New Tint
10-01-2006, 08:37 PM
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New Tint
The tint on my car is fairly light and with the days getting hotter and all I was looking into getting the tint replaced with a darker tint. Does anyone know how to take the old tint off? I figure I'd save money and take it off myself but if its too difficult I probably wont.
Second question, does anyone know of a good tinting place to go to?
Second question, does anyone know of a good tinting place to go to?
10-01-2006, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Deraj_53
The tint on my car is fairly light and with the days getting hotter and all I was looking into getting the tint replaced with a darker tint. Does anyone know how to take the old tint off? I figure I'd save money and take it off myself but if its too difficult I probably wont.
Second question, does anyone know of a good tinting place to go to?
Second question, does anyone know of a good tinting place to go to?
10-02-2006, 12:13 AM
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A darker tint doesnt necessarily mean you'll have a cooler car.
If you're concerned about heat then the quality is what matters. You need to spend the extra money (usually about 2-3x the price) and purchase one of the newer ceramic based tints. They have superior heat rejection. I doubt I'll ever go back to conventional tint.
I'd recommend Al's tinting in Aiea but there are a number of other shops that do good work and provide ceramic tint. Al has a cool display that shows how the different tints compare.
If you're concerned about heat then the quality is what matters. You need to spend the extra money (usually about 2-3x the price) and purchase one of the newer ceramic based tints. They have superior heat rejection. I doubt I'll ever go back to conventional tint.
I'd recommend Al's tinting in Aiea but there are a number of other shops that do good work and provide ceramic tint. Al has a cool display that shows how the different tints compare.
10-02-2006, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by acarguy
A darker tint doesnt necessarily mean you'll have a cooler car.
If you're concerned about heat then the quality is what matters. You need to spend the extra money (usually about 2-3x the price) and purchase one of the newer ceramic based tints. They have superior heat rejection. I doubt I'll ever go back to conventional tint.
I'd recommend Al's tinting in Aiea but there are a number of other shops that do good work and provide ceramic tint. Al has a cool display that shows how the different tints compare.
If you're concerned about heat then the quality is what matters. You need to spend the extra money (usually about 2-3x the price) and purchase one of the newer ceramic based tints. They have superior heat rejection. I doubt I'll ever go back to conventional tint.
I'd recommend Al's tinting in Aiea but there are a number of other shops that do good work and provide ceramic tint. Al has a cool display that shows how the different tints compare.
10-02-2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX-Zero
Agreed!! The ceramic based tints are awesome! Huper Optik and V-Cool are the lines he carries.
10-02-2006, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jamestaWRX
So which is better in your opinion? Huper Optik or V-Cool?? just wanted to know
i have huper optik and i love it its a true black color...v cool is more expensive and it looks more like a light blue tint..its weird u have to see it for yourself but they really help against the heat
10-02-2006, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jamestaWRX
So which is better in your opinion? Huper Optik or V-Cool?? just wanted to know
Originally Posted by STiAlain
i have huper optik and i love it its a true black color...v cool is more expensive and it looks more like a light blue tint..its weird u have to see it for yourself but they really help against the heat
According to my friends who are tinters, both are extremely good at blocking heat. But I am told that the V-Cool is better.
Last edited by WRX-Zero; 10-03-2006 at 01:21 AM.
10-08-2006, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by iik9ii
Darker Tints Is A Cooler Car I Have 5 Percent Al Around And 50 Percent In The Front
10-26-2006, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by iik9ii
Darker Tints Is A Cooler Car I Have 5 Percent Al Around And 50 Percent In The Front