Ceramic Tint or Crystalline?

jim101 · 07-15-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by qwickm3

Fresh 20% ceramic tint. Done 30 minutes before i took this picture

Looks great! This will be my first bimmer since 2001...is there still a tint issue with the 'dot matrix' on the windows?

Fifth Echelon · 07-16-2014, 05:10 AM

Does crystalline on the windshield cause a halo effect from light sources, especially at night? Or does it affect your vision clarity in any way? Also, can it impact radar detector performance like metallized tint does (I know ceramic does not)?

qwickm3 · 07-16-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jim101

Looks great! This will be my first bimmer since 2001...is there still a tint issue with the 'dot matrix' on the windows?

yes

Sean@PSI · 07-16-2014, 01:25 PM

This is a shot of Crystalline. 70% windshield and 40% on the sides. It does NOT interfere with the heads up display at all.

pruettfan · 07-19-2014, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean@PSI

This is a shot of Crystalline. 70% windshield and 40% on the sides. It does NOT interfere with the heads up display at all.

Exact combo I have had on my 06 330i since 2009 when I got it. Fantastic tint with amazing heat blocking capability. I have compared interior temps with a buddies 330i with cheap 20% tint and my car's interior was 19 degrees cooler on a 114 degree day. A great investment for anyone living in a hot environment.

Bimmer4John · 07-19-2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean@PSI

This is a shot of Crystalline. 70% windshield and 40% on the sides. It does NOT interfere with the heads up display at all.

Any more pics? Maybe from different angles.

consolidated · 07-19-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fifth Echelon

Does crystalline on the windshield cause a halo effect from light sources, especially at night? Or does it affect your vision clarity in any way? Also, can it impact radar detector performance like metallized tint does (I know ceramic does not)?

I have crystalline on our Tesla front windshield and it does slightly increase reflectively and decrease clarity, I can only describe it as lightly clouded appearance. It's noticeable (they left of the registration sticker area) to me and not sure I'd do it again.

volkl23 · 07-20-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by consolidated

I have crystalline on our Tesla front windshield and it does slightly increase reflectively and decrease clarity, I can only describe it as lightly clouded appearance. It's noticeable (they left of the registration sticker area) to me and not sure I'd do it again.

Thanks for the info. I was considering doing crystalline on the windshield mainly to reduce the heat of the cabin, but may reconsider if it decreases clarity/increase the reflective nature of it.

Does anyone else with crystalline on the windshield with similar issues?

nsxpowered · 07-24-2014, 12:48 AM

I got Llumar Air80 all the way around. Can't tell there is tint on the car. I would have preferred if the tint had a slight reflective coating so people can't see inside as well. The tint does not interfere with radio frequency if you have a transponder in your car. Supposedly it has a slight tinge* of blue hue but I don't notice it, I might be color blind. Local shop charged $200 for the front windshield and $500 all the way around. I can't verify manufacturer's claim, but with a company that is listed, the information should be accurate.
78% light transmission
43% heat rejection
99% UV rejection

I will use my UV meter and test the factory E-Glass to see what figures it put out.

A418t81 · 07-24-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by qwickm3

Fresh 20% ceramic tint. Done 30 minutes before i took this picture

You have excellent taste in cars

The M3 looks great with tint. Can't wait to have mine back.

purdyawesome · 08-04-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer4John

Any more pics? Maybe from different angles.

yes please - shot from the side perhaps?

24M · 02-02-2015, 12:47 PM

I just got 70% crystalline done all the way around the car. At night the headlights of cars reflect vertically around the defroster lines.

Anyone else have this issue? Apparently a lot of Tesla's have this issue when putting crystalline on. They seem to put that tint on more than any other car.

AlterZgo · 02-21-2015, 07:48 PM

I read of some people having haze issues with crystalline. I also just had suntek cxp put on and it definitely had haze issues and light diffraction issues at night (made lights look like stars). So I went back to my old reliable huper optik 40% tint and all is well! Very clear. Awesome heat rejection, no haze at all.

F80AYM3 · 02-23-2015, 09:58 PM

I have 50% Crystaline all around and 70% Crystaline on Front with no haze issues.

