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      12-21-2009, 01:24 PM   #1
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Formula 1 tint in the GTA

So my brother is looking to have his GTi tinted with Formula 1, anyone know of a shop in the GTA that deals with the brand? Thanks
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      12-21-2009, 01:28 PM   #2
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My moms 530i, my old A4, friends Mazda3 and his A3 all got F1 Pinnacle Ceramic @ FX auto.

I went with Huper Optiks from Krown Lakeshore
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My moms 530i, my old A4, friends Mazda3 and his A3 all got F1 Pinnacle Ceramic @ FX auto.

I went with Huper Optiks from Krown Lakeshore
Which tint do you prefer and why?
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      12-21-2009, 02:13 PM   #4
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FX Auto @ Markham $275 or $300 - Winter special
Lazer Tint @ Woodbridge $350
Thornhill Tint @ Richmond Hill $450

Krown Lakeshore uses Huper $500 + taxes (no cash deal)
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      12-21-2009, 03:30 PM   #5
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Huper is really nice tint... I wanted to get those, but ended up cheaping out, but Richard @ Thornhill Tints knows his BMWs, so he does great work if you have a BMW.

He pulled the door panels, but no rattles at all.
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Whats so nice about the huper?
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      12-21-2009, 05:06 PM   #8
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Can you tell the difference when you look at it?
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      12-21-2009, 05:48 PM   #10
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Can you tell the difference when you look at it?
it's hard to describe the "sheen" effect the tint has..
here's a picture of the tint, the day after installation..was gonna get darker after it dried..


I prefer the huper just because of this look, and the fact that I don't have to go darker for more heat resistance.. I have 30% btw..

edit: added my old cars tint for comparison..this is 30% Front 20% rear F1 pinnacle
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That looks so much nicer!
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What is a "sheen" affect?
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if you look at the 2 pictures - the first one is glossy, and in person when you look at it there's this squaring effect on certain angles, couldn't capture it in picture though..where as on my old car, you can see that it's more dull and flat
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I guess you can say it has a more "mirror" finish on the tint? It kind of looks nicer as it seems to be much more reflective.
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Aaah I know what you mean now! Seen it on few cars but couldnt put a name to the type of tint. You are right though, it looks alot better!
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On the other hand, if your car is dirty... I don't think it will make much difference

My car is generally dirty now, so with the tint being like that, it will make the car look even dirtier!
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actually...if you only knew how dirty my car is right now..it looks fine
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actually...if you only knew how dirty my car is right now..it looks fine




Thanks for that Bunnn!!! I know what tint I want next time around

Did Krown Lakeshore pull your door panels to install the tint?
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FX Tints has this huper stuff?
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FX Tints has this huper stuff?
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How come such a big discrepancy over this Huper stuff at different places?

FX Auto @ Markham $275 or $300 - Winter special
Lazer Tint @ Woodbridge $350
Thornhill Tint @ Richmond Hill $450

Krown Lakeshore uses Huper $500 + taxes (no cash deal)
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