tide

1. Brand and line of tint: lluminar i think
2. Type of tint: ceramic
3. Shade of tint: 5% all around
4. Tint shop that did the installation: Mr. Windsheild
5. Price paid: $240
6. Moleskin - no
7. Scratches - yes, getting moleskin soon.
8. Navigation - yes (garmin), no issues.

ams_chris

1. Brand and line of tint - Solar Gard True Grey series
2. Type of tint - dye non metallic
3. Shade of tint - 35% all around
4. Tint shop that did the installation - Best Window Tinting, Tustin CA
5. Price - $160
6. Moleskin - yes
7. Scratches - No
8. Navigation - Yes, no issues with GPS

anticd70

tinting = too urban for my taste but to each his/her own, plus how will the chicks get to check me out as I ride by???

b4ceen

1. Brand and line of tint: FormulaOne Pinnacle
2. Type of tint: ceramic
3. Shade of tint: 30% front, 15% rear
4. Tint shop that did the installation: FX auto in Markham Ontario
5. Price paid : 275 all in cad with lifetime warrenty on scratch/fading/bubbling
6. Moleskin - yes
7. Scratches - no
8. Navigation - no

mrgold35

1. Brand and line of tint: 3M Scotchtint Color-Stable Auto Film
2. Type of tint: Charcoal
3. Shade of tint: 35% all around
4. Tint shop that did the installation (location if possible): The Tint and Trim Factory......Albuquerque, NM
5. Price paid: $195+tax
6. Moleskin - yes/no: NO
7. Scratches - yes/no: NO
8. Navigation - yes/no, NO; Distortion-free satellite transmission (Will not interfere with Cell Phones, GPS Systems, or Satellite Radios), Lifetime warranty, as long as you own your vehicle.


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star_rob

1. Brand and line of tint - 3M ColorStable
2. Type of tint - carbon
3. Shade of tint - 35% all around
4. Tint shop that did the installation - Tint Trim Factory
5. Price paid - $250
6. Moleskin - no
7. Scratches - no
8. Navigation - yes and no issues with the GPS signal
9. Installed in July 2006

drunkenbuda

1. Brand and line of tint (FormulaOne Pinnacle, Madico Charcool, Llumar ATR)
Dunno
2. Type of tint (dye, metallic, ceramic)
Dunno
3. Shade of tint
(20% all around)
4. Tint shop that did the installation (location if possible)
Move location, Change name, dunno where they are at
5. Price paid
$190
6. Moleskin - no
7. Scratches - yes, A lot!
8. Navigation - yes, No issues with the GPS signal, only on a cloudy day.

neoatw

1. Brand and line of tint: Huber Optik
2. Type of tint: Ceramic
3. Shade of tint: 40%
4. Tint shop that did the installation: Santa Rosa, CA
5. Price paid: $400
6. Moleskin - Nope
7. Scratches - Not Yet, only 2 days old, haven't roll down window yet
8. Navigation - Yes on Navi, No problem with Navi, still getting 6-7 Satelite locked onl

hrj

iTrader: (1)

1. Brand and line of tint : Llumar
2. Type of tint : Ceramic (i think)
3. Shade of tint : 20% all around + 50% front windshield
4. Tint shop that did the installation : Accutint, Seattle, WA
5. Price paid : $225 all around + $150 windshield
6. Moleskin - No
7. Scratches - A LOT, especially on driver side
8. Navigation - No

JustK

I like the metallic look (rather than making my PWP look very b/w)... but I don't want to risk interfering with my navi signal.


>>Can anyone recommend a good tint that will look metallic without any chance of interference?

>>Or, if I just did metallic on the sides with nothing on the back it should be fine...right?


I'm not thinking of going too dark (maybe 35 at the darkest)...and I have some time to figure this out (moving to IL for 6 months, don't think I'll need it too much there...but definately by the time I move to TX within the next year and half!)

