I went with 3M Crystalline. I did 20% in the back (the darkest available), 40% in the front and 50% windshield. It’s amazing. Do wish the tint had a more black color instead of brownish color.
Maybe it wasn’t available when the video was made but Expel XR Prime +, rejects 98% of infrared heat, and there is a huge difference between that and 80%, I’m in Texas and wanted all the hear rejection I could get, I’m sure that’s true for AZ, nice video,great that he took so much time to explain your choices
Xpel is re boxed global, 3M is trusted and backed by science. That’s why it’s in construction sites & doctors office. Xpel is reboxed global, with better marketing, over promising but long term doesn’t even compare to 3M
Just found your channel. This video helped me decide what to go for. My wife just got her Model 3 and we have been trying to decide on what kind of tint.
Beautiful car and driver!!🥰 Very informative video! I’ve been driving Tesla’s for 6 years and have never had the differences in film explained so thoroughly!! Bravo!!
I've been tinting my vehicles for decades and recently did my latest Model 3 with 3M Ceramic IR. Just a word of caution...the Ceramic IR film looks WAYYY lighter than other brands and types and more blue-ish and this is with my black interior. I did 50% on the windshield and 35% on the sides and rear and honestly wish I went darker like the 25% or 30%. I had Lumar Pinnacle 40% ceramic on my last car and this 35% looks lighter which is weird. Oh well....lesson learned, not all film is comparable by %.
Are you satisfied IR tint and do you like the bluish hue? I am debating between the crystalline and IR, but I don’t really like the brownish color of the crystalline 40 but enjoy the heat rejection
@@Tendertroll1 It's fine and works well in the heat, and the bluish hue is only really noticeable on the lighter shades. If you went 25% or darker it looks black. Crystalline is probably priced double of any ceramic tints so it's kinda overkill IMO. Around here in NJ Crystalline quotes for the full vehicle are like $1200+.
This is very informative. I ordered a 2021 Tesla model 3 performance white on white. I was asking around about what is the best tint possible for my soon to be car. Since you have white interior, I now know wayyyy more and this was exactly what I needed to know. Thank you very much. Great content by the way. I also subscribed. Showin love.
Nell, Thanks so much for the informative video. I stopped by Cactus yesterday and talked with Rick. What stopped you from getting the Prestige film? (the one of the far left). And are you still happy with your 3M crystalline choice?
Hey David! To answer your first question the reason why I didn’t get the prestige film was because personally I didn’t feel too much of a difference between UV blockage from the 3M Crystalline vs. Prestige film. The prestige just stops more UV light but wasn’t a big difference and Rick recommended going with the 3m. Most bang for buck unless you wanted to throw away money. YESSSS!! I am very happy with my choice of tint. It works amazing under the AZ sun especially when it’s 115 outside.
Great video, thanks! Two questions for you: 1) Did he tint the rear door windows at all? He mentioned they were reading as 24.9 already, and I wondered if that was as-is from the factory. I can't go below 24 in my state, so if that 24.9 is standard, then I guess I'm not tinting my rear windows! 2) What % did you do on the front windows? I am thinking I will go 50%. I'd love to go darker than that, but I have trouble seeing as well at night.
To answer your first question I did not get my rear door windows. As for the second it was 20% since I wanted it to somewhat match the rear door tint. I hope this helps 😊
@@skeletor716 Agreed, it does not look like CR20. It does look lighter than the back smoked factory glass. @Tesla Nell are you sure it is 20%? I'd guess CR40 or CR50 on the fronts. Informative video btw! Thanks.
I read in one of your comments that you’re considering doing the roof next. The roof already has UV protection are you considering it because it’s still gets too hot inside ?
Sorry for getting back to you so late but yes even though the roof has UV protection the interior still gets rather hot (130 degrees at times) and this may be a personal opinion however I do feel like doing the roof with 3M crystalline could mitigate that heat.
Hes right it will keep you cooler from the sides but youre still going to feel the sun through the windshield, 70% ceramic on the windshield at least will make a worlds difference and cops wont be able to tell the windshield is tinted
The reason why I didn’t get my windshield tinted is because living in Arizona there’s a lot of of rocks that hit windshield. I have had to replace my windshield three times due to rock damage so though it would be nice to have it, it would really be a waste of money.
