Tinting Help
#11
05-17-2004, 01:55 PM
RE: Tinting Help
ORIGINAL: Jestnomen
well actually it's not all that rare, especially if you listen to AM frequencies. But thanks for all the great info.
well actually it's not all that rare, especially if you listen to AM frequencies. But thanks for all the great info.
The tint in question is of inferior quality. Older sandwiched tints with metal sheets cause parabolic changes of the radio signals. Some even absorb the signal and reduce its magnitude. The newer "sputtered" and ceramic tints do not sandwich a metallic sheet; radio signals are undistorted and undisturbed by the tint.
#12
05-17-2004, 01:59 PM
RE: Tinting Help
ORIGINAL: brrman
metallic tint causing bad reception is not rare. I have seen it dozens of times actually. For an audi its especially common cuz of the antenna location.
Thanks for the tint info, tho, cuz I am looking to have mine done this month.
metallic tint causing bad reception is not rare. I have seen it dozens of times actually. For an audi its especially common cuz of the antenna location.
Thanks for the tint info, tho, cuz I am looking to have mine done this month.
1. The radio antenna is embedded in the glass .... and the antenna has begun to degrade.
2. The area of reception is remote from any local repeaters....
3. The tint in question is of inferior quality. Older sandwiched tints with metal sheets cause parabolic changes of the radio signals. Some even absorb the signal and reduce its magnitude. The newer "sputtered" and ceramic tints do not sandwich a metallic sheet; radio signals are undistorted and undisturbed by the tint.
2. The area of reception is remote from any local repeaters....
3. The tint in question is of inferior quality. Older sandwiched tints with metal sheets cause parabolic changes of the radio signals. Some even absorb the signal and reduce its magnitude. The newer "sputtered" and ceramic tints do not sandwich a metallic sheet; radio signals are undistorted and undisturbed by the tint.
#13
05-17-2004, 03:09 PM
RE: Tinting Help
I was speaking of aftermarket metallic tinting. Im sure high end cars with factory tint are tested and the radio reception is fine.
ImolaS4 I dunno if you get really defensive or what, but you come off as that. We are not disagreeing with you and we do have an opinion worth giving. There's no reason to keep pressing issues like you do.
ImolaS4 I dunno if you get really defensive or what, but you come off as that. We are not disagreeing with you and we do have an opinion worth giving. There's no reason to keep pressing issues like you do.
#14
05-17-2004, 03:36 PM
RE: Tinting Help
So now I need suggestions for my 2003 black A4. I know imolas gave me some brands, I guess I just need the suggestions on the finish.
#15
05-17-2004, 04:42 PM
RE: Tinting Help
ORIGINAL: brrman
I was speaking of aftermarket metallic tinting. Im sure high end cars with factory tint are tested and the radio reception is fine.
ImolaS4 I dunno if you get really defensive or what, but you come off as that. We are not disagreeing with you and we do have an opinion worth giving. There's no reason to keep pressing issues like you do.
I was speaking of aftermarket metallic tinting. Im sure high end cars with factory tint are tested and the radio reception is fine.
ImolaS4 I dunno if you get really defensive or what, but you come off as that. We are not disagreeing with you and we do have an opinion worth giving. There's no reason to keep pressing issues like you do.
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No, as you disagree I just defend my points; if I seem overly sensitive, I'm not.
I'm sure your opinions are well intended, but if I think they may be mistaken or misguided viewpoints, I feel compelled/obligated to defend my points with further evidence.
Lastly, it may be a case of misinterpretation. Sometimes you may say something that I misread or maybe I didn't make myself clear or explain the details as I intended. So, with a response, I am trying to clarify any confusion.
With specific regard to this post.... It's just that, with this issue (tinting), I feel very well informed due to months of reading, research, telephone calls, and direct use/experience. I feel I have a lot of valuable info that I can pass on. I believe there is a lot of misinformation and/or supposition about the current industry of window tint, too.
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It's all good bro. No hard feelings.
#19
05-18-2004, 01:20 AM
RE: Tinting Help
ORIGINAL: absltcit33
sorry I mean like metallic, charcoal, mirror?
sorry I mean like metallic, charcoal, mirror?
Metallic only if you go with the better grade metallics; they have a slight shine to them, but, more importantly, they are very durable.
Charcoals are the standard - tried and true - and they come in a wider range of tints and LT percentages. The better charcoals are as good as the metallics without the slight shine. I think charcoals are the classiest of the bunch - just my opinion.
It's very subjective. I'd ask to see other cars with their tints and make the choice based on your own gut feeling - you have to live with it.
#20
05-18-2004, 01:24 PM
RE: Tinting Help
ORIGINAL: imolas4
And I was speaking of aftermarket tints, too. Some are of better quality and technically superior.
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No, as you disagree I just defend my points; if I seem overly sensitive, I'm not.
I'm sure your opinions are well intended, but if I think they may be mistaken or misguided viewpoints, I feel compelled/obligated to defend my points with further evidence.
Lastly, it may be a case of misinterpretation. Sometimes you may say something that I misread or maybe I didn't make myself clear or explain the details as I intended. So, with a response, I am trying to clarify any confusion.
With specific regard to this post.... It's just that, with this issue (tinting), I feel very well informed due to months of reading, research, telephone calls, and direct use/experience. I feel I have a lot of valuable info that I can pass on. I believe there is a lot of misinformation and/or supposition about the current industry of window tint, too.
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It's all good bro. No hard feelings.
And I was speaking of aftermarket tints, too. Some are of better quality and technically superior.
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No, as you disagree I just defend my points; if I seem overly sensitive, I'm not.
I'm sure your opinions are well intended, but if I think they may be mistaken or misguided viewpoints, I feel compelled/obligated to defend my points with further evidence.
Lastly, it may be a case of misinterpretation. Sometimes you may say something that I misread or maybe I didn't make myself clear or explain the details as I intended. So, with a response, I am trying to clarify any confusion.
With specific regard to this post.... It's just that, with this issue (tinting), I feel very well informed due to months of reading, research, telephone calls, and direct use/experience. I feel I have a lot of valuable info that I can pass on. I believe there is a lot of misinformation and/or supposition about the current industry of window tint, too.
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It's all good bro. No hard feelings.
Anyway - its nice to have another informed member to deal with all the noobs... Jest, Slim and I were getting sick of answering the same questions over and over... heh heh
absltcit33 : Leave the mirror tint to the Neons and Accords of the world.