...I don't have any experience with tints so I'd appreciate your

Jazzyguy

1. Brand and line of tint: Formula One Pinnacle
2. Type of tint: Ceramic
3. Shade of tint: 35% (all)
4. Tint shop that did the installation: Fx Auto (Markham, Ont)
5. Price paid: $350 CAD
6. Moleskin: No, but going back to install
7. Scratches: Yes, but going back to replace tint (warranty)
8. Navigation: No

cibs

1. Brand and line of tint FormulaOne Pinnacle
2. Type of tint Ceramic
3. Shade of tint 20% front windows, 15% rest
4. Tint shop that did the installation: FX Auto Markham, ON
5. Price paid - $240 CAD (damn jazzyguy 350 seriously??)
6. Moleskin - yes (i asked them to, hopefully they did)
7. Scratches - none yet (haven't rolled down the windows yet, but you can be sure that i will post updates if i do get any scratches)
8. Navigation - Yes, No issues whatsoever so far

psteng19

Do you mean the mirror/reflective type tint?

Metallic describes the materials used to create the film. It is not very reflective at all, and unless you work with tint all day long, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between (good) dye, ceramic and metallic.

parag_a2z

1. Brand and line of tint : Pinnacle
2. Type of tint: metallic and something else on the front (dont remember)
3. Shade of tint : 13% on the back and 35% on the front
4. Tint shop: Tint Master in CA and RM window tints in Colorado
5. Price paid: 165 for front 200 for back with felt lining
6. Moleskin - if this means felt lining then yes otherwise no
7. Scratches - No
8. Navigation -Yes, No Issues

JustK

Got it, thanks. Like I said... I don't know much about tint.

So I think my real question is:


What's a good mirror ceramic tint?

I don't want anything too dark, would 50% block out enough rays and give a little bit of a mirror look? Or would it not make much of a difference? Also, how do you think 50/35 would look?


If anyone has some pics of a PWP with mirror tint I'd love to see it!


Thanks!

soludachris

Are Suntek Window Films Carbon Series Tint film good quality? does anyone have/heard of it if so pics please

CJams

For $500 they should replace the entire door if the tint gets scratched. That's simply the most expansive 1 layer tint job I have ever heard about, on a sedan. And you didn't get felt installed which means you will be utilizing that warranty soon. Wow! and a double Wow!

Jazzyguy

Yeah, I'm going back on Friday. I'm gonna have words the guy. WTF!! I swear, if they screw up my panels or anything installing the moleskin I'm going to S N A P ! !

I sent them 4 cars so far (friends) I'm printing this thread to bring with me, man I got screwed. However, If all goes well with the re-installation, I'll leave the issue alone.

sm2004

1. Brand and line of tint : ?
2. Type of tint : ?
3. Shade of tint : Pretty sure it's 35%
4. Tint shop that did the installation : Soundquest
5. Price paid : 190
6. Moleskin - No
7. Scratches - TONS, my friend that installed it can't believe how many
8. Navigation - Nope

cibs

dear god... that's alot of money... either i somehow snuck off with a deal (the guy was gone when i picked up the car and i was negotiating with the lady there), or you got ripped... i'm pretty sure i got a small deal, and you got a small rip... 110 difference is quite significant for the same thing...

i have one little part of the tint that didn't turn out right that i have to go back for, but i have no scratches yet, the guy tried to tell me that he didn't have scratching problems with TSXs, and he'd give me the moleskin but only cuz i was insisting, but insisted that it wasn't necessary.. psssh

my panels seem to be alright though, and no scratches so far best of luck getting it fixed... i'm sure it'll be fine, just bring ur warranty card

psteng19

Sorry, I'm not aware of any ceramic tint with the reflective mirror look

CJams

jazzguy-if you sent him 4 cars besides yours you shouldn't have to worry. he will hook you up. don't sweat it.

JustK

Hmmm... Any other ideas for a high quality tint w/mirror look that won't interfere with navi (and won't fade into something unpleasant and most likely purple)?

Or any reliable plan for metallic...none on the back? Would it still interfere?

psteng19

I don't know anything about mirror tint so I can't comment on a good brand.
But most quality tint films, including dye, should carry a lifetime guarantee against fading.

Some people have metallic on the windows and dye on the back windshield, so it's been done before.

psteng19

I've heard of the brand, but have no experience so I can't comment on its quality.

iamhomin

1. Llumar
2. No idea...(dye, metallic, ceramic)
3. 20% all around
4. Bloomfield, NJ
5. $125 w/ lifetime warranty
6. No moleskin
7. No scratches
8. No nav.



