Window Tinting is a great and simple mod. In the summer, due to having large glass also on top, the TM3 can get very hot inside, especially if you have the black interior.Â
Remember that each US state has different laws about tinting, so please make sure you follow your local state laws.
I chose to use 3M Crystalline Tint which is rated as the best tint on the market. It has 200 layers, it’s super thin, great visibility, blocks 99% of harmful UV light, yet can be almost transparent at 90%. If you want to use this brand, make sure you find a local authorized shop straight from the 3M website, and also make sure they know how to work on the TM3 due to it’s unique characteristics.Â
Some shops will try to push you to use different tint, don’t do it 🙂 Also ensure the can do both the windshield (where legal) and the rear window in one single piece so there is no seam.
For the 3M Crystalline Tint, here is what works best for my needs, your mileage may vary:
Side Windows = CR70Â (TSER = 50%)
Windshield = CR90 (TSER = 34%)
Roof Glass = CR40 (TSER = 60%)
Rear Window (1-piece) = CR70 (TSER = 50%)
Here is the 3M Crystalline Tint specifications & comparison table
| CR90 | CR70 | CR60 | CR50 | CR40 | CR20 | |
| Total Solar Energy Rejected | 34% | 50% | 53% | 56% | 60% | 62% |
| Infrared Rejection | 90% | 97% | 97% | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| UV Rejection | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Glare Reduction | 3% | 22% | 32% | 32% | 55% | 77% |
And here are some before and after pictures. The 1st two are of the car before I took delivery, the last two are from about a month ago, with the tint installed.
BEFORE TINT:
AFTER TINT:
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