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Thanks for the input. I was thinking about the durability as well and had the same thought that the shades will degrade and break over time. Thanks for the tip about ceramic shades. I will definitely look into this. I believe this option does not interfere with the antenna in the window. Quote:
I think the tint will look nicer and i am now leaning towards that. In my current car the sunroof has a dark tint and i never get burn or feel overexposed in the harsh aussie sun (remember we have the hole in the ozone layer above us to contend with). I think all the great feedback here has saved me a bit of money and i will go for the tint instead. I reckon the rear passengers should get that same sunroof feeling of have light over their heads without the burn Btw will the process of tinting damage the antenna or affect it? I saw videos where they use heat to complete the adhesion. Really appreciate the input fellas!
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11-18-2012, 12:34 AM | #25 | |
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1542 E Edinger Ave Ste F in Tustin - (714) 542-8432. He's done 4 cars for me including my 2013 335i - he does great work... |
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11-20-2012, 11:14 AM | #29 |
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I like neither especially blinds which make a car look like a hearse, a tart's car or a Tokyo taxi.
Save your money and get some good tints on your face. I never use these either.
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11-20-2012, 01:08 PM | #30 |
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Contact Unique Auto Films in Tarzana
They did one heck of a job on my E90 M3. They're definitely reasonably priced. 18750 Oxnard St. Unit#404, Tarzana CA 91356...310.795.5838 |
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11-20-2012, 01:33 PM | #31 |
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I picked up a optioned out car off the lot (it was the only 335 sport line they had) and it came with the blind/shades. You can't really tell they're there unless you've got them open. Kids in the back seat will tend to play with them (I have nephews).
Honestly, I rarely use the electric one for the back glass (because I forget I have it), but it is pretty cool and helpful. Long story short, I got tint even though I have the shades. Take that how you want... |
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11-20-2012, 03:41 PM | #34 |
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The biggest thing that holds me back from the tint are all the stories I've seen (and friend of mine) whose Comfort Access no longer works as well, due to tint.
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11-21-2012, 08:24 PM | #36 |
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There are antennas inside the car, and the signal has to pass through the glass to get to them. There are several threads on this topic, with users who have struggled with CA after they got tint.
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11-21-2012, 09:52 PM | #37 |
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+1 Plus it fuks with your antenna.
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11-22-2012, 01:32 PM | #39 |
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Don't forget most tint shops will tint the car all around for a cheaper fee than those build in shades. This gives the passengers, and even you protection from the sun behind the car. We all know how uncomfortable that can be. If it's not illegal where you live... i see it as an easy choice
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Plus film will protect your interior from harmful UV rays that will age the interior. |
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11-25-2012, 08:19 PM | #43 | |
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Can you recommend a clear (or nearly) tint with outstanding UV/heat rejection, that won't interfere with CA? |
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11-25-2012, 08:58 PM | #44 |
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I have 70% 3M Crystaline on the front windows. Visibility is great and the Heat/UV rejection is pretty good. I have no problems with CA with this tint.
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