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Which Tint brand should I get?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by law, Jun 3, 2015.

  1. law

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    Does tint brand matter? Which one Should I get?

    So far some quotes I received

    Solar Gard $160 Lifetime Warranty

    Tint City 3M $149 3 Year Warranty

    SunTek CXP (Carbon XP) $249 Lifetime Warranty

    Llumar $169 Lifetime Warranty
     
    #1 law, Jun 3, 2015
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    I just had the Llumar product installed on my - new to me - 2012 PIP.....I used a company called Sundimmers and they did a great job! I like how my car looks and feels after the tint job. I paid $220. Your quote is considerably lower, so make sure the outfit that gave you the quote is reputable and has a good track record.
     
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    I've had different kinds on different vehicles over the years but I now swear by 3M Crystalline, in whatever % you want to get.
     
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    I really want that 3M Crystalline, but its not really offered in the Seattle Area. Also the darkest the Crystalline goes is 40%
     
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    Thank you for feedback. Getting moved...lol I guess I should change I have a prius under my avatar which is what this tint is for..
     
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    are those quotes from 1 vendor or different places?
     
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    Each one is different place. It's around Rancho Cucamonga area. I'm thinking going with 160 Solar Gard.

    I always see your post and I swear your dog is staring at me...lol btw I have 8 Chow Chows.
     
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    Does the tint have a noticeable effect on the temperature inside your car?
     
    #8 Alex_H, Jun 15, 2015
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    Yes. It also makes reading the nav easier depending which angle sun is coming from
     
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    I would go for Llumar. They've been around a long time. Go for the metallic or ceramic since they don't fade/change color.

    The Ceramic is definitely clearer, like wearing sunglasses. I have the metallic on my prius and Ceramic on my M37.
     
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    I got solar guard, is that one ok?
     
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    I didn't know there were so many options on tints. I guess I'll be shopping for some ceramic film, I just want a really light tint on my black car. I don't like the super limo look
     
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    Johnson films have lifetime warranty.
     
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