![]() Porsche guys seem to prefer the Huber as do some on the Audi boards. Huber, on the other hand, doesn't seem to have that issue, or not that I've read about, so far. If you are doing your windshield, then you may want to do a search the 3M Crystalline has a alleged reputation for haziness/cloudiness on windshields that some people don't like. One advantage to Spectra Photosync is that it doesn't look much different than regular windshield glass (optical clarity). It's a very light tint, with extremely good specs for solar and heat holdout, from what I've been reading. They rave about it's use on windshields, just because of the "great" solar hold out. The Tesla guys (you know, the ones who spend a small fortune to save the planet) apparently are big fans of Spectra Photosync, which apparently has no metals, and will adjust itself to various wavelengths automatically. (The Crystalline 40 is 1% better.)īoth of these grades are currently listed on 3M's site, so the Ceramic Series should be available from any 3M installer. The CM30 has very similar specs and is likely (although I'm not sure how much) to be cheaper - it's the next grade down. ![]() You might want to consider, rather than Crystalline, 3M Ceramic Series. They do check if you've been stopped in Colorado, and it's an inspection item in Texas, not to mention it's too dark to really see well after dark. The color tinted ceramics, regardless of tint density, all have around the same solar holdout, which is the primary reason I'd go ceramic today (and will put it on the new windshield).Īs I recall, there's no advantage, beyond a certain point, in solar holdout, in tint density. You can get a clear with about a 30% reduction everything helps. In Texas, we're allowed a clear tint on the windshield, which is why I was researching solar hold out. I researched this some time ago, I'll see if I can pull up my notes. It's more expensive the primary attraction appears to be solar hold out, and that is a good thing. This tint was applied in 1999, still looks good.Ĭeramic is the new go-to. I have not noticed any GPS or cell phone interference, ever. It's perfect, and I wouldn't want any tint to be any darker. My E28 has 27% (Colorado limit) metal tint, in a neutral gray. In summation listen to the installer as long as they are over 30 and simply tell them you want to avoid the mirror type look. I don’t think the metallic stuff looks bad in fact it often looks very good but every now and then when the light is just right it does have a mirror look. your really trying to block the uva's while being able to drive in the dark. ![]() I couldn’t back up at night and I often found myself rolling down the window at night so I could see the left turns better. I put some dark black limo tint on the back windows and rear windshield and also went with darkest legally allowed by law on the front windows. The one time I did not take the advice of the installer I regretted it. I think the trick there is to make sure you are at a shop with a good long term reputation. I have usually allowed the installer to tell me what would look the best. I do believe that metallic does increase the reflective properties and give the tint more a glass mirror look from certain angles. ![]() Pre-faded? Like 80s jeans? I'm not even sure I want to ask about whatever it is that you have.īeing from Florida I have had many cars tinted except the hartge as it had some old tint already installed which eventually I peeled off the two front windows. Wkohler wrote:I have some gently used vintage tint available if that might interest you. I've had cars with tint, but never paid to have it done before this. I'm going to review my options at the shop with the installer before I do it, but I'd like to go in with a decent idea of what I want or at least be able to articulate my goals coherently. CT limit is 35% VLT, the shop offered 20% if I want it. I've read good things about "ceramic" and "hybrid" tints, but they seem pricey. GF uses her phone and GPS for work constantly. Does "metallic" = reflective when it comes to window tint? I've also read that metallic can mess with GPS and cell phone reception, which are problems I'd certainly need to avoid. Point of fact, I'd like to avoid that look entirely. The confusion starts because Onyx comes in metallic and non-metallic. He says Onyx is really the only choice for the Subaru since the charcoal won't match the factory color on the rear windows. The slightly less expensive option is "charcoal" which he says has a slight greenish tint to it. The guy recommends a color called "Onyx" which he says is "real black, like you see on limos". We've found a shop that comes very highly recommended, but I'm finding the offerings and options to be a bit overwhelming. My GF and I are looking to get the windows tinted on her Subaru Outback and my MINI Cooper.
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