September 15, 2017 By Parish Tanner

Product Spotlight: 3M Crystalline

Ocala Car Audio has been installing 3M Crystalline window film longer than anyone else in Marion County, Florida. When our clients ask for the best window film possible to protect themselves and their vehicles from the harsh Florida sun, Crystalline is always our go-to solution. Keep reading to find out why Crystalline stands out from all other window films in the industry.

Why 3M Crystalline Window Tint Is Still a Smart Choice for Florida Drivers

If you live in Florida, you already know how fast a vehicle can turn into an oven. The heat builds quickly, the sun beats down on your skin, and over time your interior takes a real beating.

That is why 3M Crystalline window tint is still one of the smartest upgrades you can make to your car, truck, or SUV. It is built for drivers who want premium heat rejection, strong UV protection, reduced glare, and a clean look without always needing the darkest film on the glass.

At Ocala Car Audio and Tint, we still recommend 3M Crystalline for drivers who want top-tier performance and long-term comfort.

What Makes 3M Crystalline Different?

A lot of people assume darker window tint automatically means better protection. That is not always true.

3M Crystalline stands out because it is engineered to reject heat at a very high level while still offering excellent visibility. Instead of relying only on darkness, it uses advanced multilayer film technology to help block solar energy and reduce cabin heat. That means you can get premium performance with a refined appearance.

For many drivers, that is the sweet spot. You want your vehicle to look sharp, feel cooler, and stay comfortable without making the glass look overly blacked out.

Built for Heat Rejection in Real Florida Conditions

The biggest reason people choose Crystalline is simple: heat.

When your vehicle sits outside in the Florida sun, the cabin temperature can climb fast. Seats get hot, steering wheels get uncomfortable, and the A/C has to work harder to cool everything back down. A premium film helps cut that load.

3M Crystalline is designed to reject a large amount of solar energy, even in lighter shades. That makes it a strong choice for drivers who care more about real comfort than just appearance alone. Whether you commute every day, spend time in traffic, or travel with kids, a cooler cabin makes a difference you can feel.

Strong UV Protection for You and Your Interior

Heat is only part of the story. Sun exposure also wears on your interior over time.

UV rays can contribute to fading, cracking, and aging on your seats, dash, trim, and other surfaces. They also add to the daily sun exposure you deal with while driving. A premium window film helps protect both your vehicle and the people inside it.

That is one reason Crystalline continues to be such a popular premium option. It is not just about looks. It is about protecting the investment you drive every day.

Clear Visibility Without the Heavy, Dark Look

One thing many drivers love about 3M Crystalline is that it can offer strong performance without forcing an extremely dark appearance.

That matters for a few reasons. First, many people simply prefer a cleaner, more upscale look. Second, visibility matters, especially at night or in bad weather. Third, legal tint limits do not always line up with the darkest look people imagine.

Crystalline is a great fit for drivers who want the benefits of a high-end film while keeping a more natural appearance on the glass.

Technology-Friendly and Modern Vehicle Safe

Modern vehicles rely on more electronics than ever. GPS, phones, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and connected devices are part of daily driving now.

Because 3M Crystalline is a non-metalized film, it is designed to help avoid the signal interference issues that some older-style metallic films can create. That makes it a strong choice for newer vehicles where convenience and connectivity matter just as much as comfort.

A Premium Tint for Drivers Who Plan to Keep Their Vehicle

Not every window tint customer is shopping for the cheapest option, and that is okay.

Some drivers want a film that performs better, lasts well, looks clean, and supports a more comfortable driving experience for years to come. That is exactly where 3M Crystalline fits. It is a premium product for people who care about quality, comfort, and protecting their vehicle over the long haul.

If you spend a lot of time behind the wheel, premium tint is something you notice again and again.

Is 3M Crystalline Worth It?

For the right driver, yes.

If your main goal is simply getting the lowest possible price, there are other films that may fit better. But if you want top-level heat rejection, excellent UV protection, reduced glare, modern compatibility, and a premium overall finish, 3M Crystalline remains one of the best choices on the market.

It is the kind of upgrade that keeps paying you back every hot afternoon you get into your vehicle.

3M Crystalline Window Tint in Ocala, FL

If you are looking for 3M Crystalline window tint in Ocala, we would be happy to help you choose the right shade and film setup

for your vehicle and your goals.

At Ocala Car Audio and Tint, we work with drivers who want more than just darker glass. They want comfort, protection, clean looks, and professional installation done right.

Call Ocala Car Audio and Tint at 352-512-9897 or stop by the shop for a quote on 3M Crystalline window tint in Ocala, Florida.

