u/Current-Character184

Hi everyone, especially fellow AION V owners or those in the PH car scene!

Just got my AION V Premium and I'm deciding on window tinting. The dealer is offering free VKool OEM tint on all sides including windshield + rear windows upon release (big savings around P15k). I’m comparing these 4 options and wanted to get your thoughts.

The Options:

Option A

• Sides + Rear: Free VKool OEM (dark)
• Windshield + Panoramic Sunroof: 3M IR (medium) – paid third party

Option B

• Sides + Rear: Free VKool OEM (dark)
• Windshield + Panoramic Sunroof: 3M CR BLK (medium) – paid third party

Option C

• Everything (sides, rear, windshield, sunroof): Full 3M IR series (dark on sides/rear, medium on roof/windshield) – all paid third party

Option D

• Everything: Full 3M CR BLK series (dark on sides/rear, medium on roof/windshield) – all paid third party

Heat Impact on Cabin (my estimate for PH conditions):

• Windshield: ~42%
• Panoramic Sunroof: ~30%
• Side + Rear windows: ~28%

So Options A and B cover roughly 70-75% of the total heat load with the premium 3M while getting the sides free. Questions for you:

1. Which option would you personally choose and why?
2. Is VKool OEM good enough on the sides/rear compared to 3M, or is it worth paying extra for full 3M?
3. Any real-world experience with VKool vs 3M Crystalline (IR or CR BLK) on EVs or in Philippine heat?
4. Rough cost difference you’d expect between the hybrid (A/B) and full 3M (C/D) options?

Appreciate any advice! Want maximum comfort in this heat without overspending. Thanks!