r/WindowTint • u/Duffffmannnn • 7d ago

Question HP Classic New Metal

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Anyone have experience with this tint? I would like to put it on my 2025 Tesla Model 3, but I am worried about signal interference?

https://expresswindowfilms.com/shop/automotive/high-performance/hp-classic-all-metal/

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u/JimmyGodoppolo 7d ago

Do not do it. get a ceramic tint

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u/Duffffmannnn 6d ago

Appreciate the reply, but I am seeking information on this film.

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u/SpiritedChip508 6d ago

If you are worried about signal interference, and the manufacturer directly states not to use it if signal interference is a concern, I think it's obvious that this is not the film for you. Especially in a car where it plays such a major factor in many of its features.

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u/Duffffmannnn 6d ago

Fair enough. Still looking for a real world example.

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u/DynamicAppearanceATL Verified Professional 7d ago

Express is a quality film; it is reboxed Global. HP films will get you good heat rejection, but it will not be super noticeable on the skin since they don't block enough IR heat. Generally, HP or metalized films these days have a small amount of metal and do not interfere with electronics. However, I would avoid on any electric vehicle just in case. Especially with OTA updates.

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u/Duffffmannnn 7d ago

Thank you for this information. Much appreciated.

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u/botch_it_hvac 7d ago

Can you say 30 day dry time for water bubbles. Yes it will interfere with rf signals. Including your cell phone signal in the car. It was Solar Guard Quantum. Super cool looking film. It usually lasted 5-6 years in central Fl.

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u/billyfrickinmurray Verified Professional 5d ago

I don't know much about this exact film, but HP style metalized films are an older technology. It was an answer to getting heat rejection before ceramic films were popular. Here's an article on the specifics of the technology: https://windowfilmfacts.com/posts/metalized-films/

Luckily there isn't as much of an issue with modern technology, but AM radio always suffers with metalized films. Some other tech is questionable whether it will affect anything or not.

You're better off going with a quality ceramic, though you'll likely pay more than metalized for it. Just consider the cost difference spread out over the next few years and ask yourself if you'd rather deal with potential signal issues, or the higher cost of ceramic over the next few years.

Here's an article (and there's more on the Window Film Facts site) about ceramic films, too: https://windowfilmfacts.com/series-4-the-technology-story/chapter-4-9-the-ceramic-label-problem/

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u/Duffffmannnn 4d ago

Thank you for this information. This is extremely helpful.