Ceramic or Metallic Tint?
 

Getting 20% tint next weekend and need to choose. I have aftermarket Nav and use my cell phone (bluetooth) a lot so I don't want to cause signal problems. I currently do not have satellite radio installed but may later on.

A second question, they offer a clear film for the front windshield which is supposed to cut down on heat and glare. I have never seen this before so I am looking for input.

I have a 2011 journey black cherry in case it influences your vote.

Thanks!

I got Ceramic tint for my front windshield. Everything works normally and glare is reduced. As far as heat, I am sure it helps because it reduces the amount of light that passes through. I think you should get Ceramic because I think i heard that regular tint can affect things like radar detectors(not sure though).

you definitely want a ceramic tint. not sure about your G37's, but on our Z's, if you dont get the navi/touring, the antenna is built into the rear windshield. metallic will interfere.

as for the clear tint for the front windshield, what brand is it? some will affect optical clarity, so if you can, ask them to cut a small test piece and squeegee it on. if it doesnt bother you, i would get it. i will have my front windshield tinted soon as well

AIR-80 according to their website, I will find out for sure.

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Get ceramic, you will almost feel no heat coming through your window, its' amazing.

If you park it under direct sunlight, it still gets really hot in there, but it definitely helps.

Ceramic tint. Huper Optik. :tup:

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Thanks for the mention!

I can 99% guarantee the metallic films won't interfere with satellite radio, navigation or bluetooth, and I can say this because we've done a 2011 350Z with all of the above this year.

I have attached Llumar's Automotive Spec Sheet, as you can see the CTX (ceramic) series performs nearly the same as the metallic at rejecting solar heat... within 6%.

With that being said, the ceramic is a great product but I won't up-sell to anyone that doesn't actually need it. Take that extra money and put it into the Paint Protection!

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I had metallic tint, never had issues with signals.

I have carbon tint. 18% all around

I have 15% carbon all the way around except for the windshield which is 45%

I would not go with metallic. I want to make sure my radar can see pigs from 1234587456983465834 miles away

if you use a radar detector and other wireless devices you want ceramic tint

So the answer appears to be ceramic. I will let you know what I end up using this weekend.

I have heard a lot of good things about the Huper Optik films but I did not find any installers in this area (Raleigh NC).

Thanks:)

not to thread jack but who installs Huper Optik in houston? :\

Yeah, screw paying $400+ dollars on window tint. That's just stupid.

i just got 45% ceramic last friday.. its great go that route

if your in raleigh try protint in greensboro ask for Aaron. tell him Matt with the GTR sent you... i think he charges mid to high $200's for a car like the Z or the GTR

603 Edwardia Dr Ste A
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 315-1875

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interested too!

Llumar Platinum Plus 18, it is slightly reflective and looks great with the black cherry paint!

I also got the Blue Air 80 on the front windshield, can't even see it but it does a good job reducing the heat:)

Make sure to take some pictures of Shelley's Fiesta when you are done and post them here. She is also getting the Platinum Plus 18.

Here's the skinny on window tint films. First, check your local laws to determine the legal darkness limits for window films to prevent fines and having to remove and repalce it. Second, metallic films will interfere with radio signals for phones, GPS, satellite radio, etc. Third, most any warranty is for a pro-rated cost of the film and does not cover labor. If you buy a decent product/brand you should not need to be overly concerned with the warranty.

American Standard Window Film (ASWF) (Erickson International) in Las Vegas manufactures window films, including ceramic window tint films, for many of the window film companies.

3M makes very good window film products and is available from most any reputable window tint shop.

Eastman bought Solutia, which owns Vista, Huper Optik, Llumar, Formula1, Gila, EnerLogic, Sun-X, V-KOOL, and other brands. While Solutia companies offer good window tint films they are marketed at different price points. Of these, Huper Optik is way overpriced and Llumar offers good value for your money.

Other products are available from Madico, Johnson, SolarGard, Solar Control, and SunTek.

What Is The Best Value?From talking to many window tinting companies, that offer several competing product lines, the universal agreement seems to be that Sun-Gard (by Madico), Llumar and 3M offer the best value for your money. Paying a premium price does not mean that you necessarily get a better, or better performing, window tint film. Hope this helps!