Tinting

Kailec · 06-06-2017, 07:29 PM

Hey all, I'm looking to tint for UV and heat protection in Toronto (GTA in general). I don't like the look of dark tinted glass so I was looking at 3 different ones. The 3 I was looking at are 3M Crystalline 90 or 70, LLumar Air 80 or 90, XPEL Prime XR. I hear good things about 3M but can't find any installer in the GTA in Toronto that does (can someone recommend one?), though I could find one that does 70 in Mississauga. Does anyone have a recommendation between the 3? I seem to find more positives of 3M vs LLumar but is it a better product? I can't seem to find much of anything for Prime XR because as I understand it, it's a newer product.

Can anyone provide insight between the 3 and any recommended place that does 3M if it's the best product?

I'm looking for minimal darkness, UV and heat protection, and clear colour.

GarlicBread · 06-06-2017, 07:40 PM

Formula one pinnacle would be my pick and is what I currently have. But it doesn?t seem like that is an option? In that case you can never go wrong with 3m. I had that on my e90 and it was great

tturedraider · 06-06-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GarlicBread

Formula one pinnacle would be my pick and is what I currently have. But it doesn?t seem like that is an option? In that case you can never go wrong with 3m. I had that on my e90 and it was great

Formula One is Llumar's ceramic product. Llumar products are my choice. I've been using Llumar for umpteen jillion years and never been disappointed.

GarlicBread · 06-06-2017, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GarlicBread

Formula one pinnacle would be my pick and is what I currently have. But it doesn?t seem like that is an option? In that case you can never go wrong with 3m. I had that on my e90 and it was great

Formula One is Llumar's ceramic product. Llumar products are my choice. I've been using Llumar for umpteen jillion years and never been disappointed.

Yes OP is looking for minimal darkness but most sun protection. Ceramic will do this better than non ceramic

Kailec · 06-06-2017, 10:23 PM

So it seems then you guys recommend the Air then from LLumar. Thanks then! Question though, I found out apparently I'm not allowed to tint my windshield in my province. Will not tinting the windshield have a big impact on heat?

tturedraider · 06-06-2017, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kailec

So it seems then you guys recommend the Air then from LLumar. Thanks then! Question though, I found out apparently I'm not allowed to tint my windshield in my province. Will not tinting the windshield have a big impact on heat?

Not enough to skip tinting altogether.

Climb Mode · 06-06-2017, 11:45 PM

I have Llumar Formula One Pinnacle at 35%. Very pleased.

metallicpea · 06-07-2017, 05:20 AM

The guy who tints all my cars has his own shop and he raves up and down about Llumar. That air is supposed to be great stuff. He puts it on all his windshields, but it is pricey.

Although it is not legal for you, I don't know how any officer would even know - tint that light would be impossible to notice with an untrained eye. it is only blocking 10 or 20% of visible light.

The windshield is the piece of glass that lets in the most heat as it has the most direct exposure to the sun, so based on your goals, I would tint all around with the Llumar air. It will look effectively stock and reduce the heat by a ton.

Kailec · 06-27-2017, 01:36 PM

Not sure if this is a dumb question but is there a difference between Llumar Air and Air Blue? I see both mentioned online. Are they the same thing?

chiefneil · 06-27-2017, 01:43 PM

I have 3M Crystalline 40 and it's good stuff. Lumar also has an excellent reputation.

Up in Toronto you don't need to squeeze every last bit of protection so either would be fine. I'd make the decision based on the shop's reputation first, then go with either 3M or Lumar depending on which they carry.

When you drop in to talk to the shop, ask them how they handle the fret (i.e the black dot-matrix on the glass) and what to expect in terms of how the final installation will look on it in particular.

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Kailec Lieutenant Colonel 595 Rep 1,953 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 328i xDrive [0.00]	Tinting Hey all, I'm looking to tint for UV and heat protection in Toronto (GTA in general). I don't like the look of dark tinted glass so I was looking at 3 different ones. The 3 I was looking at are 3M Crystalline 90 or 70, LLumar Air 80 or 90, XPEL Prime XR. I hear good things about 3M but can't find any installer in the GTA in Toronto that does (can someone recommend one?), though I could find one that does 70 in Mississauga. Does anyone have a recommendation between the 3? I seem to find more positives of 3M vs LLumar but is it a better product? I can't seem to find much of anything for Prime XR because as I understand it, it's a newer product. Can anyone provide insight between the 3 and any recommended place that does 3M if it's the best product? I'm looking for minimal darkness, UV and heat protection, and clear colour.
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GarlicBread Brigadier General 165 Rep 560 Posts Drives: 17' M4 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New England iTrader: (1)	Formula one pinnacle would be my pick and is what I currently have. But it doesn?t seem like that is an option? In that case you can never go wrong with 3m. I had that on my e90 and it was great
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Kailec Lieutenant Colonel 595 Rep 1,953 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 328i xDrive [0.00]	So it seems then you guys recommend the Air then from LLumar. Thanks then! Question though, I found out apparently I'm not allowed to tint my windshield in my province. Will not tinting the windshield have a big impact on heat?
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metallicpea Major 714 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 320i ZSP & E46 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (1)	The guy who tints all my cars has his own shop and he raves up and down about Llumar. That air is supposed to be great stuff. He puts it on all his windshields, but it is pricey. Although it is not legal for you, I don't know how any officer would even know - tint that light would be impossible to notice with an untrained eye. it is only blocking 10 or 20% of visible light. The windshield is the piece of glass that lets in the most heat as it has the most direct exposure to the sun, so based on your goals, I would tint all around with the Llumar air. It will look effectively stock and reduce the heat by a ton. __________________ 2002 325i sport - sold 2009 135i M sport - sold 2009 550i M sport - sold 2005 M3 6MT Jet Black w/Cinnamon 2016 F30 320i ZSP 2003 E46 325it ZSP 5MT
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Kailec Lieutenant Colonel 595 Rep 1,953 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 328i xDrive [0.00]	Not sure if this is a dumb question but is there a difference between Llumar Air and Air Blue? I see both mentioned online. Are they the same thing?
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chiefneil Lieutenant Colonel 772 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I have 3M Crystalline 40 and it's good stuff. Lumar also has an excellent reputation. Up in Toronto you don't need to squeeze every last bit of protection so either would be fine. I'd make the decision based on the shop's reputation first, then go with either 3M or Lumar depending on which they carry. When you drop in to talk to the shop, ask them how they handle the fret (i.e the black dot-matrix on the glass) and what to expect in terms of how the final installation will look on it in particular.
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