Official 3rd Gen IS Tint Thread - add your pics here!
#347
It's hard to tell, all you can do sometimes is post the information you have. The fact that the comments say unfair test doesn't mean it is. The way I look at it is it takes a lot more time and effort to go to the trouble to conduct a test like that than it does to post a negative comment, so I tend to put more credibility in the creator of the video. It's too easy for folks with 3M tint that are happy with it to cry BS, but the reality is they don't know unless they were there, so their comments are BS too.
Huper Optik makes high-end ceramic film that is selected for windows of high-end skyscrapers, I doubt car tint even comprises a small percent of their overall revenue. It is widely considered the best tint available, and while its not the cheapest stuff, a lot of Lexus/Porsche/BMW/Audi dealerships refuse to use anything else.
Huper Optik makes high-end ceramic film that is selected for windows of high-end skyscrapers, I doubt car tint even comprises a small percent of their overall revenue. It is widely considered the best tint available, and while its not the cheapest stuff, a lot of Lexus/Porsche/BMW/Audi dealerships refuse to use anything else.
#348
True that they are high quality but I'm going to believe that they are built differently. Huper seems to be hard coated on each side, I'm assuming, while the 3M is not. 3M is also a quality product and I'm sure if you scratch the other side, it won't show the same damage it did on the softer side. For comparison in this video, if they are trying to show that there is a soft side in the 3M, then it is in fact a valid test but I don't think that was stated in the video.
I'm not saying I am right since I really don't know the actual build of these tints, but to test different sides of the tint would just not be fair. That's like testing Drew Brees and Matt Ryan for throwing abilities, but also testing them who's taller. Brees is going to lose. A QB's job is to throw and they both excel in that category. So if the crystalline is going to do what I ask it to do, which is block some light and add some privacy while having reliability in its quality, then it's a good product.
I'm not attacking you or your credibility and I'm sorry if it sounds like it. I'm trying to justify the 3M product and what it has been known for, for years and years to come, it just works.
I'm not saying I am right since I really don't know the actual build of these tints, but to test different sides of the tint would just not be fair. That's like testing Drew Brees and Matt Ryan for throwing abilities, but also testing them who's taller. Brees is going to lose. A QB's job is to throw and they both excel in that category. So if the crystalline is going to do what I ask it to do, which is block some light and add some privacy while having reliability in its quality, then it's a good product.
I'm not attacking you or your credibility and I'm sorry if it sounds like it. I'm trying to justify the 3M product and what it has been known for, for years and years to come, it just works.
#349
I didn't take it that way at all. It's just a link I found while searching I thought I would pass it along since folks are discussing tint. I don't know if the comments are valid or not and don't really have a dog in the fight. I just know I've come to not place a lot of validity in youtube comments, because the nature of social networking encourages the type of comments I see there, from folks who weren't there to see all aspects of the test. What would be nice is if there were more comparison tests out there, but they don't seem easy to come by.
#350
Instead of comparisons maybe there are video reviews of each individual product. Just like how phones are being reviewed today. Most are reviewed just by itself but there are also considerable amount of comparison reviews for people being in a dilemma between two phones.
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Factory vs 3M Crystalline/Ceramic tint
Hey guys, had a question regarding tint and wanted to see what some of you guys thoughts are on the matter.
I specced out a 2015 IS 350 F sport and ordered it yesterday. The dealership said they did their own in house tint (supposedly they had issues with the 3M company they were using in the past) and said they can do all windows for $345. This came with a lifetime warranty - any scratches, bubbles, fading, etc. they would replace at no charge for the life of the car.
I failed to ask if this in house tint job would keep out heat/UV (I'll be asking them the next time I go in) but I'm hoping that's the case. I've done some searching online and really didn't get much of a definitive answer and I know a lot of the information is subjective.
But my question is, is there a drastic difference between the in house tint jobs from Lexus dealerships vs. going with a 3M Crystalline or Ceramic tint job?
Any kind of opinions would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to get the tint and end up regretting it. Then again, I might just be over thinking this whole thing. Thanks for the feedback.
I specced out a 2015 IS 350 F sport and ordered it yesterday. The dealership said they did their own in house tint (supposedly they had issues with the 3M company they were using in the past) and said they can do all windows for $345. This came with a lifetime warranty - any scratches, bubbles, fading, etc. they would replace at no charge for the life of the car.
I failed to ask if this in house tint job would keep out heat/UV (I'll be asking them the next time I go in) but I'm hoping that's the case. I've done some searching online and really didn't get much of a definitive answer and I know a lot of the information is subjective.
But my question is, is there a drastic difference between the in house tint jobs from Lexus dealerships vs. going with a 3M Crystalline or Ceramic tint job?
Any kind of opinions would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to get the tint and end up regretting it. Then again, I might just be over thinking this whole thing. Thanks for the feedback.
#352
Congrats on getting a new IS350.
I just tinted my windows with the Ceramic tint and I can feel the difference. you can see the quality of the tint. My friend has the factory tint and I've heard nothing by complaints, his bubbles a lot and it doesn't really keep the heat out like Tint should.
I would go with the ceramic tint with a tint specialist, you'll be much happier with the quality.
fronts: 35%
rear: 5%
Super happy with my tint, and I paid like 300 for my tint.
Hope this helps a little
I just tinted my windows with the Ceramic tint and I can feel the difference. you can see the quality of the tint. My friend has the factory tint and I've heard nothing by complaints, his bubbles a lot and it doesn't really keep the heat out like Tint should.
I would go with the ceramic tint with a tint specialist, you'll be much happier with the quality.
fronts: 35%
rear: 5%
Super happy with my tint, and I paid like 300 for my tint.
Hope this helps a little
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Congrats on getting a new IS350.
I just tinted my windows with the Ceramic tint and I can feel the difference. you can see the quality of the tint. My friend has the factory tint and I've heard nothing by complaints, his bubbles a lot and it doesn't really keep the heat out like Tint should.
I would go with the ceramic tint with a tint specialist, you'll be much happier with the quality.
fronts: 35%
rear: 5%
Super happy with my tint, and I paid like 300 for my tint.
Hope this helps a little
I just tinted my windows with the Ceramic tint and I can feel the difference. you can see the quality of the tint. My friend has the factory tint and I've heard nothing by complaints, his bubbles a lot and it doesn't really keep the heat out like Tint should.
I would go with the ceramic tint with a tint specialist, you'll be much happier with the quality.
fronts: 35%
rear: 5%
Super happy with my tint, and I paid like 300 for my tint.
Hope this helps a little
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I found a highly rated (google reviews/yelp) dealer here in Charlotte. On their website, their highest rated tint is the Nano Ceramic tint and 4 doors is $320. So, I'm assuming, a better tint for less - think I'm gonna go that route.
I'll be hitting up Lexus today and telling them to hold off on doing their in house tint.
Thanks again for the responses.
I'll be hitting up Lexus today and telling them to hold off on doing their in house tint.
Thanks again for the responses.
#359
#360
I also had ceramic done but there's one more step up too. My next ride will get it.
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