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DCC1464 · 02-14-2011, 09:37 AM

okay so im gona get my windows done and the guys i went to told me i should use the ceramic tint due to the fact that the metallic tint will mess with my gps/xm reception

so anyone have the metallic tint have this problem or are the just trying to get some extra cash out of me?

Agent WD-40 · 02-14-2011, 11:10 AM

He is right if the GPS/XM antenna is located inside of the car. I'm pretty sure it is the shark fin on the roof so you are probably good with Metallic.

You might have problems with your TPMS sensors with metallic. The antenna for the sensors is in the headliner. If the metallic tint blocks the frequency of the TMPS sensors then you might have some trouble.

I would personally choose ceramic over metallic for other reasons though...

AdamCzap · 02-14-2011, 11:11 AM

I agree. I was just hoping Agent WD-40 would respond to this... surprise! haha. His advice is good, I got ceramic on mine and love it.

first one · 02-14-2011, 11:15 AM

I have metallic tint and it looks great, but it does effect reception (FM not XM). I sure you will get some posts that will say it doesn't, but don't believe it! You will still receive strong signals with no affect, but weak stations won't come in, whereas, without the metallic tint, they would.

DCC1464 · 02-14-2011, 02:03 PM

ok guys thanks for the input looks like im gona go ceramic

gm2376 · 02-14-2011, 03:21 PM

metallic will give you no issues......now if you are using a radar detector and have your windshield done.....the radar can reflect off the metal flake.

jdenotter · 02-14-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gm2376

metallic will give you no issues......now if you are using a radar detector and have your windshield done.....the radar can reflect off the metal flake.

You are correct. Metallic will not interfere in the FM radio.

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first one · 03-02-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jdenotter

You are correct. Metallic will not interfere in the FM radio.

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Wrong!!! Read the notice in your manual on page 6-13!!!!

gm2376 · 03-02-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by first one

Wrong!!! Read the notice in your manual on page 6-14!!!!

I can tell you first hand it will not....i always use metal flake tint......zero problems with any reception

GearHeadPeter · 03-02-2011, 02:34 PM

I have ceramic on mine and TPMS works great along with my GPS unit.

ssmike · 03-02-2011, 02:37 PM

Does anyone have pictures of the different tints for comparison?

ctinatx · 03-02-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

Does anyone have pictures of the different tints for comparison?

Here is a pic of my car with ceramic 30 on the front and 15 on the small and back. Ceramic does a excellent job blocking heat, and I can really tell a difference in the middle of August in Texas. I will be trading this car in soon for my convertible and plan to get the same tint on it.

c_LoW29 · 03-02-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by first one

Wrong!!! Read the notice in your manual on page 6-14!!!!

Your right but its 6-13

ssmike · 03-02-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ctinatx

Here is a pic of my car with ceramic 30 on the front and 15 on the small and back. Ceramic does a excellent job blocking heat, and I can really tell a difference in the middle of August in Texas. I will be trading this car in soon for my convertible and plan to get the same tint on it.

Looks great! How much more pricey is the ceramic over standard film tint?

02-14-2011, 09:37 AM	#1
DCC1464 COTW 5/27/13 Drives: '11 S/C SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 755 View My Garage	window tinting- metallic or ceramic? okay so im gona get my windows done and the guys i went to told me i should use the ceramic tint due to the fact that the metallic tint will mess with my gps/xm reception so anyone have the metallic tint have this problem or are the just trying to get some extra cash out of me?

02-14-2011, 11:10 AM	#2
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	He is right if the GPS/XM antenna is located inside of the car. I'm pretty sure it is the shark fin on the roof so you are probably good with Metallic. You might have problems with your TPMS sensors with metallic. The antenna for the sensors is in the headliner. If the metallic tint blocks the frequency of the TMPS sensors then you might have some trouble. I would personally choose ceramic over metallic for other reasons though... __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust

02-14-2011, 11:15 AM	#4
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	I have metallic tint and it looks great, but it does effect reception (FM not XM). I sure you will get some posts that will say it doesn't, but don't believe it! You will still receive strong signals with no affect, but weak stations won't come in, whereas, without the metallic tint, they would. __________________

03-02-2011, 02:34 PM	#10
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I have ceramic on mine and TPMS works great along with my GPS unit. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

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AdamCzap Drives: 18 zl1, 17 sierra denali Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 471	I agree. I was just hoping Agent WD-40 would respond to this... surprise! haha. His advice is good, I got ceramic on mine and love it.

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DCC1464 COTW 5/27/13 Drives: '11 S/C SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 755 View My Garage	ok guys thanks for the input looks like im gona go ceramic

02-14-2011, 03:21 PM	#6
gm2376 Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 1,060	metallic will give you no issues......now if you are using a radar detector and have your windshield done.....the radar can reflect off the metal flake.

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