Ceramic window tint - anyone used it?

[JDBeck23]

Originally Posted by edog

I went to LATint. They use a Pinnacle series. I believe this is what you are inquiring about.

My car cost 285 w/ 35% all around. He had me put my hand under this sun lamp, and he turned a dial with all the different tint shades. This cust the heat almost to nothing. I went with it. With the slants of the windows it only made since to stop the sun from beaming in the car. I did a medical waiver for VA, to get the tint to 35%. Still waiting on final paperwork. They will not give you a receipt until you are legal with it.

They take CC, but wont give a receipt. Not sure what that is about. Like I can't show they did the work?

Pinnacle Series - Designed to work with today's advanced automotive electronics.

The unique technology utilized to produce the Pinnacle Series of films makes it the most state-of-the-art automotive film today. With the advanced electronic systems in today's vehicles, it is imperative that a window film allow optimum performance at all frequencies. The advanced technology utilized in manufacturing the Pinnacle Series provides a proprietary non-metallized, non-conductive, ceramic technology film with maximum heat reduction, maximum ultraviolet rejection, excellent optical clarity and blockage of infrared rays.

Features:

•National manufacturer's lifetime warranty against color change

•Scratch-resistant surface

•Maximum ultraviolet protection

•No hindrance to vehicle electronic systems

•Will not interfere with radio frequencies

•Maximum heat rejection in a non-metallized film

Product
UV Protection
Heat Rejection
Glare Reduction

Pinnacle 50
Pinnacle 35
Pinnacle 15
99.5%
99.5%
99.5%
43%
50%
59%
44%
60%
81%



*NOTE: These values are intended for design use only, and would be typical of production runs, subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Where is LA tint located? It seems I may have my car by next week so I'd like to get my windows tinted asap.

I was thinking about doing the same, 35% all the way around and dont care about the waiver. I just want all the windows to look the same! Looks sharp!

[SilverBulletSS]

http://www.tintlaws.com/

here is something to help you with staying legal in your state

[cphelan]

For those Texans interested, this is straight from the updated DPS website:

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/Misc/faq/tint.htm

[edog]

Originally Posted by JDBeck23

Where is LA tint located? It seems I may have my car by next week so I'd like to get my windows tinted asap.

I was thinking about doing the same, 35% all the way around and dont care about the waiver. I just want all the windows to look the same! Looks sharp!

I only see the four in VA. Woodbridge is the closest I see to you.

http://latint.com/locations.php

[beausbriggs]

I'm having mine done by LA Tint in Sterling on Friday. They quoted me $329... I wonder why they are charging more in Sterling than Fredricksburg?

[themossman]

$500!!!! That tint better cook me breakfast!

Here's what the shop I used states about ceramic tint:

Ceramic Automotive Tint

Our top-tier window film for automobiles. This product offers very high heat rejection without being dark or metallic. Ideal for the driver who wants all of the benefits of tinted windows, without the "tinted" look.

A very classy finish for high-end vehicles.


Personally, I prefer the darker windows....here's mine after they finished this afternoon...for $200...

[edog]

Originally Posted by beausbriggs

I'm having mine done by LA Tint in Sterling on Friday. They quoted me $329... I wonder why they are charging more in Sterling than Fredricksburg?

Tell them you know thw Woodbridge shop did it for 289 for a member on this site. Ask if they will match. I am sure they can call the Woodbridge shop and confirm they did a IOM Camaro for 289. about three weeks ago.

They did quote me 329 on the website as well, but the guy changed it when I got there.

[LDGn63]

Originally Posted by SRVFAN

Hey Leo! Didn't you tell me when we talked in Weatherford that the regular tint will interfere with the electronics that are in the back window? But the Ceramic didn't. Seems like we talked about that...not sure???

Lynn (still waiting on my car, BTW)

Howdy (that's TEXAN for "HI" ya'll)

Standard (regular) tint should be fine.

Metallic tints are the ones that seem to cause reception issues (from reading)

Ceramics seem to be the top of the line. Very pleased with mine.

[shevyman]

ceramic is only good for people who do not want to go with 20% or 5%. it is good for the lighter shades like 35% and up. now i did mine regular 20% all around and 50% front windsheild and its 3m tint. one of the guys here got ripped off for 285 for some cheap stuff. I was thinking of doing my 5% all around like i did the tc but the car sticks out to much figure i will save my self the time and plus the interior is dark so it makes it look darker then it is and also with it being a big car with blind spots why add more.

[deadlyhan]

Originally Posted by SilverBulletSS

http://www.tintlaws.com/

here is something to help you with staying legal in your state

hi guys, i have come across this thread and i have to upload a small update here - i was checking some tint law info recently and that site mentioned here seems to be a bit outdated, the owner is obviously not updating new info there (e.g. tint law in SC is not allowing 20% light transmittance as it´s stated on that site but 27% now).. so better to check out http://windowtintlaws.org/
if someone will search for the current tintlaw info

[Apex Motorsports]

I have ceramic tint on my car. It does help keep the interior a little cooler in the summer but don't forget about the windshield. Either tint it or pick up a HeatShield.

[Ehmsea]

I did the ceramic tint as well and love it. best part was getting the front windshield done and a top banner at 5%. No need for the tiny visors anymore...