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Tinting Questions
I'm trying to decide between SolarGuards HP Charcoal ($200) and SunGard Desert Smoke aka Radiant ($185). Both at 35%.
I have a 2003 TL NBP and I want the highest amount of heat rejection, the SolarGuard is 53% while the SunGard is 47% (6% is really not a big deal).
What are your experiences? What would you go with? It's with two different dealers and both have been around for over 20 years. Help me out. Thanks.
I have a 2003 TL NBP and I want the highest amount of heat rejection, the SolarGuard is 53% while the SunGard is 47% (6% is really not a big deal).
What are your experiences? What would you go with? It's with two different dealers and both have been around for over 20 years. Help me out. Thanks.
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Are there any other tinters in your area? They may have different film like Madico, Llumar, Formula One, and 3M. You also didn't indicate whether or not you have navi and may affect your decision. The manual recommends the use of ceramic film (F1 Pinnalce, Huper Optik) vs. metallic film (may cause interference with GPS) such as Llumar and Solargard. There are a number of ppl who have used metallic film with no reported probs and there were some who did encounter problems. Do a search of the topic and go from there. As for myself, I went with the recommended ceramic (F1 Pinnacle) film. Ceramic does is a little more expensive .......
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Originally Posted by Hawhyen51
Are there any other tinters in your area? They may have different film like Madico, Llumar, Formula One, and 3M. You also didn't indicate whether or not you have navi and may affect your decision. The manual recommends the use of ceramic film (F1 Pinnalce, Huper Optik) vs. metallic film (may cause interference with GPS) such as Llumar and Solargard. There are a number of ppl who have used metallic film with no reported probs and there were some who did encounter problems. Do a search of the topic and go from there. As for myself, I went with the recommended ceramic (F1 Pinnacle) film. Ceramic does is a little more expensive .......
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Originally Posted by Hawhyen51
Are there any other tinters in your area? They may have different film like Madico, Llumar, Formula One, and 3M. You also didn't indicate whether or not you have navi and may affect your decision. The manual recommends the use of ceramic film (F1 Pinnalce, Huper Optik) vs. metallic film (may cause interference with GPS) such as Llumar and Solargard. There are a number of ppl who have used metallic film with no reported probs and there were some who did encounter problems. Do a search of the topic and go from there. As for myself, I went with the recommended ceramic (F1 Pinnacle) film. Ceramic does is a little more expensive .......
Also, try visiting all the above manufacturer's websites for more specific info, and add Suntek to the list.
Important factors in tint consideration include, your location, car color, etc. so check out tintdude!
Don't be afraid to spend the coin on window film. Nothing worse than a nice custom ride and a $100 pos tint job. Best of Luck, hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by rajveen
I don't have navi and i just want a good looking ride with the best heat rejection (since i have a black on black)
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Also, remember that each state has specific tint laws that govern the amount of light transmittance. Some shops won't do an illegal job- so just a heads up!
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im using sologard film and i have no problem at all. I have a 2000 tl wtih navi. Im a pro tinter and i have tinted many cars with navi using sologard but none of them complain about anything with the radio or navi.
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