3M or Soltek film

I just bought an used 2003 Carrera from FL and shipped it to CA. Apparently the car was tinted too dark so a CHP stopped me and gave me a ticket. Now I need to have the old tint remove and put in new, lighter tint color. A couple of local shops are offering 3M or Soltek film. Any recommendation for each type? I've read that F1 is better but I haven't found a shop that offer that product. I work in the Bay Area, CA. Thanks.

You can find a dealer here:

http://www.formulaone.com/

hit the search button and type in soltek.....you'll find your answer.

The nearest Formula1 shop is about 30 miles from where I live/work so I probably won't go there. What do you think about Soltek or 3M film? Are they OK? Thanks.

soltek is garbage. i never felt a film so thick rubbery. it delaminates (flakes) off DURING install. i ordered some in the past, but what they sent me wasnt anyhting like thier samples. we talking in the year 2003, and they refused to refund me so now im stuck with about 5 rolls of trash. i would throw it away but for the last 2 years, i wrap all my christmas gifts with it...i %&$# u not. i couldnt see any tint shop using that film.. it is honestly worst than the autozone stuff. normally i dont burn a company out loud like this, but its really the truth and they refused to refund me...so think what they would do to u if u tried to get a warranty. i dont know about 3M, they make some good tint though.

The hard coat flakes off during installation and they wont take it back? 5 freaking rolls? Wow, I'd be bitter too.

i was thinking about rolling it out in the yard to use as a weed guard in the flower bed.im just trying to find out what this stuff is good for b/c its not made to be on glass.

I'd say make a 'slip-n-slide' out of it, but you would get covered in flaking hard coat.

Man, I hate when you are srtipping off old film and the HC flakes off, that crap sticks to everything. I can't imagine what it's like trying to install it like that.

Out of those 2 choices definitley choose the 3M

as long as "panther" is no where on the box

If You drive Carrera - choose 3M anycase, because brand. IMHO

Go with 3M. They are guaranteed not to fade, discolor, or turn purple. Also their tint doesn't bubble as long as it is put on right.

keep in mind removing the old tint could damage your defroster elements if not properly removed

30 miles isn't that far. I have customers from over 90 miles away come to me and I don't use F1.

If you have your heart set on something, go after it.

Otherwise, get some 3M Color Stable (avoid the FX-STandard).

Dan is right. It's worth driving 30 miles to get what you want.

Thanks guys. I'll call the F1 and see if i can get an appointment this weekend. If not, then 3M it is.