I miss my car

albis

1. Brand and line of tint - FormulaOne Pinnacle
2. Type of tint - ceramic
3. Shade of tint - 35%
4. Tint shop that did the installation - Formula One of Raleigh
5. Price paid - $497
6. Moleskin - no
7. Scratches - no
8. Navigation - Yes and no issues with navi or XM Radio

-Albert

Milton TSX

1. Can't remember
2. metallic
3. 35% all around
4. Tint shop in St Chatheriens, Ont
5. $600 cash for my TSX and the wifes 06 civic and 3m on the TSX
6. Moleskin - yes
7. Scratches - no
8. Navigation -no

rza49311

iTrader: (1)

1. Brand and line of tint - FormulaOne Pinnacle
2. Type of tint - ceramic
3. Shade of tint - 50% sides / 40% rear
4. Tint shop that did the installation - Formula One of Raleigh
5. Price paid - $419
6. Moleskin - no
7. Scratches - no(haven't rolled down windows yet)
8. Navigation - Yes and no issues with navi

Pics - > https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32735

famous47

a buddy of mine has 5% on his RSX and he hasnt been pulled over/hassiles w/ cops yet.

Endless-Whitetsx

35% tint.. legal in my city/province.. but I see ppl wtih 20% and wish I got that but i dont like po po's pulling me over and giving me a ticket

famous47

when cars(more SUVs and trucks) come tinted(smoked) from the factory, what exactly % tint is that? cuz i think i tinted my front truck windows to match the back and that was like 20% and i think the legal in FL is like 35%...

DuckyTSX

I think a good question to ask is for the people who do not have moleskin.

How long have you had the tint without scratches. It looks like many posted shortly after they purchased the tint.

jasonviper04

I had 20% on my Tc but when I get my TSX I will go with 5% I never really had any problems with cops here but they did always look at my car.

LuvMyTSX

I've had my Madico tint with no moleskin for about 9 months or so and only have one or two very fine vertical scratches. However, I got pulled over last Friday for illegal tint on front windows and was told to get it taken off soon, and let off with a warning. I don't want to take it off, but I don't want to be hassled, either.

KmanianTSX

1. Brand and line of tint: Not Sure
2. Type of tint: Dye
3. Shade of tint: 10% all around including front strip
4. Tint shop that did the installation: Auto Class, Coral Gables, FL
5. Price paid: $140
6. Moleskin - No
7. Scratches - No
8. Navigation - No (after reading this, I strayed from the o-so-gorgeous-metallic look)

flnsx

Do you guys wipe your seals down with a cloth daily?

Most people that don't have scratches live in rainy areas or don't put their windows down much.

Here in Florida almost all the TSX owners I speak with have scratched tint. It rains here all summer but no one puts their windows down much due to the heat.

Rocket_man

1. Brand and line of tint: FormulaOne Pinnacle
2. Type of tint: ceramic
3. Shade of tint: 35% all around with a visor on the front window
4. Tint shop that did the installation: Xpert tint, Houston TX (the only F1 dealer in Houston
5. Price paid: too much! but it was part of a clear bra deal so no separate price
6. Moleskin: no
7. Scratches: no but the car is only one week old. The tint shop owner claims that F1 is very scratch resistant and they clean out the seal very well after the install. The theory is that the water/baby shampoo solution they use may actually form a sticky place for dirt to form. So they clean it well and claim they have no problems.
8. Navigation: yes, and no issues with NAV or AM reception. I live on the fringe of an AM station that was hard to pull in with my last car. The TSX has good reception and I noticed no degradation after the tint. F1 is supposed to be non-conductive film. HO is conductive. The conductive film can form a ground from your AM/FM antenna and the rear window defroster. No issue with the F1 tint for me.

The F1 tint is pretty good. I live where you need tint and have had 4 cars with tint. The F1 ceramic is good stuff

Chalutes

1. Brand and line of tint: Lumar
2. Type of tint: ceramic
3. Shade of tint: 20% all around
4. Tint shop that did the installation: www.theartoftint.com
5. Price paid: $250
6. Moleskin: no
7. Scratches: No. But if any surface, the tinter gave me a lifetime guarantee. Great service too, really nice guy
8. Navigation: yes, and no issues with NAV or AM reception.

nbpgt

1. 3m
2. dye
3. 35 front 20 elesewhere
4. custom concepts - allen
5. 275
6. Moleskin - no
7. Scratches - no
8. Navigation - yes & no issue