December 5, 2016 By Ocala Car Audio

Not All Tint Jobs Are Created Equal

Ocala Car Audio has a long-standing reputation for providing the finest tint jobs in the area for your car, truck or SUV. Almost every day, we field calls and have conversations with clients about inexpensive tint jobs. The simple reality is you get what you pay for. Follow along as we explore why not all tint jobs are created equal.

Our Tint Jobs Won’t Turn Purple

Have you ever driven up the road and noticed a vehicle with window tint that looks purple? It sure doesn’t look very good. What you are looking at is an inexpensive tint job that used low-quality film in the installation. These cheap, offshore products use low-grade dye to create the smoke color we all love. After it gets exposed to the sun for a few short months, though, the red dye in the tint starts to go bad, and the film turns purple. Film from Ocala Car Audio will never turn purple because we only use color-stable films that are designed to keep their smoke color for years and years.

Bubbles Are a Bad Thing

Another thing you may have noticed is a vehicle with huge bubbles in the window tint. That is another example of low-quality film going bad. To offer a low price, that vendor used substandard glue to hold the film together. After being exposed to the sun for a while, that film begins to delaminate, creating those nasty bubbles. Our 3M brand film uses the highest-quality construction in the industry, so this will never happen to your vehicle when you choose us.

Darker Tint Doesn’t Mean Better Heat Rejection

Many people think that all they need to do to have a cooler car is buy darker window film. The reality is that the coating on the film makes the single biggest difference in heat reduction. The difference between cheap window tint and our high-performance window tint can be a 70% difference in the amount of heat reduction in your vehicle.

We Have a Dedicated Window Tint Facility

Most inexpensive window tint jobs are done in a parking lot or driveway. That never happens at Ocala Car Audio. We have a dedicated window tint bay that is kept sparkling clean and that we designed for tinting from the ground up. The benefit to you is a finished product that looks better and lasts longer.

Stop In and See Us

We invite you to stop by Ocala Car Audio and get to know us better. Our team will work with you to find the best window tint for your needs. Let us show you why more people in and around Ocala choose us for their window tinting needs, year after year. You can also contact us by clicking HERE.

November 25, 2016 By Ocala Car Audio

Repeat Client Gets Mazda RX-8 Audio Upgrade And Accessories For Her New Car

One of our clients brought this clean 2008 Mazda RX-8 to Ocala Car Audio for a significant audio system upgrade. We had built a system for this client’s RAV4 several years ago. She had been looking for an RX-8 for more than a year and was excited to bring it in for a system and a few accessories once she finally found it.

As always, we ensured that we understood the client’s goals for the system and for the vehicle. She loves music and likes cars, so she wanted a system that sounds great and looks kind of cool at the same time.

Initial Steps A Foundation For Great Sound

We took delivery of the vehicle and removed the factory source unit, door and rear speakers. We ran Memphis Car Audio 17-ETP-21.6 6-channel interconnect cables, a T-Spec V10-RAK4 power wire kit and new speaker wire through the car. Then we treated the doors with a healthy dose of Roadkill sound deadening. The sound deadening not only blocks road and wind noise, but dramatically improves the performance of the door speakers by sealing off openings in the doors.

Kenwood Door Speaker Upgrade

The large Kenwood woofer was installed in the door using a custom adapter.

Plenty of sound deadening was applied to the door to maximize the speaker performance.

The factory door speakers are quite large, so we made a set of adapter rings out of expanded PVC foam for Kenwood eXcelon-series XR-1800P 7-inch components. We mounted the tweeters in the stock location at the top of the door. We replaced the rear speakers with a set of Kenwood KFC-X693 in the factory locations.

JL Audio Provides Awesome Bass

For bass, we fabricated a vented subwoofer enclosure to house a single JL Audio 12W1V3-2 subwoofer. The enclosure sits against the rear seats and the subwoofer fires down. We added a custom logo to the back of the cabinet: an intertwined bass and treble clef. We covered the logo in black vinyl for an embossed look.

Clean JL Audio Power

Both amplifiers were mounted in the floor of the trunk, protected by a removable cover.

There is still plenty of usable space available in the trunk of this RX-8

To power the system, we used a pair of JL Audio RD series amplifiers. An RD400/4 powers the front and rear speakers and we used an RD500/1 for the subwoofer. We located the amps in the bottom of the trunk floor. We created a false floor for the trunk and flushed the amps into it. A removable panel covers the amps so she can use the trunk for cargo without risking damage to the amplifiers. We finished the floor and the subwoofer enclosure trim panel in carpet. We used a Stinger SPD570 power distribution block to split the power wire from the battery to the pair of amplifiers.

