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      03-12-2007, 02:48 PM   #1
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Window tinting shops on the Eastside

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1st time poster, long time lurker. Anyone know of any good, reasonably priced tint shops on the Eastside? Thanks for any info....
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      03-12-2007, 03:26 PM   #2
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Bellevue Auto Tint, 425-451-1125. The owner's name is Jim.

http://www.bellevueautotint.com/
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Bellevue Auto Tint, 425-451-1125. The owner's name is Jim.

http://www.bellevueautotint.com/
Thanks!
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      03-17-2007, 06:50 PM   #4
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Accutint

This is a notice to all people in the Seattle Area:

I do not personally recommend Accutint.

I had my 335i tinted here and I entered the shop knowing that the car was not easily done. I left the shop unsatisfied with the work or the customer service. I had to come back to the shop to the shop to get a window redone due to peeling. They were ruff on the interior and my car reeked of cigarette smoke.There was also bubbling throughout the windows. Terrible workmanship.
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I will be getting my tint done at Dealer Xpress of Auburn. I heard some great things about his work, and my friend was pretty impressed with the tint done on his Mazda 3.

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      03-18-2007, 02:31 AM   #6
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I drove to Accutint and talked with some of the people there and watched how they tinted cars. I wasn't impressed and thanks to this post called Bellevue Auto Tint and spoke with Jim who seemed VERY knowledgable about what he is doing compared to Accutint.
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Jim is awesome, he had done 2 cars for me in the past. A true tint professional.
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      03-21-2007, 01:39 PM   #8
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How much did you guys pay for the tinting? I'm considering it, but I would like to get some ideas on how much I need to shell out for this. And what would you advise in opacity percentage?
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Thanks for the heads up on Accutint....BTW I got quoted 289.95 for my e90 which comes w/ a lifetime factory from Bellevue Auto Tint. Though the pricing is a bit steep, I'm willing go with a reputable installer. Many of the guys on bimmerforums have been recommended Frank's Window Tinting in Lynwood so I might check them out as well.

Frank's Window Tinting
16225 Hwy 99 Ste D
Lynnwood, WA 98037
425.742.0443
www.frankswindowtinting.com
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How much did you guys pay for the tinting? I'm considering it, but I would like to get some ideas on how much I need to shell out for this. And what would you advise in opacity percentage?
20% is perfect (althouhg technically illegal). it's dark enough, but still comfortable when driving at night.
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I did 15% and it looks great, the visibility difference between the 20 and the 15 is hardly noticable.
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What's the chance of getting a fix-it ticket for 15 or 20% tint? I believe the legal limit is 35?
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Here are some facts for you: I've driven a car with 20% tint for 2 years about 30-40 miles a day and my wife drove a car with 15% tint for 2 years and same daily mileage. Neither of us has gotten the "fix it ticket," although there were pleanty of cops driving around. I personally would not go below 20% though. The legal limit is 35%.
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Just got my baby 20% tinted by Jim @ Bellevue Auto Tint. Will post the pics on the weekend when I have a chance to wash it.
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Just got my baby 20% tinted by Jim @ Bellevue Auto Tint. Will post the pics on the weekend when I have a chance to wash it.
Any follow up on this? You still out there?

I'm over in the Lynnhood Edmonds area and I am wanting to get some quality tint on my car but I am having a hard time finding a place with the right referrals and materials.

I don't "NEED" any Super Duper Huper Optic stuff, but I do not want the optically cloudy tint I had last time on my RX.
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I'm still here. I took some pics on Sunday and will post them some time this week.

All I know is that Jim uses thick Johnson Window Film -- you can look them up on Google.
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Cool Thanks.
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You should check out Jay's tint shop in Kirkland, it's been there a long time and they've done 4 of my cars. Great guys, it's off of 116th and 124th I think
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Not the eastside, but we just had our e92 tinted at Fife Auto Spa (per dealer recommendation, plus the rig was in for service so she got a loaner while the service, tint, and EL42 RFTs were replaced). Anyway, I sure as hell hope the moisture comes out of the rear window or they will see it back! I've read how hard it can be, but I didn't expect this many bubbles. I'll try to get pics after I wash it tomorrow, but I'm not sure if they'll show up in the pic.
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This is a notice to all people in the Seattle Area:

I do not personally recommend Accutint.

I had my 335i tinted here and I entered the shop knowing that the car was not easily done. I left the shop unsatisfied with the work or the customer service. I had to come back to the shop to the shop to get a window redone due to peeling. They were ruff on the interior and my car reeked of cigarette smoke.There was also bubbling throughout the windows. Terrible workmanship.
I went Accutint too. The quality is nice, but too expensive. My friend's friend owns a tint shop at Kent. They can do $170 for 3 side windows and the back window. They did a good job on my friend's Mercede C240. If you are interest, send me a PM. And I will give you the info. GL!
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Well, FINALLY got the e90 tinted, went with Jim @ Bellvue auto tint. Props to jim for an excellent job, went with slightly reflective, 35% all around tint.
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Can you post some pictures if the 35% all-round tint? And which brand did you get?
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