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Ceramic tint is non-metallic, and it won't interfere with the rear window antennas.
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so from that SIB a non-ceramic tint only affects two componentes, the radio and the remotes right? NOT the nav?
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04-18-2008, 08:42 PM | #6 |
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I've always had a regular tint in my cars even with the antenna in the window and it never effecting anything...personally I think the ceramic thing is a money rip off.
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04-19-2008, 03:53 AM | #8 |
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Where does it say that? I was under the impression that metallic tint blocks those out and ceramic does not
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04-20-2008, 01:14 PM | #10 |
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Whether or not the tint is ceramic has nothing to do with blocking any kind of radio waves. I have called several places (and no I'm not talking about those ghetto-funk get free tint with 50 sub-woofer purchase places) and they all say the same thing. The ceramic tint blocks more of the sun's rays and rejects up to 86% infra-red light. The non-ceramic tints are not capable of doing this.
Here is the tint my wife is going with and the info on nano-ceramic tint... http://www.huperoptikusa.com/products_ceramic.cfm P.S. - Hüper Optik is also German engineered and this is what they say they all put on the more expensive luxury and high-end sports cars. |
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04-20-2008, 01:50 PM | #11 |
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Ceramic tints main benefit is its ability to reject solar heat... A secondary benefit is that is does not block any radio/radar signal.
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04-20-2008, 04:00 PM | #13 |
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My thoughts exactly. I am stationed in the middle of Georgia, literally. If it doesn't go ba-ding-ding-dong or involve a "pony" car they don't know what to do with it. I think I will email the dealer and see if they know of a ceramic tint dealer/installer.
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04-20-2008, 04:24 PM | #14 |
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It's my car that it's going on, and there's a place called Class on Glass in Orlando, Fl that will be doing it. I was told by the man at the shop that it is very hard to become a licensed dealer for this particular kind of ceramic tint. Trust me, it is a little on the pricey side- surpassing the Llumar and 3M (that the shop also installs) times two. I was quoted $299 on the Hüper Optik, and the LLumar/3M starts off at $129 to $159.
Auto Link --> http://www.huperoptikusa.com/consumer_auto.cfm <-- In my thinking it is worth getting in efforts to protect the interior of my car. I did go with the real leather and even though the leather reflects some light, the UV/UVA is horrible here in Florida. I don't want my leather to crack or look older before it's time.
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This a video about the tint- they show how it works in extreme heat. It's a low quality clip, but you can hear it just fine. I'm going back and forth between the 30 and the 40 %.. I'll probably make my decision when I get to the shop and see them in person. I'll post pictures when I'm all done!
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04-20-2008, 05:20 PM | #20 |
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I just got 40% ceramic tint done yesterday. Looks really nice. When I get the time I'll get some pics posted. By the way, the ceramic tint cost me $300.
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04-20-2008, 11:23 PM | #22 |
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I have ceramic tints on my 135i, and it's 35% all round except the front of course.
3 reasons why I got this type of tint - - 1. It blocks sun rays very well - 2. It allows my V1 detector to continue to work (yes, I can confrim that my V1 is working as it should be with 35% in the rear) - 3. Ceramic was the only choice at the dealership, but they do include a lifetime warranty with it. I wanted to get the tints done at the dealership, because of some horror stories I read from some earlier threads. The final result is excellent even though it costed me $300! Since I don't know any recommended tint guys in town. IMHO, it's worth the extra $50-$80 dollars for the peace of mind on a brand new $40K BMW. |
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