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Old 08-25-18, 05:50 AM
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Been researching tints like crazy and looks like there are some real good heat rejecting tints available as of the last few years. Xpel XR Plus and Photosync are two that stand out for their heat rejection properties. Next up looks to be the 3M Crystalline (has a brownish hue to it), Huper Optik, Llumar's Formula 1, Suntek CIR/CXP, Madico Wincos, etc.

Photosync is a hit among Tesla owners wanting to keep max heat out for maximum range. This looks to be a truly impressive film with TSER's reaching 79% and IR rejection reaching up to 95%. Overall looks to be a film on the lighter side in terms of shade, so those who want to keep max heat out and maintain a cleaner look, this is an excellent option. Downside is that it's pricey.

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Default Freshly tinted...

Came out good, sharing some pics...

Looks way darker than it actually is, black interior and it was dark outside when I took these pics.





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Very nice with the Black Panorama roof panels
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That looks awesome!
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Old 09-07-20, 03:19 PM
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Man sometimes I wish i had an ultra luxury model. I have considered getting the top pained black but it doesnt look as good as an actual pano roof.
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Originally Posted by abrown0809
Man sometimes I wish i had an ultra luxury model. I have considered getting the top pained black but it doesnt look as good as an actual pano roof.
My search criteria was starfire pearl ultra luxury with pano roof, oem18’’s and Mark Levinson, black int., second choice was atomic silver.

Love how it looks from above....



Before front windows got tint.

After tint and detail. Used iron and fallout remover then zymol, paint is pretty smooth.


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Have you considered wrapping the front bumper bar with Black?
How would that affect the Parking Sensors, I wonder?
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Originally Posted by mcomer
Have you considered wrapping the front bumper bar with Black?
How would that affect the Parking Sensors, I wonder?
Yes im doing something with the front end havent decided yet but yeah, my least favorite view is the front bumper.
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Originally Posted by mcomer
Very nice with the Black Panorama roof panels
i have the exact same car only I have the parchment interior. Looks really sharp. But I love the clean look without the tint especially when the light hits the leather. The interior was a big selling point for me....
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Originally Posted by egk2lexus
Came out good, sharing some pics...

Looks way darker than it actually is, black interior and it was dark outside when I took these pics.





?????? Im thinking about the tint...
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Does anyone make a bronze or gold tint film?
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Originally Posted by mcomer
Does anyone make a bronze or gold tint film?
From a quick web search, it looks like there are indeed bronze products out there: https://www.tintingchicago.com/bronze-car-tint/
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Originally Posted by mcomer
Have you considered wrapping the front bumper bar with Black?
How would that affect the Parking Sensors, I wonder?
I had mine wrapped in carbon fiber pattern black vinyl. The parking sensors work just fine.


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Originally Posted by NdYAG
I had mine wrapped in carbon fiber pattern black vinyl. The parking sensors work just fine.

do you know if they took the bumper off to wrap the middle bar?
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They? I did it myself. $3 worth of film from ebay and about 30 minutes of labor. Totally reversible if you do not like the results. No need to remove anything except for the license plate.

Chrome strip at the bottom also came from ebay.


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