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post Apr 14 2017, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(vsmseiko @ Apr 14 2017, 07:37 AM)
If there are little bubbles after tint is applied, do we have to wait for some time for it to settled down? Was told it will go away within a week but I'm just wondering how is the air going to escape? Any comments from the sifus?
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For some brands, I have observed small bubbles upon application, but after a week or so, it goes away due to hot and cold compression. Wait for a week, and if still exist, then do go back
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post May 12 2017, 01:13 PM

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QUOTE(legendgod @ May 12 2017, 12:52 PM)
Okay thank you.
so 30/50 is darker than 70/80 lets say?
always thought is the other way round
new to this tint stuff as 1st time getting a car  sweat.gif
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LOL...just think it as one is looking as half glass ful or or half glass empty.

Similarly 70% VLT means light goes thru windows at 70% and 30% is blocked...hence more light, its brighter

got it?


30% VLT means, only 30% light goes thru...70% of the light is blocked, hence the tint is darker.

WHen you go to shop, most of them talk about light goes thru and not VLT...so they will ask, whats the tinting percentage ..so when you say 70%...means its 30%VLT...70% is the darkness
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post May 22 2017, 07:21 PM

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QUOTE(Tik-Tok @ May 22 2017, 06:04 PM)
Hi,

Could you PM for Honda City 2017?

Thanks !
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lol...you thought this is a sales thread?! bangwall.gif
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post Aug 7 2017, 04:47 PM

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QUOTE(Yellow lemon @ Aug 7 2017, 11:21 AM)
guys may i know what tint brand you bought that have bubble.
my fren used to work in 3m tint. told me dont ever trust those cheap tint. it may give you heat resist, but will not last long and will bubble over years...... its not due to demister~
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From my experience, it could happen to any brand, even my 3M fixed 5 yrs ago...is all blur at the rear window cry.gif

previously... I had cheap tinit on my wira at Brothers, last me more than 10yrs, till it was sold off...no fading or bubling at all...it only cost rm350 for the whole car!

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QUOTE(Yellow lemon @ Aug 7 2017, 04:59 PM)
ic, seems warranty is very important.. as long as have 7~10 years warranty would be best.  thumbsup.gif
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at a safer side...going for warranty is better...but then sometimes, depending on the car that one wants to tint and how long you want to use.

As for my wira...my thought was...its so cheap rm350...if anything goes wrong...i could tint every 2-3yrs or so...n they provided 5yrs warranty as well! Not sure whats the price now...havent visited them for tint for a long time
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post Sep 26 2017, 09:28 AM

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QUOTE(jzack @ Sep 25 2017, 11:58 PM)
Hi guys, newbie here.. what do u suggest for below 1000 budget for whole car? what spec? never actually tint a car before.. last time i remember tinting my car in 2007 on my 1st model saga which only costs around RM150 (cap ayam, faded already).. never send any car to tint since then..

so, is it sufficient to get a decent tint with this kinda budget? if you have a better suggestion, do suggest (brand, budget & product) since im pretty noob in this section.. (budget can stretch up to 1.5-2k) Thx sifus!

- for coupe audi tt
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You can check at garage section, they have below 1k, and do provide 5-7yrs warranty as well
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post Sep 26 2017, 01:06 PM

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QUOTE(jzack @ Sep 26 2017, 10:38 AM)
Thanks. i'll take a look in the garage section.. but personally, what would u recommend bro? i've read too many bad feedbacks from bloggers and fb users who got scam from tint shop (incl raytech pusat bandar puchong)..
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Personally, if its from LYN garage, where these sellers had been here for long time and been scrutinize by LYN members...they should be fine.

cannycool is one of the famous one.

As I said, since there are warranty, I wont worry too much. Maybe ask price from couple of the them and then decide. Raytech is pretty good as well, review from LYN here.
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post Nov 26 2017, 09:52 PM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Nov 26 2017, 07:07 PM)
Sigh, starting to notice lines appearing on my windscreen (Raytech Ultra 70). My other car has Ultra 70 too but so far no lines appearing yet, it was fitted 1 year ago... is it the recent batch have quality issue? Should not be workmanship since both cars done at same place.

Damn unlucky this round since my windscreen was replaced twice, first tint had very obvious lines (waves), then second one had dents on it 😩 current one initially I noticed a bit of lines but not obvious so I ignore it, then now seems more areas have it. My old Myvi last time install cheap Rikecool had this issue only after 4 years, this one less than 3 months only 😩
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Sometimes, I do wonder, why is it so as well, it happens to many tints, nothing specific to a brand. My rear window, has the same issue, on a 3M brand (likely hood due to heater), but my one other car, cap ayam, for 13 years, no such issue at all! ant it only cost rm3xx for the tint.
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post Jan 26 2018, 03:23 PM

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QUOTE(MeToo @ Jan 26 2018, 11:25 AM)
Doing 3M Crystaline/Scotchshield all around for midsize SUV... got offered RM2000...