@@teslanell7203 there is a windshield protection film that can be installed on the outside to protect against rock chips. I’m getting it installed on my Tesla.
@@teslanell7203 HI! I live in AZ and have the same issue. If you get your windshield done at Smart Film, they will replace the film for free when you replace your windshield through them. They also specialize in Teslas (the owner has one). Also, I am not going to do the roof for two reasons. 1) very expensive 2) according to my research, the factory tinted roof is already "absorbing" most of the light/IR. What you are feeling is radiated heat. Any more tinting can cause it to crack from the heat. IMO safer, and more cost-effective, to do the rest of the glass with tint first... and then maybe get a roof screen from Tasmanian (if less transmission through the roof is desired). Thanks for the video.
@@teslanell7203 Hey, does your tesla have a camera/radar installed near the windshield? I finally got the crystalline on my subaru but did not do the windshield because we have these eyesight cameras that can malfunction even with the cr90 I heard. Just wondering if you have something like that in the tesla and if the film is causing any problems?
So crystalline has the best heat blocking properties too bad it doesn’t come in dark shades I don’t like people looking at me lol I think I may go 3m ceramic ir
So, does the crystalline tinting really keep the heat out as much as it was demonstrated in the shop with those heat lamps or it just hyped? Let me know because I'm looking at doing that for my car, but I don't want to spend a lot of money if it just "kinda" works. thanks,
It truly works!! I haven’t had a problem with the tint and it’s been a year since I’ve got it done. 😀 I highly recommend this tint!! Hope this helps 😊😊
@@teslanell7203 thanks for the fast response! I'm currently having my Rav4 Prime paint and rims ceramic coated--although that takes a few days to get done. Will you be doing that for you Tesla as well?
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I went with 3M Crystalline. I did 20% in the back (the darkest available), 40% in the front and 50% windshield. It’s amazing. Do wish the tint had a more black color instead of brownish color.
I have crystalline 70 on my windshield and 20 on everything else and it does a great job fighting the Florida sun. Expensive but worth every penny
How much did you pay? just curios
Maybe it wasn’t available when the video was made but Expel XR Prime +, rejects 98% of infrared heat, and there is a huge difference between that and 80%, I’m in Texas and wanted all the hear rejection I could get, I’m sure that’s true for AZ, nice video,great that he took so much time to explain your choices
Would you say Expel XR Prime is better than any 3M IR Tint currently? Not sure if things have changed since this comment.
He said 80 percent solar not 80 percent ir rejection.
Xpel is re boxed global, 3M is trusted and backed by science. That’s why it’s in construction sites & doctors office.
Xpel is reboxed global, with better marketing, over promising but long term doesn’t even compare to 3M
Nice, well done video. I have Crystalline 40 on my SUV and the IR is amazing. You have a beautiful Tesla.
Thank you 😊 It works wonders especially in sunny states !!!
I live in Las Cruces NM and will be going Crystalline on my Rivian. Thank you for this video
what percentages did you get for your crystalline and why did you choose that over Ceramic IR?
Great choice on the crystalline 3m
Just found your channel. This video helped me decide what to go for. My wife just got her Model 3 and we have been trying to decide on what kind of tint.
I am happy that my video helped you and your wife make a decision for finding a tint that works for you both. 😊😊😊
Very informative and well done. Thank you for sharing. This helped my decision. Happy New Year!!
Thank you so much 😊
Well done! I ordered the same spec tesla in June except with black interior. Getting delivered this month. Thanks for the info.
Congratulations!!! I hope everything goes well with your delivery!! I am glad that the video helped 😊😊
Beautiful opening scene. Very nice video production.
Thank you 😊
Which one did you do? CR70 or CR90 ? And what's the review?
Very good video and explanation of the options! Thank you!
When he said one looked nicer then the other I wonder what he meant by one looks nicer, does one have a pattern or is one more glossy or something?
Beautiful car and driver!!🥰
Very informative video! I’ve been driving Tesla’s for 6 years and have never had the differences in film explained so thoroughly!! Bravo!!
Thank you so much for your support 🤗🤗🤗 I really love the feedback
Why didn’t you decide to go with the IR?
