Tint - More Confused Than Ever!

[turb06]

What type of window tint is available from ford on purchase. Find out what type they use for sides and rear then shop elsewhere for it, as it will no doubt be cheaper

[Mondie]

OK. So now I'm REALLY confused!!!

Maybe I'll flip a coin....

Well, if you can find a reputable place that can do a perfect colour match between dye and metallic tints and offer you a lifetime warranty on the job then you cant go wrong. No chance of loss of radio signal because of the dye tint used on the rear window, the colour match is near perfect and you have a warranty in case the dye based tint changes to a purple hue over time.

that's what we did

[PURSUTE]

What type of window tint is available from ford on purchase. Find out what type they use for sides and rear then shop elsewhere for it, as it will no doubt be cheaper

In my experience this is decided by the dealer, not by Ford Aus. I am not sure if there are any tint companies specifically recommended by ford, but I have definitely spoken to a few different dealers who use different tint companies.

As far as the issue at hand is concerned, IMHO the best way to go is to use the product recommended by the dealer, and fitted at PD. That way, at least you can claim that the dealer is at fault if there is any problem. Also, you only have to take it back to the dealer, instead of running back and forth while the two places blame each other.

[richdave]

OK. So now I'm REALLY confused!!!

I suggest you stick with the Ford recommendation - Dye based tint all round.

[XRTank]

Ok guys,

I have found an article on this issue by one manufacturer who does tinting on the new BA falcons (see attachment). Basically, they have metallic on sides and dye on rear.

I have also spoken to a friend of mine in the tinting business. He recommended a metallic/dye combo. He did mention that some earlier customers did have reception problems in marginal reception areas who had the all-metallic option applied.

Dye based tints have improved from the past but they are still not perfect. You should get a minimum 6 years before you start to notice discolouration. Most tint companies offer a life time warrantee so you shouldn't have an issue with a replacement if you need it.

article1625.pdf

[richdave]

And just to make things interesting, at the 3000k service my wife asked the service team to check out the AM reception since it is CRAP. The service mamanger tells her that the tint is metalic on the rear window and will need replacement........and here I was beileving that dye based tint was installed on the car

[Cro]

And just to make things interesting, at the 3000k service my wife asked the service team to check out the AM reception since it is CRAP. The service mamanger tells her that the tint is metalic on the rear window and will need replacement........and here I was beileving that dye based tint was installed on the car

What is the FM reception like?

[Guest Xr6Tas]

Hmm... My reception is actually pretty damn average too for both FM and AM. Certainly no where near as good as the Berlina's (even though the rest of the car makes up for it in a major way! )

I was putting it down to a fairly weak antenna in a very hilly city (If you haven’t been to Hobart it’s surrounded by a huge mountain and craploads of hills) but perhaps I don’t have dye based tint on the rear window after all? Might look into it.

[cooltint]

Hi Guys

I'm new to this forum but as the owner of a Window Tinting business here on the sunny Gold Coast, thought I might comment on the issue of suitable window films for use on the BA Falcon.

Basically there are four different types of film produced.

(1) Dyed polyester - Imagine a piece of 'Glad Wrap' dipped into a bucket of dye. average life expectancy in QLD 3-5 years. Anything like this with a manmade colour will fade with enough exposure to the sun. Average heat rejection approx. 30-40% in the legal shade of 35% light transmission. Available with a Lifetime Manufacturers Warranty (LMW) to the original owner. Covering just about everything except film discolouration (fading or turning purple). These warranties are usually not transferrable.

(2) Dye/Metal (Metalised) - Same as above but with metal added to give a higher performance. Average life expectancy in QLD 5-7 years. Average heat rejection approx. 45-55% (legal shade). LMW same as above.

(3) Full Metal - Contains no dye at all in its' construction. Colour is made purely by adding different types of stabilised exotic metals to a base polymer substrate (plastic). These films generally have a more polished appearance. Average life expectancy in QLD 8-10 years. Average heat rejection approx. 50-60% (legal shade). LMW covers film discolouration and is usually transferrable for up to five years.

(4) Non Dyed polyester - These are the latest films to hit the market and are suitable for use on cars that may suffer from Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) eg BA Falcon, Mazda 6, 2003 Camry, 2003 Magna etc. 3M call their film CS35 Black (Carbon Stable), CPFilms call theirs EMINM35 (Electro Magnetic Interference Non Metalised), Solargard call their film True Grey 35 (True Grey HP 35 is the Metalised version of this film).

Warranties vary from 10 years to Lifetime and guarantee colour to be long lasting. Average life expectancy is unknown at this stage as most products have only been available for less than 12 months. Average heat rejection approx. 40-50%.

Most of these films can be colour matched to other films in the range if you require a metalised film on your side windows.

Any of these films can be safely used on the BA Falcon and according to the manufacturers should not interfere with your radio reception.

All of the above films stop up to 99.9% U.V.

For more detailed info e-mail me on info@cooltint.com.au and if I can't help I should be able to point you in the right direction.

I hope this info helps to ease the confusion over different film types.

Bye for now

[ducatijb]

my dealer used and recommended sentry tinting which is metallic all round :D

I have no problems(so far) with either am or fm