ceramic tint

slicknick · 02-11-2008, 11:12 AM

I am in the market for some tint and found out that ceramic is the way to go when you have GPS/XM.

I have no experience with this tint so was just wondering if anyone else had it and could share your experience with it.

Got quoted at 220 for johnson insulatir 30%

shawnono · 02-11-2008, 11:13 AM

It would be worth if you get an all around tint. And my GPS had been working fine with my ceramic tint

slicknick · 02-11-2008, 12:11 PM

what % is yours? what brand?

I have looked at some that look reflective - johnson
and some that look charcoal - solarguard

darkdan · 02-11-2008, 05:27 PM

I'm not a fan of JWF. I've heard too many horror stories of adhesive failure with their products so I won't even let them in my shop.

However, $220 is a really good price, makes me wonder what's up with them. If they're selling InsulatIR for that cheap they must have a very bad installer or way too much competition in that area.

Some of the darker ceramics can be more reflective than traditional tint, but not all of them.

Geoshield's new black ceramic (G series, not to be confused with GEO series) is a lovely BLACK ceramic film with low reflectivity and great heat rejection. The GEO series is pretty reflective in the 30%, but not so bad in the lighter films. Geoshield Architectural Window Film

Huper Optik is still top dog, but super expensive.

Another option you might want to consider is LLumar's new ATX (Axcess) While not a true ceramic it does have the same benefits: LLumar® Axcess™ by Solutia

Plus, it looks like regular film:

Which kind of makes it hard to sell since when people pay over $300 for tint they want it look different than regular film.

Also, last I knew, SolarGard doesn't have a ceramic. They do have Ultra Performance series (70% and 50% only), but it's not a ceramic.

My advise is to call back that Johnson shop and ask them the questions located here:

How YOU can pick a good tint shop

If it sounds fishy, run away.

Ceramics are very hard to install properly. Untrained people can have horrible results. You can get what's called ghosting:

**atruhondagrl** · 02-11-2008, 05:30 PM

I've seriously never heard of ceramic tint. Each time I read it in this thread though, I can't help but think of someone's granny and

darkdan · 02-11-2008, 05:37 PM

It's usually TiN (titanium nitride)....a little bit different than a toilet seat or knick knack.

slicknick · 02-14-2008, 11:55 AM

he thought it was a coupe, even though I stated that it was a sedan, new price is 299 with lifetime warrenty.

Another person that I know just got his FA5 done and it's not really that dark, not sure if I like it.

vampiir · 02-14-2008, 01:50 PM

I have Formula1 Pinnacle ceramic tint, it is my only mod, and I would recommend it to anyone.

fasto82 · 02-14-2008, 04:02 PM

just get a gps unit that uses an antenna that is magnetic and attaches to the the roof like satellite radio antennas. then u can use normal tint.

hmodel88 · 02-14-2008, 04:55 PM

Formula1 FTW
thats what honda uses for all there tint

slicknick · 02-15-2008, 09:28 AM

the johnson film has sort of a "silver" look to it..

It's something different than my other cars that are blacked out

SlicerDicer · 02-15-2008, 12:18 PM

You will be flagging down helicopters with it but that stuff
KEEPS YOUR CAR SO COOL.

I personally don't care for metallic tints on cars but as far as performance that stuff is great; I don't know how it will hold up in the long run though.

darkdan · 02-16-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmodel88

Formula1 FTW
thats what honda uses for all there tint

Are you saying all Honda dealers have FormulaONE tinters?

Or are you saying the factory privacy glass is FormulaONE film? Because factory privacy glass is embedded in the glass.

Johnson InsulatIR is a bit reflective in the 30%, but the 40% and higher isn't bad.

You might want to look into geoshield's new G series. It's black and less reflective.

There's an accurate done in it on my website.

Hurricane Tint

slicknick · 02-20-2008, 11:01 PM

I ended up getting some huber 30 for 350 with the sunroof.

the installer did an awesome job and suggested a 60 or 70 for the windshield for some extra heat protection. I figure I spent this much, mideswell go all out now.