I've been tinting my vehicles for decades and recently did my latest Model 3 with 3M Ceramic IR. Just a word of caution...the Ceramic IR film looks WAYYY lighter than other brands and types and more blue-ish and this is with my black interior. I did 50% on the windshield and 35% on the sides and rear and honestly wish I went darker like the 25% or 30%. I had Lumar Pinnacle 40% ceramic on my last car and this 35% looks lighter which is weird. Oh well....lesson learned, not all film is comparable by %.
Are you satisfied IR tint and do you like the bluish hue? I am debating between the crystalline and IR, but I don’t really like the brownish color of the crystalline 40 but enjoy the heat rejection
@@Tendertroll1 It's fine and works well in the heat, and the bluish hue is only really noticeable on the lighter shades. If you went 25% or darker it looks black. Crystalline is probably priced double of any ceramic tints so it's kinda overkill IMO. Around here in NJ Crystalline quotes for the full vehicle are like $1200+.
This is very informative. I ordered a 2021 Tesla model 3 performance white on white. I was asking around about what is the best tint possible for my soon to be car. Since you have white interior, I now know wayyyy more and this was exactly what I needed to know. Thank you very much. Great content by the way. I also subscribed. Showin love.
Thank you so much! I am glad it helped ☺️
Great explanation. Just what I was looking.
Thanks for sharing 👍💪🇺🇸
Great video and very informative! Thanks a lot :)
Looking at 3m crystalline for a crosstrek... good to see some content on the matter!
Thank you! I am glad we could help 🥰🥰🥰
Looks like the best tint shop in the country lol
Nell, Thanks so much for the informative video. I stopped by Cactus yesterday and talked with Rick. What stopped you from getting the Prestige film? (the one of the far left). And are you still happy with your 3M crystalline choice?
Hey David!
To answer your first question the reason why I didn’t get the prestige film was because personally I didn’t feel too much of a difference between UV blockage from the 3M Crystalline vs. Prestige film. The prestige just stops more UV light but wasn’t a big difference and Rick recommended going with the 3m. Most bang for buck unless you wanted to throw away money.
YESSSS!! I am very happy with my choice of tint. It works amazing under the AZ sun especially when it’s 115 outside.
@@teslanell7203 awesome! Did you do the glass roof as well?
I did not. It’s still the factory tint. I am actually thinking of getting it done soon.
Great video, very informative 👍🏿
Great video, thanks! Two questions for you: 1) Did he tint the rear door windows at all? He mentioned they were reading as 24.9 already, and I wondered if that was as-is from the factory. I can't go below 24 in my state, so if that 24.9 is standard, then I guess I'm not tinting my rear windows! 2) What % did you do on the front windows? I am thinking I will go 50%. I'd love to go darker than that, but I have trouble seeing as well at night.
To answer your first question I did not get my rear door windows. As for the second it was 20% since I wanted it to somewhat match the rear door tint. I hope this helps 😊
@@teslanell7203 the front is 20% crystalline? looks like 70% compared to ur back windows at 25%
@@skeletor716 Agreed, it does not look like CR20. It does look lighter than the back smoked factory glass. @Tesla Nell are you sure it is 20%? I'd guess CR40 or CR50 on the fronts. Informative video btw! Thanks.
I read in one of your comments that you’re considering doing the roof next. The roof already has UV protection are you considering it because it’s still gets too hot inside ?
Sorry for getting back to you so late but yes even though the roof has UV protection the interior still gets rather hot (130 degrees at times) and this may be a personal opinion however I do feel like doing the roof with 3M crystalline could mitigate that heat.
Very informative, thanks.
Thank you!! I hope you enjoyed it! ☺️
Hes right it will keep you cooler from the sides but youre still going to feel the sun through the windshield, 70% ceramic on the windshield at least will make a worlds difference and cops wont be able to tell the windshield is tinted
You will really be happy if you had the windshield tinted!
The reason why I didn’t get my windshield tinted is because living in Arizona there’s a lot of of rocks that hit windshield. I have had to replace my windshield three times due to rock damage so though it would be nice to have it, it would really be a waste of money.
@@teslanell7203 there is a windshield protection film that can be installed on the outside to protect against rock chips. I’m getting it installed on my Tesla.
