[csi8923]

Hi,

I'm currently looking to get tint done on my new 2017 330i, and it's down to either Formula 1 Pinnacle or Suntek CIR. Both are ceramic tints and I can get either of them for roughly the same price. Since the price difference isn't a factor, I'm interested in which of the two is a better option, quality-wise.

Also, is there a noticeable color hue difference between the two? I'd prefer a neutral/black hue, rather than blue/green/purple/etc.

[phinole]

I have Pinnacle and can't speak for Suntek, but I'm really pleased with Pinnacle thus far. I also have Pinnacle on my wife's Acura MDX and it's excellent on there as well. I don't see much of a hue, and any that is there seems to be black/grey. Here are some exterior shots of 15% Pinnacle all around.

[Radmobile]

I had Lumar Pinnacle Formula One ceramic on my old M3. I loved it. Excellent UV and heat protection with no infrared interference. It also has a very natural look without artificial blues, greens, or purples. Even after 6 years it never lightened or turned colors.

I had 35% sides and 30% rear. Don't believe light emittance numbers by pictures. Until you see it installed on your car, it makes no sense to compare online. Photos can make 35% look pitch black or very light. Interior color is a big factor as well. Here are a variety of shots with variable lighting conditions to illustrate my point.

1999 BMW e36 M3 in Titanium Silver Metallic by Steven Tyler PJs, on Flickr

1999 BMW M3 Coupe by Steven Tyler PJs, on Flickr

1999 BMW e36 M3 in Titanium Silver Metallic by Steven Tyler PJs, on Flickr

1999 BMW e36 M3 in Titanium Silver Metallic by Steven Tyler PJs, on Flickr

[csi8923]

Ok, thanks for the info guys. My guess is that Pinnacle is the more popular of the two, as I see more posts about it than Suntek's CIR.

[Kenny's X5]

Pinnacle here as well on the wife's X5. Big help during the hot summer months