Llumar CTX vs ATR vs Pinnacle

[DynamicATL]

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.

[highplains]

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.

[Tintguy1980]

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).

 

 

[highplains]

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

[Aamir147]

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
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[blackoutauto]

The pinnacle will hold up great! 

[Aamir147]

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

[blackoutauto]

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

[no ma'am]

2 pinnacle examples 

[Aamir147]

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.