ionojimbo

so this auto shop near me offers only high performance films made by Suntek and Madico. i know most people prefer lumar(sp?) and pinnacle F1 tints but i did a little research and these tints dont seem too bad but nothing beats personal experience so lets get some of your input on them!

BTW this is the site for their business.

http://www.auto-tuners.com/

i plan on doing 35% all around and probably leaving the rear windshield alone

spinna1689

i just got the llumar pro charcoal 15% installed all the way around except on my windshield and it looks great and blocks out alotta the heat. highly recommended

blacktsx05

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same tint i got..

LoveMyTL-S

I had Johnson's on my old TSX and they were great!

nate_0022

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Recently had Formula One pinnacle series installed along with moleskins. Love the tint, it looks great and a very good brand IMO, a lot of other would agree with me I think. No scratches thus far.

SharksBreath

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got a 3m tint 20% about a month ago, never heard of moleskin, so i didn't have it put on...man am i sorry. i now have 2 window length scratches on the rear windows. i can live with these, but do not want anymore, so OP...get the moleskin or some type of felt put on to prevent scratching.

btw, not to thread jack, but does anyone know what type of felt to use, where to get it, n how to apply it.

im hesitant to even put my windows down at this point. tia

ionojimbo

maybe i should just buy a roll of lummar or pinnacle F1 and just have the shop install it for me?

jesseray

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A roll would be quite a bit. You can probably get someone to have it cut on a plotter for your specific car and ship it to you.

wrxyboy

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i got huper optiks with mole skin. i cant complain cause the tint does its job. But Pinnacle F1 would be my 2nd choice

ionojimbo

so i guess no one here has any recommendation for suntek and madico?

EnvisionTL

I have asked a couple of local shops in my area (Fremont, CA) and they all seem to use Suntek as well. I can't comment on the quality but try to find an authorized llumar and see what the difference in cost is. The installers themselves may have a better idea of the qualities of the tints..

lsantana954

just had mines done with Lumars ATC tint, comes with a lifetime warranty and does a good job of keeping the heat out. Huper Optiks i heard is very high end so expect to pay the high end price but well worth it i suppose

nicourt

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I had mine done with Suntek OP there highest quality... Cost me $360 for all 5 windows. 55% on the front 45% all others I'm very happy.... BTW Different dealer wanted $500 for Huber Optek not including the front window...

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Sandals

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Any one here use costco?

BradE

Huper and Formula 1 cost more because they are legit ceramic tint, it's expensive. The benefits are, it will not fade (no turning purple), ultimate heat rejection, and it won't screw with nav reception. You can expect to pay $500+ to have it installed.

VQPower37

3m has been pretty good to me ... it cost me 230 for all the windows except the windshield

ionojimbo

the shop i plan on going to offers 180 for all 4 windows +2 little corners in the rear and the rear windshield itself.

nicourt, thanks for the personal review! your 45% looks like 35% to me but then that can mean when i get 35% itll look even darker =D

MobTownTL

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i have madico and it has a weird green tint to it ... not sure if you want that... and yeah i have scratches all over my windows... definitely get moleskin!

Elegant TYPE S

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1. Huper Optik
2. Pinnacle
3. 3M
4. LLumar

I have 3M and very happy with it. I heard the Huper Optik only comes in very light shades.. is this true?

nicourt

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No problem man. Here in The Peoples Republic of Maryland, one time loves to hassle nice autos with tint.... So 45 plus the factory works out to just under 35% legal...like 33-34% I had Mafia Black tint in all my prior Honda vehicles 20% back when I was a kid but that just causes way to many hassles now. I'm very happy with the result and the heat reduction is exceptional. The tint type I have is their top grade Carbon XP (yeah I incorrectly identified it in my earlier post)... What ever you decide make sure you get the moleskin you will be very thankfull later....Check this from Sunteks website:

CarbonXP, a next generation window film, gives dealers the opportunity to offer their customers enhanced performance for high-end applications. Other features and benefits include:

• The latest in non-metal, nano-hybrid, Carbon technology
• Non-reflective, “black” finish that will not fade
• Superior heat, infrared, and UV rejection for increased comfort
• Signal enabling technology that causes no interference with cell phone, radio, or navigation system signals
• Lifetime Manufacturer’s warranty, that includes fading

Crestwood1001

On their website it say "Dont let anyone take a knife to your car!" When they cut the tint they cut on the glass, your not scraching glass with an exacto knife just gently cutting tint, id prefer the tight fit of hand cut anyday.

nicourt

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My tint was computer cut... the tint has no ragged edges that I have seen with every tint job that was cut on vehicle... No border around those pesky lil side windows.... and its exact to the visible edge everywhere else... Not a knock on your choice but to each his own but as my bio age states I've been driving and tinting things to drive or paying someone to for a long time (1st car 1976 age 16).... The computer die cut is the way to go, less chance for those ackward Homer moments or the waste of material (which drives up the price BTW)

Not a sermon just a thought

ionojimbo

well as long as it is installed properly and functions normally im fine with either methods. although computers can make errors

Dan000

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Huper Optik. Best heat rejection you can get in a tint.

nate_0022

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It cost me no where near $500 for my F1. It was $365 installed, that included, tint removal, moleskin install, and the pinnacle tint itself. Not bad if you ask me.

princelybug

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NAiL05

I am running llumar in my car but huper is where its at if you have money.

AtlM5

Whatever brand you get just make sure its full ceramic and your good...but why would you leave the rear windshield tintless. If anything, thats where you should get the darkest tint.

Petey1984

i just got my windows done with Madico... its polarized as well

ionojimbo

mainly because its illegal and i dont feel like getting pulled over for it but i might shoot for like 50% or something

NAiL05

I know front windshields are illegal in most states as for the rear most states dont care...at least texas doesnt.

Crestwood1001

Ill try and post up some pics of my hand cut tint, they shop I went to has a great reputation around here and he did a great job, not a single ragged edge.

NetDiver

If you go with Madico, get the Wincos (that's what I have), or their Advanced Ceramic. Rest of their films are just mediocre.
I would have gone with Huper Optik, but couldn't find anyone in my area that carries it.