Window Tints

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by mrunal91

i have gotten multiple cars done at Steve's Tinting in Upland.
$350otd for Formula One Pinnacle series (Ceramic based film)
Steve the owner usually does the installs and he is very professional, not sure about customer service/warranty claims since i have NEVER had to claim it, but according to him you can go to any Pinnacle dealer in the US and he will fix if there are any discolorations.

btw you apparently need to be authorized by formula one to be able to sell/install pinnacle film

Good Luck with whatever you choose. remember you get what you pay for

If the shop carries pinnacle, they aren't allowed to carry other brands like 3M, Suntek, Marathon..etc. It's a license thing...The pinnacle is as good as the CTX line.

[mrunal91]

Yea I've only seen llumar there, I believe formula one is their subsidiary, they carry just levels of it.
Classic/comfort/pinnacle

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[shanx]

does anyone have personal experience with 3m crystalline vs huper optik?

[kyoshi11]

I went to Tint Man in Walnut CA


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[N1rve]

Originally Posted by shanx

does anyone have personal experience with 3m crystalline vs huper optik?

Yes I do.

They're both ceramic tints. Huper Optik is a german company and their film is really reflective compared to the other companys. Huper Optik is a MULTI-LAYER ceramic. Do not apply on an aggressive windshield, it will distort lights and causing you to see it on multiple levels.

3M Crystalline is the most advanced film on the market. However, it's best for light tint (such as 50%+) because the film is incredibly expensive and the last thing you want is a fix it ticket and to rip it off. The thing about this brand is that the darker you go, there will be a brownish hue to it. Only certified installers can sell you 3M films...not everyone can.

Dark level (Limo) of cheaper films (such as Llumar CTX) will be pretty much the same heat rejection of 3M Crystalline.

People usually compare this film to Pinnacle, however inorder to sell Pinnacle, you cannot carry any other brands. So it's a monopoly and most tint shops do not want to only carry Llumar products. 3M allows you to carry other brands.

[Stayreal]

+1 for G5 Tint