But problem with 3M is not friendly to SmartTag.. thinking of changing the windscreen only to Vkool maybe Elite (thats the best?). Tint provider asking for RM300 extra for that option...
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I'm using 3M, and not having any issues with smarttag, did you check with them 3M installer, was that their feedback?

In which case the problem arises? In my experience, most of tints (which are dark) doesnt work well if left it on dashboard to read it, hence carrying it and placing on the windscreen, is best while passing thru.
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post Jan 26 2018, 04:07 PM

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QUOTE(MeToo @ Jan 26 2018, 03:58 PM)
3M Crytalline series (top grade) doesnt work with SmartTag
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Interesting, many of my friends have no issue, while they have to drive slowly thru the lane. On one of the previous thread, mnay LYN members mentioned, as long as its closer to windscreen and drive slowly, it should work fine.
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post Jan 26 2018, 05:09 PM

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QUOTE(MeToo @ Jan 26 2018, 04:56 PM)
is it crystalline?

Cause there are many 3M tints
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yup, its Crystalline (used by my friends....mine is the first generation classic series, they are not available anymore

BTW...here was one of the older discussion...you can see many Crystalline owner did confirm they are fine.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2052262/all
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post Jan 12 2019, 12:10 PM

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QUOTE(macabre221 @ Jan 12 2019, 12:01 PM)
Hi sifus,
I need some advice.
If this has been discussed before or there is other thread do guide me correctly.

I plan to change my existing car tint. Only concern I have at this moment is will peeling of old tint damage defroster line?
I had asked 2-3 shops (different brands of tint) and their responses are risky & no warranty. As summary they wont guarantee if the system dont work after do new tint installation. I guess this is normal response as they want to safe guard themselves.

By the way my car is Honda Civic year 2015. Took it on Jan 2016, with tint job done by Advance I Tint (the particular Honda dealer’s supplier).

Reason I would want to change are due to the tint start to peel of itself and want better heat rejection tint.
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From my experience as well, most of shops wont guarantee if there could be some damage to the heating line. Its a risk that one has to take. But then, I have changed many times, all went well. Make sure you go to experienced shop. All the best
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post May 10 2019, 03:07 PM

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QUOTE(RicoT @ May 10 2019, 12:53 PM)
My advice, stay away from VKool if you need to use your GPS to navigate around. SmartTag is okay but need to drive very slow to pass through, but gatepass can't use and autogate remote reduced. Alternatively on the expensive side of tint, perhaps 3M Crystalline. Or mid range, Llumar, Hamel, etc.

Salesman will sure say improve la, GPS no problem la, gatepass no problem la, just to secure sales (usual salesman talk la, which salesman will say their product is bad? Don't get misled.). After pasang, no improvement. Don't believe the VKool salesman.
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we should ask for money back guarantee on a written form, then we are safe.
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QUOTE(hoong2188 @ May 25 2019, 06:01 PM)
After comparing and survey.. finally I decided to go with raytech.. previous car all v kool and 3m... give a try for raytech. Today tinted at puchong raytech.. I think today is Saturday many car and the workmanship is not that good they all rushing .. can completed my car less than an hour... on the way back home notice a small dust inside wanna claim warranty ... called back puchong branches and asked to claim in any branch.. so I go glenmarie raytech that nearby but kena halau said it’s workmanship issues they don’t want layan me.. and I ask to help to test the tint IRR those and the boss said only HQ got.. very unprofessional

That is my experience ... will update the quality of raytech MX after few more weeks .
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QUOTE(aspenco @ Feb 12 2020, 04:27 PM)
thank you. I have just dropped them a msg. hopefully they reply.
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interesting...do let us know once you receive the quote
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QUOTE(aspenco @ Feb 13 2020, 12:37 PM)
Oh they were pretty responsive. But sadly, they do not have for my car.
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i see...most likely they wont be able to fit my passat cc as well, but was curious for my sorento on the pricing...probably will ping them as well. thanks mate
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QUOTE(aspenco @ Feb 13 2020, 03:54 PM)
Yes, you should drop them a line and enquire. Passat and Sorento is a common model, So hopefully they have stock for these 2 models. Good luck.
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sorento yes...but passat is frameless door, doubt they have a solution hahaha.....will share sorento pricing once available
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QUOTE(Minchai @ Aug 19 2020, 08:11 PM)
I think vcool will have problem with GPS / signal waze right? Due to its metal base tint...

3M only have problem with smart tag (but it can be solve, just ask the installer for the method). No problem for GPS /waze/ phone signal for 3M
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Im just curious, which 3M model having smartag issue?
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QUOTE(I'm V-Kool @ Aug 20 2020, 04:32 PM)
Crystalline Series
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I have classic series and CR70 as well, on my cars, and didnt encounter any smartag or rfid issues


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QUOTE(babygrand123 @ Oct 5 2020, 09:03 AM)
Sharing :

2013 high spec tint at canny cool subang SS15 RM1100

Site windows all working fine with good heat rejection but the only issue i facing was the back wind screen degraded and become blur vision !!!!!

Let say if i going to change a new car for next year, it is worth to go for 3M for more durable & quality + heat rejection ? Thanks
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Do you use rear windshield heater regularly?

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