What's the best car tint brand and color?

[OTEP]

Sir try mo hanapin website ng 3M (I think I posted a link a few pages back). Andun technical specs ng 3M films.

Yung ST, HP, at BC, may iba ibang variants pa din iyan usually named as to how much light they transmit (the darkest being 5, e.g. ST5, HP5, etc.).

I had the Starex tinted today at Jaffas. For the windshield (seamless) and front windows I used 3M CS35 (at least yun ang nakalagay dun sa roll) which is the lightest shade. All the other windows used CS5 (aka limo tint or super black). Php4,700 for everything.

I'm still waiting for the bubbles and minor imperfections to resolve naturally (they usually do). Mixed review ako sa install kasi magkaiba nag-install nung front half at rear half. Yung gumawa sa harap magaling. Parang bale wala lang mag-seamless sa kanya. Medyo matanda na, Mang Jun ang name. Yung sa likod medyo bagito, nagkaron din ng minor scratches yung tailgate glass. Hindi naman gano halata unless idikit ko ulo ko sa salamin pero malayong mas magaling yung gumawa nung sa harap.

Heto, oras na namang dasalan ang tint. At least better than the crap Hyundai Quezon Ave used.

[OTEP]

Dito ang 3M film info: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...ns/Automotive/

[Dplmat]

Hi,

I need you advice. I will be getting a Honda Civic Alabaster Silver. Dealer says the tints that are available are the ff: 3M FX-ST, 3M FX-HP, 3M Black Chrome and Platinum Magic.

Which tint should I get? Most important for me is the heat rejection qualities while tied for 2nd is the privacy it provides while enabling good visibility especially at night. I am ok with having a darker shade tint for the sides and the rear while having a lighter shade tint for the front. From the earlier posts, I am leaning towards the shade 35 for the front and 20 for the rest. But as to which tint variant, I need some advice?

I was actually looking for 3M Magic but according to dealer, 3M is phasing this out and the new version is the Black Chrome.

Thanks

The company i was recommending b4 L.A. cars has a tint room specializing in full fronts. They just sent me an email that they have this new clear tint from 3m which has 95% heat rejection and is better than vkool. Try to give them a call, maybe they could assist you. Here's their website www.lacaraccessories.com or tel 817-8617 owner is Amrit or Ms. Maria

[Anansi]

Does anyone know how much the new 3M tints are? The ones they say are better that V-kool.

[LAcars]

Does anyone know how much the new 3M tints are? The ones they say are better that V-kool.

Anansi- You could visit this thread to inquire for prices of 3M clear.

http://z3.invisionfree.com/HCP/index...howtopic=22026

[neverwinter]

Guys, just got the following quotation in Alabang this morning (for a Lancer 95):

Camspeed:
Sunguard - P3,500, super black all windows and rear, medium black front.

SureSeats:
3M - P4,000, super black all windows and rear, medium black front.

*Includes scraping of old tint for both.


Are the prices reasonable? Which of the two should I get?

Also for 3M, do you recommend using magic tint for the windshield instead?

[OTEP]

We just had a full-size SUV tinted using Platinum brand films. Magic neutral on the windshield and magic dark on the rest of the windows. Jaffas SRP was about Php4,000 (your haggling skills may vary). Windshield was one piece.

I just noticed that the Platinum magic dark seems to have a similar look with the new 3M Black Chrome films. At least that's how it looked like to me.

The install quality was good also.

[darksword_08]

punta ka nlang ng banawe or evangelista dun makakapili ka pa,, 3M according sa tropa ngvviolet nga daw un pag matagal

try some US brand na tint

un sakin as much as 1500 pwera lng front windshield super black 2yrs ago na di pa kumukupas US brand lng talga,, kso pag nchempuhan ka minsan ksama nkakabit ing malit na name ng tint,, maliit lng naman parang font size d2 sa forum natin.. in dotted type

[jarx]

Hi LA Cars

I drive a 01 City, currently on 3M magic tints. Driver's side window is peeling, so I might as well replace everything.

I'm looking for tints with more heat rejection, while maintaining great visibility. I pass near the pier at night, where there are no streetlights and plenty of people suddenly crossing. So priority is still visibility.

What's your recommendation? How much would it cost?

Thanks!

