need tint...HALP!!!

June 6, 2011

I am sure this comes up all the time here...

got a new Malibu- want to tint it- the black interior is scorching in the hot WI sun... :dunno

educate me!

What I THINK I want:

1. very light actual color-

2. Mainly for UV/Heat blocking- not for darkness-

3. CANNOT be blue/purple at all- god i hate that look. (ceramic needed?)

4. is very clear

5. durable- wont scratch easily or get "hazy" and has warranty

6. wont break the budget

It this too much to ask?

I just have been lurking here and other spots and EVERYONE has a different tint-

up in East St Paul area if you know of any reputable shops.

The ///Man · June 6, 2011

I am sure this comes up all the time here...
got a new Malibu- want to tint it- the black interior is scorching in the hot WI sun...

educate me!

What I THINK I want:

1. very light actual color-

2. Mainly for UV/Heat blocking- not for darkness-

3. CANNOT be blue/purple at all- god i hate that look. (ceramic needed?)

4. is very clear

5. durable- wont scratch easily or get "hazy" and has warranty

6. wont break the budget

It this too much to ask?

I just have been lurking here and other spots and EVERYONE has a different tint-

up in East St Paul area if you know of any reputable shops.

Breaking budget is very subjective. Some of my favorites would be SunTek UltraVision or Carbon XP 50%, Johnson InsulatIR 50%, Llumar CTX or AirBlue 80 (what I have on all of my personal cars). I have used all of those with great success.

June 6, 2011

without talking prices too much- under 200 would be ideal.

Iron Duck Designs · June 6, 2011

without talking prices too much- under 200 would be ideal.

you are prolly a bit low on that budget...for a ceramic you are probably looking at twice that amount...the nicer the film the more the cost...at your $200 budget you are pretty much limited to NR film...I don't even open my doors for $200 on a four door...no offense

The ///Man · June 6, 2011

Hmmm, I would say maybe Llumar ATR Charcoal in that price range wouldn't be too bad, maybe Johnson's Marathon, both will be a nice metalized film for heat rejection.

June 6, 2011

- the black interior is scorching in the hot WI sun...

:beer

June 6, 2011

without talking prices too much- under 200 would be ideal.

you are prolly a bit low on that budget...for a ceramic you are probably looking at twice that amount...the nicer the film the more the cost...at your $200 budget you are pretty much limited to NR film...I don't even open my doors for $200 on a four door...no offense

well- tthats the info i am looking for- apparently ceramic is da good stuff!

Willing to pay that much- for quality- buy quality, cry once.

3m or madico any good?

June 6, 2011

yes , both ...

JRock10 · June 7, 2011

3M colorstable will look blue. never used madico. have marathon on my wife's maxima, it does fairly well. I have carbonxp on my explorer front doors, johnson silhouette on the rear sides, and insulatIR on the rear window. i like the silhouette and the insulatIR. the carbonXP has already got scratches in the hard coat. for the money you're talking (and I'm not quoting a price) I'd look into the Llumar ATR or another hybrid (dyed/metallic) film.