Wavy Tinted Front Windshield on my 2025 Model 3 LR AWD

Hello All,

I had my 2025 Model 3 LR AWD front windshield tinted 3 weeks ago with XPEL XR PLUS 55%. My front windshield looks wavy throughout the entire windshield when looking straight on in a normal driving position (doesn't show up on camera). The waves look like slanted vertical lines all throughout and is pretty noticable (gets worse and is more noticable when the sun is out). I don't have this issue with my side windows at 15% and 5%. Before having my windshield tinted, I also didn't notice any wavyness or distortion in the glass before the tint (but I didn't perform a detailed inspection on the glass so maybe the tint enhanced the wavyness).

One person at the tint shop I went to said that they have been experiencing this issue with the new highland model 3s and another person said that they never have any issues with the windshield tint and that replacing the tint wouldn't change anything.

  1. Is this Low Angle Haze, bad tint roll, bad install, or issue with tesla's glass?

  2. Just wanted to know if anyone else with a highland model 3 is experiencing issues with their tinted front windshield also.