07-22-2013, 01:15 PM | #1 |
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Bay Area Tint Recommendations?
Anyone recommend a stellar place, with the latest in tint technology? Looking to get 3 cars tinted. Pricing should be reasonable as well.
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07-23-2013, 01:18 AM | #2 |
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I recommend Huper Optik. Amazing heat rejection (60% if I remembered correctly). Ceramic film. Pretty awesome. 500 bucks for 5 windows. It is pricey but had to get it for my mom. We got our cars done in LA area but found below shops for Bay Area location who also carry same film:
Auto Mall Tint Specialist 43048 Christy St Fremont, CA 94538 510 659 8468 I think Huper Optik PR person actually recommended below shop after a customer had some minor issues with above shop (attitude and price issue): Mr Tint 350 Kiely Blvd. #5 San Jose, Ca 95129 (408) 247-8468 My mom loves it. Two of my friends got em afterwards for their cars. I have Suntek CXP on my car. It's carbon film, I think. Heat rejection is around 40-55% depends on darkness (or visibility) of film. I got the lightest (80%) film all around (I just don't like dark tints). Cool soft bluish color. Looks awesome on my mineral white car. I paid 300 bucks for 5 windows. Good film. All new films seem to block 99.xx % of UV rays. Just matter of heat rejection rate (if u get cheaper film, lightest tint only seems to block 10-20% of heat), color, and price. Happy shopping! Oh wait. Word of advice. For some reason lots of my friends and I got our cars tinted this year. We noticed there are lot of tinting shops doing half ass jobs thesedays. I found lots of tiny bubbles at lower part of windows because of dusts or lints. My friends who did tinting at other shops also had same problem. I mean they were done at highly reviewed and praised shops! This should not happen. Those bubbles will definitely get bigger. Pls make sure to inspect the windows thoroughly a day or two after tinting. Make sure the shops are willing to redo them if u are not happy with the result. I think ignorance of unobservant customers and overly happy yelpers are making these shops lazy and careless. Last edited by remjeon; 07-23-2013 at 01:36 AM.. |
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I went to Mr. Tint in San Jose today for info. They told me they carry only Llumar and SolarGard. As I currently use an Android phone, I have to choose non-metallic material. either brand will cost me $500 for my 328i
To my surprise, I was told that I can have my front door windows tinted with 70% tint legally. I thought that I would get a ticket for having any tint on those windows. What is on the books for California? |
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07-28-2013, 01:29 AM | #6 |
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I went to Sound Source @ 2221 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606. They specialize in audio and tinting. They are an authorized tinter for Formula One Pinnacle Series... I paid around $480 for 5 windows. Formula One offers lifetime warranty. Give them a call and speak to the owner Alvin. You say stay Anthony with the blue 335i bmw recommended you might get a better deal.
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I take my cars to Omega Tint Werks in Pleasanton.
The owner is a good guy. I got my last tint for free because there were some manufacture defects in the roll of tint. I wouldnt have seen the defects("fish eyes", his words) if he didn't point it out. The owner gave me two options, take the tint job for free or come back and redo when he gets a new roll in. This guy is so busy that my tint and clear bra appointment is one month away!!
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