit the link here. Typically, most states require that you stay above the AS1 line when you tint the front windshields. They have clear guidelines on what you can tint the side front, side rear, and windshields. What is legal in my state?Įvery state has it’s own requirements when it gets to tint percentages. BUT, that’s only because we are in the state of Tennessee. Our most recommended set up for Tesla Model 3 is to do 35% for all side windows and 50% on the rear windshield. For example on this Model 3, it displays a 80% VLT without tint. The rear windshield is really great to protect your kids sitting in the back.įor most modern vehicles, all windows do come factory tinted so if you put a meter on the window, it won’t be 100%. If you want the ultimate protection, we recommend all side windows and rear windshield. What parts of your Tesla should you tint? So the less UV and IR rays coming through your glass, the better. Both come primarily from the sun, and just like how you use sunscreen at the beach to protect your skin, tint also protects you. The higher this value, the less solar heat is transmitted.
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TSER: The percentage of total solar energy rejected by filmed glass.For example, 80% tint means that 80% of light will pass through it. The higher the number, the lighter the film.
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