DynamicATL Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I would go with the Pinnacle. Anytime a shop is saying yeah we'll do it, but try to talk you out of it is a red flag to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highplains Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, DynamicAppearance said: I would go with the Pinnacle. Anytime a shop is saying yeah we'll do it, but try to talk you out of it is a red flag to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tintguy1980 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 My question to the original poster is, How long do you plan to keep that 2017 Mazda? If it is a long period of time my suggestion would be LLumar ATR series (more cost effective), 3M's Crystalline (although they do not have a Crystalline darker than 40%, unless it was released in the last year or two), or Huper Optiks. I would avoid CTX, Pinnacle and Stratos (especially), if you plan to keep the car more than 5 years tops (in So FL). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highplains Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, smartie2shoes said: My question to the original poster is, How long do you plan to keep that 2017 Mazda? If it is a long period of time my suggestion would be LLumar ATR series (more cost effective), 3M's Crystalline (although they do not have a Crystalline darker than 40%, unless it was released in the last year or two), or Huper Optiks. I would avoid CTX, Pinnacle and Stratos (especially), if you plan to keep the car more than 5 years tops (in So FL). 3M released a 20% in the Crystalline at the end of last year. Pretty sure it coincided with SEMA in Nov. The 40% vlt out of the box is consistent with all their 35% films in their other lines. Not sure why they chose to market it as a 40 as opposed to a 35, but it's advertised vlt out of the box is slightly darker than their FX series 35% films. Edited October 17, 2017 by highplains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aamir147 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) 14 hours ago, smartie2shoes said: My question to the original poster is, How long do you plan to keep that 2017 Mazda? If it is a long period of time my suggestion would be LLumar ATR series (more cost effective), 3M's Crystalline (although they do not have a Crystalline darker than 40%, unless it was released in the last year or two), or Huper Optiks. I would avoid CTX, Pinnacle and Stratos (especially), if you plan to keep the car more than 5 years tops (in So FL). My plan was to keep it for 4-5 them either sell it or keep it is a backup. Is the Pinnacle not able to hold up for a long time? Also I got quoted $225 for ATR from one guy. Another listed dealer wanted $150 but wouldn't give me receipt or warranty if I got below Florida legal which is 28% front. Edited October 18, 2017 by Aamir147 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoutauto Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 The pinnacle will hold up great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aamir147 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 17 hours ago, smartie2shoes said: If I could get the ATR for around $150-180 then I would go with that but I can't pay that and not get a receipt or warranty. Pinnacle > CTX is the general consensus I've seen quality wise. Most people seem to say CTX has better hue (this post and others). But at 15% IDK how much of a hue will be noticed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoutauto Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 quality between pinnacle and CTX is quite close to the same. Its the warranty that is better and maybe a slight bit better performance. In my opinion the hue is doesn't bother anyone. The hue is a preference. I also don't recommend getting the tint with no warranty or receipt. Not worth the risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no ma'am Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 pinnacle examples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aamir147 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 hours ago, no ma'am said: 2 pinnacle examples Yea I went yesterday and he showed me his personal car with Pinnacle. It looks very nice. Omw to the tinter now to get the car done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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