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This is also a new product that we now carry - PhotoSync Heat Transitioning Film, which is made by Prestige Film Technologies. Simply put, this window film's (tint) heat rejecting capabilities transform when sun is more intense.

We were the beta testers for the manufacturer for a good 2.5 years now, so we are very familiar with its capabilities...So how does it perform and how it differs from regular tint?

We put it to test to compare it with Porsche factory installed thermal insulated glass. The factory installed option costs $1125 (for rear glasses only) to the Porsche owner.

Here is our test:

Outdoor temperature: 72 degrees
Time during test: 4pm

Product: Spectra PhotoSync45
Shade: 45% VLT (visible light transmission)
IR Rejection: 98.5% IR Rejection at peak performance
Total Solar Energy Rejection: 65%

VS:

Porsche Thermal IR Glass
Shade: 30% VLT (visible light transmission)

**surface temperature measurements taken on passenger seat exposed to window with PhotoSync45 vs. rear seat exposed to window with Porsche Thermal IR Glass

TEST 1
PhotoSync45 measured at 1 Minute 39 seconds 85.6 degrees
Thermal IR Glass measured at the 2 Minute mark 87.8 degrees
Windshield exposed front dash measured at 2 Minute 35 seconds at 101.1 degrees

TEST 2
PhotoSync45 measured at 18 Minutes 52 seconds 86.3 degrees
Thermal IR Glass measured at 18 Minutes 5 seconds 91.4 degrees
Windshield exposed front dash measured at 19 Minute 35 seconds 106.8 degrees

PhotoSync45 Exposed Seat


Porsche Thermal IR Glass Exposed Seat


Dash

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TEST 2
PhotoSync45 measured at 18 Minutes 52 seconds 86.3 degrees
Thermal IR Glass measured at 18 Minutes 5 seconds 91.4 degrees
Windshield exposed front dash measured at 19 Minute 35 seconds 106.8 degrees

PhotoSync 45 after 18 Minutes 52 seconds - 86.3 degrees



Porsche Thermal IR Glass after 18 Minutes 5 seconds - 91.4 degrees


Dash

rijowysock

wouldnt a before and after be a better test? the rear windows have tint stock... fronts do not..

hahnmgh63

Any blockage of Radar signals to a detector? Important for a lot of us.

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A before and after would not be accurate as atmospheric temperatures will not be the same. Measuring from one side of the vehicle helps compare the performance of both products (PhotoSync vs. Porsche IR Thermal Glass) at the same angle and intensity of the sun.

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That's the difference between PhotoSync and conventional tint. It is a nano IR product that does not use metals to help with its heat rejection. Many window tints on the market do use metals, which affects radar, keyless entry, am / fm waves, etc.

PhotoSync's performance also increases when certain wavelengths of the sun hits it, so its properties are truly unique.

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For those who aren't in California, contact the manufacturer directly:

http://www.prestige-films.com/auto_photosync.shtml

islandsnow

please pm me prices on the following

GT3RS all windows
MINI COOPER all windows
X5 3 Front windows

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Here's what PhotoSync45 (45% VLT shade) look from a distance. To compliment its high heat rejection, it also looks quite nice to boot! For those wondering, PhotoSync comes in the following shades (for comparison purposes, OEM glass comes in at 85%-88%):

75%, 65%, 45%

Manufacturer mentioned to us earlier this month that they may be coming out with a 30% some time later this year.

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The front two windows with PhotoSync45 is not a complete match to Porsche's Thermal IR Glass in the back, but it comes close. Keep in mind PhotoSync45 comes in at 45% while the Porsche glass in the rears came in at 30% - so the Porsche glass is over 15% darker, yet does not perform as well as PhotoSync45

Edward 96 Viper GTS

But is it legal?

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Nope, not one bit at 45%. California's legal limit is actually 70%. PhotoSync does come in a 75% and 65% shade.

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As we have all heard, the earth is warming up by approximately 5 degrees since records were kept pre-1900. The hotter regions will get hotter, which means having proper IR and UV protection is important to protecting the interior of vehicles. What we love about PhotoSync is that the performance of it improves as it gets hotter, which at some point reaches as high as 98.5% of infrared rejection. That is quite significant considering that regular tint are typically in the 30% -40% infrared range. With some of the higher end products such as metallics and ceramics, they would only run up as high 75%-85%.

11driver

Is this a "green job?"

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Considering that the usage of AC would be significantly less, yes...it can be considered a "green" product.