[SpanX]

I have never actually looked into different tints before... Pretty much have just gone with whatever the shop uses short of picking how dark I have wanted to go.

On my 330i I went 50% fronts (crappy legal limit in utah) and 35% rears to try and blend without going too dark and looking funny.

This time I basically said screw legal and am going 20% all around but was asked if I wanted just the regular tint or upgrade to a ceramic base? I hope that makes sense.

Anyway I wanted to hear opinions.... I was told that the ceramic at 50% kept the car more cooler inside than a regular tint at limo dark... whether thats legit or not I would like to know.

I am also curious if this affects how the car looks from the outside.

Any direction would really help because it is more expensive and I want to make sure its not just a pitch.

[E92_335]

**EDIT** I just called a tint place next to my house that does ceramic tinting and their best price for a 335 COUPE was $550! :O I wonder how much a regular sedan is... your prob lookin around $600..

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it is very very expensive

here is more info:
http://www.huperoptikusa.com/products_ceramic.cfm
http://www.tintcenter.com/films/huperoptik/ho_c/

get a price quote for your car...

[ksfrogman]

I thought the ceramic tint is what interferes with comfort access?

[Beerflakes]

I also plan on getting cermaic in the next couple weeks (FormulaONE Pinnacle).

I know what ceramic is, what it does, how much it costs, etc... But does it LOOK different than metallic tint? How so? Thanks!

[Beerflakes]

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

I thought the ceramic tint is what interferes with comfort access?

Woah... what?

[E92_335]

Originally Posted by Moze

I also plan on getting cermaic in the next couple weeks (FormulaONE Pinnacle).

I know what ceramic is, what it does, how much it costs, etc... But does it LOOK different than metallic tint? How so? Thanks!

Yes it does look different. The darkest shade they offer is 50% but it does more protection than limo.. (interesting, i know!)

and the apperance is a little more different as it has a bit more of a "mirror" shine to it than regular metallic tint

[ifaudi]

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

I thought the ceramic tint is what interferes with comfort access?

I believe thats the metallic tint that interferes with it.

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by SpanX

I have never actually looked into different tints before... Pretty much have just gone with whatever the shop uses short of picking how dark I have wanted to go.

On my 330i I went 50% fronts (crappy legal limit in utah) and 35% rears to try and blend without going too dark and looking funny.

This time I basically said screw legal and am going 20% all around but was asked if I wanted just the regular tint or upgrade to a ceramic base? I hope that makes sense.

Anyway I wanted to hear opinions.... I was told that the ceramic at 50% kept the car more cooler inside than a regular tint at limo dark... whether thats legit or not I would like to know.

I am also curious if this affects how the car looks from the outside.

Any direction would really help because it is more expensive and I want to make sure its not just a pitch.

See my thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68774

20% Ceramic HO all around $380

[SpanX]

Yeah I was quoted $500 for all but the windshield for 20% ceramic. Not sure on the brand but will find out.

[Revlis]

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

I thought the ceramic tint is what interferes with comfort access?

Originally Posted by Moze

Woah... what?

Originally Posted by ifaudi

I believe thats the metallic tint that interferes with it.

Yup, ceramic is the next step in window films. It provides superior IR rejection at lighter tints and does NOT interfere with Electronics.

I'll be getting Johnsons Insulator @ 30% installed here in the next couple of weeks.

I have a quote for $495 from a Eurocar specialist.

[533ogetnom]

i got mine for like 260$ f1 pinnacle tine 15% all around in my coupe...

you guys are getting raped in the ass...

[Revlis]

Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

i got mine for like 260$ f1 pinnacle tine 15% all around in my coupe...

you guys are getting raped in the ass...

Or you didn't get F1?

I called around to several shops, I think part of the pricing is supply and demand. In S. Florida, the land of tint I know there are hundreds of tint shops all fighting for the same business. In states with NO tint allowed or Limited tint laws I think the tint guys get a little cash happy.

Sounds like you didn't get a ceramic tint though unless you got a buddy deal. Your price sounds exactly like every quote I have heard for metallics, and dyed tints.

I'll tell you though, for $495 the tint had better be perfect and the car had better not have a single mark, stain, or water spot...

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by Revlis

Or you didn't get F1?

