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      07-18-2008, 03:44 PM   #1
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Tint Shop in Bay Area

Anyone know of a good tint shop in the Bay Area that carries ceramic tint (3M, Huper, or Formula One)?
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      07-18-2008, 03:55 PM   #2
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From official Formula 1 website:

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Transparent Glass Coatings
2521 S. Rodeo Gulch Road, Suite-A
Soquel, CA 95073
Phone: 831-476-9627

Rocky Mountain Windowtint
4749-M Bennett Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
Phone: 925-373-2577

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2222 E. 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94606
Phone: 510-532-2222
I'm going to the first location next Saturday; getting 50% Pinnacle (ceramic) installed. Fair price.
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      07-18-2008, 04:12 PM   #3
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Sweet, thanks. How much did they quote you? Show us some pics when you're done!
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      07-18-2008, 04:39 PM   #4
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I had mine done at rockymountain... good people, decent price, excellent work. A little over $400 cash, but it was short notice and had it next day after dropping off at 6pm. Formula1 - 35% sides, 15% rear window & 5% moonroof. Hope this helps.:thumbup:




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      07-18-2008, 04:48 PM   #5
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If you anywhere near pleasanton. Definitely check out omega tintwerks. Vince is a great guy, i had my tint and clear bra done there.

Omega Tintwerks

(925) 227-1322 3701 Old Santa Rita Rd, #18, Pleasanton, CA 94588
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      07-18-2008, 04:56 PM   #6
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I had mine done at rockymountain... good people, decent price, excellent work. A little over $400 cash, but it was short notice and had it next day after dropping off at 6pm. Formula1 - 35% sides, 15% rear window & 5% moonroof. Hope this helps.:thumbup:
:w00t: The tint looks great! I wish the Pinnacle series came a little darker, but I think I'll go with same percentages as you.

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If you anywhere near pleasanton. Definitely check out omega tintwerks. Vince is a great guy, i had my tint and clear bra done there.

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Thank ichiban, I'll call them up. What tint did you end up getting? Any pics?
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      07-18-2008, 05:29 PM   #7
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I got 35% up front and 20% in the back. Here's a picture:

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      07-18-2008, 05:38 PM   #8
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If you anywhere near pleasanton. Definitely check out omega tintwerks. Vince is a great guy, i had my tint and clear bra done there.

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(925) 227-1322 3701 Old Santa Rita Rd, #18, Pleasanton, CA 94588
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      07-18-2008, 06:37 PM   #9
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Thanks guys. Just made an appointment with Vince @ Omega Tintwerks, but he's booked until mid-next month! Don't know if I can wait that long, but I guess a good thing is worth waiting for.
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      07-18-2008, 08:35 PM   #10
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haha, yea sounds like vince's schedule. You'll definitely be glad u went to him.
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      07-25-2008, 01:58 AM   #11
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I had mine done at rockymountain... good people, decent price, excellent work. A little over $400 cash, but it was short notice and had it next day after dropping off at 6pm. Formula1 - 35% sides, 15% rear window & 5% moonroof. Hope this helps.:thumbup:




WOW! i may just have to copy you thats looks perfect!
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      07-25-2008, 08:15 AM   #12
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Thank you. :biggrin: I'd say that it's definitely not too much or too little contrast with SGM. I almost wanted darker at first, but would hate to have that extra bit to attract cops. I feel have to clarify that both the window on the door and the back window on the side are both 35% only the rear windshield is 15%... I keep looking at the picture and see a difference in shade between the two on the side but it's just because of the transparency of the windshield compared to another tinted window. Best of luck finding all the right extras for your car when it arrives, you'll love the progression.
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      07-25-2008, 09:50 AM   #13
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If you anywhere near pleasanton. Definitely check out omega tintwerks. Vince is a great guy, i had my tint and clear bra done there.

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(925) 227-1322 3701 Old Santa Rita Rd, #18, Pleasanton, CA 94588
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      08-12-2008, 01:00 AM   #14
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I highly recommend Premier Mobile Group in Fremont:
http://www.premiermobilegroup.com/

They have ceramic and the also specialize in custom fit clear bra.
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      08-14-2008, 07:57 PM   #15
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Does anyone know how dark you can go and still be legal in California?
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      08-17-2008, 01:10 AM   #16
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Does anyone know how dark you can go and still be legal in California?
Technically, letter of the law (CVC) says that you can't have any level of tint on the front side driver/passenger windows.

Spirit of the law says the darker the tint, the more likely you will be noticed, pulled over, and possibly cited.
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      08-21-2008, 05:12 PM   #17
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If I lease my car, should I still tint the windows? Do most BMW dealerships offer window tinting?
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      08-28-2008, 03:39 PM   #18
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Just got our 335 done at Extreme Tint down the street from us:

http://extremetint.com/

Drop the car off and walk up the street to our shop to hang out while your car is getting done
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Not to resurrect a six year old thread, but had my windows tinted by Matt at Rocky Mountain in Livermore this morning. Ceramic 40 front / 30 rear. Great work and highly recommend if looking in the area.
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