Llumar - 3m - Suntek or ASWF

[Guest John]

I'm looking to get my car tinted and have been calling around to shops. In my area it seems I've got 4 options on film: Llumar, Suntek, 3m, ASWF. Pricing and ease of installation aside, which of these would YOU choose for your vehicle for best durability/resistance to fading, bubbling & scratching? Scratch resistance is a high priority: I've got 3 kids.  Also, I'm in south Florida and the car is parked outside 24/7. 

[DynamicATL]

I wouldn't have ASWF in the mix, but the other 3 will depend on the quality of the shop.  Priority is going to be on the installation side of things, with the film itself being a close 2nd.  If you want the longest-lasting film in Florida, I would go with 3M Color Stable which is a Carbon window film.  It will outlast the entire Llumar/Suntek lineup, especially in that state.  The only downside to 3M Color Stable is it does have some Low Angle Haze.  This happens when the sun is at a low angle (morning and evening), it can hit your windows just right and it will have a cloudy appearance.  All window films along with stock glass have this, but 3M Color Stable is a touch more than normal.  Suntek, in general, is the worst for Low Angle Haze.  As far as scratching goes, Suntek tends to also be the worst.

Edited October 8, 2019 by DynamicATL