Tint Going On

RADA

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A good tinter is an artist in my book...
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What shop are you getting yours done at?
 
Ultimate Wheel & Tint in Victorville, CA.
(15322 Anacapa Rd. Victorville, CA 92392)

Been repeat customers with them with multiple vehicles for over 10 years. Great shop.

They are doing my ceramic coating the 1st week of February.
 
What windows are you getting done and what percentage?
 
Mind sharing cost? Tiny chance I could be up in the high desert visiting family would be curious just in case it’s better than what I can find out here in Escondido.
 
Mind sharing cost? Tiny chance I could be up in the high desert visiting family would be curious just in case it’s better than what I can find out here in Escondido.
I got the best they offer, including the windshield and sunroof.

It was $940 + tax.
 
Do you know or have an opinion on how dark the rear doors and back windows are tinted from the factory?
I am debating whether to just do the front driver and passenger windows or all of them. If they come pretty dark from the factory just do the front doors with ceramic for $200 and be done! No sunroof on mine
 
Do you know or have an opinion on how dark the rear doors and back windows are tinted from the factory?
I am debating whether to just do the front driver and passenger windows or all of them. If they come pretty dark from the factory just do the front doors with ceramic for $200 and be done! No sunroof on mine
If you are going to do ceramic then do it on all the windows, and if concerned about the darkness, you can do a lighter tint on back or have them remove factory tint. The IR Nanoceramic is the magic, but if you don't do them all you WILL have a noticeable temperature difference in the cab. My 2 cents
 
I got the best they offer, including the windshield and sunroof.

It was $940 + tax.
I’ll be watching for the results. What percentages are you going with?
 
@RADA notice any difference with wind / road noise after tint? Keep debating if it's in my head or not.
 
I’ve never had tint beyond factory tint before. Never even heard of ceramic tint/film for windows before I got on this forum. Can anyone give me a crash course on regular tint vs ceramic tint vs ceramic non-tint? Thanks in advance!
 
@RADA notice any difference with wind / road noise after tint? Keep debating if it's in my head or not.
Take it back to your installer, maybe they messed alignment of the window seal.
 
I’ve never had tint beyond factory tint before. Never even heard of ceramic tint/film for windows before I got on this forum. Can anyone give me a crash course on regular tint vs ceramic tint vs ceramic non-tint? Thanks in advance!
It all comes down to heat rejection and privacy..
Regular tint.. gives you privacy and mild heat rejection.
Ceramic tint.. gives you privacy and excellent heat rejection.
Ceramic non tint.. heat rejection and no privacy
Since I made the switch to Ceramic, I'll never go back. The cost might be double but worth it. I park my vehicle outside, and in the summer, I notice a big difference inside the cabin and the AC works much better.
 
It all comes down to heat rejection and privacy..
Regular tint.. gives you privacy and mild heat rejection.
Ceramic tint.. gives you privacy and excellent heat rejection.
Ceramic non tint.. heat rejection and no privacy
Since I made the switch to Ceramic, I'll never go back. The cost might be double but worth it. I park my vehicle outside, and in the summer, I notice a big difference inside the cabin and the AC works much better.
Dammit!! I thought I was done after getting PPF and ceramic coating! Back to the detail shop I’ll be heading!! Thankfully I can take my sweet time though. With snow on the ground, I don’t need heat rejection for a while!
But Ohio does get hot in the summer, and I’ll appreciate a cooler cabin this summer for sure!!
 
Do you know or have an opinion on how dark the rear doors and back windows are tinted from the factory?
I am debating whether to just do the front driver and passenger windows or all of them. If they come pretty dark from the factory just do the front doors with ceramic for $200 and be done! No sunroof on mine
I’d ask to see a sample of the tint before you make a decision. Had ceramic installed on my TRX’ fronts and it didn’t match the factory rears. It wasn’t even close. Had it removed. Ended up going with a different brand and carbon to get the closest match.
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I’d ask to see a sample of the tint before you make a decision. Had ceramic installed on my TRX’ fronts and it didn’t match the factory rears. It wasn’t even close. Had it removed. Ended up going with a different brand and carbon to get the closest match.
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Your truck looks soo good!!!

What brand tint did you use? We are having Xpel do our tint and ppf Monday. Their most “clear” for the windshield and 20% for the front side.

Chris
 

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