windshield tint w/ HUD? Huber, crystalline, Photosync?

gadgetfreaky · 03-18-2015, 11:30 PM

Going to do a 75% tint on the front windshield for some heat rejection. probably 45% on the sides/back.. any suggestions on which brand?

Will having the tint on the front mess with Heads Up Display? Anyone do it yet?

thanks!

onesixeight · 03-19-2015, 05:00 AM

I had Crystalline on my old F10 M5 and it was fine with BMW's HUD unit and I had Photosync on my Tesla Model S.

I just have to warn you that I wouldn't do the windshield unless you are the type of person that can overlook dust and small particles that can often get lodged in tint. It's like putting a giant screen protector on your front windshield and no matter how careful your installer is, it's just a fact of life for tinting.

On both cars, I saw very tiny specs that wouldn't really bother me until I was driving at night and saw them from the oncoming headlights.

The heat rejection might be worth the tradeoffs, but for me, it bothered me to the point I told myself I wouldn't do it again.

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onesixeight Captain 102 Rep 614 Posts Drives: F82 M4/i8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3)	I had Crystalline on my old F10 M5 and it was fine with BMW's HUD unit and I had Photosync on my Tesla Model S. I just have to warn you that I wouldn't do the windshield unless you are the type of person that can overlook dust and small particles that can often get lodged in tint. It's like putting a giant screen protector on your front windshield and no matter how careful your installer is, it's just a fact of life for tinting. On both cars, I saw very tiny specs that wouldn't really bother me until I was driving at night and saw them from the oncoming headlights. The heat rejection might be worth the tradeoffs, but for me, it bothered me to the point I told myself I wouldn't do it again.
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