Ceramic!
Don't skimp on an extra $100.00, plus tax
And ceramic doesn't determine how dark or light it will be just fyi.
Don't skimp on an extra $100.00, plus tax
And ceramic doesn't determine how dark or light it will be just fyi.
For those who have tinted windows, do you highly recommend ceramic over regular tint?
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My installer (and shop owner), is pretty skilled, based on reviews. He, as well, does it all by hand. No templates. His Cobra tint looked really good.
Ceramic is massively worth it. Once we got my wife’s escape done I would never go back to normal tint. Finding an installer who can make it look OE is a must.
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Sure. Prime Tinting.
I've changed my mind about the windshield tint. I found a product, Sticker Shield, that allows me to mount my EZ-Pass transponder on the windshield without harming the tint film. Since I'm doing 35% on the side windows and rear window, I think I'll go with 50% on the windshield.
The only vehicle I have that's tinted is my Mustang, because it's still illegal in Iowa and I don't want to be hassled in my daily drivers. I went with non-ceramic because it sits inside most of the time and when I do drive it, it's almost always with the windows down. If I were to tint a DD, it would definitely be with ceramic. The shop I use, uses XPEL brand.
Just another vote for ceramic for the same reasons stated by everybody else.
When I did my first ceramic many years ago, I was very pleased at the amount of heat it cuts.
Worth it in my book.
When I did my first ceramic many years ago, I was very pleased at the amount of heat it cuts.
Worth it in my book.
I toyed with going 15%-20% on the sides but in Connecticut it's not legal. Given my vehicle and my age (LOL) I'm not expecting to be hassled about my tint, but going with 35% sides/rear and 50% windshield should keep me safe.
If anyone hassles you just tell them you're CobraBob and you'll be good to go.
Hey Bob, how are you doing my friend? Hope all is well in San Diego. My wife and I miss it. We really enjoyed our vacation there.
Most police departments don't hassle those who have tint, covered plates, no front plates, etc. One reason why I'm not concerned about doing my windshield. I do have a close friend who is a Sergeant on our town police department, as well.
Yes. I like it because it gives max heat rejection, and it actually easier to see through compared to non ceramic.
My Geo Metro has a subpar AC (OK, so the whole car is subpar, but I digress). It's like driving around in a fishbowl with the amount of glass it has. Here in the south, the AC was having a hard time keeping up. Did 15% on doors, 5% back seat/hatch, and 50% on windshield.
Not only do I look like a gangster, but the AC keeps up on fan speed two, in most cases.
I've done nothing but ceramic for the last 12 plus years on all my vehicles.
My Geo Metro has a subpar AC (OK, so the whole car is subpar, but I digress). It's like driving around in a fishbowl with the amount of glass it has. Here in the south, the AC was having a hard time keeping up. Did 15% on doors, 5% back seat/hatch, and 50% on windshield.
Not only do I look like a gangster, but the AC keeps up on fan speed two, in most cases.
I've done nothing but ceramic for the last 12 plus years on all my vehicles.
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@TAF, you're so right about the skill of the installer being a key to happiness with the job. That's always what's at the top of my list when I check into new contractors and vendors.
I'm thinking of doing ceramic on my Raptor. All the windows plus the sunroof. I thought I heard somewhere in the past that if you have ceramic tint and polarized glasses, you'll get some ghosting/rainbow effect. Is that true? I wear polarized sunglasses to try to cut down on the glare since I get lots of headaches.
You're good then. All of my windows are tinted. But I don't have them limo dark. Just enough to get down the sun.Hey Bob, how are you doing my friend? Hope all is well in San Diego. My wife and I miss it. We really enjoyed our vacation there.
Most police departments don't hassle those who have tint, covered plates, no front plates, etc. One reason why I'm not concerned about doing my windshield. I do have a close friend who is a Sergeant on our town police department, as well.
You'll have to come out again sometime, but in October so you can meet Glenn.
Ceramic on my Mustang and I always wear polarized glasses. I haven’t noticed anything weird
That might depend on the tint. I have regular tint on my vehicles and would get a little rainbow affect with my polarized sunglasses. They were Oakleys if that makes a difference.
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