Tint - need advice with % and brands
 

Okay - finally going to go get my P5 tinted. Actually, my lady's Jeep got busted into last night - fuckers smashed the little window in the rear door. Amateur bastards couldn't even pull the stereo out - I can do it myself in like 5 seconds, and I'm no thief....

Anyway, I'm a little afraid that my ride might be next - so I'd like to keep prying eyes away, and I know that the tint acts a little like "safety glass", too, making it harder to just shatter it.

Enough history - sorry; my woman knows a tint guy thru the body shop she works for - he'll give us a very nice 2fers deal on our cars.

He says he uses "Madico" brand tint - did I get the name right? Is that stuff any good? He says it has a lifetime warranty against fading, "purpling", etc. Anyone ever use this brand?

Also - she doesn't want metallic (titanium), but I do. The guy will do whatever I want, and I'm not sure whether to go 35% or 20%. Whatever it is, I want to do the same % all around - not darker in the back. Doesn't 35% metallic "appear" darker from the outside, just because of the reflectiveness? Is 20% all around (including up front) too dark - as in not safe at night, etc.?

Also, my woman is thinking about going 5% limo in the back - I said she's nuts - that's REAL dark, and definitely a bad idea for night driving. She'll probably do 35% front regardless.

Okay - please let the opinions roll - I really need some advice.

BTW - I've seen the guy's work, and it is very good. He's only going to charge us about $350 for BOTH cars. Whaddaya think?

i am wondering the same things. i here Llumar is good. what is the difference in quality of metalized and charcoal tint? i heard someone say to use metalized but is the standard stuff bad or is it just not as good? what about standard film from a good company and with the warranty?

Llumar is some of the best.

Blocks 99.9% of UV radiation as well.

I know that Llumar is one of the best out there. I'm just trying to find out how this "Madico" brand stacks up against Llumar, 3M, and any other proven performers.

I love a good deal, but hate getting ripped off or having to do things twice.

Never mind all - I found the answer Iwas looking for in this thread:
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...5&pagenumber=2

Mazdaspeedwest sounds like he knows his stuff on this subject, and when the tint I am considering is mentioned as on of his "quality brands" - I'm sold.

Now I'll just have to make sure the install goes well.

I've got Madico "Cool Chrome" tint on my ride.. I love it. 35% is the way to go imho :D

thank you for searching and not having to repeat myself :D :D :D

Correct, Llumar is the best.

i owned my own shop for 5 years and still work in the industry. Besides, i'd always give you guys the real poop anyways. ;)

thanks for the confidence Hihoslva

darryl........ can you awnser my question about the "standard or charcoal" tint versus the "metalized" tint. what is the difference in quality? is Llumar's charcoal tint ok to use? thanks for your help.