F55/F56 Tinted Windows on the F56. How dark to go?
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Bluvw - Isn't the right front window open in your tint pics? It seems to make the front tint look lighter than the rear side tint. Or do the rear windows come pre-tinted from the factory? What I'd like to see is what the tint % looks like with both front windows closed - in other words, are all 4 windows then the same? (I don't care for the two-tint look).
#27
Bluvw - Isn't the right front window open in your tint pics? It seems to make the front tint look lighter than the rear side tint. Or do the rear windows come pre-tinted from the factory? What I'd like to see is what the tint % looks like with both front windows closed - in other words, are all 4 windows then the same? (I don't care for the two-tint look).
All windows are up in the photos. From the factory, all the side windows come at 70% tint. I got 35% installed on top of that. Here are the rest of the shots for reference:
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Honestly, in person, the windows look equally tinted. Sorry if the photos are misleading. I double checked and all 4 side windows are listed as being 70% from the factory. I personally know the folks at the tint shop, so I have no reason to believe the tint is nothing but what I requested. I'll repost in a few days after the tint has had some time to cure.
#31
I've read really good things about it. Big bucks from what I can see. There's a site in the SF Bay area I looked at a few weeks ago that does all these high end cars with it. Spend any time at that site or their FB page and you quickly realize that a lot of people in that area have too much money to spend
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for me, it wan't a cool factor of getting it done moreso than if i tinted the entire car but didn't touch the front windshield, it would have been a waste since the car would get hot again.
i do believe they also have a ceramic 90 so that's even LIGHTER than my 80.
would i do it again...in a heartbeat...especially if it was installed as good as it was. if you want more pictures, let me know and i'll take them.
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KCinLex (01-31-2021)
#39
Well I got my crystalline put in! Pics to come...
Got 50 on front sides, and 40 on the rear 3. Disappointing thing is that the rear 3 have this blue/purple reflective quality. Kinda like an iridescence. When you look through the glass, it's neutral, but reflections are blueish. I read about this before on a Tesla board, but I guess I forgot about it- should've had them test a small patch. Not sure if it's the 40 (because it reflects more light), or because the rear glass is different.
I believe that Llumar and other brands don't have this issue. So in hindsight- I'd probably go with something else. LA people- G5 has good prices on Llumar.
The crystalline does a pretty good job keeping heat out. As the specs say, it's cut down heat by about half.
Debating to get the windshield done too now...
Got 50 on front sides, and 40 on the rear 3. Disappointing thing is that the rear 3 have this blue/purple reflective quality. Kinda like an iridescence. When you look through the glass, it's neutral, but reflections are blueish. I read about this before on a Tesla board, but I guess I forgot about it- should've had them test a small patch. Not sure if it's the 40 (because it reflects more light), or because the rear glass is different.
I believe that Llumar and other brands don't have this issue. So in hindsight- I'd probably go with something else. LA people- G5 has good prices on Llumar.
The crystalline does a pretty good job keeping heat out. As the specs say, it's cut down heat by about half.
Debating to get the windshield done too now...
#41
I had Formula One (Luminar) Pinnacle 30 done on all side and back windows and Pinnacle 15 done on the sunroof. Looks nice, feels nice. If I did it again, I would probably go with Pinnacle 5 on the sunroof. Nothing wrong with the 15, I just think a little darker would not be bad. Sorry no pics.
#42
I had Formula One (Luminar) Pinnacle 30 done on all side and back windows and Pinnacle 15 done on the sunroof. Looks nice, feels nice. If I did it again, I would probably go with Pinnacle 5 on the sunroof. Nothing wrong with the 15, I just think a little darker would not be bad. Sorry no pics.
#43
Well I got my crystalline put in! Pics to come...
Got 50 on front sides, and 40 on the rear 3. Disappointing thing is that the rear 3 have this blue/purple reflective quality. Kinda like an iridescence. When you look through the glass, it's neutral, but reflections are blueish. I read about this before on a Tesla board, but I guess I forgot about it- should've had them test a small patch. Not sure if it's the 40 (because it reflects more light), or because the rear glass is different.
I believe that Llumar and other brands don't have this issue. So in hindsight- I'd probably go with something else. LA people- G5 has good prices on Llumar.
The crystalline does a pretty good job keeping heat out. As the specs say, it's cut down heat by about half.
Debating to get the windshield done too now...
Got 50 on front sides, and 40 on the rear 3. Disappointing thing is that the rear 3 have this blue/purple reflective quality. Kinda like an iridescence. When you look through the glass, it's neutral, but reflections are blueish. I read about this before on a Tesla board, but I guess I forgot about it- should've had them test a small patch. Not sure if it's the 40 (because it reflects more light), or because the rear glass is different.
I believe that Llumar and other brands don't have this issue. So in hindsight- I'd probably go with something else. LA people- G5 has good prices on Llumar.
The crystalline does a pretty good job keeping heat out. As the specs say, it's cut down heat by about half.
Debating to get the windshield done too now...
Last edited by J_L; 08-30-2014 at 12:16 AM.
#44
J_L thanks for posting those pics. Our car is the same color and we plan to get the Crystalline. I think that reflection you might be seeing is the water/soap solution that is used during installation. It should cure away in a few days.
#45
Well I got my crystalline put in! Pics to come...
Got 50 on front sides, and 40 on the rear 3. Disappointing thing is that the rear 3 have this blue/purple reflective quality. Kinda like an iridescence. When you look through the glass, it's neutral, but reflections are blueish. I read about this before on a Tesla board, but I guess I forgot about it- should've had them test a small patch. Not sure if it's the 40 (because it reflects more light), or because the rear glass is different.
I believe that Llumar and other brands don't have this issue. So in hindsight- I'd probably go with something else. LA people- G5 has good prices on Llumar.
The crystalline does a pretty good job keeping heat out. As the specs say, it's cut down heat by about half.
Debating to get the windshield done too now...
Got 50 on front sides, and 40 on the rear 3. Disappointing thing is that the rear 3 have this blue/purple reflective quality. Kinda like an iridescence. When you look through the glass, it's neutral, but reflections are blueish. I read about this before on a Tesla board, but I guess I forgot about it- should've had them test a small patch. Not sure if it's the 40 (because it reflects more light), or because the rear glass is different.
I believe that Llumar and other brands don't have this issue. So in hindsight- I'd probably go with something else. LA people- G5 has good prices on Llumar.
The crystalline does a pretty good job keeping heat out. As the specs say, it's cut down heat by about half.
Debating to get the windshield done too now...
#46
Macro, how did they deal with the stickers on your windshield? We plan to get Suntech 80% on the windshield but Crystalline 40% on the sides and back.
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Cobra- are you seeing the blue reflections that I'm complaining about? Not really seeing it in your pics, though might be because your glass is reflecting dark trees and stuff.
Rocket- It's now been 10 days (very hot days at that), and the blue is still there. Sounds like some cars just have a reaction. I had read about it on a Tesla forum, but forgot to have them test it out for me... duh.
Rocket- It's now been 10 days (very hot days at that), and the blue is still there. Sounds like some cars just have a reaction. I had read about it on a Tesla forum, but forgot to have them test it out for me... duh.
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Pics. You can see the blue / purple reflections in the rear quarter glass especially.
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#50
Did they use the same type of tint on all the windows? You got different levels of tint, but what I mean is, is it all dyed, metallic, or ceramic. Seems like I read that some types can have the blue/purple look. Therefore the question, did they use the same on all windows.
Either way- I'm going with Llumar next time. Seems more neutral, blocks nearly as much heat, and is cheaper.