Calling window tint experts?

DS_BMW · 08-24-2024, 01:47 AM

I have tried a few ceramic films in various VLT levels, using multiple different shops. XPEL XR, XPEL XR Plus. Global ceramic and also 3M ceramic IR.

My problem's are all the films give a glare from headlights behind me like a ladder looking effect. Also certain angles from the sun makes the tint hazy looking without good clarity.

Is this just me with this problem or is this just how window tint is? Is there a brand that does not do this?

christianb5s4 · 08-28-2024, 11:32 AM

I have never had those issues with 3M or Llumar. I have Llumar IRX on all side windows of my cars, and their clear Air80 on all windshields.

The only visual clue it's even there is at certain times of the day in the sun, you can see a slight rainbow effect. But that's true of all films.

DrVenture · 08-28-2024, 02:36 PM

I bought mine tinted. First tinted car. I find the back window to have some optical clarity issues, but not too bad. No idea what brand. Eventually I'll get it redone with something better. I'll ask them about 3M or Llumar.

Blue Spruce · 09-04-2024, 01:17 PM

I believe it's caused by the defroster lines. I don't think tint type matters.

StradaRedlands · 09-05-2024, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by christianb5s4

I have never had those issues with 3M or Llumar. I have Llumar IRX on all side windows of my cars, and their clear Air80 on all windshields.

The only visual clue it's even there is at certain times of the day in the sun, you can see a slight rainbow effect. But that's true of all films.

I have the same on two cars, no problems with glare or distortion. I really like Llumar (did you get it installed at Signature in Costa Mesa?).

tturedraider · 09-05-2024, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DS_BMW

I have tried a few ceramic films in various VLT levels, using multiple different shops. XPEL XR, XPEL XR Plus. Global ceramic and also 3M ceramic IR.

My problem's are all the films give a glare from headlights behind me like a ladder looking effect. Also certain angles from the sun makes the tint hazy looking without good clarity.

Is this just me with this problem or is this just how window tint is? Is there a brand that does not do this?

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Originally Posted by christianb5s4

I have never had those issues with 3M or Llumar. I have Llumar IRX on all side windows of my cars, and their clear Air80 on all windshields.

The only visual clue it's even there is at certain times of the day in the sun, you can see a slight rainbow effect. But that's true of all films.

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I have the same on two cars, no problems with glare or distortion. I really like Llumar (did you get it installed at Signature in Costa Mesa?).

+1 for Llumar products. I have been using Llumar products for longer than half the people on Bimmerpost have been alive! They have never disappointed me and I am a picky sum b!tch!! Llumar has lots of products today, including ceramic. Ceramic is not an absolute must. They have very good metalized films. Their ceramic is FormulaOne Pinnacle. www.llumar.com will get you to everything they offer.

C4Suke · 09-08-2024, 06:06 PM

On my g80, the dealer installed Suntek 25-30%, on sides and rear (the sales person wasn’t sure exactly which one). And I don’t notice any such issues.

My model 3 has 20% all around Xpel XR plus, and again, no such issues.

However, I do notice a “rippling” effect on the model 3 windshield which has Xpel XR plus 70%.

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christianb5s4 Captain 1404 Rep 889 Posts Drives: Built 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	I have never had those issues with 3M or Llumar. I have Llumar IRX on all side windows of my cars, and their clear Air80 on all windshields. The only visual clue it's even there is at certain times of the day in the sun, you can see a slight rainbow effect. But that's true of all films. __________________ 2024 M3 CompX Dravit Grey - MP HAS - Millway - MHC+ carbon - CS software - Fabspeed - MAD - PPF 2019 G05 X5 x40i, built 2001 600whp B5 S4.
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DrVenture First Lieutenant 882 Rep 309 Posts Drives: M550i 2022 Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	I bought mine tinted. First tinted car. I find the back window to have some optical clarity issues, but not too bad. No idea what brand. Eventually I'll get it redone with something better. I'll ask them about 3M or Llumar. __________________ Carbon Black - Debadged\|Mocha Nappa\|DHP\|DAP\|Executive\|Luxury Seating\|M668 w/ DSW06+
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Blue Spruce New Member 11 Rep 18 Posts Drives: G42 M240i Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	I believe it's caused by the defroster lines. I don't think tint type matters.
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C4Suke New Member 42 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 335IS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	On my g80, the dealer installed Suntek 25-30%, on sides and rear (the sales person wasn’t sure exactly which one). And I don’t notice any such issues. My model 3 has 20% all around Xpel XR plus, and again, no such issues. However, I do notice a “rippling” effect on the model 3 windshield which has Xpel XR plus 70%.
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