Is $270 too much for 3M FX Premium Tint?
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Is $270 too much for 3M FX Premium Tint?
Just got quoted by a very reputable installer that does a lot of high end cars and the only authorized installer by 3M. Computer cut, no taking door panels apart, 3M FX Premium tint all around, except the front.
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I've had window tint put on all of my cars over the years (10+) and have never had to have a panel off.
As for the tint itself, I have no direct experience with 3M FX Premium, but I would opt for something a little more upscale (even their web site says "Premium offers an economical alternative without sacrificing quality"). The main cost is in the installation, not the film itself, and an alternative by definition means that it's not the primary or first choice. Why not go with ceramic instead?
As for the tint itself, I have no direct experience with 3M FX Premium, but I would opt for something a little more upscale (even their web site says "Premium offers an economical alternative without sacrificing quality"). The main cost is in the installation, not the film itself, and an alternative by definition means that it's not the primary or first choice. Why not go with ceramic instead?
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Get this: http://www.suntekfilms.com/automotiv...otive-cxp.aspx
Carbon Ceramic, I had it on all my cars and it's amazing and look super nice from the outside.
Carbon Ceramic, I had it on all my cars and it's amazing and look super nice from the outside.
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I think Lumar is top of the line. If you can find Lumar get it.
http://www.llumar.com/en/Automotive.aspx
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I have always used LLumar myself (the general consensus is that it is the best film on the market), but I have heard that SunTek is also a good brand (at least their higher-end films), although they are not ceramic and they don't offer different colours. If you're going to be parking in direct sunlight, ceramics are your best choice for heat rejection at the same visible light pass-through level, plus LLumar has black, greenish or brownish shades that may match the interior/exterior of your car better than black/gray tint.
AFAIK, the 3M Crystalline is not a tint per se - it is a heat and UV-reducing film but it is pretty much clear transparent (not dark).
Some of my clients are in the residential/commercial window business and I am getting this information from them first-hand (they use this stuff on a very large scale).
AFAIK, the 3M Crystalline is not a tint per se - it is a heat and UV-reducing film but it is pretty much clear transparent (not dark).
Some of my clients are in the residential/commercial window business and I am getting this information from them first-hand (they use this stuff on a very large scale).
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I use Formula1 Pinnacle Ceramic tint. It was around $300 when I had my sedan. Looks amazing and is completely clear (no haze or bubbles) within a few hours.
http://www.formulaone.com/en/pinnacle.aspx
http://www.formulaone.com/en/pinnacle.aspx
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i did the 3m color stable tint all around and the 3m crystalline on the windshield/sunroof. it was like $500ish i think.
i think the crystalline looks hawt on the windshield. it doesnt make any difference in visibility but has a slight mirroring effect in daytime sun when viewed from the exterior
i think the crystalline looks hawt on the windshield. it doesnt make any difference in visibility but has a slight mirroring effect in daytime sun when viewed from the exterior
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I have the Formula 1 Pinnacle on my car. It's made by Llumar and also has a lifetime warranty. I paid $350 all around plus another $150 for the air blue on windshield.
I've heard great things about both 3M and Suntek tint and most ceramic tint should have about the same performance in terms of blocking UV and heat.
I've heard great things about both 3M and Suntek tint and most ceramic tint should have about the same performance in terms of blocking UV and heat.
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-Timothy: any issues with the clear film on the windshield increasing reflectivity FROM THE INSIDE (can you see a reflection of the top of your own your dash while driving)? Am definitely interested in looking into this for the roof & windshield myself.
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Technically there is no tint in NJ and I drive buy a parked officer everyday. I don't want to invite him to give me a fix-it ticket repeatedly.
