Window Tint - Questions
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Window Tint - Questions
New user, 1st thread. Sorry this might get a little long winded.
I've read a good amount of posts on the forum re: window tint, and matching rear windows; which has helped considerably in making a decision. This really is a great outlet.
My questions are:
1) I've always used Llumar tint (metallic?) and have yet to be disappointed. In scheduling the appointment to get tint installed (Sat 9.22) they priced a ceramic film that was twice the price of Llumar but kept out considerably more heat. Living in FL, this interests me immensely. Is it actually worth the cost?
2) Best tint matches I have seen are done with Grey Llumar film at 15-20% over front windows only. Is there another metallic film that matches Ford's pre-tinted glass better than Llumar Grey?
3) If I do decide to splurge on the ceramic film should I be concerned about matching the back? Do the ceramic films have a different appearance or sheen? Unfortunately I have no basis for comparison...
If any of you don’t mind wasting a minute or two of your time for me I would greatly appreciate a few user photos showing the front two windows tinted against rear factory tinted glass; and if you wouldn’t mind telling me who's tint and the percentage - it would be a GREAT help.
Thanks in advance for any comments/responses.
I've read a good amount of posts on the forum re: window tint, and matching rear windows; which has helped considerably in making a decision. This really is a great outlet.
My questions are:
1) I've always used Llumar tint (metallic?) and have yet to be disappointed. In scheduling the appointment to get tint installed (Sat 9.22) they priced a ceramic film that was twice the price of Llumar but kept out considerably more heat. Living in FL, this interests me immensely. Is it actually worth the cost?
2) Best tint matches I have seen are done with Grey Llumar film at 15-20% over front windows only. Is there another metallic film that matches Ford's pre-tinted glass better than Llumar Grey?
3) If I do decide to splurge on the ceramic film should I be concerned about matching the back? Do the ceramic films have a different appearance or sheen? Unfortunately I have no basis for comparison...
If any of you don’t mind wasting a minute or two of your time for me I would greatly appreciate a few user photos showing the front two windows tinted against rear factory tinted glass; and if you wouldn’t mind telling me who's tint and the percentage - it would be a GREAT help.
Thanks in advance for any comments/responses.
Last edited by IngotFX2; Sep 18, 2012 at 11:32 AM.
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Sometimes, metallic tint interferes the nav/sat systems. I went with the ceramic tint, medium (50% I think). Here in Calif. ,any tint not factory installed on front windows is illegal but the ops seem to not bother medium. My shop said they take off alot of dark tint, but seldom ever the medium.
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I had my truck in SC done by a shop, legal tint all around. No way I was spending the money on the ceramic, looks excatly the same IMO and I have had zore interferiance problems. I think the legal limit here is 38% so they did that on the fronts and a lower number on the rear and back to get it the same.
