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Old 07-30-15, 10:52 AM
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Default metallic vs ceramic tint

Other than additional cost, I don't see any downsides to going with ceramic window tint.
Are there any other advantages to metallic film window tint ?
Also what is the rough expected price difference these days if I go with ceramic vs mettalic for a 4 door sedan treatment (4 side windows and rear window)
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Old 07-30-15, 11:55 AM
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for me tint is all about blocking heat and i think that alone makes ceramic worth it

hard to gauge on price difference when tinting cost itself varies so much across regions
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Old 07-31-15, 01:34 AM
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ceramic trumps metallic.

But installer can botch the job if unskilled. Ceramic can be tricky to install.
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Get ceramic don't be cheap. It's all about the heat rejection.
Plus I wouldn't trust and tint installer as far as I could throw 'em . A lot of them do not install what you're paying for.
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Old 07-31-15, 10:43 PM
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The Lexus dealer in my immediate area installs a 3M Graphite tint. Lifetime warranty against discoloration, bubbling, peeling, etc.
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