Best place+price to get windows tinted?

theonlynameleft · 03-13-2012, 09:43 AM

I am looking to get my windows tinted this weekend if possible (friday or saturday) and would like to know of any very reputable shops near Pickering/Ajax. I am willing to pay a premium and want to go for Pinnacle F1 tint (is there anything better???).

One member of the board recommended FX Auto. A friend recommended auto-links. When I called them the person who answered was barely listening to me and was busy talking to someone in the background so I just hung up and decided its not the right place (can you tell I'm picky when it comes to service, especially with my car?).

Thanks.

Also called a place called 'Wheels for Less' to get a quote on M6 Replica wheels (17") and they stated about $140/wheel, if I want 18" on rubber it would be about $1000

I'm guessing this is the M6 replica that I am looking at (this is just a random photo from googleimages/flickr)

Kuni1987 · 03-13-2012, 03:40 PM

I got mine done at itint, they are in Vaughan near Vaughan mills. He did a great job and charged me $180 cash.

I dealt with Don the owner and he's a really nice guy and gives great service.

I had a minor issue with the drivers side after about 3 weeks where the tint caught on the rubber seal and ripped, and he removed the old tint and put on fresh at no extra charge. The only problem with our cars is the opening and closing of the doors you have to be careful of, due to the window moving up and down. But there is nothing really we can do about that.

Since then, everything has been fine.

Mention my name (Kunal) and I'm sure he'll do a great job for you.

itint.ca

135IS · 03-13-2012, 04:57 PM

Thornhill Tints!

mattryan · 03-13-2012, 06:16 PM

Tint: FX Auto in Markham $275.00 tax in

Wheels: Tire Connection 647-342-6868 ask for Ravi... paid $1250 tax in for 17" M spider spoke 193 replicas w/Hankook W300's

mattryan · 03-13-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes_R

Wow that sucks about Auto Links as that was who I was going to recommend.

A little pricey but I got my ceramic tints done at FX Auto and everything was great. I was picky and told them how I felt about the dot matrix in the back and they went out of their way to take care of me even saying that if it did come loose that I could come back in the summer. 4 yrs later no problems.

Definitely couldn't agree with you more! I've had all my cars tinted @ FX Auto in Markham and I've always been really happy with their work!

BTW can you PM your detailing packages again? I know you did sometime last year but I just never got around to having it done... summers here so def need it done!

135IS · 03-14-2012, 01:13 AM

275?

to tint the 1? i paid 160...

theonlynameleft · 03-14-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 135IS

275?

to tint the 1? i paid 160...

Where, and was it a good job though.

I went to a place 3 years ago to have my old civic (now my winter car) done for 160 (place called A1 AutoTint near liverpool/kingston rd in pickering) and I had bubbling even after a week and they told me that I must have done something to the tint to make it do that, basically they told me too bad we're not fixing it for you.

Big1 · 03-14-2012, 06:58 AM

Audio Heaven. Got mine done for 240 + tax, with lifetime warranty on their work and product.

mattryan · 03-14-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 135IS

275?

to tint the 1? i paid 160...

what kind of tint did you get? i got FormulaOne Pinnacle and i doubt you got the same tint for $160... i guess you could also go to Tint King and get it done for $99 LOL

mattryan · 03-14-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by theonlynameleft

Where, and was it a good job though.

I went to a place 3 years ago to have my old civic (now my winter car) done for 160 (place called A1 AutoTint near liverpool/kingston rd in pickering) and I had bubbling even after a week and they told me that I must have done something to the tint to make it do that, basically they told me too bad we're not fixing it for you.

i guess this just proves my point that you get what you pay for... sh*t quality tint + tinting skills

Mister RK · 03-14-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 135IS

Thornhill Tints!

+1

135IS · 03-14-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mattryan

what kind of tint did you get? i got FormulaOne Pinnacle and i doubt you got the same tint for $160... i guess you could also go to Tint King and get it done for $99 LOL

LOL i didnt go to tint king thats forsure it was located near vaughn mills i forget what it was called but ive had them on my car for over a year now and no problems and the tint looks good

mattryan · 03-14-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 135IS

LOL i didnt go to tint king thats forsure it was located near vaughn mills i forget what it was called but ive had them on my car for over a year now and no problems and the tint looks good

glad to hear! i wasn't trying to sound like a d-bag... the point i was trying to make is most times you get what you pay for...

135IS · 03-15-2012, 08:11 AM

yeah i get your point but almost $300 just seems pricey

Kevin_russian · 03-16-2012, 10:13 AM

What ever you do, don't even think of going to tint king in North York. They used to do a good job back in the days , but now they suck big time. They messed up my gl450 and my 135i. Had to come back to get it redone a few times.

theonlynameleft · 03-16-2012, 12:50 PM

I think I am going to go with Auto-Links in the end, $275 hopefully they can make that a cash deal. I am going to hold off on the rims and Magnaflow now, my main priority is to save alot of money, just sold 18 Bearded Dragons (I breed them on the side of my full time job) for $450

Thats either going to the magnaflow or straight into the bank... (or a CAI)... theres so many options I can't decide

bryansbestwax · 03-26-2012, 10:38 PM

I have seen a lot of auto links tints, they have all looked good.