SteveSpy · 02-26-2015, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AlterZgo

I read of some people having haze issues with crystalline. I also just had suntek cxp put on and it definitely had haze issues and light diffraction issues at night (made lights look like stars). So I went back to my old reliable huper optik 40% tint and all is well! Very clear. Awesome heat rejection, no haze at all.

I have Suntek CXP all around and I had zero issues with haze.

m3z · 03-04-2015, 04:40 PM

I got huper optik ceramic 20 all the way around with huper optik ceramic 50 on the windhshield.

SteveSpy · 03-06-2015, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by m3z

I got huper optik ceramic 20 all the way around with huper optik ceramic 50 on the windhshield.

And? Any haze issues?

miula · 03-06-2015, 08:11 AM

Suntek CXP 18% all around except windshield which is Suntek CXP 70% and no issue at all; HUD looks even better and no haze or distortion of lights either and comfort access is un-affected.

The only downside is a slight decrease of the radar detector's range...

m3z · 03-06-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveSpy

And? Any haze issues?

No hazing what so ever. Still waiting for the bubbles to disappear (takes longer then regular tint) but no problems with clarity and the heat rejection is very good

Richy Rich · 03-06-2015, 06:15 PM

35% spectra photo sync all around, including windshield.

SteveSpy · 03-07-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by miula

Suntek CXP 18% all around except windshield which is Suntek CXP 70% and no issue at all; HUD looks even better and no haze or distortion of lights either and comfort access is un-affected.

The only downside is a slight decrease of the radar detector's range...

Not for me. I got the built in detector ... worth every penny.

scottch-awe · 05-24-2015, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

That's not legal. Minimum legal in Texas is 25% for front side windows. No restriction on rear side or rear windows.

http://www.tinting-laws.com/texas/

Exactly! Texas limit is 25%. Here´s more (with explanation of the TX tint law written by a paralegal).

07-16-2014, 05:10 AM	#24
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Sean@PSI 2135 Rep 5,011 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	This is a shot of Crystalline. 70% windshield and 40% on the sides. It does NOT interfere with the heads up display at all.
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nsxpowered Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Alpine White/ Red Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	I got Llumar Air80 all the way around. Can't tell there is tint on the car. I would have preferred if the tint had a slight reflective coating so people can't see inside as well. The tint does not interfere with radio frequency if you have a transponder in your car. Supposedly it has a slight tinge* of blue hue but I don't notice it, I might be color blind. Local shop charged $200 for the front windshield and $500 all the way around. I can't verify manufacturer's claim, but with a company that is listed, the information should be accurate. 78% light transmission 43% heat rejection 99% UV rejection I will use my UV meter and test the factory E-Glass to see what figures it put out. Last edited by nsxpowered; 07-24-2014 at 12:51 AM.. Reason: misspelling
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24M Private 3 Rep 50 Posts Drives: Future M4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I just got 70% crystalline done all the way around the car. At night the headlights of cars reflect vertically around the defroster lines. Anyone else have this issue? Apparently a lot of Tesla's have this issue when putting crystalline on. They seem to put that tint on more than any other car.
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AlterZgo Lieutenant Colonel 1538 Rep 1,665 Posts Drives: 23 X3 M40i, 21 911S, 24 Taycan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (0)	I read of some people having haze issues with crystalline. I also just had suntek cxp put on and it definitely had haze issues and light diffraction issues at night (made lights look like stars). So I went back to my old reliable huper optik 40% tint and all is well! Very clear. Awesome heat rejection, no haze at all.
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02-23-2015, 09:58 PM	#36
F80AYM3 Private First Class 50 Rep 158 Posts Drives: F80AYM3 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I have 50% Crystaline all around and 70% Crystaline on Front with no haze issues. __________________
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m3z Captain 160 Rep 628 Posts Drives: 2015 m3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: ][V][ - ville iTrader: (4)	I got huper optik ceramic 20 all the way around with huper optik ceramic 50 on the windhshield.
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Richy Rich Colonel 3169 Rep 2,135 Posts Drives: F80 \| MKIV Supra \| Aventador S Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	35% spectra photo sync all around, including windshield. Attached Images __________________ For Sale: 2017 740whp Frozen White M3 \| 5900 Miles [sold] 'GR3MLIN' - Satin Mineral Grey M3 Build Thread
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