Madico vs Llumar

[globe9]

Just bought a 2016 f150 and need the 2 front windows tinted. I'm considering: Madico Charcool for $80, Llumar ATR for $90 or Llumar's Formula One that starts at $85. Wouldn't give me a set price.

I'd heard Madico Charcool can fade and give off a green hue. I definitely don't want that but the company offering it has been around for at least 20yrs, so I think they'll back warranty if need be

Have heard nothing but good things about Llumar, so if that's the best tint, have no problem paying $90, but obviously if it makes no difference, I'd rather save $10.

I don't know anything about Formula 1. Is even there cheapest tint warrantied for a lifetime?

[DynamicATL]

If you are looking to match...Llumar ATC, Llumar CTX, and Formula One Classic out of those brands.  Llumar ATR and Formula One Comfort are Metalized film that doesn't look bad matched up, but will be slightly reflective in sunlight.  Formula One Pinnacle will have a a green hue so IMO it is not the best match up.  I would also add 3M CS in that mix that would match up well too.  Global and SolarFX also has films that match up well too, but I will let people jump in on which lines are the best.

[globe9]

Thanks for the reply. I've got an appt to get the CTX tomorrow. $110 for both front windows on F150. Hopefully thats an ok price.

[PoopcornPoppers]

Cheap is that the going rate down there?

[DynamicATL]

It is a good price, I would say it typically is $120+ for CTX.  CTX is what we do most on front doors.  It has a touch of blue to it, the same as 3M CS.  The touch of blue helps it look blacker if that makes sense.  

[PoopcornPoppers]

Maybe that's why I never got much work when people from the states came in

[DynamicATL]

Maybe that's why I never got much work when people from the states came in

 

Some states suck too.  Was talking to someone that has people around them doing 3M Crystalline for $450 including windshield.     They are basically giving it away considering how expensive the film is.

[globe9]

I'm in TX, so a lot of competition here too. Maybe that's why it's so inexpensive?

[jh812]

Maybe that's why I never got much work when people from the states came in

Some states suck too. Was talking to someone that has people around them doing 3M Crystalline for $450 including windshield. They are basically giving it away considering how expensive the film is.

[DynamicATL]

I'm in TX, so a lot of competition here too. Maybe that's why it's so inexpensive?

 

Yeah, it is a busy state.  We actually do it for $100 for CTX.  We do the front doors lower price to attract more of them since it is the ideal job.