Fahadm · 03-26-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Big1

Audio Heaven. Got mine done for 240 + tax, with lifetime warranty on their work and product.

I went to Audio Heaven as well. Jeff (the owner) did a good job on my car, I would highly recommend him.

Big1 · 03-27-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fahadm

I went to Audio Heaven as well. Jeff (the owner) did a good job on my car, I would highly recommend him.

So you took my advice? How did it go and how dark did you go?

Disco Stu · 03-27-2012, 08:11 AM

Canada Auto Glass in Burlington does a great job if you're out on the west side of the GTA. I've had 6 cars done by them and never had a problem. They also did my hood protector.

Fahadm · 03-27-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Big1

So you took my advice? How did it go and how dark did you go?

It went good. I left my car there, and picked it back up in 2 hours. I went with the 23% tint, and I think it looks perfect

bryansbestwax · 03-27-2012, 10:58 AM

on a side note, has anyone tried Protint in Whitby?

03-13-2012, 09:43 AM	#1
theonlynameleft Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2008 128i all stock Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Best place+price to get windows tinted? I am looking to get my windows tinted this weekend if possible (friday or saturday) and would like to know of any very reputable shops near Pickering/Ajax. I am willing to pay a premium and want to go for Pinnacle F1 tint (is there anything better???). One member of the board recommended FX Auto. A friend recommended auto-links. When I called them the person who answered was barely listening to me and was busy talking to someone in the background so I just hung up and decided its not the right place (can you tell I'm picky when it comes to service, especially with my car?). Thanks. Also called a place called 'Wheels for Less' to get a quote on M6 Replica wheels (17") and they stated about $140/wheel, if I want 18" on rubber it would be about $1000 I'm guessing this is the M6 replica that I am looking at (this is just a random photo from googleimages/flickr)
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Kuni1987 New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I got mine done at itint, they are in Vaughan near Vaughan mills. He did a great job and charged me $180 cash. I dealt with Don the owner and he's a really nice guy and gives great service. I had a minor issue with the drivers side after about 3 weeks where the tint caught on the rubber seal and ripped, and he removed the old tint and put on fresh at no extra charge. The only problem with our cars is the opening and closing of the doors you have to be careful of, due to the window moving up and down. But there is nothing really we can do about that. Since then, everything has been fine. Mention my name (Kunal) and I'm sure he'll do a great job for you. itint.ca
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135IS Captain 33 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 09 LMB 135I / AW 1M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: t.o iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [7.00]	Thornhill Tints! __________________ LMB 135i: Gone AW 1M: Current #211 of 220
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mattryan Captain 86 Rep 638 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Tint: FX Auto in Markham $275.00 tax in Wheels: Tire Connection 647-342-6868 ask for Ravi... paid $1250 tax in for 17" M spider spoke 193 replicas w/Hankook W300's __________________ Current: 2022 M240i xDrive Previous: 2018 440i xDrive, 2012 135i
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135IS Captain 33 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 09 LMB 135I / AW 1M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: t.o iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [7.00]	275? to tint the 1? i paid 160... __________________ LMB 135i: Gone AW 1M: Current #211 of 220
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Big1 Private First Class 10 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2008 Sedona Red 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Audio Heaven. Got mine done for 240 + tax, with lifetime warranty on their work and product. __________________ 2008 135i Sedona Red //
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135IS Captain 33 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 09 LMB 135I / AW 1M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: t.o iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [7.00]	yeah i get your point but almost $300 just seems pricey __________________ LMB 135i: Gone AW 1M: Current #211 of 220
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Kevin_russian Private 5 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 135i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto, ontario iTrader: (0)	What ever you do, don't even think of going to tint king in North York. They used to do a good job back in the days , but now they suck big time. They messed up my gl450 and my 135i. Had to come back to get it redone a few times.
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theonlynameleft Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2008 128i all stock Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Detail I think I am going to go with Auto-Links in the end, $275 hopefully they can make that a cash deal. I am going to hold off on the rims and Magnaflow now, my main priority is to save alot of money, just sold 18 Bearded Dragons (I breed them on the side of my full time job) for $450 Thats either going to the magnaflow or straight into the bank... (or a CAI)... theres so many options I can't decide Last edited by theonlynameleft; 03-16-2012 at 12:55 PM..
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bryansbestwax Banned 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: suv Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: oshawa iTrader: (0)	I have seen a lot of auto links tints, they have all looked good.
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Disco Stu Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2012 128i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Waterdown, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Burlington area Canada Auto Glass in Burlington does a great job if you're out on the west side of the GTA. I've had 6 cars done by them and never had a problem. They also did my hood protector. __________________ 2012 128i M Sport Le Mans Blue / Apex Arc 8 18x8.5 wheels with 235/40/18 tires all around / Dinan camber plates / alignment / BMWP front brakes / BMWP exhaust / K&N air filter/ BMW SSK
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bryansbestwax Banned 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: suv Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: oshawa iTrader: (0)	on a side note, has anyone tried Protint in Whitby?
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