ceramic tint ??'s

tecknical · #1 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 03:53 PM

I got a quote for Ceramic tint for all windows of the fit. its $495

Its Huber Optik which is supposed to be THE name in ceramic window tint. I heard some great stuff about it from different people and the company that quoted me the price but I want to hear first hand impressions from anyone that has experience with it. I saw the Tint Description thread, but the ceramic tint was lacking in explanation and description

Does it really make the car that much cooler? I heard it blocks 85% of heat passing through the glass. Just wondering if its really worth the $500 tag

vile10 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 04:44 PM

i wouldn't spend $500 on tint, ceramic film is good but fit doesn't necessarily need it because the antenna is external

DallasPete · #3 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 01:03 PM

I've had the choice before, and ended up with a high end metallic sputter film for $300 installed. Is the Huper better? Yes, but only marginally better than a high end metallic. It's up to you to decide if the extra $200 is worth slightly more heat rejection ( about 2-3%)

Rob22315 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 01:15 PM

The other reason to go ceremic is a more OEM look - it doesn't give the windows a mirrored appearance. I didn't mind the mirrored look and went with metallic film.

rawrItsJello · #5 (**permalink**) 09-13-2008, 06:57 PM

back in the hay day.. tints used to fade..and ceramic tint was the best quality, since it never faded. but now with recent technology.. fading tint is not a problem. so no, ceramic tint is not needed.

Jaime · #6 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 12:22 AM

I had mine done with ceramic you are talking about and it cost me $325.00 and this included a 10 inch band across the top of the front window. My Fit has a lot more glass than my last vehicle so I don't know if it keeps it much cooler. I do know that I went as dark as they make it and I can still see out much better than the metalics. Ceramics, vent visor and windshield shade work very well for my Fit. I even had "Blu Fit" decal ( I have TWB Fit )custom made that I put on the windhsield shade. Looks cool from the outside as it matches my License plate and 3rd brake light. I am trying to find TWB eyelids. Any ideas? Thanks