Best tint?

D_o_S · 02-15-2009, 02:32 PM

Hi,

what tint company/foil is the best? 3M? Llumar? I know YMMV, but I'd like to have some input...

So far I'm convinced on going 3M.

Houman21 · 02-15-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by D_o_S

Hi,

what tint company/foil is the best? 3M? Llumar? I know YMMV, but I'd like to have some input...

So far I'm convinced on going 3M.

Huper Optik has the best heat rejection hands down.

StrifeM3 · 02-15-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Houman21

Huper Optik has the best heat rejection hands down.

Upgrayedd · 03-19-2009, 02:59 PM

Is anyone getting scratches on their Huper Optik from the windows going up and down? I am and it's driving me batshit.

Perpetrator · 03-19-2009, 04:14 PM

Tint is always subjective. Overall, the best tint is ceramic, either F1 Pinnacle or Huper. I'm sure others may disagree.

As for the Huper scratching when the windows go up and down, I'm not sure about that. I've had Huper before, and didn't experience any scratches. One reason could be that the Huper tint is pretty thick so maybe it's rubbing too hard with windows going up/down???

I've had Huper before, and currently have F1. Loved both.

Joonsup · 03-19-2009, 05:08 PM

I've heard good things about Llumar as well. F1 Pinnacle is a bit more pricy but since they are owned by the same company I would think that both of them are good choices along with the Huper Optik. I don't know anyone with 3M tint so I dont know how good that tint is

EMG E92 · 03-20-2009, 06:27 AM

Huper Optik or F1

tjnptel1 · 03-20-2009, 09:31 AM

i have 3M and no complaints.

Tmcrzr · 03-21-2009, 08:45 PM

What you mentioned above about the scratches n such...That's what makes me NOT get my 328 tinted. I scheduled an appointment to get my car done, and pulled out at the last momment. It would drive me CRAZY if I was getting scratches in the tint...or for some reason it got dirty behind the tint or something.

Also, quick question...When they tint your door windows...Do they take the door apart? Or do they just do it as is.

Thanks...
-T

08EUROE90 · 03-24-2009, 08:54 PM

3M is one of the best, but it come down to what you want it to look like. my 3M is more of a black and my friend's ceramic is more of a grey/green.

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Perpetrator Lieutenant 20 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (4)	Tint is always subjective. Overall, the best tint is ceramic, either F1 Pinnacle or Huper. I'm sure others may disagree. As for the Huper scratching when the windows go up and down, I'm not sure about that. I've had Huper before, and didn't experience any scratches. One reason could be that the Huper tint is pretty thick so maybe it's rubbing too hard with windows going up/down??? I've had Huper before, and currently have F1. Loved both.
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 328 Rep 17,315 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	I've heard good things about Llumar as well. F1 Pinnacle is a bit more pricy but since they are owned by the same company I would think that both of them are good choices along with the Huper Optik. I don't know anyone with 3M tint so I dont know how good that tint is
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Tmcrzr New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328xi Sdn. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	What you mentioned above about the scratches n such...That's what makes me NOT get my 328 tinted. I scheduled an appointment to get my car done, and pulled out at the last momment. It would drive me CRAZY if I was getting scratches in the tint...or for some reason it got dirty behind the tint or something. Also, quick question...When they tint your door windows...Do they take the door apart? Or do they just do it as is. Thanks... -T __________________ 2009 BMW 328i Xdrive Sedan: (Space Grey/Dakota Black) - Premium - Cold Weather - IDrive Nav - 17" Style 285 - Steptronic - 22% Solargard Tints - HID Kit
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08EUROE90 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2013 740li, 2006 650i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: orlando, florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	3M is one of the best, but it come down to what you want it to look like. my 3M is more of a black and my friend's ceramic is more of a grey/green.
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