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Originally Posted by Bullitt
3M seems superior! The odd thing is, I've read many recommendations for Huper Optik, although it offers only a 10-year warranty. There must be something better that Huper Optik has over 3M. Hearing about the problem with polarized eyewear is a let-down though. Formula One and Solar Gard provide lifetime warranties. How is 3M's warranty? If anyone knows, is it free of the polarized problem?
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I have serengeti sunglasses but I'm not sure they're polarized. I plan to have the 3M tint installed this week if I can sneak out of work at lunch.
Edit: I just called.. Atlantic Shorline in VA beach does not carry the crystalline line of 3M film! They carry Vcool and colorstable cs. I need to do research on them.
Here's a comparison of 3M color-Stable vs. 3M Crystalline:
3M™ Color-Stable Automotive Window Films CS-35
38% Visible light transmitted
39% Total solar energy rejected (3M Crystalline 40: 59%)
40% Infrared rejected (3M Crystalline 40: 97%)
99% UV light rejected
7% Visible light reflected
57% Glare reduction
26% Solar heat reduction (3M Crystalline 40: 50%)
3M™ Color-Stable Automotive Window Films CS-50
51% Visible light transmitted
37% Total solar energy rejected (3M Crystalline 50: 56%)
30% Infrared rejected (3M Crystalline 50: 97%)
99% UV light rejected
8% Visible light reflected
42% Glare reduction
18% Solar heat reduction (3M Crystalline 50: 46%)
I won't have film installed at Atlantic Shoreline..
Update: I'm scheduled to have Huper Optik installed in Richmond this week! $350 + $50 for the moonroof = $400. He can get 3M Crystalline film but doesn't keep it in stock.