Official SoCal tint thread
08-21-09, 07:09 AM
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can't believe dude let you take a picture of him tinting your windshield. when I used to get my windshield done, it had to be all secretive....only cash, no receipt and only installer and myself allowed in the workshop while he was doing it.
08-21-09, 09:57 AM
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good cheap tint shops
hey, anyone know any really good tint places that are pretty cheap with a lifetime warranty?
the cheapest i found was in $175 all windows with a lifetime :P
and $90 bucks for all window 5 year warranty.
what would u guys go with?
the cheapest i found was in $175 all windows with a lifetime :P
and $90 bucks for all window 5 year warranty.
what would u guys go with?
09-03-09, 02:50 PM
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Where in SoCal are you located?
Tint isn't one of those things I go cheap on. I used to tint, so I know what you get for cheap.
A 5 year warranty typically comes with dyed film. This is the film that you see turn purple after a few years and typically bubble as they get older. I don't recommend dyed film unless you plan on changing it within a couple years. Certain colors may only be available in a dyed film, if that's what you are looking for.
If you are looking for your typical smoked tint look, I would recommend either a fully metallized film or extruded dyed film. Extruded dyed film has reduced metal content, and will therefore, not interfere with navigation systems. Both fully metallized film and extruded dyed film typically carry a lifetime warranty.
There is also ceramic film. Ceramic film carries a lifetime warranty, is thicker, but is also more expensive. It won't interfere with navigation. You will also get IR protection on top of UV protection, and better heat rejection at lighter shades.
That being said, I'm thinking about getting my cars tinted as well, and am starting to look for some shops as well.
My recommendation is to find a shop that is reputable, will warranty their workmanship and not just warranty the film, and you feel comfortable with them doing the work. They should carry a number of brands, depending what the customer is looking for. The tinter should be comfortable with spending time with you to help you decide what you need and want.
Are you looking for heat rejection, privacy, or both?
Tint isn't one of those things I go cheap on. I used to tint, so I know what you get for cheap.
A 5 year warranty typically comes with dyed film. This is the film that you see turn purple after a few years and typically bubble as they get older. I don't recommend dyed film unless you plan on changing it within a couple years. Certain colors may only be available in a dyed film, if that's what you are looking for.
If you are looking for your typical smoked tint look, I would recommend either a fully metallized film or extruded dyed film. Extruded dyed film has reduced metal content, and will therefore, not interfere with navigation systems. Both fully metallized film and extruded dyed film typically carry a lifetime warranty.
There is also ceramic film. Ceramic film carries a lifetime warranty, is thicker, but is also more expensive. It won't interfere with navigation. You will also get IR protection on top of UV protection, and better heat rejection at lighter shades.
That being said, I'm thinking about getting my cars tinted as well, and am starting to look for some shops as well.
My recommendation is to find a shop that is reputable, will warranty their workmanship and not just warranty the film, and you feel comfortable with them doing the work. They should carry a number of brands, depending what the customer is looking for. The tinter should be comfortable with spending time with you to help you decide what you need and want.
Are you looking for heat rejection, privacy, or both?
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09-03-09, 03:57 PM
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Where in SoCal are you located?
Tint isn't one of those things I go cheap on. I used to tint, so I know what you get for cheap.
There is also ceramic film. Ceramic film carries a lifetime warranty, is thicker, but is also more expensive. It won't interfere with navigation. You will also get IR protection on top of UV protection, and better heat rejection at lighter shades.
That being said, I'm thinking about getting my cars tinted as well, and am starting to look for some shops as well.
My recommendation is to find a shop that is reputable, will warranty their workmanship and not just warranty the film, and you feel comfortable with them doing the work. They should carry a number of brands, depending what the customer is looking for. The tinter should be comfortable with spending time with you to help you decide what you need and want.
Are you looking for heat rejection, privacy, or both?
Tint isn't one of those things I go cheap on. I used to tint, so I know what you get for cheap.
There is also ceramic film. Ceramic film carries a lifetime warranty, is thicker, but is also more expensive. It won't interfere with navigation. You will also get IR protection on top of UV protection, and better heat rejection at lighter shades.
That being said, I'm thinking about getting my cars tinted as well, and am starting to look for some shops as well.
My recommendation is to find a shop that is reputable, will warranty their workmanship and not just warranty the film, and you feel comfortable with them doing the work. They should carry a number of brands, depending what the customer is looking for. The tinter should be comfortable with spending time with you to help you decide what you need and want.
Are you looking for heat rejection, privacy, or both?
I recently had mine done with ceramic film. It's more expensive but I didn't want to cheap out on it and have it interfere with the navi. I paid 220 w/ lifetime warranty.
09-03-09, 09:47 PM
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Where in SoCal are you located?
Tint isn't one of those things I go cheap on. I used to tint, so I know what you get for cheap.
A 5 year warranty typically comes with dyed film. This is the film that you see turn purple after a few years and typically bubble as they get older. I don't recommend dyed film unless you plan on changing it within a couple years. Certain colors may only be available in a dyed film, if that's what you are looking for.
If you are looking for your typical smoked tint look, I would recommend either a fully metallized film or extruded dyed film. Extruded dyed film has reduced metal content, and will therefore, not interfere with navigation systems. Both fully metallized film and extruded dyed film typically carry a lifetime warranty.
There is also ceramic film. Ceramic film carries a lifetime warranty, is thicker, but is also more expensive. It won't interfere with navigation. You will also get IR protection on top of UV protection, and better heat rejection at lighter shades.
That being said, I'm thinking about getting my cars tinted as well, and am starting to look for some shops as well.
My recommendation is to find a shop that is reputable, will warranty their workmanship and not just warranty the film, and you feel comfortable with them doing the work. They should carry a number of brands, depending what the customer is looking for. The tinter should be comfortable with spending time with you to help you decide what you need and want.
Are you looking for heat rejection, privacy, or both?
Tint isn't one of those things I go cheap on. I used to tint, so I know what you get for cheap.
A 5 year warranty typically comes with dyed film. This is the film that you see turn purple after a few years and typically bubble as they get older. I don't recommend dyed film unless you plan on changing it within a couple years. Certain colors may only be available in a dyed film, if that's what you are looking for.
If you are looking for your typical smoked tint look, I would recommend either a fully metallized film or extruded dyed film. Extruded dyed film has reduced metal content, and will therefore, not interfere with navigation systems. Both fully metallized film and extruded dyed film typically carry a lifetime warranty.
There is also ceramic film. Ceramic film carries a lifetime warranty, is thicker, but is also more expensive. It won't interfere with navigation. You will also get IR protection on top of UV protection, and better heat rejection at lighter shades.
That being said, I'm thinking about getting my cars tinted as well, and am starting to look for some shops as well.
My recommendation is to find a shop that is reputable, will warranty their workmanship and not just warranty the film, and you feel comfortable with them doing the work. They should carry a number of brands, depending what the customer is looking for. The tinter should be comfortable with spending time with you to help you decide what you need and want.
Are you looking for heat rejection, privacy, or both?
im not sure what type of tint the shop for 175 charges but im in garden grove so i can go to a lot of places.
was it all windows? and how long did they take?
09-04-09, 11:26 AM
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All 5, it probably took them an hour or so, i dropped it off at 9, they were about to start on my car, but the appointment came, then it was me. Picked it up at 12 and it was parked out side already.
He will charge you 140, but just say you found them on yelp $10 off
He will charge you 140, but just say you found them on yelp $10 off
