dark_rex Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 for glass cleaner, use SprayWay. It's awesome, and ammonia free (tint safe) dR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilycat Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Bureaucrat, 4th Class, Boondoggle Department That about sums it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2OSB Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Can anyone recommend a tint installer for Huper Optik in Northern Cali? I called to the three most prominent local installers and NOT ONE knew about ceramic tint. Clearly, I won't be getting it done in Modesto. Thanks in advance H2OSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Huper has a contact form on their website (http://www.huperoptikusa.com) ... they'll get back to you within a day with the # of the installer in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Bureaucrat, 4th Class, Boondoggle Department Cool, bout what i have in the Navy then. Yea, probably the best way to get the info you want about this is to talk to them directly via the email addy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 What about 3M Color Stable tint... I was told it was the best film on the market. My legacy would the fourth car I've brough to this guy (two were family member cars) and they've all turned out GREAT. Anyone have any experience with this product? Basically it is guaranteed to never turn "purple" like many old tint films do. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc51373 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Are you having fun or just being a jerk? If you have been involved in any of his other posts you will quickly realize it is the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Please refrain from posting childish comments. We're all grown ups here. I'm just about to get my windows tinted and wanted some serious opintions on the 3M Color Stable tint. It is non-metallic and is guaranteed not to give me any problems on my nav or radio. He will do back window, side windows front and rear, and the sun-roof (to reduce glare on the navigation) all for $260.00. He said regular price for all that is $350.00 but like I said I've brought 4 cars to him in the last 6 months. Serious feedback or opinions only... no jerky comments. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL PAALO Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I have the 3M Color Stable.Only been on for about a month. same price ..... maybe mine was 265, but larger surface with the wagon (especially the ridiculously large 2 piece sunroof that I will never use).My tinter said the huper was better but for the price difference he'd choose the 3M since it's close in performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 yeah that ceramic stuff is suppose to be very good from what I've read. However I've also heard that you there are limited number of dealers and I really like the guy I work with so 3M it is! Lots of it has to do with the installer too!!! Not just the film!!! Just my opinion! By the way EL PAALO, What % dark/light did you go with?Front/Rear Same? Sunroof? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL PAALO Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 35 or 30 for the driver and pass front and 20 everywhere else.don't think I have any daytime pics (besides the last overcast/rainy autox) or I'd show you what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yebbey Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 well I had mine done at the dealership.....I like the way it looks, but I was wondering if anyone else finds that the defrost lines cause a glare at night from headlights after your tint job..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 well I had mine done at the dealership.....I like the way it looks, but I was wondering if anyone else finds that the defrost lines cause a glare at night from headlights after your tint job..? BINGO! They will cause a bit of exra glare at first. I felt that mine subsided after about a month (I'm in Seattle so it took awhile to really dry out and secure itself to the windows surface) when the tint reallllllllly adhered to the window. The defrost lines are very slight now and with the auto dimming mirror it's just fine. I got the Lunar film (I believe, don't really remember honestly, I'll have to ask SaggioWRX on here since he did it) and it's 32% all the way around in my sedan and I love it!!! Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmonkey841 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I had the 3M color stable put on my car last april...still looks great, no fading, purpling or anything...I had 20% all around (no moon roof)...it was 200... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 $200? Are you kidding? That seems cheap for 7 pieces of tint installed! WOW.... Now I'm feeling like I'm not getting such a good deal! You're in denver... hmmm I guess cost of living is higher in california... 260 for 8 pieces... and I'm suppose to be getting about 90 bucks off retail. Now what.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanzs Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 The installer told me that they pay $1,000 per roll of the Huper film! No wonder they charge so much to install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdownunder Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 The 3M CS carbon colour stable is a film I have on my car for evaluation.Against.........1. It has optical distotions in the base material if you know what to look for that is not good.2. It has a very poor degree of scratch-resistance compared to other films on the market. I've already brushed up against the driver's door film and marked it which needed replacement.3.It has a very soft adhesive compared once again to other films.This manifests itself by creating an impression in the film where the glass sits hard against the rubbers. Especially down in the area just up fom the front mirrors on the doors.What happens is that the whole perimeter of the glass is leaving a mark right through the film and into the adhesive.I am not getting this with other films.4. It is very grainy in optical appearance and I've seen a lot better to emulate glass quality in other films. This is not so with this product. For......sensational non-reflective blackish colour appearance externally in 35% VLT. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdownunder Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 well I had mine done at the dealership.....I like the way it looks, but I was wondering if anyone else finds that the defrost lines cause a glare at night from headlights after your tint job..? Yebby, The film on the rear screen is refracting the light as the wavelength is being bent over each wire in the screen. The headlight flare you speak of especially noticeable at night and will never go away. Whether the film is a minute old or 5 years old the effect is exactly the same. It has nothing to do with drying. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdownunder Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Huper Optik's ceramic Stark range of films will interfere with AM radio reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrydog Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 woah, i knew the metallic tint affected the radio but radar too? man, i was gonna get a valentine1 but i got the llumar tint job. you guys think it's not worth gettin the V1? I had metallic film put on my WRX (Solar Gard I think) and I didn't notice any difference in my V1's performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 The 3M CS carbon colour stable is a film I have on my car for evaluation. Against......... 1. It has optical distotions in the base material if you know what to look for that is not good. 2. It has a very poor degree of scratch-resistance compared to other films on the market. I've already brushed up against the driver's door film and marked it which needed replacement. 3.It has a very soft adhesive compared once again to other films. This manifests itself by creating an impression in the film where the glass sits hard against the rubbers. Especially down in the area just up fom the front mirrors on the doors. What happens is that the whole perimeter of the glass is leaving a mark right through the film and into the adhesive. I am not getting this with other films. 4. It is very grainy in optical appearance and I've seen a lot better to emulate glass quality in other films. This is not so with this product. For......sensational non-reflective blackish colour appearance externally in 35% VLT. Rob. Great, Thanks for the honest opinion. I thought about the glass on the rubber. First car I've had with no window frame. I guess we'll see how it goes and I'll know for next time. My appointment is in an hour and I have no other places to go to. I'd have to start my search all over again and I really want this done while its sunny out. I'll report back in a few weeks with my final thoughts on the 3M for my sake I hope you were wrong but for some reason I believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmonkey841 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I too had a scratch in one of mine....but as long as you're going to a good shop, it shouldn't be a problem...they replaced mine for free (except for the Corona's I bought them for getting me in quickly when they were really busy)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Yebby, The film on the rear screen is refracting the light as the wavelength is being bent over each wire in the screen. The headlight flare you speak of especially noticeable at night and will never go away. Whether the film is a minute old or 5 years old the effect is exactly the same. It has nothing to do with drying. Rob. Must just be me getting used to it then... I had some bubbles that were back there at first also, so when those dried I felt that the glare was reduced and that probably effected my opinion on the glare factor also. Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdownunder Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Must just be me getting used to it then... I had some bubbles that were back there at first also, so when those dried I felt that the glare was reduced and that probably effected my opinion on the glare factor also. That's exactly whay happens! As for the Solargard not affecting the WRX.... well that depends entirely on the particular film within that family of films from that manufacturer. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyg113 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I was able to get 30% tint all the way around for $250. Not sure what kind of tint it was but it was the good stuff. Metal mess woven to prevent fading and stuff. Looks real good with my black LGT. Also I got a lifetime warrenty, which is pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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