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      10-18-2014, 10:21 PM   #1
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Prestige Spectra Photosync Tint Installed



Don't see many reviews on this type of tint since it is new, so thought I would throw in my own.

This is a new type of tint that uses nano coating and is better than all the other brands blah blah blah you can read more at http://www.prestige-films.com/auto_photosync.shtml.

Since I live in Texas, I care most about the heat rejection properties, and this tint seems to have it. When it is sunny outside, it turns darker to provide more protection against the heat.

I got 55% put on because the 35% after SAC + OEM tint goes below the 25% texas limit, and the 45% wasn't in stock. The 55% has the best of everything since it blocks better than the darkest tint of other tint brands, and it is extremely easy to see out of at night. With the OEM, and SAC, its more around 33% tint. The fan in my car runs at much lower speeds now .

I got the tint put all around, except for the front windshield.

A big shout out to Speed Shield in DFW, Texas (specifically Addison). Trey is a great guy, and they let me wait while they installed it. They were awesome at answering all of my questions, and I will definitely return back to them in the future. They do a lot of clear bra as well, and there was another C7 owner in there setting up his appointment for that. 10/10 stars! The quality of the tint install looks great! I was a bit worried because of the dots and corvette flags in the rear, but as you will see in the picture, that was no issue for them!

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      10-18-2014, 10:28 PM   #2
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That car is so full of win. Tint looks nice too, but the car is just great.
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      10-20-2014, 08:43 AM   #3
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Car looks awesome!

As an avid picker, I went 15% sides (perfect) and 5% rear (way too dark) and am pretty happy with it. Nobody can see me which is pretty much the goal. I got pulled over for running a yellow and the cop said it looked a little dark but I played dumb and told him I bought it like that.
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      07-07-2015, 11:21 AM   #4
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Hi,

Are you still loving the Spectra Photsync? I'm considering it for my M4 now. Have you come across any issues after having it for several months? Thanks and great looking car!
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You really should tint the front window, it makes a world of difference. Most films offer an optically clear film with something like a 70% light transmittance. Even if your state has a law against tinting the front window you really can't tell the film is on at all. The main advantage is that it blocks all that UV and keeps the car MUCH cooler.

Don't forget, the front window is almost always the largest window
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