I'm looking to get my windows tinted, but I'm getting lost with all the options.
Brand wise, seems like Llumar and 3M are the most popular.

I've heard terms such as: smoked, charcoal, platinum, metal, mirror, etc. Obviously, some of the names are self-explanatory.... I've tried looking at pictures, but most people just state the %.

Does anyone have a nice breakdown of the different tints?
Bottomline, I want a tint that isn't mirror-like and doesn't hurt radio performance.

Also, since Omega Tintwerks is popular, what type of tints can they do?
Feel free to throw out an suggestions, comments, or advice.

 

make sure the film they use is metallic... don't know too much about it other than it haveing metal particles in it to help radio frequencies and perhaps your bluetooth. at least thats what my friend with a bmw told me . someone please correct me if im wrong.

 

I went to Omega to get my tint and i got a metallic tint and it does interfere with the radio reception. I can never hear 106.9 anymore

you can always try ceramic but it will cost you a lot more

 

I would just give Vincent at Omega a call. He can let you know what he can get, and what would look good on your car.

 

fd777, call me and ill answer all your ?????

-vincent
C.510.421.8224
w.925.227.1322

 

Metallic interferes with the antenna if it is applied to the window like on my Legacy. Ceramic will not interfere with radio transmission in the case. Otherwise I don't think it matters.

 

+1 he did a great job on my car :P

 

i got a charcoal 35% all around tint, Tint film was from Madico, done at Cali. Glass and Tint. they did a super job and i am thoroughly impressed with the quality and job.

 

Got 20% all around from Omega. Vince did a great job.

 

holy crap...he lives.


What's up vincent. I might need to get my isht retinted sometime...least maybe the front 4 windows.

Ray



more thumbs up for vincent. He did my car like 3 plus years ago. Killer job and it's stood up to a lot of abuse.

2 of my windows..maybe 3 where redone by another place after a break in and a wierd accident....no where near as nice as vincents job.

 

[QUOTE=OneManArmy]holy crap...he lives.

sheeeee dont tell nobody... gone undercover, the FEDs are looking for me. j/k give me call

-vincent

 

+2 for omega. vince did 2 of my cars and both turned out great. i will def. use him again for my next car.

 

tint % = the percentage of light that is able to make it through the tint
ie. 5% means 5 percent of light can get through the film... etc etc
llumar is the best .. iv'e seen and heard and used .. 3m fades after 2 summers..
etc etc

 

radio reception sucked for me without tint, now it sucks just slightly more with tint.

 

I set up an appointment, thanks for the info everyone.