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Ceramic Window tints

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by HyperFX, May 11, 2012.

  1. FUUFNF

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    Just make sure you don't wash the insides of your windows. The film takes 48 hours to cure. In my case, I waited 72 just to be extra sure.
     
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    Thanks for the advice. The only cleaning I will do on the inside is the HUD window on the dash and the dash display. They must have had soapy water everywhere. :(
     
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    Oh, I meant that it was more of a facepalm at the OP, not at you.
     
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    Here are a couple of pics showing the 3M Crystalline CR40 tint (and the new Momo Winter 2 / Primacy MXM4's). I love the front lower spoiler color combo Toyota did with this car.:)

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    i read on the tint forums that diamond is a rebagged wincos.
     
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    I have heard that as well, but I doubt it is merely a relabel since Winco only comes in 30,40,50,60% shades. Diamond Cut IR comes in 20%, as my friend has it on his G37.

    I suspect that Prestige is making this product, since Premier uses them for most of their in-house products. Prestige did just launch the Photosync product that Premier has begun promoting:


    PhotoSync? - Prestige Film Technologies

    Regardless, their work is great but their prices are very high.
     
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    Wincos come in 20. I have it on my PiP.
     
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    Ah, you're right. The other data sheet I was looking at was incomplete.

    Madico Specifications | Madico Window & Specialty Films

    So, I guess it is a possibility that it is a Winco relabel - but I am still suspecting that it is Prestige. We'll probably never know. :rolleyes:
     
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    At lunch today I took these cellphone pictures to illustrate that inside it's not like a bat cave under direct sunlight, but still shades the occupants. I'll take night pics inside next time.

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    Love the Wincos 30!!
     
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    watch out for tickets for tint in NJ. I had mine tinted everything except the windshield on Saturday and Monday on my way home from work got a ticket. I pulled the tint off the front doors to not get harrassed anymore. Looked way better before with all doors tinted and it was def cooler inside... yay NJ...
     
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    You can put on a blue tint that will help with heat and really wont be noticeable at all.
     
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    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKFG-p4Wg9M"]Formula One Pinnacle Tint Plugin Toyota Prius Advance five percent Sides and Back - YouTube[/ame]

    Formula One Pinnacle Tint Plugin Toyota Prius five percent Sides and Back
    5 percent

    15 percent on Rear lower since it had factory tint on it already. The ratio looks perfect from outside and inside.

    I mainly chose this for Privacy and 61% Total Solar Energy Rejection (TSER) rating

    Make sure you check with your local laws about tint %.

    I did notice a huge difference in Felt heat, Very noticiable also noticed the Air Conditioner not working as hard.
     
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    Keep 'em coming at 5%. That should help divert cops' attention away from our still illegal 20-40% :D
     
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    My fingers are crossed, I said F#$% it :D
     
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    I got jinx and got a ticket recently, two motorcycle cops in fullerton were picking every dark tint and giving them tickets. at least 4 more besides me got tickets

    10 years driving its the first for a tint and ive been driving limo
     
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    What is the advantage (if any) of the ceramic tint? Cost more?:confused:
     
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    That, and it also supposedly doesn't interfere with radio signal reception for electronics because the film doesn't have any metal deposited on it.
     
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    What is the safest and best way to clean tinted windows, on the film of course?