20 degrees cooler inside (roof / windshield tint/film)

[kizamybute']

Hello all,

I am new with the forum. I got my R1T last week and just tinted ceramic 25% all 4 windows and clear tint on the windshield.
Without any tint on the roof, i got 104F at 9:45AM today.
I am looking for solution to but a mesh shade on the roof to reduce TX heat.

104 isn't bad for a hot day in Texas. Prior to tinting mine, my interior was getting to well over 130 degrees.

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[Surferdude]

104 isn't bad for a hot day in Texas. Prior to tinting mine, my interior was getting to well over 130 degrees.

At 9:45 am?

 

[SACDFJC]

Got my truck back from having all the windows (front, rear, sides and roof) tinted and what a difference in cabin temps. It was only about 90 here today, but a huge improvement. It will be interesting to see the cabin temps during the day tomorrow. Before I would see up to 130 degrees.

 

[Surferdude]

Got my truck back from having all the windows (front, rear, sides and roof) tinted and what a difference in cabin temps. It was only about 90 here today, but a huge improvement. It will be interesting to see the cabin temps during the day tomorrow. Before I would see up to 130 degrees.

Please note what tint was used including the roof. Manufacturer, % light transmission, product line. Thanks in advance.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

I can't wait for the winter threads about how to get MORE heat into the cabin...

Reflective ceramic tint! Installed backwards.

Ceramic to block the summer rays. Reflective to reflect the radiant heat back into the cabin. That works right?

Oh you know what would’ve been nice? The electro chromatic roof I was told would be on the car.

 

[SACDFJC]

Please note what tint was used including the roof. Manufacturer, % light transmission, product line. Thanks in advance.

Used 3M Crystalline 70% on everything.

 

[yizzung]

Reflective ceramic tint! Installed backwards.

Ceramic to block the summer rays. Reflective to reflect the radiant heat back into the cabin. That works right?

Oh you know what would’ve been nice? The electro chromatic roof I was told would be on the car.

I keep telling everyone to just mount two big surfboards on top in summer and skis in winter. The gear knows how to block the right amount of heat/light.

 

[yizzung]

Used 3M Crystalline 70% on everything.

Maybe dumb question—do they remove existing tint on the rear to apply new or double up?

 

[SACDFJC]

Maybe dumb question—do they remove existing tint on the rear to apply new or double up?

They installed it right over the factory glass. As far as I know factory tint is in the glass and not an applied film. At least on all my cars thats how it has been.

 

[kizamybute']

Maybe dumb question—do they remove existing tint on the rear to apply new or double up?

For me, I didn't want the front windows as dark as the rear doors, thus usually always go with 35% up front and 20% in the rear and for the back window. Because the glass is already tinted however, I just went with 35% all the way around. Had the same basic results. The rear windows are darker, but made it easier for the tinter to just use one type of tint. Did the same on the roof since the roof is already factory tinted as well.

And yes, the glass itself is tinted, no film applied by Rivian or other manufacturers.

 

[Louie]

Any issues with sensors, cameras, auto lights, etc... tinting the windscreen?

Big fan of tinting all windows and have tinted windscreens in the past on our X5 & F150 but weary of tinting the windscreen of something so technologically advanced.

 

[kizamybute']

Any issues with sensors, cameras, auto lights, etc... tinting the windscreen?

Big fan of tinting all windows and have tinted windscreens in the past on our X5 & F150 but weary of tinting the windscreen of something so technologically advanced.

3 weeks in, I haven't experienced any issues. From replies, appears others have as well with no reported issues

 

[shumdit]

Wonder how difficult it would be to replace the roof with a different material such as carbon fibre?

I think it would be expensive since you would have to transport the truck overseas to do it. Now Carbon Fiber would be just as good but you can get that done here in the good ol’ USA

 

[SACDFJC]

Any issues with sensors, cameras, auto lights, etc... tinting the windscreen?

Big fan of tinting all windows and have tinted windscreens in the past on our X5 & F150 but weary of tinting the windscreen of something so technologically advanced.

No issues for me. I did get to see the windshield template and the tint does go around the rearview mirror unit, so not too worried about any issues with advanced driving features.

 

[atR1S]

I got the front windows and windshield tinted a month or so ago. It’s been hot in Memphis but the tint has definitely helped. Did not do the roof and didn’t even ask the shop if they would tint it- maybe I will.

I have not done any real tests but tinting the windshield helped with heat for sure. Noticeable improvement. I selected a llumar ctx ceramic tint.

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