Boston Sighting Thread - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Kev · 02-13-2008, 05:33 PM

I want to get mine tinted too. Do you guys like Tint King at Billerica? I want to get Huper Optik 35% and they are the closest one. Otherwise, there's one in Westport, MA.

hov333 · 02-13-2008, 06:49 PM

o nice to see so many interested people, I was thinking tint king. There's also solar solutions out in bedford i believe, but they use dyed tint instead of metallic, I dont know enough about that so someone please chime in. I also heard that going with huper optik or formula1 on the east coast is a waste of money since it costs almost twice the price and we dont see enough sun/heat to appreciate it.

Kev · 02-13-2008, 07:30 PM

I had Huper Optik on my E55 and it worked fairly well blocking the sun out to keep the car cool when I park outside. Otherwise, it doesn't do much.

JCLBoston · 02-13-2008, 08:52 PM

I'm thinking of tinting my car at tint king as well.. I got quoted $250 for Suntek (carbon based tint) for 5 windows. I don't think I neeeed the ceramic. If we all go, maybe we can get a group discount as someone mentioned??

lyjw88 · 02-13-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

I want to get mine tinted too. Do you guys like Tint King at Billerica? I want to get Huper Optik 35% and they are the closest one. Otherwise, there's one in Westport, MA.

I just got mine tinted a couple of weeks ago at Tint King. I got Huper Optik 35% and it's awsome!!
It's not just normal black tint, but it has some reflective film on top of it.

Kev · 02-13-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyjw88

I just got mine tinted a couple of weeks ago at Tint King. I got Huper Optik 35% and it's awsome!!
It's not just normal black tint, but it has some reflective film on top of it.

I had my previous one done at AEM (?) Solar Solutions in Westport, MA. They did a good job and used felt to prevent scratches on the film. I had the tints for 2 years and not a single scratch.

Here's a pic:

The tint is not extremely dark and like Kevin (lyjw88) said, it's reflective, unlike the dye or carbon based products.

TheLegacy · 02-14-2008, 12:09 AM

SIM, Sound in Motion can do it for you guys, if u want to stay local.

Kev · 02-14-2008, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheLegacy

SIM, Sound in Motion can do it for you guys, if u want to stay local.

Do they do the tint themselves? Or do they contract it out to one of those mobile tint van?

DDL · 02-14-2008, 09:05 AM

I am in for the group tint

JCLBoston · 02-14-2008, 10:47 AM

Regarding the possibility of a group discount, I contacted Brian at tint-king and he said:

"Discounts are hard. I am not against it but I need to know all the cars will be there. I am out of the area till the 21st (next thursday) give me a call then."

I guess if we can get a list going and specify a date, we may be able to convince him to do a discount.. I might start a separate thread on this if there's enough interest..

jmh · 02-14-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

Do they do the tint themselves? Or do they contract it out to one of those mobile tint van?

They have a very good tint guy come in for customer appointments.

- Jan

Kev · 02-14-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmh

They have a very good tint guy come in for customer appointments.

- Jan

I probably know who that guy is. Thanks.

hao2003 · 02-14-2008, 08:13 PM

I went to Sound in Motion a couple of days ago and was qouted 225. If their tint guy is as good as they described then it is definately my first choice, since I live right near 88 and so do my friends..

do you guys have any preferences?

ska325xi · 02-14-2008, 09:39 PM

Sighting Thread

so have any of you sighted my car yet?

lol

TheLegacy · 02-14-2008, 10:20 PM

ya sry busy the guy who comes to SIM is pretty good... Shouldve went there, i did it back at home in NY at a friends place and it turned gr8 outside but the inside tint got scratched some how, something in the door.

But ya SIM is a gr8 shop, if you go there tell them Seth with the blk 335 says hello.

JCLBoston · 02-15-2008, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hao2003

I went to Sound in Motion a couple of days ago and was qouted 225. If their tint guy is as good as they described then it is definately my first choice, since I live right near 88 and so do my friends..

do you guys have any preferences?

What kind of tint for 225? one piece rear windshield or 2?

Kev · 02-15-2008, 08:52 PM

Most likely Suntek if SIM uses the same tint guy that I know. Honestly, I would rather shell out a little more for the Huper Optik. I guess I'm going to TK or Secure Sound Plus in Westport

hao2003 · 02-16-2008, 03:40 PM

i think the SIM guy uses lumar tints, but i didnt ask whether its one or two piece rear...ill drop by this afternoon and ask i guess..

how much does huper optiks run in boston? i have no experience with tints and don't know much about it....is the difference in quality that significant?

Kev · 02-16-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hao2003

i think the SIM guy uses lumar tints, but i didnt ask whether its one or two piece rear...ill drop by this afternoon and ask i guess..

how much does huper optiks run in boston? i have no experience with tints and don't know much about it....is the difference in quality that significant?

