Tint Shops

Shake-N-Bake · 08-27-2009, 12:21 PM

Hey guys I still got a few more weeks before my car gets delivered but I was wondering where is the best tint place in the area? Thanks in advance.

Boost3dm3 · 08-28-2009, 09:03 AM

LA Tint in VA not the alexandria one but the one in sterling i think

Shake-N-Bake · 08-28-2009, 10:09 AM

Thanks

I was hoping to find one in MD but I wouldn't mind to drive to VA if they are reliable.

Blade929 · 08-28-2009, 10:19 AM

Just got mine done at Performance Window Tinting in Columbia. Huper Optik 35 and then SunTek carbon on the windshield.

http://www.performancewindowtinting.com/

mdrobc13 · 08-28-2009, 10:24 PM

LA Tint in Alexandria...second that. Not expensive and really accomodating...no wait hardly did miine in 24hrs and mention M3post and get a discount!

URBAN LEGEND · 08-28-2009, 11:50 PM

House of dubs in Laurel did a great job on my car.

Shake-N-Bake · 08-31-2009, 10:56 AM

Thanks guys I will check those shops out. Is there a difference between Huper Optik and Pinnacle? Also, for those who have comfort access did either one of these tints neg effect it?

Blade929 · 08-31-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Shake-N-Bake

Thanks guys I will check those shops out. Is there a difference between Huper Optik and Pinnacle? Also, for those who have comfort access did either one of these tints neg effect it?

Huper is safe for comfort and other electronics I think Pinnacle is too they are both ceramic based.

mdrobc13 · 08-31-2009, 02:27 PM

Pinnacle F1 on my car and comfort Access has been working great with it. Only problem is that comfort access often works too well and locks the car when I step out and leave the key in my book bag or something and get too close to the handle! LOL 1st time I panicked but then remembered that the key should also let me unlock what it just locked since it was within range sitting in my bookbag...Viola it did!

URBAN LEGEND · 08-31-2009, 05:32 PM

Try to work it so that when you tint the windows you can park the car for a few days. Remember our windows roll down a bit when you close the door. Not good for film that has just been applied.

bills742 · 08-31-2009, 10:13 PM

LA tint in Sterling did a great job on my car. They apply felt to get rid of the dot matrix problem on the rear windshield.

ase2dais · 08-31-2009, 11:46 PM

another LA Tint fan here

Shake-N-Bake · 09-01-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bills742

LA tint in Sterling did a great job on my car. They apply felt to get rid of the dot matrix problem on the rear windshield.

When you get a chance can you post a pic of your rear windshield where the dot matrix is. I always wondered what it looked like with the felt.

I remember reading somewhere that they can tint on the dot matrix but it requires going in on a second visit to press the tint back down. Has anyone had that done on their car or is the felt the best way to go?

dcgolfdr · 09-01-2009, 04:06 PM

LA Tint in alexandria put black vinyl on the dot matrix, looks fine you can't hardly tell that something is there

08-27-2009, 12:21 PM	#1
Shake-N-Bake Private First Class 7 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AW/FR e92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 3o1 iTrader: (2)	Tint Shops Hey guys I still got a few more weeks before my car gets delivered but I was wondering where is the best tint place in the area? Thanks in advance.
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08-28-2009, 09:03 AM	#2
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Shake-N-Bake Private First Class 7 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AW/FR e92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 3o1 iTrader: (2)	Thanks I was hoping to find one in MD but I wouldn't mind to drive to VA if they are reliable.
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08-28-2009, 10:19 AM	#4
Blade929 Lieutenant 44 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 325Ci - E90 ///M - 330 - X5D Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	Just got mine done at Performance Window Tinting in Columbia. Huper Optik 35 and then SunTek carbon on the windshield. http://www.performancewindowtinting.com/
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mdrobc13 Colonel 341 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: Made in Bavaria Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On a base somewhere near or afar! iTrader: (8) Garage List 2021 BMW X3e [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 [9.00]	LA Tint in Alexandria...second that. Not expensive and really accomodating...no wait hardly did miine in 24hrs and mention M3post and get a discount! __________________ '22 BMW M4 Comp (SSG/Black) '16 BMW M4 (Shakir Orange/Black) - gone not forgotten '15 BMW M3 (Black/Black) - gone not forgotten '10 BMW X5M (Black/Black) - gone not forgotten '08 BMW M3 (Space Gray/Black) - gone not forgotten
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URBAN LEGEND Rocky 412 Rep 3,085 Posts Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brenham TX iTrader: (0)	House of dubs in Laurel did a great job on my car. __________________ 22 Audi RS E-Tron GT 21 Model S Plaid
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08-31-2009, 10:56 AM	#7
Shake-N-Bake Private First Class 7 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AW/FR e92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 3o1 iTrader: (2)	Thanks guys I will check those shops out. Is there a difference between Huper Optik and Pinnacle? Also, for those who have comfort access did either one of these tints neg effect it?
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mdrobc13 Colonel 341 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: Made in Bavaria Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On a base somewhere near or afar! iTrader: (8) Garage List 2021 BMW X3e [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 [9.00]	Pinnacle F1 on my car and comfort Access has been working great with it. Only problem is that comfort access often works too well and locks the car when I step out and leave the key in my book bag or something and get too close to the handle! LOL 1st time I panicked but then remembered that the key should also let me unlock what it just locked since it was within range sitting in my bookbag...Viola it did! __________________ '22 BMW M4 Comp (SSG/Black) '16 BMW M4 (Shakir Orange/Black) - gone not forgotten '15 BMW M3 (Black/Black) - gone not forgotten '10 BMW X5M (Black/Black) - gone not forgotten '08 BMW M3 (Space Gray/Black) - gone not forgotten
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URBAN LEGEND Rocky 412 Rep 3,085 Posts Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brenham TX iTrader: (0)	Try to work it so that when you tint the windows you can park the car for a few days. Remember our windows roll down a bit when you close the door. Not good for film that has just been applied. __________________ 22 Audi RS E-Tron GT 21 Model S Plaid
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08-31-2009, 10:13 PM	#11
bills742 Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 285 Posts Drives: '21 M2C, '08 M3, '20 323Ci Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (2)	LA tint in Sterling did a great job on my car. They apply felt to get rid of the dot matrix problem on the rear windshield. __________________ '08 M3 JB DCT Coupe /// DTEC Cree LED Angel Eyes / Mtech Super White Cornering Lights / Matte Black Kidneys & Gilles / 35-40% FormulaOne Pinnacle / VRS Boot / VRS II Diffuser / AA exhaust / Fabspeed HFC & X-pipe / Eibach Springs / RDSport Front Bumper / 19" Satin Charcoal HRE P40 / RPI Scoops / PSW (Non-electronic) / BMW Stainless Steel Pedals / LeatherZ Alcantara Boots
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ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	another LA Tint fan here __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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09-01-2009, 04:06 PM	#14
dcgolfdr Wheelsucker 199 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: Truck Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (16)	LA Tint in alexandria put black vinyl on the dot matrix, looks fine you can't hardly tell that something is there
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