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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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What Kind of Tint?

I am debating metallic-based tint vs. the Huper Optik Ceramic stuff. I've never compared the two, so can anybody tell me if the ceramic stuff is really all that better? I know it blocks more heat, but does it look obviously better as well?

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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by scottped
I am debating metallic-based tint vs. the Huper Optik Ceramic stuff. I've never compared the two, so can anybody tell me if the ceramic stuff is really all that better? I know it blocks more heat, but does it look obviously better as well?

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i've heard that metallic tint messes up your radar and nav and ceramic doesnt... but now i've heard the Llumar (metallic) works fine with radar and nav...
Old Sep 20, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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I have Formula 1 metallic tint. No apparent side affects. Might be a slight loss of radio reception in marginal areas. No radar detector so I can't speak to that.
Old Sep 20, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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my radar detector works fine with metallic tint
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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huper optik here ...
love the stuff

best tint ive ever owned
and i've only had the metalic before this
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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I have Lumar tint and have had no problems using my Cobra Radar. I have had several other type tints on earlier Maximas, and by far for keeping the heat out and looking best, go with Lumar.
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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SolarGard replaced Llumar in some high end shops... Check that out as well...

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