@@teslanell7203 HI! I live in AZ and have the same issue. If you get your windshield done at Smart Film, they will replace the film for free when you replace your windshield through them. They also specialize in Teslas (the owner has one). Also, I am not going to do the roof for two reasons. 1) very expensive 2) according to my research, the factory tinted roof is already "absorbing" most of the light/IR. What you are feeling is radiated heat. Any more tinting can cause it to crack from the heat. IMO safer, and more cost-effective, to do the rest of the glass with tint first... and then maybe get a roof screen from Tasmanian (if less transmission through the roof is desired). Thanks for the video.
It already has has 27% privacy class on the back 3 windows.
Do you tint your windshield and roof please? After watch your video I change my mind to with with Crystalline instead.
same question. did you tint the roof?
was your car ceramic coated while you shot it for the purpose of this video??
I need this for my miata.
What % did you get?
Hi, great video. Question: did you tint the roof and if you did what percentage was used. Thanks
I didn’t the roof comes tinted.
Not needed....both 3 and Y have decent IR/UV protection from the factory on the sunroof glass....
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watching Tesla videos without owning a Tesla :(
It's not a tesla video, it's a tint video.
I need that crystalline now.
It is so worth it!!
A tip : you can watch series at flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.
@Toby Collin Yup, been watching on flixzone for years myself :D
@Toby Collin yea, have been watching on flixzone for years myself =)
@@teslanell7203 Hey, does your tesla have a camera/radar installed near the windshield? I finally got the crystalline on my subaru but did not do the windshield because we have these eyesight cameras that can malfunction even with the cr90 I heard. Just wondering if you have something like that in the tesla and if the film is causing any problems?
why not go with the xpel xr plus? nothing outperforms it
Where can I get Spectra Photosync installed in Oahu Hawaii?
How does it compare to Xpel prime XR plus? Need your advice, I am debating between these two.
I personally love the crystalline however, I haven’t tried XPEL.
So jealous. Beautiful car. Hopefully getting mine this year.
I did get a Model Y on January 19th!!! Love it.
Omgggg congratulations!!! How do you love it!!!? I hope you used my referral code 😊
So crystalline has the best heat blocking properties too bad it doesn’t come in dark shades I don’t like people looking at me lol I think I may go 3m ceramic ir
It does come in a darker shade. I just wanted mine to somewhat match the factory tint
@@teslanell7203 darker than the 20% Crystalline on the front windows?
To my knowledge it can go up to 90%
@@teslanell7203 the lower the tint % the darker the tint. 10% is darker than 20%. 90% is clear as not having
Thank you @man bites life! From the 3m website 20, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 90% tint levels
dope
Can you add a link to the tint shop?
cactustint.com
What % tint did you get?
20%
So, does the crystalline tinting really keep the heat out as much as it was demonstrated in the shop with those heat lamps or it just hyped? Let me know because I'm looking at doing that for my car, but I don't want to spend a lot of money if it just "kinda" works. thanks,
It truly works!! I haven’t had a problem with the tint and it’s been a year since I’ve got it done. 😀
I highly recommend this tint!! Hope this helps 😊😊
@@teslanell7203 thanks for the fast response! I'm currently having my Rav4 Prime paint and rims ceramic coated--although that takes a few days to get done. Will you be doing that for you Tesla as well?
Hopefully that will be my next project for trover 😊😊.
Cxp has horrible low angle haze. Hate it on my wife’s car gotta have it re done ASAP diff brand
Great video
Thank you 😊
Will pardon you for driving what is basically an iPad controlled vacuum cleaner. Thanks for the tinting tips!
Bud you drive a tarted up 3 series 😂😂😂 couldn’t afford a Porsche stop talking champ.
are there Tesla haters, what do they have something against Electricity? must be those Amish they always had been adverse to things like electricity
3M crystalline is not that great compare to NanoFlex from Flexfilm. Xpel XR+ or llumar formula one stratos
3m is great. 3m invented window tint and is the leading engineering company of the world.
3m = ios
Other = android
You know its overated especially in 2021💁
Doing interviews with masks 😂😂
You should be wearing one at all times, noob
@@raymondlee4838 good little sheep 🐑
Great video.