Upgraded Technology With Pioneer NEX Radio

In the factory radio location, we installed a Pioneer AVH-4200NEX. She can use her smartphone for music, texting, phone calls and navigation, thanks to CarPlay and Android Auto. A PAC SWI-RC steering wheel control interface allows the factory steering wheel controls to control the new radio.

Add-On Remote Car Starter

The client requested a few other options while we had the car in the shop. We installed a Directed 5X10 security system with remote starter to protect the vehicle. To start the car, all she has to do is push the Lock button on the factory remote control three times in quick succession.

Katzkin Leather Kit Makes Interior Look New

The last step for the interior of the vehicle was to install a set of Katzkin leather seat upgrade kits. The new upholstery is a combination of a classic textured dark-gray leather with a matching carbon fiber textured center section. These kits fit the factory seat foam perfectly without wrinkling.

Lighting And Tint Round Out The Package

RGB footwell lighting adds to the interior enhancements.

RGB lighting was used to accent the custom-embossed music insert.

The seats, radio, tint and lighting all make a dramatic difference for this Mazda.

We installed a Memphis Car Audio LED kit to highlight the footwells and the trunk of the car. This is an RGB lighting upgrade which allows her to select any color that she desires. We tinted the windows with a premium heat-rejecting Nano Ceramic tint. This window film blocks a majority of the heat from the sun and keeps the interior much cooler. To complete the blacked-out look of the car, we applied Oracle 8300 dark-gray film over the rear taillights.

Client Loved Her New Mazda RX-8 Audio System

The client returned to pick up her car and was blown away by the work we had done. She loved the clean look of the trunk and the custom music note on the back of the enclosure. She hopped in, had a listen to the new system and was smiling from ear to ear.

If you are looking for an upgrade to your audio system, drop by Ocala Car Audio. You can also e-mail us here for more information about any of our products or services.

November 16, 2016 By Ocala Car Audio

Advantages Of High-Heat-Rejection Window Tint From Ocala Car Audio

Ocala Car Audio has been a specialist in window tint since our inception. Our goal is to provide the best-value, highest-performing products to our clients at multiple price points.

Many people think all tint is created equal, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Follow along with us as we explore the advantages of buying a high-heat-rejection window tint.

Your Vehicle Will Be Noticeably Cooler in the Florida Summer

We all know it gets hot in the summer in Florida. Think of how often you walk out to your vehicle on a hot summer day and feel a blast of hot air escaping the instant you open the door. Who wants to get in there and drive away? No one. What you are experiencing is called the “greenhouse effect,” where the sun’s infrared heat rays heat up the air inside your vehicle, making it unbearable.

The good news is we can help. Our 3M Color Stable and Crystalline tint were designed from the ground up to reduce the sun’s heat effect on your vehicle dramatically. Here’s an eye-opening fact for you: Our Crystalline tint blocks 70% more heat than a basic film! If you think buying just any window tint is going to make a big difference in heat rejection, you will be sorely disappointed on that first hot day.

Our High-heat-rejection Film Won’t Fade

We have all driven along and seen vehicles tinted with what looks like purple film. That film started out looking black and faded over time as the dye inside it went bad from sun exposure. Some of these cheaper films can turn purple in as little as six months. Our Color Stable and Crystalline film isn’t dyed films, so they can’t turn purple. What that means to you is a tint job that looks just as good in three years as the day you bought it.

No Worries about Big Bubble Syndrome

What is Big Bubble Syndrome? Have you ever noticed a tint job that had huge bubbles on it? We call that Big Bubble Syndrome. It happens when someone buys inexpensive window tint and the layers start to separate or delaminate from exposure to the sun. There’s no need to worry about that at Ocala Car Audio since our 3M films are the finest quality on the market and will never delaminate.

Stop In and See Us

The best way to buy window tint is in person. If you come to our shop, that will allow us to get to know you and your needs better and let you feel the difference in heat rejection levels on our interactive display. Let us show you why people all around Ocala choose Ocala Car Audio for their window tinting. You can also contact us by clicking HERE. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

September 20, 2016 By Parish Tanner

Top 6 Reasons to Choose Ocala Car Audio for Window Tinting

At Ocala Car Audio, we have a team of experts with years of experience in installing window tinting. Our skillfulness shows through in everything we do, giving you the best experience possible. We’d love to share with you why we believe our shop is the best in the area.

Locally Owned And Operated

The owner of Ocala Car Audio has lived in the area for over 21 years, investing a large part of his life in his community. All of his children have been raised in Ocala and attend school nearby. Attending a local church is a joy for him and his family. Our team follows his lead in valuing our community and local townspeople.

