Generally there are a few type of tint.

Dyed or Colored Films
The most recognizable type of film is dyed or colored film which people are familiar seeing on cars and outdoor vehicles. This kind of film is colored during the melting and stretching process and works to absorb the sun's heat as opposed to repelling or deflecting it. It also reduces the ability of people to see inside which can deter crime and vandalism. Dyed film should not be used as a backing for thermal films as it can result in trapped heat.

Sputtered (Metalized) Films
Metalized films are infused with various kind of metals such as copper, nickel and aluminum among others. This metal deflects heat and sends it back to the outside. The metals are inserted into the film during the creation process and they are infused on an atomic level. When this process is completed there is an even distribution of metals across the whole of the tinting film. This kind of film is most often most common.

Hybrid Films
Hybrid films are exactly what they sound like. They take the best properties of both dyed and metalized films and combine them into one film which does it all.

Ceramic Films
New to the window tinting arena is ceramic tint films. These films are created using nanotechnology and are at the cutting edge of window tint technology. Ceramic tints reduce the amount of interference sometimes found in colored or dyed films while literally strengthening the glass itself once it is installed.

People familiar with the industry have seen much advancement in the field, but none as substantial as ceramic window tint. This is a very durable product that stands above its peers in terms of longevity. It also has the highest heat rejection levels compared to other materials. It has double the heat rejection of hybrid and dyed products. Because it uses no metal of any kind, there is no interference with technology found in modern vehicles.
It is also of a higher quality and strength than other materials, and has the ability to hold shattered glass together better than its competition.

Many of the high-end metallic films cannot compete with ceramic window tint when it comes to longevity and durability. It is much more resilient when it comes to fading, bubbling, cracking and the ever so common discoloring after years of use.

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u mean like mirror effect?

Not necessarily. It can come in many shade /colors and visually it look quite similar as any other type of tint but the similarity end there. Dye type tint do not have the good properties you will find in a good tint. The good properties that every car owners should be looking at are heat rejection, anti-break, scratch resistant, durability, clarity & longevity.
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This post has been edited by Care-Man: Nov 6 2014, 04:37 PM

In shirt, Juz spoke to sean raytech last weekend and did the tinted on my wife myvi. Clear explaination from the sales representatives, so far very good indeed! Eventualy i ll bring my cx5 5o visit them again. Juz dont have the time for this week.

Hi Kenny,

Thanks for the kind words.. Looking forward to see you soon!

= issue solved =

This post has been edited by peace4ever: Nov 9 2014, 10:13 PM

Anyone heard of 1 brand called "Sahara-X"? or anyone installed it before? how pricey is it? compare to 3M, Huper, v-kool and raytech?

I just tinted my fws with ultra 70

I m having issues with smart tag ...anyone with same experience ?

someone posted having same issue and recommend to put it near to right side, bottom. Not sure will it work as not status reported.

Looking for a good heat resistant tint.
budget around 600.

Dear sifus, any recommendation?

will give it a try...many thanks

Using Raytech Ultra 70 on the FWS as well, no issues with Smart Tag while mounted on the windscreen or holding it near the steering wheel. My Smart Tag is the older big bulky model.

thanks for the feedbac...mine having problems when holding near the steering..will try next putting in the middle and see

anyone using llumar crystal 6? your comments and views are much appreciated

Currently Im using Raytech CS85.
Very nice looking from outside.
RM1600 for my honda city.

Using the same film and am having a bit of an issue sometimes. What I did to minimise this was to drive slowly in the smart tag lane.

Today...I failed the smart tag 3 out of 3 times....so far I have not even once passed thru with smart tag...I have gone until almost at a standstill with my tag in the middle of the fws

Decided to come back to raytech HQ to complain on the "hazy effect" and smart tag problem...they now replacing
The film for me without questions asked. I did show them the blurry effect though.

Let's see how it goes after the replacement.. However there is one thing I need to compliment them...the level of pofessionalism in customer service is excellent.

No excuses given..no denial and immediately offered to replace the film (in progress as i m typing now)in fact I suggested to go back to my previous cs85 to save me fr any hassle in case I need to come again.

They have actually suggested to give ultra 70 another try instead of downgrading to back to cs85.
Well done Raytech! Fingers crossed now

Updated 9.55pm : tint replaced...no more issues with blurry effct and smart tag

This post has been edited by coconutzz: Nov 13 2014, 09:56 PM

hey guys. spent some time reading through the thread and found that there are super many types of different films. My budget is around rm600 for very basic tinting. I just want the solar protection and to be JPJ legal. any recommendations for RM600? it's for a honda jazz 2014

Did anyone just don't bother about JPJ postponement of the new tint rules to May 2015, and go ahead with putting the 30% VLT tints at the rear windows?

yes me.. i put llumar T8-35 on all side windows which is 38% VLT plus original passat side windows already green colour so become like 30% VLT i guess, front wind screen AVS60 and ATR20 on rear windscreen which is 20% VLT..