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Reasons for tinting

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Originally posted by: evident
Originally posted by: Maximus96
how about ceramic vs metallic vs whatever tint? i read ceramic is best but most expensive. i think to tint my mini cooper, which really doesn't have that much window surface area, is like $4-500!!
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ceramic tint is best but depending on your antenna it may screw with your signal
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uhhh no. metallic interferes with gps and radar.
ceramic does not.
 
I like tint because it cuts down on light flicker as you drive on a sunny day and pass by trees. Sunglasses are not enough, especially on the sides.

It also cuts down interior heat, and protects the plastics in the car.

Plus it looks cool.
 
It keeps the car cooler inside on hot days so your A/C doesn't have to work as hard. It also helps interior plastics because instead of them absorbing the damaging rays of the sun and discoloring, the tint helps protect the interior and minimizes that damage.

Also, it helps keep my son more comfortable so that the sun is not in his eyes or on his skin while we are driving.
 
I was tempted to get the security film that prevents thieves bricking the windows and get that with a tint. Three years later and I haven't done it... 😛
 
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