Tesla
Tesla Model S window tint
Frameless doors, a long liftback rear glass and a roof that heats the cabin under Maui sun. The Model S gets cut for its own glass.
- 5 · 45 Google reviews
- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Offshore tints the Tesla Model S on Maui with non-metallic ProLayers ceramic film: four frameless door windows, the rear quarter glass, the large liftback rear glass and, as an add-on, the glass roof in a lighter film for heat rather than shade. The Plaid has the same glass, so it gets the same film, process and price. Front doors stay at 35% VLT or lighter, measured through film and glass as Hawaii requires, the car leaves with the compliance certificate, and the B-pillar cameras are never covered.
Key takeaways
- Only non-metallic ceramic film goes on a Model S, so Autopilot and FSD cameras, GPS and LTE are unaffected.
- The glass roof is the biggest heat source in the cabin and is tinted with a lighter film that cuts heat without blocking the view.
- The Plaid shares the standard Model S glass, so it is the same film, process and price.
- The B-pillar cameras sit in the pillar trim and are left alone; only the glass panels are filmed.
- Front doors stay at 35% VLT or lighter; Tesla sells the Model S as a sedan, and Hawaii lets a sedan with mirrors on both sides run any shade behind the driver.
Options
V6 Comfort
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- Carbon film, no metal layer
- Hawaii-legal front shade
- UV and glare reduction
- Model S computer-cut patterns
V10 Ceramic IR
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- Nano-ceramic infrared rejection
- Glass roof add-on
- Camera and signal safe
- Windshield film option
V16 Ceramic IR MAX
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- Highest infrared rejection in the ProLayers line
- Glass roof add-on
- Clear full-windshield option
- Suited to a car parked outside
How it works
- 01Tell us the year and the roof
Model year, whether it is a Plaid, and whether you want the roof tinted. That sets the coverage and the hours.
- 02Surface prep
Every glass panel gets an ammonia-free clean, including the inside of the long rear glass.
- 03Precision cut
ProLayers film is computer-cut for the Model S windows and roof. No blade on your glass.
- 04Install
Film is applied wet, squeegeed flat and heat-shrunk to the curve of the rear glass and the roof.
- 05Inspect and cure
Every panel is checked before pickup. Keep the windows up for three to five days while the film cures.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Glass
- Four frameless door windows, small rear quarter glass behind the rear doors, and a large rear glass on the liftback that is long and strongly curved. The rear glass is the hard piece: it is heat-shrunk as one sheet so there is no seam across your rear view.
- Roof
- The Model S glass roof lets a lot of infrared into the cabin. We tint it with a lighter ceramic film that reduces the heat without darkening the view up. It is quoted as a large one-pane roof add-on in the estimator.
- ADAS
- Autopilot and FSD use cameras in the windshield housing, in the B-pillars and at the rear. The B-pillar cameras are in the pillar trim, not the glass, and are never covered. Windshield film stays clear of the camera zone, and the film has no metal to disturb GPS, LTE or the phone key.
- Tint levels
- Front doors at 35% VLT or lighter through film and glass, as Hawaii requires, with a 6% tolerance when the tint is metered at inspection. As a sedan with mirrors on both sides, the rear doors, quarters and rear glass can be any shade; a step darker than the front gives a matched look. The roof takes a light film because it is about heat, not privacy.
- Plaid and trims
- The Plaid has the same glass configuration as the standard Model S, so it gets the same film, the same process and the same price.
Window tint prices
The same catalog the Tint Lab and your quote use: catalog hours × $100/hr + 4.712000000000001% tax, included below. A 50% deposit holds the slot.
| Glass | V6 Comfort | V10 Ceramic IR | V16 Ceramic IR MAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 doors | $109.95 | $156.02 | $207.33 |
| Sedan / truck: 4 doors + back glass | $260.73 | $344.50 | $417.80 |
| Sedan / crossover: 4 doors + quarters + back glass | $302.62 | $365.44 | $459.69 |
| + Windshield | — | $314.12 | $418.74 |
| + Brow | $57.58 | $94.23 | $146.59 |
A different Tesla to tint
The Model S is part of our Tesla work, but it is not a big Model 3. It is a liftback, so the rear glass is a long, strongly curved sheet that runs up toward the roof, and it is the hardest piece on the car. We heat-shrink it as one sheet so there is no seam across the rear view.
The four doors are frameless and the rear quarter glass is small and fixed. Everything is cut by computer for the Model S, with no blade on the glass. For the full Tesla range see Tesla window tint.
The roof is the heat
On a Model S parked in the Maui sun, the glass roof is where the cabin heat comes from. We tint it with a lighter ceramic film that cuts infrared without making the roof dark, so you keep the view up and lose the hot spot on your head. On the estimator it is the large one-pane roof add-on. We recommend it on the V10 or V16 ceramic tier, where the infrared rejection is what you are paying for.
Cameras and signals
Autopilot and FSD read through cameras in the windshield housing, in each B-pillar and at the rear. The B-pillar cameras live in the pillar trim, not the door glass, and we do not cover them. Windshield film, if you add it, stays clear of the forward camera zone. ProLayers film is non-metallic, so GPS, LTE and the phone key work exactly as before.
Plaid
The Plaid uses the same glass as the standard Model S. Same film, same process, same price. Tell us the year so we pull the right pattern for older cars and the refreshed car.
Shade and law
Hawaii holds the front doors at 35% VLT or lighter, measured through the film and the glass together, with a 6% tolerance when the annual safety inspection meters it. Tesla sells the Model S as a sedan, and Hawaii lets a sedan with mirrors on both sides run any shade on the rear doors, quarters and rear glass; a shade darker than the front with a light roof film keeps the car even from outside. The windshield takes a top strip down to the AS-1 line, or a clear film that keeps the AS-1 area at 70%. Mirrored film is out, every Model S leaves with the compliance certificate Hawaii requires, and there is no medical exemption for darker fronts. The legal detail is on Hawaii window tint law.
Scheduling
Sides and rear are a few hours; with the roof, plan on most of a day. Leave the windows up for three to five days while the film cures. If the front end needs protection too, Model S PPF is the natural pairing.
Questions
How much does it cost to tint a Tesla Model S on Maui?
Model S tint is quoted from the labor hours for four doors, quarters and the rear glass on your film tier, plus the roof if you add it. Hawaii GET is added, and a deposit books the slot. Request a quote with the year and roof choice for the exact figure.
Will window tint affect Autopilot on the Model S?
No. The film is non-metallic, the B-pillar cameras are not covered and windshield film is cut clear of the forward camera housing.
Can you tint the Model S glass roof?
Yes. We use a lighter ceramic film that cuts heat through the roof without blocking the view up.
How long does Model S tint take?
Sides and rear take about two and a half to four hours depending on tier. The roof adds time on top, so plan on most of a day with the roof.
Do you tint the Model S Plaid?
Yes. The Plaid has the same glass as the standard Model S, so the film, process and price are the same.
What film do you use on a Model S?
ProLayers automotive window film: V6 Comfort carbon, V10 Ceramic IR or V16 Ceramic IR MAX. All three are non-metallic.
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