XRTank Donating Members 105 Member For: 22y 6m 26d Location: Sydney Posted 23/12/02 05:15 AM Share Posted 23/12/02 05:15 AM Just reading through my manual the other day and noticed a warning about applying metalic based tints to my XR6T... claiming interference with antenna reception.What other options are available over mealic based tints? I've read a bit on dyed based tints but they don't do much for solar reflection/protection. What has been your solution, be it a dealer or after market solution. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellionXR6T I'm Back!! Thats right, long over due! :) Lifetime Members 4,348 Member For: 22y 7m 9d Gender: Male Location: West Brisbane Posted 23/12/02 06:05 AM Share Posted 23/12/02 06:05 AM Interesting point. I know I'll be ringing up the dealer and asking the question as I'm getting factory tint.Thanks for the info. I was on the same line of thinking. I have also heard that their antenna design is less than perfect, constantly losing reception, any of you guys had this trouble with factory tint? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/#findComment-3990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 22y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 23/12/02 07:45 AM Share Posted 23/12/02 07:45 AM My local tint guy has only the "new" tint as there are so many cars now with glass mounted antennae. I've just had my car done with it (although I didn't need it for my AU) and it looks the same as the old stuff and I can tell no difference with the effectiveness of it as far as reducing glare is concerned. It works OK by me. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/#findComment-3994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exr6 Guests Posted 23/12/02 08:17 AM Share Posted 23/12/02 08:17 AM I have a friend that works for the company that does the tinting. I asked the same question! What they did was contact European car dealers, they have had antenna in glass for years. They use metalic tint on all side windows, but the rear is a dye based tint, which is only lasts for two years before it goes purple! I have been told that if it does discolour within that time, it will be replaced free of charge so I will still get my car tinted, then in two years maybe there will be a better product available. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/#findComment-4002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 22y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 23/12/02 08:21 AM Share Posted 23/12/02 08:21 AM exr6> Mine came with a 10 year guarantee against discolouration or any other "faults" so maybe they already have the thing sussed properly - if not I guess they'll be replacing a lot. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/#findComment-4004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exr6 Guests Posted 23/12/02 08:37 AM Share Posted 23/12/02 08:37 AM turbo6man - Was your tint done by Ming???That is the mob my friend works for. If it is then you should ask the question Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/#findComment-4006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondie Firm Member Donating Members 2,924 Member For: 22y 7m 11d Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 23/12/02 09:28 AM Share Posted 23/12/02 09:28 AM We had our car tinted by Novus locally. They use Sun Gard tints, metal film on the side windows and dyed on the rear. Colour match is near perfect and it comes with a lifetime warranty.Havent noticed any difference with radio reception at all.l'm happy Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/#findComment-4010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrestd Member 80 Member For: 22y 5m 18d Posted 25/12/02 10:00 AM Share Posted 25/12/02 10:00 AM article discussing some details on BA tinting, amongst other things:http://www.autospeed.com.au/A_1625/page1.html Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/#findComment-4168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 8m 1d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 25/12/02 09:54 PM Share Posted 25/12/02 09:54 PM forrestd said: article discussing some details on BA tinting, amongst other things:http://www.autospeed.com.au/A_1625/page1.htmlThanks for the info Forrestd.. I got my tint done by Sentry Window Tint in Sydney.. done a fantastic job, and this was organise through the dealer - City Ford. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/#findComment-4196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 22y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 27/12/02 05:19 AM Share Posted 27/12/02 05:19 AM exr6 said: turbo6man - Was your tint done by Ming???That is the mob my friend works for. If it is then you should ask the question Sports Tint were the supplier, and Johnson Performance Tints are the manufacturing company. I wouldn't touch Ming - had bad experience many years ago. Hopefully they have changed. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/424-metallic-tints-and-antenna-on-glass/#findComment-4305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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