Decades Of Experience Show In Our Service

Thanks to our decades of experience in the industry, you’ll quickly recognize our expertise. From the owner to the sales staff and installers, our experience allows us to ask the right questions and understand each client’s interests. This also gives us the opportunity to provide our clients with the exact product they are looking for to meet their unique needs.

Options For Every Budget

Because we stock a variety of different window films, we can offer our clients a wide range of options. We offer lower-cost window film for different client needs, as well as higher-end films. Some of our higher-end films also include heat rejection, which is a wonderful thing to have in Florida!

We believe a client has a right to know that not all window film is created equal and that you should have the opportunity to get exactly what you’re looking for. We offer everything from a basic appearance film to a true high-performance/high-heat rejection film and anything in between.

A Tint Bay Specifically Built For Installing Window Film

At Ocala Car Audio, we have a five-star window film installation bay that easily speaks for itself. This environment is closed in to reduce dust particles that are definitely not wanted when applying window film. It is also extremely well-lit, allowing our installers to see better and thus provide a better-quality job. We also have a plotter that cuts the film for an exact fit, giving our clients’ vehicles a flawless look every time.

Only Trusted Brands

In our shop, we use 3M automotive window film as our premium window tint. Everyone has probably used or owned a 3M product at some point in their life – 3M is one of the most trusted companies in the world. They also offer a nationwide warranty.

All The Work Done Onsite

Because our expert team is on staff, we can do all of our installations in-house. Some shops choose to send work off-premise, but all of our work is done onsite. Once it’s in our shop, your vehicle remains in our hands.

Stop By Our Store

From the time a client walks in our door, they are given the best service that we can provide. We also welcome people to come to tour our facility at any time to see what makes us the first and last choice for window film installation for thousands of people.

As you can see, Ocala Car Audio is the place to come if you’re looking to have your windows tinted. From our expert installers and quality materials to our state-of-the-art facility, we are the window tint experts. Stop by our store in Ocala, Florida, to chat with one of our team members or contact us today!

July 20, 2016 By Ocala Car Audio

Ocala Dodge Durango Leather and Technology Upgrades

This Ocala client was referred to us by Alea Leather for a Dodge Durango leather interior upgrade. After spending some time with the client, learning more about his new vehicle, we found there were a few more things he wanted to upgrade.

We started with installing the leather package from Alea Leather. The client liked the Police Interceptor aspects of his ride, so we embroidered the headrests with the logo. To give the client many more audio sources, as well as a screen for viewing a backup camera, we installed a Kenwood DNX892HD double DIN touch screen. To enhance his backing safety, we used a VOXX backup camera as well as VOXX parking sensors.

Once we had the interior freshened up, it was time to protect it. First, our window tint experts installed genuine 3M automotive window film on the Durango’s windows. This film will help protect the new interior from UV rays, as well as drastically reduce the interior temperature during these hot Florida summers. To keep the floor looking new, even during the rainy times, we installed a set of WeatherTech floor liners. These trap water and mud, and keep it from damaging the carpet of the vehicle.

With the work completed, we performed our final vehicle checkout, and then handed the keys over to the client. He loved all of the changes we made to his new ride.

If you would like to learn more about how the professionals at Ocala Car Audio can enhance your ride, stop by today or contact us HERE.

Why 3M Crystalline Window Tint Is Still a Smart Choice for Florida Drivers

What Makes 3M Crystalline Different?

Built for Heat Rejection in Real Florida Conditions

Strong UV Protection for You and Your Interior

Clear Visibility Without the Heavy, Dark Look

Technology-Friendly and Modern Vehicle Safe

A Premium Tint for Drivers Who Plan to Keep Their Vehicle

Is 3M Crystalline Worth It?

3M Crystalline Window Tint in Ocala, FL

Our Tint Jobs Won’t Turn Purple

Bubbles Are a Bad Thing

Darker Tint Doesn’t Mean Better Heat Rejection

We Have a Dedicated Window Tint Facility

Stop In and See Us

Initial Steps A Foundation For Great Sound

Kenwood Door Speaker Upgrade

JL Audio Provides Awesome Bass

Clean JL Audio Power

Upgraded Technology With Pioneer NEX Radio

Add-On Remote Car Starter

Katzkin Leather Kit Makes Interior Look New

Lighting And Tint Round Out The Package

Client Loved Her New Mazda RX-8 Audio System

Your Vehicle Will Be Noticeably Cooler in the Florida Summer

Our High-heat-rejection Film Won’t Fade

No Worries about Big Bubble Syndrome

Stop In and See Us

Locally Owned And Operated

Decades Of Experience Show In Our Service

Options For Every Budget

A Tint Bay Specifically Built For Installing Window Film

Only Trusted Brands

All The Work Done Onsite

Stop By Our Store

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