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Old 04-26-2002, 11:39 AM
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Default Window tinting and radio reception (question)

I know that it is the metallic window tint where this is more of an issue but I wanted to take a quick poll. Of everyone that has used metallic tint (as opposed to the black dye type) what has been the effect on your AM and AM radio reception. Has anyone tinted with it and not had poor radio reception? I am looking at the Platinum Llumar tint but really can't have my reception effected. Thanx in advance for all the input.
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The am reception in our cars blowz, no issues with the FM
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if your concerned go with Huper Optik ceramic, but I have metallic 20% w/no probs. at all
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Is that after the tint or just in general? I just don't want it to get any worse.
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Llumar Platinum 28 - no problems; Formula One Metallic 35 - no AM reception
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Default AM is in general, I have had no issues with FM after tinting

and am actually thinking of getting XM and mounting it in the back window and see if the signal gets through.
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I have Madico Onyx, and I noticed poorer reception.
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Default I have worse reception with my 35% F1 Metallic, but not too bad.

mostly noticeable around a lot of power lines or going under bridges.
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Default Yes AM reception is a littile worse...

baiscally if you had stations that used to come in but were really faint, they will not come in any more. but medium to strong stations come in fine. I have 28% metallic. There has to be a way to improve AM, as it is poor from factory.
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