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FNQGU
7th October 2013, 09:16 PM
Now, before I go on, I am in no way affiliated with any window tinting mobs or 3M, but I recently had the old tint ripped off and this stuff put on the truck and have been blown away by how good it is. I had a darker (non-legal Formula 1 tint) on my previous truck and the 3M Crystalline stuff blows it away.

Apparently over 200 nano-tech layers that are rated at over 1500 SPF factor and 99.9% UV everything. None of that means anything unless you notice a difference though and I just did a 3300klm trip with wifey and kids through Western Qld in 41 degrees of heat and not a single complaint from any of them about getting any sunburn on the arms etc.

Cannot fault the stuff, except for the price. Expect to pay nearly double. I got lucky as it was the first use of this stuff that the bloke who put it on had, so I got a cost price install.

Still, I am more than impressed and felt it was worth sharing. Especially worth checking out if you are going to do a trip around Oz or plan to have your vehicle for a long time. The investment might be worth it.

NP99
7th October 2013, 10:19 PM
Good info mate. I'm sure regardless of tint though, you can't get sunburnt through auto windows!

choppie
9th October 2013, 03:26 PM
Good info mate. I'm sure regardless of tint though, you can't get sunburnt through auto windows!

Sorry to disagree with you NP99 but spending 120k plus a yr on the road I can vouch that you can get burnt but not as bad.

trekster
9th October 2013, 08:54 PM
what? no pics?

FNQGU
10th October 2013, 07:55 PM
Pics of tinted windows?

Bit hard to see any difference between tints but here ya go. A 'before' shot and two 'after' shots...

FNQGU
10th October 2013, 07:56 PM
Good info mate. I'm sure regardless of tint though, you can't get sunburnt through auto windows!

You are probably right, but I'm sure you know what I mean. Kids whinging about being hot from sun through the windows etc.... It is noticeably cooler IMHO.

megatexture
10th October 2013, 09:06 PM
Is that one legal tint? Looks pretty dark

Clunk
10th October 2013, 09:16 PM
Is that one legal tint? Looks pretty dark

Shhhhhhh ;)

megatexture
10th October 2013, 09:21 PM
Only asking as I like it lol , I just need to know if I need to act dumb or not lmao

trekster
10th October 2013, 09:44 PM
I got 15% done

Before
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546056_10151335733551701_895597606_n.jpg

and after lol

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/62672_10151352976381701_767750573_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1017287_10151525833396701_1996293698_n.jpg


That last one isn't editted either, the sun just makes it look so much blacker :D

Clunk
10th October 2013, 10:58 PM
Don't quote me on it but isn't 25% the legal limit? Anyway I want to go really dark in the rear after the C pillars and keep prying eyes out

Shaun 4x4
11th October 2013, 12:07 AM
Pretty sure it's 35%.

But I have used 15% on all my cars. Looks great.

And 5% on me old maloo but that was hard to see out of at night. Lol