Radar Detector and Tint

spy1325 · 02-07-2007, 08:02 PM

Would having tint put on my front and rear windows (35% - huper optic, if i do get it) interfere with the operation of a Valentine 1 Radar Detector, i was told it only bocks UV but i iv read that the Blue Strip on the top of some car's windshields causes interference..

teknochild · 02-07-2007, 08:34 PM

if the tint is metalic it can yes

HappyG · 02-07-2007, 10:13 PM

Huper Optik is ceramic tint. Shouldn't have any issues there...never heard about that strip across the windshield however...Would be interesting to know.
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6SpeedMan · 02-07-2007, 10:15 PM

35% seems quite dark for a front windsheild.

spy1325 · 02-07-2007, 10:55 PM

yea i don't think i will be going taht dark for front, might leave it untinted , but now i know for the radar aspect...

Josh49 · 02-08-2007, 07:22 AM

http://valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt2.asp

cooldude · 04-23-2008, 12:37 AM

http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-...ar.html?page=4

it says metallic tints are harmful for radar detectors.
i can understand problems with laser by why radar performs lesser with tint

MrSteak · 04-23-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

http://valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt2.asp

Good read.

But thats all about laser, and as good as the V1 is, nothing is really that great at detecting laser since once you're in range, it's too late anyways.

Heh, should tint the headlights, so the cop's laser signal isn't as strong on the return. (Or use that film for it... whatever it's called.)

sd_335i · 04-23-2008, 01:16 AM

Go with formula one pinnacle series. It's high quality ceramic tint and cheaper than huper optik. I have it on my car and my valentine one works like a charm.

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spy1325 New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 1983 Mercedes 240D Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (0)	Radar Detector and Tint Would having tint put on my front and rear windows (35% - huper optic, if i do get it) interfere with the operation of a Valentine 1 Radar Detector, i was told it only bocks UV but i iv read that the Blue Strip on the top of some car's windshields causes interference..
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HappyG Major 45 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i / 6SP Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Huper Optik is ceramic tint. Shouldn't have any issues there...never heard about that strip across the windshield however...Would be interesting to know. ________ Suzuki Equator Specifications Last edited by HappyG; 05-17-2011 at 02:39 AM..
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6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working 67 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	35% seems quite dark for a front windsheild. __________________
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spy1325 New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 1983 Mercedes 240D Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (0)	yea i don't think i will be going taht dark for front, might leave it untinted , but now i know for the radar aspect...
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cooldude Lieutenant 27 Rep 518 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-...ar.html?page=4 it says metallic tints are harmful for radar detectors. i can understand problems with laser by why radar performs lesser with tint __________________
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sd_335i Private 3 Rep 71 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	Go with formula one pinnacle series. It's high quality ceramic tint and cheaper than huper optik. I have it on my car and my valentine one works like a charm.
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