05-02-2013, 01:32 PM | #1 |
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3M Crystalline - 40% installed
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Figured I would post up my thoughts on the 3M Crystalline series window film. I have the 40% tint, which is the lowest % you can go in Crystalline. I was a little reluctant to go with Crystalline because 40% appears to be visually "light". But after I compared the equivalent percentage I would need to come comparably close to the same heat rejection, etc. I would need limo-grade tint. Yikes. I got my sunroof and all windows (minus the dash) in 40%. It is perfect for me and the performance/functionality of it is well worth the money in my opinion. Highly recommend this film from 3M. Kind of cool: the film, when viewed from an angle with water on the windows, looks amber'ish. After the windows are dry, the film looks silver'ish-to-clear. I do not mind the color at all. But seeing as some people like to offset their tint from front versus rear, I recommend going the same % all the way around if you can tolerate it. Last edited by itwasepic; 05-04-2013 at 10:29 AM.. Reason: Posted pictures and added extra comments. |
05-04-2013, 03:01 AM | #5 |
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It may be too soon to tell, but can you please update with any info on whether or not the tint seems to affect your Comfort Access (assuming you have it)?
Just got my 335 last month and I was sold on Huper Optik until I started reading about all kinds of people having issues with Comfort Access. The guy that tinted my E46 (Llumar metallic) says he pretty much only works with 3M Crystalline or SolarGard Ultra Performance now. I'm looking primarily for heat rejection (and about 40% tint), but I really don't want to sacrifice Comfort Access performance. Also, can't wait to see pics! |
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05-04-2013, 07:57 AM | #6 |
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I've have 3M Crystalline all around (70% on the front doors, 50% on the rear doors and window) since last June and have had no issues with CA at all.
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To answer your question: Yes, I do have ComfAcc. No, the tint does not affect how it operates. |
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05-04-2013, 11:28 PM | #12 | |
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3M Color Stable or Crystalline are just fine. Will not affect CA or any other systems in car. I have Color Stable for months and all is great.
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Back to the original thread though, pics look great! |
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