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Originally Posted by Alto101 So the answer appears to be ceramic. I will let you know what I end up using this weekend. I have heard a lot of good

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Old 05-31-2011, 05:56 PM   #16 (permalink)
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So the answer appears to be ceramic. I will let you know what I end up using this weekend.

I have heard a lot of good things about the Huper Optik films but I did not find any installers in this area (Raleigh NC).

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Yeah, screw paying $400+ dollars on window tint. That's just stupid.
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i just got 45% ceramic last friday.. its great go that route

if your in raleigh try protint in greensboro ask for Aaron. tell him Matt with the GTR sent you... i think he charges mid to high $200's for a car like the Z or the GTR

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not to thread jack but who installs Huper Optik in houston? :\
interested too!
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Llumar Platinum Plus 18, it is slightly reflective and looks great with the black cherry paint!
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Llumar Platinum Plus 18, it is slightly reflective and looks great with the black cherry paint!
I also got the Blue Air 80 on the front windshield, can't even see it but it does a good job reducing the heat

Make sure to take some pictures of Shelley's Fiesta when you are done and post them here. She is also getting the Platinum Plus 18.
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Here's the skinny on window tint films. First, check your local laws to determine the legal darkness limits for window films to prevent fines and having to remove and repalce it. Second, metallic films will interfere with radio signals for phones, GPS, satellite radio, etc. Third, most any warranty is for a pro-rated cost of the film and does not cover labor. If you buy a decent product/brand you should not need to be overly concerned with the warranty.

American Standard Window Film (ASWF) (Erickson International) in Las Vegas manufactures window films, including ceramic window tint films, for many of the window film companies.

3M makes very good window film products and is available from most any reputable window tint shop.

Eastman bought Solutia, which owns Vista, Huper Optik, Llumar, Formula1, Gila, EnerLogic, Sun-X, V-KOOL, and other brands. While Solutia companies offer good window tint films they are marketed at different price points. Of these, Huper Optik is way overpriced and Llumar offers good value for your money.

Other products are available from Madico, Johnson, SolarGard, Solar Control, and SunTek.

What Is The Best Value?From talking to many window tinting companies, that offer several competing product lines, the universal agreement seems to be that Sun-Gard (by Madico), Llumar and 3M offer the best value for your money. Paying a premium price does not mean that you necessarily get a better, or better performing, window tint film. Hope this helps!
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