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Old 06-18-13, 08:00 AM
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I'm wanting to get ceramic tint on my car and I live in northwest Indiana. I know of the umbra and Cesar in Chicago. But I was wanting to know if there is anyone reputable that is closer? Umbra has a 1 month wait.

Other local places don't have ceramic.
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Originally Posted by uicandrew
I'm wanting to get ceramic tint on my car and I live in northwest Indiana. I know of the umbra and Cesar in Chicago. But I was wanting to know if there is anyone reputable that is closer? Umbra has a 1 month wait.

Other local places don't have ceramic.
I used Abe's in SW suburban Mokena. Not too far off of I-80. He's a 3M installer and probably does their ceramic series. He has a lot of experience and did a good job on my car. Nice guy too.

http://abescustomcarcare.com/

I also used Tint To U in Orland Park for my other car. He uses Llumar film but not sure if they have a ceramic tint. He also has a lot of experience and is a nice guy.
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Thanks! What tint do you use and are you satisfied?
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Originally Posted by uicandrew
Thanks! What tint do you use and are you satisfied?
I got 3M Crystalline installed at Abe's and am satisfied. It offers good performance and doesn't interfere with the electronics in the car.

I'm also satisfied with the Llumar from Tint To U. It cost a little less than the 3M, but I wish I would have gone one grade higher in the Llumar line. It would have closed the price gap a bit.
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