Thank you for this! I've been hearing this around the shops during my research into whether I want to film the front, and you convinced me against it. Much appreciated as I know NOTHING about this stuff.
I have 3M Crystalline on the windshield (and all other glass as well) in my Model S in southern Arizona. 3M approves the use on windshields, it is legal, and it works great. It is a very light tint, but blocks the heat. I don't need sunglasses.
"Thank you for the information; I was looking for that. I have a question: would using a silver vinyl on top of the roof glass outisde not inside, to block the sun and protect against rocks still increase the risk of breaking?"
It could still crack it - IMO. A silver exterior window film could be a bit safer - but it wouldn't last too long. We install opaque films to commercial windows on the exterior and the heat absorption can still break a single pane window.
All cars have laminated front windshields. I tint them every day and have never had one break because of it. That's more of an issue for commercial/residential glass rather than automotive.
Correct, most are not as large as the CT's windshield and curved. Which adds to the risk of stress fracture. The bigger problem is the fact that the windshield already has a high-performance OEM film in the glass. So, when you add a film on the interior you are going to increase the stress load by trying to reject the heat back through the film on my glass. I am curious to know if the windshield breaks is your company going to cover the cost to replace it?
you are 100% correct . I am not promoting it - just trying to warn people that are considering tint. However, I feel that very light films are not irresponsible. They are so clear and non-reflective that they just knock out the heat but do not impede vision.
The CT has special roof glass. Tinting it doesn't have significant improvement. How much cooler do you think your CT gets inside before and after tinting the roof. I avoided tinting the roof. Would consider clear UV protection on the front though. The tint won't absorb heat like a dark tint would. I did that on my P85D and it helped.
Thank you for this! I've been hearing this around the shops during my research into whether I want to film the front, and you convinced me against it. Much appreciated as I know NOTHING about this stuff.
Cool - I have nothing to gain. I just know that for most people that do it that they will be fine. However, I know that some people won't be so lucky.
I have 3M Crystalline on the windshield (and all other glass as well) in my Model S in southern Arizona. 3M approves the use on windshields, it is legal, and it works great. It is a very light tint, but blocks the heat. I don't need sunglasses.
"Thank you for the information; I was looking for that. I have a question: would using a silver vinyl on top of the roof glass outisde not inside, to block the sun and protect against rocks still increase the risk of breaking?"
It could still crack it - IMO. A silver exterior window film could be a bit safer - but it wouldn't last too long. We install opaque films to commercial windows on the exterior and the heat absorption can still break a single pane window.
All cars have laminated front windshields. I tint them every day and have never had one break because of it. That's more of an issue for commercial/residential glass rather than automotive.
Correct, most are not as large as the CT's windshield and curved. Which adds to the risk of stress fracture. The bigger problem is the fact that the windshield already has a high-performance OEM film in the glass. So, when you add a film on the interior you are going to increase the stress load by trying to reject the heat back through the film on my glass. I am curious to know if the windshield breaks is your company going to cover the cost to replace it?
@@guardianbastille Have you ever seen a front windshield break because it was filmed? I haven’t in 25 years in this business.
It's legal in some states with a medical card to tint your windshield
illegal to tint windshields in most states.
you are 100% correct . I am not promoting it - just trying to warn people that are considering tint. However, I feel that very light films are not irresponsible. They are so clear and non-reflective that they just knock out the heat but do not impede vision.
Here in Phoenix you would be stupid not to tint.
The CT has special roof glass. Tinting it doesn't have significant improvement. How much cooler do you think your CT gets inside before and after tinting the roof. I avoided tinting the roof. Would consider clear UV protection on the front though. The tint won't absorb heat like a dark tint would. I did that on my P85D and it helped.
@@revivingretro would have to see about the roof but all the other windows for sure.