[MAYLES]

I may be a few who's not satisfied with L.A.
I waited 5 hours to get my car tinted, apparently by the younger guy who isn't as experienced. I didn't get to check the work properly after it's done because it was 8pm already, and the lights in the vicinity weren't so good.
The next day I checked, daming bubbles and even one "butas" near the rear view mirror front panel. I was busy and only managed to go back after around three weeks to have it checked.
The owner was quite arrogant and asked if I read the instruction they gave not to move the windows for a certain period of time, as if I'm an idiot who got his car tinted for the first time in my life. He told me to come back after a week to have it checked, because he thinks the bubbles will dissapear by then.
After almost two months, the bubbles are still as many as it was that day. I didn't bother to go back, partly because of the owner's arrogance, and also not wanting to waste so much time to get it redone if ever.
I went to that store because of this thread, unfortunately this is also where I would vent out my disappointment.
I would never go back to that shop and would not recommend it to anybody.

[biboy28]

I may be a few who's not satisfied with L.A.
I waited 5 hours to get my car tinted, apparently by the younger guy who isn't as experienced. I didn't get to check the work properly after it's done because it was 8pm already, and the lights in the vicinity weren't so good.
The next day I checked, daming bubbles and even one "butas" near the rear view mirror front panel. I was busy and only managed to go back after around three weeks to have it checked.
The owner was quite arrogant and asked if I read the instruction they gave not to move the windows for a certain period of time, as if I'm an idiot who got his car tinted for the first time in my life. He told me to come back after a week to have it checked, because he thinks the bubbles will dissapear by then.
After almost two months, the bubbles are still as many as it was that day. I didn't bother to go back, partly because of the owner's arrogance, and also not wanting to waste so much time to get it redone if ever.
I went to that store because of this thread, unfortunately this is also where I would vent out my disappointment.
I would never go back to that shop and would not recommend it to anybody.

:

[sag0]

hi! meron po akong napagpaquote-an dito sa may amin sa cainta/antipolo area. solargard 2100 lang super black for my hilander... pero wala pang tint sa harap kasi hindi daw nila kayang gawin yung buo sa harapan eh. mura na po yun no? and i think its original kasi they have boxes of solargard rolls na nakita ko. and early 90's pa itong shop na to.

[tomador]

I may be a few who's not satisfied with L.A.
I waited 5 hours to get my car tinted, apparently by the younger guy who isn't as experienced. I didn't get to check the work properly after it's done because it was 8pm already, and the lights in the vicinity weren't so good.
The next day I checked, daming bubbles and even one "butas" near the rear view mirror front panel. I was busy and only managed to go back after around three weeks to have it checked.
The owner was quite arrogant and asked if I read the instruction they gave not to move the windows for a certain period of time, as if I'm an idiot who got his car tinted for the first time in my life. He told me to come back after a week to have it checked, because he thinks the bubbles will dissapear by then.
After almost two months, the bubbles are still as many as it was that day. I didn't bother to go back, partly because of the owner's arrogance, and also not wanting to waste so much time to get it redone if ever.
I went to that store because of this thread, unfortunately this is also where I would vent out my disappointment.
I would never go back to that shop and would not recommend it to anybody.

Sad to say I'm not satisfied with the service of LA Car Accessories. I’ve returned my vehicle (brand new Mitsubishi Adventure) twice in there shop because of bubbles and minor scratches in their solar guard tints. In case you’re going to have your tint installed in their shop, my advice is to check the tint that they will install in your car because they claim that bubbles and “small” scratches in the tint is “normal” but in their ads in the newspapers they claim that its pollution and “bubble free”. By the way, the price of their tint is more expensive compared to other shops.

[LAcars]

F.y.i.

The duration of tinting a car depends on:

1. Old tint - if the tint in your car has been over 3 years, turned purple, and poor quality, this will take time to remove as we try to save the defogger as much as possible. We do not suggest rushing this part of the procedure as it requires skill and effort to remove the adhesive and clean up the glass well. If your car comes with faded tint, there is a 50/50 % chance in saving the defogger which will be determined by our tinters upon diagnosing the tint. An average sedan takes 1.5 - 2 hours to tint. Does not include waiting time and is done on a first come, first serve basis. Due to the number of cars tinted daily in our tint room, we suggest to make an appointment to ensure less waiting or no waiting time at all.

