05-16-2014, 10:02 AM | #1 |
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Help with tints
I am bringing my car into the Art of Tint next week and trying to decinde on which film to use. I had the Huper Optik ceramic tint on my E60 - also installed by Tom at the Art of Tint. Tom says he likes the Formula One Pinnacle better than the HO now - less shiny and easier to work with. but he also likes the Prestige PhotSync which actually darkens a bit inthe sune (from 55 to 45) and he says the hear reduction quality is better.
Not a huge price difference ($400 vs $600), so that is not a factor. Anybody have any experiece with either of both of these two films?
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Tom is great, had my car done there week before last with Photosync 55 on all windows, and Llumar 80 on windshield. I was disappointed that the car still gets really hot while parked in the sun but I suspect my expectations were too higg, expecting it to stay a little cooler. Main benefit is not feeling the heat while driving I guess. Nevertheless, Tom and his crew do excellent work and would go back without hesitation.
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05-17-2014, 07:40 PM | #7 |
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Awesome! Thanks
Drew, I've had Huper 40% on my E60 M5 and thought it was great. As others mention, I would go with the photo sync for its new technology/reputation and the change in tint level as sunshine/ light changes. Seems like it would be cool to have. Last edited by GladiatorOwner; 05-17-2014 at 07:45 PM.. |
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05-18-2014, 02:46 PM | #8 |
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Thanks all for the input. I am going to go with the photosync 55/45 unless my eye doc will give me a medical letter this week, in which case I will go a bit darker.
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05-18-2014, 03:53 PM | #9 |
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A few more after nice bath... Not easy photographing black car. I'm color blind but can notice a little bluish tint in last photo.
Stealth, I know you have Photosync 75 on your windshield... Can you tell me how hot your dash gets and can you feel the heat if you hold your hand a half inch from windshield while in the sun? I'm trying to figure out if the Llumar 80 on my windshield is causing more heat than I would like to enter my car. |
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05-18-2014, 04:02 PM | #10 |
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Damn Anthony! The Black Beauty is looking SWEET!
Would look even more BAD-ASS with black 343's!
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wow! love it. i don't think i've ever seen your build - you have great taste! that shade of tint works well too. i am also considering Art of Tint to get mine done when it gets in…can't wait to see how DrewM5's look...
have you considered the 601's in black?
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Having it done a week from Saturday. Hopefully you guys can join us for dinner on June 4th when RPIM5 comes into town and you can see it in person. Right now, we are looking for a good spot in Yonkers or somewhere else in lower Westchester where we have some good space to park and then something decent to eat.
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We allow "expecting parents" as well!
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18% on sides and back / 5 on sunroof / 55 on windshield.
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