I'm in Houston and basically there are several choices....
3M, Medito (or was it Medeco)??, Lumar etc....

Which one is better to use? I hard Lumar is the best but expensive. The shop said I can go with Medito (better than 3M). The high quality (life time warranty) Medito will be the same quality as Lumar but less $$$.

What do you guys think? I just want to do it right (and save $$ if I can) but trying to avoid cheap tint that would fade/peel or wahtever on me years down the road. Also, what is a reasonable price to pay for a tint job? thx.

 

I dont know about tint film brands but most professional places use good tint. Ask them what brand they use. Prices can range from $50-$80 per window.

 

I tint windows at Alta Mere in Plano Texas. We use Llumar. I think its the best, of course you get what you pay for. Madicco is probably the second best. Steer very very clear of 3m

 

sungard is good, stay away from dyed film.

 

Whats wrong with 3m??

 

3m is a dyed film. You will be lucky if it doesnt turn purple in 6 months to a year.

 

Are you sure???? i heard that 3m is the best..... that's why it's more expensive.
I have lumar on my car though.

 

trust me, when i was working at alta mere, i saw several people come in with there cars and had gotten there car tinted somewhere else with 3m, was told it was their best film, and 6 months to a year later it was purple

 

I would take Hanzie's word for it that the 3M is dyed. If you don't trust him, do some research.

As for the best tints, LLumar is the best. I have heard great things about Sunguard too. I have Formula 1 tint on my car. It is made by the same people who make LLumar.

I have never heard of Maddico until this thread.