Bubbles / Water marks / Splice Lines

2. If you pick Vkool, Solargard and 3M Crystalline tints, the curing period is 3-4 weeks due to the multi layered technology. Water bubbles will appear after installation which will evaporate under the sun, gradually. This is actually another way of determining if your tint is of high quality, as the film is thick and comes with high heat rejection.

3. On every tint application / transaction, customers are given a sheet with special instructions such as, don’t roll down the windows for 48 hours, don’t wipe etc. and also important information regarding water bubbles, hazy look and splice lines which will disappear in time. Not only do we render the instructions, our tinters and staff explain to the customer about these characteristics so to avoid the inconvenience of them coming back immediately when the curing period hasn’t passed its time.

4. All tints we sell come with warranties and are replaced if ever there is a defect or if marks appear after the curing period is over. We will not replace the tint for water marks before the drying period as it clearly states on the instructions that, it will disappear. Water marks ( which gives the hazy appearance ) normally appear on the front windshield when there are no cuts. Water bubbles on the corners are still able to be taken care of upto a month after the curing period. There is a big difference between water marks and bubbles which look similar.

5. If the water marks and bubbles still remain on the tint after the curing period, it is a s.o.p. for our store to replace the tint without any question.

Also, regarding pricing, Solargard does cost more than other brands hence we offer different choices to the customer to decide. There are only few Solargard dealers in Philippines, other stores will state that they have Solargard, but when asked for a signage, brochure, etc, they show Sungard and make it look like its the same company when its clearly not.

Sungard is way cheaper than Solargard, which costs a little more than 3M. Solargard also does take longer to dry due to the thickness of the film as compared to other brands.

[sag0]

tomador! kapatid kita ah... hehehe!

[MAYLES]

Sad to say I'm not satisfied with the service of LA Car Accessories. I’ve returned my vehicle (brand new Mitsubishi Adventure) twice in there shop because of bubbles and minor scratches in their solar guard tints. In case you’re going to have your tint installed in their shop, my advice is to check the tint that they will install in your car because they claim that bubbles and “small” scratches in the tint is “normal” but in their ads in the newspapers they claim that its pollution and “bubble free”. By the way, the price of their tint is more expensive compared to other shops.

Apparently sir Tomador, Mr. L.A. is emphasizing we did not follow his written instruction, or even worst, we may not have "understand" the English instruction at all.

[forcemajeure]

ok lang ba dark black sa windows tapos sa front and back windshields eh medium dark, balak ko eh 3M or solarguard (sunguard ata yan)

diko alam anung tint naka install sakin ngayon eh, pro parang may rainbow eh

[bertusyo]

I do agree that 3M is a good brand, but when it comes to UV protection I'd recommend that you give SOLAR GUARD a try. Solar Guard is made by the GE company (if Im not mistaken) and it uses sputtered metal to deflect the heat and UV of the sun. It is also the sister company of V-Cool which is best when it comes to heat dissipation. SUN GUARD is made by NELTEX Ive tried it before its useless, I've also tried MIRAREED try parking your car in direct sunlight, open the door and get in you will feel like the devil is sitting beside you. So far after all the recommendations and experiences with window films I find either 3M or Solar Guard still the best 3M is durable and has a reputation but SOLAR GUARD is the best when it comes to the heat dissipation:price ratio V-COOL is too expensive for me and besides most of their window films are clear and i dont like to be seen when Im picking my nose cheers!

[sTrAdA_08]

guys, saan ba pinakamura magpatint? im planning to change my tint.. kc i have a super black tint now but im having a hard time driving at night. palitan ko lang ung sa harap at windshield para mas mura.. QC area..

[abejr]

guys, saan ba pinakamura magpatint? im planning to change my tint.. kc i have a super black tint now but im having a hard time driving at night. palitan ko lang ung sa harap at windshield para mas mura.. QC area..

Hi, ako, nagpapagawa ako sa Banawe, sa Autoflex (think they use Sunguard, or Solar Guard), though matagal na ako nagpapagawa doon sa kabila ng Quezon Ave, also sa Banawe, at this place that is also the authorized service center ng Pioneer radio (sorry forgot their name now, pero they deal in 3M). 2 blocks from Q Ave (heading towards Retiro), sa right side sila (may two slots sila).

Pero these guys who have been posting messages on this topic seem to know much more about tints that myself, so read the threads na lang.

Good luck!

<ABEJR>