Any experience with this? darkdan chime in here please.

BigGeorge · 02-20-2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicknick

I ended up getting some huber 30 for 350 with the sunroof.

the installer did an awesome job and suggested a 60 or 70 for the windshield for some extra heat protection. I figure I spent this much, mideswell go all out now.

Any experience with this? darkdan chime in here please.

man....you are obsessed with your car. Relax

slicknick · 02-20-2008, 11:34 PM

I am obsessed, as are most poeple on here.

02-11-2008, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
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shawnono Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Jose, Killafornia Posts: 1,932 Shawn iTrader: 0 / 0%	It would be worth if you get an all around tint. And my GPS had been working fine with my ceramic tint

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slicknick Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 545 iTrader: 11 / 100%	what % is yours? what brand? I have looked at some that look reflective - johnson and some that look charcoal - solarguard

02-11-2008, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
darkdan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 801 Dan iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm not a fan of JWF. I've heard too many horror stories of adhesive failure with their products so I won't even let them in my shop. However, $220 is a really good price, makes me wonder what's up with them. If they're selling InsulatIR for that cheap they must have a very bad installer or way too much competition in that area. Some of the darker ceramics can be more reflective than traditional tint, but not all of them. Geoshield's new black ceramic (G series, not to be confused with GEO series) is a lovely BLACK ceramic film with low reflectivity and great heat rejection. The GEO series is pretty reflective in the 30%, but not so bad in the lighter films. Geoshield Architectural Window Film Huper Optik is still top dog, but super expensive. Another option you might want to consider is LLumar's new ATX (Axcess) While not a true ceramic it does have the same benefits: LLumar® Axcess™ by Solutia Plus, it looks like regular film: Which kind of makes it hard to sell since when people pay over $300 for tint they want it look different than regular film. Also, last I knew, SolarGard doesn't have a ceramic. They do have Ultra Performance series (70% and 50% only), but it's not a ceramic. My advise is to call back that Johnson shop and ask them the questions located here: How YOU can pick a good tint shop If it sounds fishy, run away. Ceramics are very hard to install properly. Untrained people can have horrible results. You can get what's called ghosting:

02-11-2008, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
darkdan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 801 Dan iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's usually TiN (titanium nitride)....a little bit different than a toilet seat or knick knack.

02-14-2008, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
slicknick Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 545 iTrader: 11 / 100%	he thought it was a coupe, even though I stated that it was a sedan, new price is 299 with lifetime warrenty. Another person that I know just got his FA5 done and it's not really that dark, not sure if I like it.

02-14-2008, 01:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
vampiir Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 304 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have Formula1 Pinnacle ceramic tint, it is my only mod, and I would recommend it to anyone.

02-14-2008, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
fasto82 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 138 iTrader: 0 / 0%	just get a gps unit that uses an antenna that is magnetic and attaches to the the roof like satellite radio antennas. then u can use normal tint.

02-14-2008, 04:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
hmodel88 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Age: 19 Posts: 785 nick iTrader: 1 / 100%	Formula1 FTW thats what honda uses for all there tint

02-15-2008, 09:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
slicknick Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 545 iTrader: 11 / 100%	the johnson film has sort of a "silver" look to it.. It's something different than my other cars that are blacked out

02-15-2008, 12:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
SlicerDicer Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VA Beach Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You will be flagging down helicopters with it but that stuff KEEPS YOUR CAR SO COOL. I personally don't care for metallic tints on cars but as far as performance that stuff is great; I don't know how it will hold up in the long run though.

02-20-2008, 11:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
slicknick Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 545 iTrader: 11 / 100%	I ended up getting some huber 30 for 350 with the sunroof. the installer did an awesome job and suggested a 60 or 70 for the windshield for some extra heat protection. I figure I spent this much, mideswell go all out now. Any experience with this? darkdan chime in here please.

02-20-2008, 11:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
slicknick Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 545 iTrader: 11 / 100%	I am obsessed, as are most poeple on here.