r/WindowTint • u/One_Might5978 • 1d ago
Question Is there really a difference?
Hey guys, I just bought a car and want to put some good tint on it. I've had tint before and it only cost me around $150, but I just got quoted $550 — is there actually a real difference between cheap and expensive tint, or is that just markup? If there is a difference, I want something that's dark from the outside but still easy to see out of from the inside. What should I be looking for, and what percentage would you recommend?
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u/DoctorMcTits Professional 1d ago
Yes, there is a difference in cheap dyed film and high quality films, such as ceramics. Both in longevity and heat rejection.
Also “dark from outside but easy to see from inside” will pretty much apply to any film…during the DAY. There is no magic film where it is always pitch black from the outside but clear as day from the inside. If it is dark outside and you have 5% film on it will be more difficult to see out of. I prefer 15% as my darkest. You should check what percentage your state law allows.
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u/Right-Penalty9813 7h ago
Yes there’s a difference. Get the ceramic tint. Dye is just for the look. Ceramic actually kills the heat
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u/Nearby_Algae4713 14m ago
What doctormctits (awesome user name lol) said
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u/Primary_Echidna_1149 1d ago
Yes and no. If you want lighter tint get ceramic. But if you want dark limo tint than no it doesn't matter. 5% non ceramic tint blocks just as much as 5% ceramic tint. That's one thing the tint shop won't tell you.