Looking at mobile tint shops, to be able to get my car tinted before Houston hits actual triple digit temps (soon).<BR><BR>Two I've found that are reasonably close to my office, 1 uses Johnson Window Films & the other uses both 3M & BlackMax films.<BR><BR>Haven't had to do window tint in probably 15 years, and worked for & drove a Honda so we did it in house then, so I'm out of the loop on it.<BR><BR>Assuming comparable install prices, which would you choose?Tint brand?Johnson Window Film3MBlackMaxOther - Explain below

You may want to research if there is a limit to the level of tint in your state. Some states have very strict limits on the level of tint allowed.

Mike

The last time I looked into this seriously kept coming back to the ceramic tints with one of the leading firms being Huper Optik. Not sure if that's still a leader, it's been a decade or more.

Huperoptik

Either Formula 1 Pinnacle or HuberOptik are my go-to tints.

Well, 1 shop that was found via a search for mobile tint shops is at location only, so they may be out.
We'll see what the other offers.

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You may want to research if there is a limit to the level of tint in your state. Some states have very strict limits on the level of tint allowed.

Mike

The last time I looked into it, TX only regulates the tint on the front doors, to 35% or lighter.

My local guy uses 3m ceramic.
Had a couple cars done no complaints.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005118130/

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I've used 3M Crystalline and Huper Optik/Autobahn tints recently. Both were excellent.

Not that this answers your question... But, the first question that I always ask a shop, that I am unfamiliar with, is if they File their edges.

LLumar ceramic here. Whichever brand you choose - I certainly suggest going ceramic. The wear and anti-glare properties are phenomenal.


Rick

P250, in 2021 I took the wifes new Passport to Tomball Tinters and got their ceramic tint put on the front windows. I have had three vehicles done there with no issues.

They have been doing tint forever.

HK Ag

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P250, in 2021 I took the wifes new Passport to Tomball Tinters and got their ceramic tint put on the front windows. I have had three vehicles done there with no issues.

They have been doing tint forever.

HK Ag

Thanks for the tip, hoping to find a mobile shop that can do it at my office so I don't have to take time off to get it done.
Will keep this one handy in case nothing else pans out.

Or, if I c an work out logistics & we can get a couple days break in the heat, I could borrow the Indian from my FIL & just drop the car off.

I've got Johnson clear bra and window tint. The bra should be removed as it's taken a beating and needs to go, but my window tint is still perfect after nearly 10 years.

I don't know which brand I have but I went the higher end ceramic and I think it helps reduce some heat.

Huper-
The heat rejection seems superior to other tints, even if those other tints are darker.

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Originally posted by HKg3:
You may want to research if there is a limit to the level of tint in your state. Some states have very strict limits on the level of tint allowed.

Mike

The last time I looked into it, TX only regulates the tint on the front doors, to 35% or lighter.

I'm jealous, we are 35 rears, 50 front, zero windshield. Personally I take mine to a shop I trust. High end shop for vehicle prep and mods on the rich, famous, and athletes (which there are tons of where I live). He charges reasonable prices for my Fusion or for a Lamborghini. He only uses one brand, but I trust him and his lifetime guarantee over any marketing brochures.

I would never consider a mobile guy unless I had a stack of referrals from trusted sources.

I like the 3M, I've had them on multiple vehicles without any issue.

I've also had the ceramic on the windshield at 70% and it really cuts down on the discomfort of the hot southwest summers.

I use LLumar IRX on my vehicle. 5% on the back and rear sides, 25% on the front sides and 50% on the windshield. It really makes a big difference in heat build up inside vehicle. Not legal in my state but I have not had any problems in the past 2-3 years it’s been on there.

50% on the windshield? How’s that work at night? I have to roll my side windows down to read street name signs at night.

I had 3M ceramic on my last two cars.
My convertible was 20% sides and rear and 70% windshield.
Too dark so I went with 32% sides and 70% windshield on my hatchback.

On most days I don’t even need sunglasses.

Pics:
The 20% sides and rear with 70% windshield. My driveway to street is not lit so at night it’s hard to see people walking their dogs.



Closeup of windshield



Here’s the hatchback after I had the front windows and windshield done and paint corrected.



3M makes an IR ceramic these days