tinting Lumar vs HuperOptik vs 3M? thx - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Roman-dude · 01-11-2013, 10:39 AM

getting 3M quoted an extra $100 more ($300) than the other two (just under $200). any reason for that? thx

lexcalibur · 01-11-2013, 04:02 PM

i was wondering the same thing. where were you quoted for 300? I was quoted for 400 for sides and back and 6 if i wanted to do 70% on the windshield.

lexcalibur · 01-11-2013, 04:06 PM

forgot to mention that from what i've read, the crystalline is supposedly a thinner film but has better heat rejection. think that's why it's more expensive. I'm not positive tho.

chilled_fire · 01-11-2013, 04:49 PM

I dont think OP is talking about Crystalline, it costs > $500 easily. But yeah its the best you can easily make out the difference driving in sun.

Per my exp 3M was always costlier than other products eeverywhere i checked in Jersey.

Roman-dude · 01-11-2013, 06:10 PM

I just want a decent tint that's going to stay on for 4 years or so and is not going to get scratched up aor turn pink. I'm in New York metro area so heat's not that much of a concern. so if 3m is pricier is it also better or not? thx

badblk335i · 01-11-2013, 07:35 PM

I have always had LLumar tint on my vehicles and haven't had a single complaint. I paid less than $200 for all windows done (minus windshield) from Shades of Gray in Feasterville, PA.

Boost2Perfection · 01-11-2013, 10:23 PM

I had Llumar on my last car never had any problems, it's a good looking tint almost looks smoked under the sun. The 3M i have now on my 335 seems lighter than the Llumar IMO. Hit up Joe at the tint shop in Great Neck. He carries 3m and Crystalline there and can show you the difference in person.

gunsekun · 01-12-2013, 10:04 AM

Lumar all the way! Cause is made in korea

Roman-dude · 01-12-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lexcalibur

i was wondering the same thing. where were you quoted for 300? I was quoted for 400 for sides and back and 6 if i wanted to do 70% on the windshield.

look for "ONEighty" on fb. If you can't find it, let me know, i'll get their contact info for you.

Mrbig · 01-13-2013, 06:42 PM

Great tint shop in Staten Island use great film done All my cars there no issues !!! WC Tint on Hylan !!!

Roman-dude · 01-15-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrbig

Great tint shop in Staten Island use great film done All my cars there no issues !!! WC Tint on Hylan !!!

for those following this up, that place quoted ~$200 for digi.. not quite sure i wanna go with that film tho. llumar seems to win out and i dont see how 3m warrants an extra $100.. maybe it does, but i am yet to see why and how..

tmaw335i · 01-16-2013, 04:38 AM

If you're ever in Suffolk, Long Island I can get 3m tints for 200.

fresh_LA · 01-16-2013, 07:02 AM

A lil something about 3m crystalline tint...

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive_Films/

JRob23 · 01-16-2013, 10:14 AM

it could also have to do with warranties as it did with my installation. For 3m it was about $100 more but came with lifetime warranty and the kicker was that any 3m building would do warranty work if say the shop I went to ever went under

01-11-2013, 10:39 AM	#1
Roman-dude Registered Drives: 335d Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3 iTrader: (2)	tinting Lumar vs HuperOptik vs 3M? thx getting 3M quoted an extra $100 more ($300) than the other two (just under $200). any reason for that? thx
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badblk335i Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 555 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2008 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	I have always had LLumar tint on my vehicles and haven't had a single complaint. I paid less than $200 for all windows done (minus windshield) from Shades of Gray in Feasterville, PA. __________________ \| BMS JB4 ISO \| BMS METH KIT \| BMS DP \| BMS INTAKE \| REMUS RACE \| \| ER CP \| HELIX FMIC \| B3 FLASH \| KW V2 \| VMR 718 \| HANKOOK V12 \| Last edited by badblk335i; 01-13-2013 at 01:26 AM.

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Boost2Perfection Brigadier General Drives: e92 335i n54 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,116 iTrader: (26)	I had Llumar on my last car never had any problems, it's a good looking tint almost looks smoked under the sun. The 3M i have now on my 335 seems lighter than the Llumar IMO. Hit up Joe at the tint shop in Great Neck. He carries 3m and Crystalline there and can show you the difference in person. __________________ e92 335i BSM/Saddle JB4/HKS/TiTEK/U.R./UMNITZA/OSS/PSS9/219M/CYBA/M-TECH/AMS/CSL/TRUNK/LCi

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JRob23 Private First Class Drives: e46 m3 sold/99 civic/e92 335xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	it could also have to do with warranties as it did with my installation. For 3m it was about $100 more but came with lifetime warranty and the kicker was that any 3m building would do warranty work if say the shop I went to ever went under __________________ 2009 e92 Space Grey 335xi

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01-11-2013, 04:02 PM	#2
lexcalibur New Member Drives: 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	i was wondering the same thing. where were you quoted for 300? I was quoted for 400 for sides and back and 6 if i wanted to do 70% on the windshield.

01-11-2013, 04:06 PM	#3
lexcalibur New Member Drives: 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	forgot to mention that from what i've read, the crystalline is supposedly a thinner film but has better heat rejection. think that's why it's more expensive. I'm not positive tho.

01-11-2013, 04:49 PM	#4
chilled_fire Private First Class Drives: 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 127 iTrader: (0)	I dont think OP is talking about Crystalline, it costs > $500 easily. But yeah its the best you can easily make out the difference driving in sun. Per my exp 3M was always costlier than other products eeverywhere i checked in Jersey.

01-11-2013, 06:10 PM	#5
Roman-dude Registered Drives: 335d Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3 iTrader: (2)	I just want a decent tint that's going to stay on for 4 years or so and is not going to get scratched up aor turn pink. I'm in New York metro area so heat's not that much of a concern. so if 3m is pricier is it also better or not? thx

01-12-2013, 10:04 AM	#8
gunsekun Banned Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: your mom's Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	Lumar all the way! Cause is made in korea

01-13-2013, 06:42 PM	#10
Mrbig Lieutenant Drives: 13 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: N.Y.C Posts: 592 iTrader: (0)	Great tint shop in Staten Island use great film done All my cars there no issues !!! WC Tint on Hylan !!!

01-16-2013, 04:38 AM	#12
tmaw335i Private Drives: 09 AW 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	If you're ever in Suffolk, Long Island I can get 3m tints for 200.

01-16-2013, 07:02 AM	#13
fresh_LA First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 SG 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 337 iTrader: (4)	A lil something about 3m crystalline tint... http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive_Films/