Chicago window tint recommendations?

Kangarooski · 07-12-2014, 04:04 PM

Looking to get my e92 tinted, anyone have suggestions on where to go?

I live in the loop so if its within a few miles that would be ideal. A few placesI looked into seemed to have questionable reviews so I would rather deal with someone who has a first hand positive experience.

thanks in advance.

trohde78 · 07-12-2014, 11:06 PM

It's not in the city, but Umbra in Schaumburg did a great job on my car.

vivanapoli806 · 07-13-2014, 08:57 PM

Umbra is good but are always very busy so u might have to wait a little bit. I've had couple cars done at Ziebart on Mannheim in franklin park. Lifetime warranty and great work

Kangarooski · 07-13-2014, 10:15 PM

Hmmm, I'll check into both. I don't need it done right away so I could schedule out a ways if need be.

Thanks for the suggestions

ken1137 · 07-13-2014, 11:04 PM

I could never get into Umbra. Call A&L in Palatine and speak with Anthony, they have a tint guy that will come to their shop.

Game · 07-14-2014, 01:50 AM

I can tell you not to go to Eastside Tinting.

mkPOTO · 07-14-2014, 04:29 PM

check out major tint on facebook. he has done all my cars and he is a sponsor for Big Meat 2014.

Wingnut335 · 07-15-2014, 09:48 AM

+1 for Umbra in Schaumburg

Nino does great work! It's true that he's often booked well in advance, but if your schedule is flexible, sometimes he can find room to fit you in.

If you're not flexible on time, then I would just make an appointment with him (which may be a few weeks out). Why rush on getting the tint done... I'd rather wait and not have to deal with little bubbles or a lot of lint stuck under the film.

Rival · 07-15-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ken1137

I could never get into Umbra. Call A&L in Palatine and speak with Anthony, they have a tint guy that will come to their shop.

you mind PM-ing me what your roughly paid...?

I live in pal and want to get it done soon.

Kangarooski · 07-15-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingnut335

+1 for Umbra in Schaumburg

Nino does great work! It's true that he's often booked well in advance, but if your schedule is flexible, sometimes he can find room to fit you in.

If your not flexible on time, then I would just make an appointment with him (which may be a few weeks out). Why rush on getting the tint done... I'd rather wait and not have to deal with little bubbles of a lot of lint stuck under the film.

That's my thoughts as well. I'll get in touch and see how long the wait is.

Wingnut335 · 07-15-2014, 01:59 PM

On a sidenote, Umbra has a guy who works out of the shop that does clear bra installations. The price is reasonable and the guy does a great job with perfect custom fitment.

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trohde78 Captain 74 Rep 718 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chicago Suburbs iTrader: (6)	It's not in the city, but Umbra in Schaumburg did a great job on my car.
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Kangarooski Private First Class 4 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Hmmm, I'll check into both. I don't need it done right away so I could schedule out a ways if need be. Thanks for the suggestions
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	I could never get into Umbra. Call A&L in Palatine and speak with Anthony, they have a tint guy that will come to their shop. __________________ BMWCCA member
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Game ------ 7427 Rep 10,229 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	I can tell you not to go to Eastside Tinting. __________________
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Wingnut335 Lieutenant 71 Rep 477 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335XI Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	+1 for Umbra in Schaumburg Nino does great work! It's true that he's often booked well in advance, but if your schedule is flexible, sometimes he can find room to fit you in. If you're not flexible on time, then I would just make an appointment with him (which may be a few weeks out). Why rush on getting the tint done... I'd rather wait and not have to deal with little bubbles or a lot of lint stuck under the film. Last edited by Wingnut335; 07-15-2014 at 02:00 PM..
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Wingnut335 Lieutenant 71 Rep 477 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335XI Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	On a sidenote, Umbra has a guy who works out of the shop that does clear bra installations. The price is reasonable and the guy does a great job with perfect custom fitment.
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