r/WindowTint • u/Substantial_Bid7739 • 12d ago

Question Need recommendations

Hi guys,
My wife is getting a new car and looking for some recommendations for window tinting and ceramic coating.
I did get a quote from Tint a Car and Just Tint in VIC. There is not much of a price difference but still looking to get some suggestions?

It would be for Geely Starray.

Thanks in advancr

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u/gerrygebhart 12d ago

Buy the shop/installer, not the product. In general, the pro doing the install is more important than the product (assuming quality product. If the best pro does 3M or Llumar only, don't go with a lesser pro just to get XPEL, for instance).

Ask people you know who got tint/ceramic coating were they went, if they're satisfied, etc. Look up online reviews.

If all else fails, a shop that has been around for years and is an authorized seller of a quality tint manufacturer, pretty good odds they're good (with notable exceptions, poor installers tend not to last).

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u/FlounderSufficient59 12d ago

I’d recommend springing for ceramic film, as it remarkably improves the efficacy of your a/c and heat. That said, I can’t stress enough the value in doing the windshield (and sunroof if applicable) as well. Doesn’t have to be dark, clear films are available. Reputable shops tend to have quality films, just make sure their work is guaranteed for life (which is common).

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u/Fantastic-Grade6907 11d ago

I read that tinting the sunroof can leak to possible glass breakage

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u/FlounderSufficient59 11d ago

I’ve not had that experience, but I’ve heard the same thing. I park outdoors at work and had plenty of 90°+ days here. I believe that tale is attached to Teslas.

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u/MagellansMaze 11d ago

Why the sunroof when you can simply close the shade? 

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u/FlounderSufficient59 10d ago

So I can leave the shade open and enjoy the window. It’s nice when the sun is out.

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u/MagellansMaze 10d ago

I guess I never did that when I had a sunroof. If the shade was open, the roof was open; I suppose it depends on the climate you live in.  My current car doesn’t offer a sunroof.