You should be fine if you use a reputable tint company (check out their online customer comments). I had HuperOptik Autobahn ceramic film applied to the front, side, and back windows of my P2 recently, and am extremely pleased by how it cut the glare and HEAT from the Florida summer sun. After he checked UV penetration of the sunroof, the tint company owner discouraged me from applying film there to protect my follicly-challenged head, as his instruments indicated the factory-installed sunroof glass blocked nearly all UV rays.
Window Tinting Question
Hello all! Recently picked up my P*2 and have an appointment planned to get tint installed on the 4 door windows and the back window. My only concern (or new owner paranoia) is the process of tinting itself, as it's the first time I've ever had a car tinted.
Will the fabric on the top of the door panels be damaged from the water used from the tint? Or will it all evaporate and be fine? I searched the forum and couldn't find any comments specifically around these questions.
Thanks!
Will the fabric on the top of the door panels be damaged from the water used from the tint? Or will it all evaporate and be fine? I searched the forum and couldn't find any comments specifically around these questions.
Thanks!
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Oh, and more specifically to your concern about water used in applying film affecting the "fabric" on the door panels (or dash) . . . First, they appear to be recycled plastic of some sort to me, not fabric. And if they were easily stained by water, wouldn't they also be affected every time the doors were opened when it was raining?
Yup no worries. Billions of ppl have tinted their cars, no issues. 
Just use a ceramic type tint, they are more expensive but reduces the most heat and of course use a reputable company. Dont get those cheap metallic/dyed tints, those are the ones you see turning purple or full of bubbles.
Just use a ceramic type tint, they are more expensive but reduces the most heat and of course use a reputable company. Dont get those cheap metallic/dyed tints, those are the ones you see turning purple or full of bubbles.
Yes, any good tint shop won't damage anything in the vehicle -- they do this all day on expensive cars.
+1 for ceramic -- don't even consider the non-ceramic. This also was the first time I tinted a car, but I've installed tint on windows at home and so knew the pretty amazing benefits of a good tint in direct sunlight situations.
I went for 70% on all five (including windshield as the windshield does not come with either factory tint or IR glass). I added the windshield after doing the other five as I noticed major heat coming in the front once the other windows were done. Most of my driving is in the daytime on freeways in the now 10-month summer here (will be in the upper 90s this next week, October!) and I wanted to get better range by using less AC.
Check your local regulations too. Here in California, its legal to do 70% on front (driver/passenger) windows, and rear and hatch are not regulated thus you see many cars with dark rear windows, but I preferred having the same tint all around. Windshields are not allowed to be tinted, but a very significant number of vehicles on the road have tinted windshields. Just don't go dark and it won't be an issue, but you need to be aware of it. My 70% tinted windshield is pretty much indistinguishable from the factory IR glass windshield on my Volvo.
As you have the Plus, don't bother tinting the roof panel, it comes with heavy factory tint. There is now a screen that you can buy if it still allows too much heat in. But you might want to try to find tint that matches the color of your roof, not necessarily the shade (tint level).
+1 for ceramic -- don't even consider the non-ceramic. This also was the first time I tinted a car, but I've installed tint on windows at home and so knew the pretty amazing benefits of a good tint in direct sunlight situations.
I went for 70% on all five (including windshield as the windshield does not come with either factory tint or IR glass). I added the windshield after doing the other five as I noticed major heat coming in the front once the other windows were done. Most of my driving is in the daytime on freeways in the now 10-month summer here (will be in the upper 90s this next week, October!) and I wanted to get better range by using less AC.
Check your local regulations too. Here in California, its legal to do 70% on front (driver/passenger) windows, and rear and hatch are not regulated thus you see many cars with dark rear windows, but I preferred having the same tint all around. Windshields are not allowed to be tinted, but a very significant number of vehicles on the road have tinted windshields. Just don't go dark and it won't be an issue, but you need to be aware of it. My 70% tinted windshield is pretty much indistinguishable from the factory IR glass windshield on my Volvo.
As you have the Plus, don't bother tinting the roof panel, it comes with heavy factory tint. There is now a screen that you can buy if it still allows too much heat in. But you might want to try to find tint that matches the color of your roof, not necessarily the shade (tint level).
Yes tint the factory roof panel. I was undecided on my car and after one day with it decision was made to tint it. It's not a heat thing. The glare that comes through it is unbearable. On my 5 year old's first ride his exact words were "daddy this roof is awesome!". Ten minutes later- "daddy the sun is in my eyes and I can't make it stop!". Tinted it at 30% and regret not having gone a bit darker.As you have the Plus, don't bother tinting the roof panel, it comes with heavy factory tint. There is now a screen that you can buy if it still allows too much heat in. But you might want to try to find tint that matches the color of your roof, not necessarily the shade (tint level).
Good point -- I shouldn't advise on options I don't haveYes tint the factory roof panel. I was undecided on my car and after one day with it decision was made to tint it. It's not a heat thing. The glare that comes through it is unbearable. On my 5 year old's first ride his exact words were "daddy this roof is awesome!". Ten minutes later- "daddy the sun is in my eyes and I can't make it stop!". Tinted it at 30% and regret not having gone a bit darker.
Thank you all for the advice! Seems like I'm letting my paranoia get the best of me. I'll probably get anywhere from 50% or 70% ceramic all around (except the windshield - not legal in my state). Will probably be a game time decision once I see some examples at the tint shop.
50-70% is super light, at least get 30%. Windshield is pretty much "illegal" everywhere. But I always had it on all my cars, never an issue in 20+ years.Thank you all for the advice! Seems like I'm letting my paranoia get the best of me. I'll probably get anywhere from 50% or 70% ceramic all around (except the windshield - not legal in my state). Will probably be a game time decision once I see some examples at the tint shop.
Don't worry, I have already tinted my car, and the fabric on the top of the door panels should be fine. The water used in the installation should evaporate without causing any harm. The main thing is to ensure that the car dealership where you will be doing the tinting provides professional services. However, if you are worried about your car, you can buy magnetic sunblinds at snapshades.com, which are very convenient to use, as well as give your car an elegant look. In any case, I wish you safe travels and all the best.
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