I called around to several shops, I think part of the pricing is supply and demand. In S. Florida, the land of tint I know there are hundreds of tint shops all fighting for the same business. In states with NO tint allowed or Limited tint laws I think the tint guys get a little cash happy.

Sounds like you didn't get a ceramic tint though unless you got a buddy deal. Your price sounds exactly like every quote I have heard for metallics, and dyed tints.

I'll tell you though, for $495 the tint had better be perfect and the car had better not have a single mark, stain, or water spot...

LOL ceramic tint isnt gold plated or something, it costs MAYBE 20% more than metallic MAX, tint is cheap as all hell, ask anyone who knows anything

and for 500$ its probably 80$ tint, 420 install your paying... so again your getting raped in the ass, supply and demand or not, your getting raped in the ass

and FYI metallic and dyed tint installs around here are <150$ so i did pay quite the premium

[SpanX]

Opinions opinions... "raped in the ass" is so harsh.

My problem is such that I am asking a guy to tint darker than legal. Which opens me up for an "ass raping". But along the lines of supply and demand... I agree. There are no where near the tint shops here in Utah as there are on the west coast or in Florida.

Regardless, it is obviously an outrageous price... but I have called around and its not much better - plus I trust this guy. Whats a few hundred dollars anyway right ? A damn ticket to Disneyworld down there in Florida? There's a screwjob if I ever did see one.

[Beerflakes]

I was quoted $350 for rear windshield, rear "triangles", read windows, and front windows (sedan) for F1 Pinnacle

$150 extra for front windshield.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

LOL ceramic tint isnt gold plated or something, it costs MAYBE 20% more than metallic MAX, tint is cheap as all hell, ask anyone who knows anything

and for 500$ its probably 80$ tint, 420 install your paying... so again your getting raped in the ass, supply and demand or not, your getting raped in the ass

and FYI metallic and dyed tint installs around here are <150$ so i did pay quite the premium

You really don't know what you are talking about here.

Ceramic tint = Material more expensive.
Cermaic tint (especially Huper Optik) = Generally harder to work with, therefore the labor is more expensive.

When you get the best of anything, you usually have to pay a premium. This is universal with all products, car related or not.

[murellus]

who tints front windshield? isn't that illegal in all states and somewhat idiotic?

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

You really don't know what you are talking about here.

Ceramic tint = Material more expensive.
Cermaic tint (especially Huper Optik) = Generally harder to work with, therefore the labor is more expensive.

When you get the best of anything, you usually have to pay a premium. This is universal with all products, car related or not.

really?

i meen really?

are you sure about that?

just because you heard that from a tint installer because h wanted to rape you in the buttocks does not make it true, the simple fact that i got mine installed for 260 (i had cheaper quotes by the way but i like this place, and all the other were much farther anyway) proves that, yes it is f1 15% ceramic, and no there is nothing wrong with it



point blank period, end of story

[533ogetnom]

oh yea and the people i had install it were via f1's site, one of the few authorized installers in the Orlando are (and it was still about 20 miles away)

so please keep doubting just because you dont want to accept you messed up and paid WAYYY to much

http://formulaone.findlocation.com/search.aspx

zip 32825, the close ones the ones who did it, the 40 miles away ones were a little cheaper but well...





so go ahead, keep telling me i dont know what im talking about

[OC Guy]

Stop making asinine comments. If you are paying the market rate, you are paying the market rate. You got it cheaper, good for you. It doesn't mean everyone in different regions can get the same price. The material is more expensive and the labor is harder on different types of film. Tint experts (not the tint shops) always comment on how tough Huper Optik is. I don't need to bicker back and forth with you. We can agree to disagree.

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Stop making asinine comments. If you are paying the market rate, you are paying the market rate.

right market rate, sure, as i said supply and demand or not its ass rapage, why?

again as i said because its NOT that much more expensive and its all because they know they can charge you that much

NOT the BS your spitting about how its hard to install and phenomenally more epensive

[Beerflakes]

Originally Posted by murellus

who tints front windshield? isn't that illegal in all states and somewhat idiotic?

Yup and I'll willingly pay for whatever fines may be associated with this. It looks phenominal. Also -- a large amount of heat/light enters through the front windshield. You'd be surprised at how much even 50% tint makes a difference.

With 50% you can see out at night very well. People have posted the same with even 35% however I would never go that dark...

Find someone whos done it and check out the view at night, I guarantee you'll be surprised.