Tint poll
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From: Florida
What is everyone doing for the windshield?
Do most just leave it alone with no tint?
I'm interested in the Llumar Air Blue 80 product. Most say you can't tell it's on. I'm a photographer and visual acuity is very important to me. Want it to look just as clear as if it were uncovered.
Some positive reviews of this product indicate it's like wearing sunglasses as sky is a little bluer, with more contrast. That would be great as long as the view is crystal clear.
Am in Florida so cutting that heat back is important with so much A7 glass. This product cuts heat by 43%,
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From: Northern CA
What is everyone doing for the windshield?
Do most just leave it alone with no tint?
I'm interested in the Llumar Air Blue 80 product. Most say you can't tell it's on. I'm a photographer and visual acuity is very important to me. Want it to look just as clear as if it were uncovered.
Some positive reviews of this product indicate it's like wearing sunglasses as sky is a little bluer, with more contrast. That would be great as long as the view is crystal clear.
Am in Florida so cutting that heat back is important with so much A7 glass. This product cuts heat by 43%,
Do most just leave it alone with no tint?
I'm interested in the Llumar Air Blue 80 product. Most say you can't tell it's on. I'm a photographer and visual acuity is very important to me. Want it to look just as clear as if it were uncovered.
Some positive reviews of this product indicate it's like wearing sunglasses as sky is a little bluer, with more contrast. That would be great as long as the view is crystal clear.
Am in Florida so cutting that heat back is important with so much A7 glass. This product cuts heat by 43%,
But with Daytona Grey, all black interior and summer days of 100-110+ I would like to block out as much heat as possible.
Also thinking about doing Pinnacle 50% on the sunroof to block heat and darken it a little bit more.
Wondering if anyone else with Daytona paint did darker than 35% on the rear window and how they like it?
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I have a clear tint on my front windshield but when the sun hits the windshield
I could see the whole color spectrum. I have a rainbow on my windshield half the time. It's
Only noticible from the outside.
I was wondering if anyone else has this sort of tint.
I could see the whole color spectrum. I have a rainbow on my windshield half the time. It's
Only noticible from the outside.
I was wondering if anyone else has this sort of tint.
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From: Florida
Did you decide to go with the Air Blue 80 on the windshield? I am going to be taking my A7 in shortly to get the windows done. Being in CA I have decided to use the Blue 80 on the front sides and considering it for the windshield as well. Installer said not many people are even aware that doing the windshield is an option so it doesn't get done very often.
But with Daytona Grey, all black interior and summer days of 100-110+ I would like to block out as much heat as possible.
Also thinking about doing Pinnacle 50% on the sunroof to block heat and darken it a little bit more.
Wondering if anyone else with Daytona paint did darker than 35% on the rear window and how they like it?
But with Daytona Grey, all black interior and summer days of 100-110+ I would like to block out as much heat as possible.
Also thinking about doing Pinnacle 50% on the sunroof to block heat and darken it a little bit more.
Wondering if anyone else with Daytona paint did darker than 35% on the rear window and how they like it?
I know that's in the minority but just don't want to feel like I'm sitting in a cave.
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From: USA (FL and PA)
On the beam:
I have 3M crystalline put on by AutoSupershield in Boca. Pepi did a great job. Due to car registry in PA had to go with 60% transmission and couldn't do front windshield due to inspection stickers. Have a sunscreen that is a perfect fit for the 7 and car is significantly cooler than my Fusion Hybrid that my fiance uses (30% metal tint except windshield but also use custom fit sun screen in that car too). Given that it is not much cooler in Davie than in Hallandale
, might want to consider it. Pepi does lots of cars in Miami as well as a lot of work at Ft. Lauderdale Ferrari as well. May want to give him a call to discuss things with him. They are in Boca, Yamato Rd exit (about 1 mile east of 95 on West Dixie Hwy). Tell him I sent you.
I have 3M crystalline put on by AutoSupershield in Boca. Pepi did a great job. Due to car registry in PA had to go with 60% transmission and couldn't do front windshield due to inspection stickers. Have a sunscreen that is a perfect fit for the 7 and car is significantly cooler than my Fusion Hybrid that my fiance uses (30% metal tint except windshield but also use custom fit sun screen in that car too). Given that it is not much cooler in Davie than in Hallandale
, might want to consider it. Pepi does lots of cars in Miami as well as a lot of work at Ft. Lauderdale Ferrari as well. May want to give him a call to discuss things with him. They are in Boca, Yamato Rd exit (about 1 mile east of 95 on West Dixie Hwy). Tell him I sent you.
Last edited by Mitodad; May 13, 2014 at 08:01 AM. Reason: didn't quote and reply - adding name to post.
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I have 3M crystalline on my A7. I previously had it on my 2012 A6. It was 30% on the windows and rear. I have a clear ceramic on my windshield, but I seem to remember them saying it wasn't crystalline.
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From: Colorado Rockies
3M Crystalline, 50% front four doors, 40% rear deck lid. Colorado sun is pretty intense at 11k' elevation. I have 25% on an SUV and though it is great for daylight, it is a bit too dark at night without ambient street lighting.