Two years ago, I had the HO tint done in Wesport, MA and the cost was around 275. I think Tint King charges more.

hov333 · 02-16-2008, 04:43 PM

the guys at SIM use one piece for the rear I know because one of my friends got his clk tinted there. All I care about is that it is machine cut, no scratches on the tint, and that the film doesnt have any type of greenish hue to it. I'm going for a really clean look and I've gone through many many tints in the past that I haven't been very fond of. This can potentially be a pretty fun meet if we can get everyone together!

hao2003 · 02-17-2008, 02:13 PM

Im most likely tinting my car at SIM since its so close...should we start a new thread and make a list?? my friends and i have 2 e92s, and a G35 coupe.

hov333 · 02-17-2008, 02:20 PM

yea sure make the list, i'll add myself and also my friend with his 530i. the only complaint i have with SIM is that i think they use a razor instead of a machine....you can still get pretty close with a blade but nothing beats the clean look of machine cut, just some food for thought

02-13-2008, 05:33 PM	#23
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,821 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	I want to get mine tinted too. Do you guys like Tint King at Billerica? I want to get Huper Optik 35% and they are the closest one. Otherwise, there's one in Westport, MA. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem }

02-13-2008, 07:30 PM	#25
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,821 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	I had Huper Optik on my E55 and it worked fairly well blocking the sun out to keep the car cool when I park outside. Otherwise, it doesn't do much. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem }

02-13-2008, 08:52 PM	#26
JCLBoston Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 204 iTrader: (1)	I'm thinking of tinting my car at tint king as well.. I got quoted $250 for Suntek (carbon based tint) for 5 windows. I don't think I neeeed the ceramic. If we all go, maybe we can get a group discount as someone mentioned?? __________________ E92 335i / Montego Blue + Cream interior / Sports Pkg - 6MT - Nav.. blah blah blah

02-14-2008, 12:09 AM	#29
TheLegacy Gangsta status Drives: 2002 E39 M5, heavily modded Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shibuya Tokyo, Rockland NY, Killeen TX Posts: 972 iTrader: (0)	SIM, Sound in Motion can do it for you guys, if u want to stay local. __________________ -TheLegacy JDM-EDM-TT-V8-GANGSTA ALL THE WAY Modded "Ready for the Apocalypse"

02-14-2008, 10:47 AM	#32
JCLBoston Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 204 iTrader: (1)	Regarding the possibility of a group discount, I contacted Brian at tint-king and he said: "Discounts are hard. I am not against it but I need to know all the cars will be there. I am out of the area till the 21st (next thursday) give me a call then." I guess if we can get a list going and specify a date, we may be able to convince him to do a discount.. I might start a separate thread on this if there's enough interest.. __________________ E92 335i / Montego Blue + Cream interior / Sports Pkg - 6MT - Nav.. blah blah blah

02-13-2008, 06:49 PM	#24
hov333 Captain Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 959 iTrader: (0)	o nice to see so many interested people, I was thinking tint king. There's also solar solutions out in bedford i believe, but they use dyed tint instead of metallic, I dont know enough about that so someone please chime in. I also heard that going with huper optik or formula1 on the east coast is a waste of money since it costs almost twice the price and we dont see enough sun/heat to appreciate it.

02-14-2008, 09:05 AM	#31
DDL DDL Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	I am in for the group tint

02-14-2008, 08:13 PM	#35
hao2003 Private Drives: e92 328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	I went to Sound in Motion a couple of days ago and was qouted 225. If their tint guy is as good as they described then it is definately my first choice, since I live right near 88 and so do my friends.. do you guys have any preferences?

02-14-2008, 09:39 PM	#36
ska325xi Major General Drives: 325XI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 6,852 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2006 333 [0.00] 2006 325xi [0.00]	Sighting Thread so have any of you sighted my car yet? lol __________________ RPI Scoops, BMW Perf. Intake + Carbon Filter Removal, BMW Perf. Exhaust, PBX, CF Cowl Covers & Lower Snorkel, Matte Black Grills, Rep Hartge Lip, ///M Spoiler, BBS 219m + RE960pp, CF Wrapped Headlights, LUX 5.0 + Solaris Silvers, Vista DRL, Blacklines, Lic. Plate LED, 3M CF Di-Noc Trims, BMW Perf. Alcantara Steering Wheel + Alcantara Trim, ///M DCT Paddles, BMW Perf. Shift Knob + Boot, ///M Novillo Ebrake Handle + BMW Perf. Boot, ACS Pedals

02-14-2008, 10:20 PM	#37
TheLegacy Gangsta status Drives: 2002 E39 M5, heavily modded Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shibuya Tokyo, Rockland NY, Killeen TX Posts: 972 iTrader: (0)	ya sry busy the guy who comes to SIM is pretty good... Shouldve went there, i did it back at home in NY at a friends place and it turned gr8 outside but the inside tint got scratched some how, something in the door. But ya SIM is a gr8 shop, if you go there tell them Seth with the blk 335 says hello. __________________ -TheLegacy JDM-EDM-TT-V8-GANGSTA ALL THE WAY Modded "Ready for the Apocalypse"

02-15-2008, 08:52 PM	#39
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,821 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	Most likely Suntek if SIM uses the same tint guy that I know. Honestly, I would rather shell out a little more for the Huper Optik. I guess I'm going to TK or Secure Sound Plus in Westport __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem }

02-16-2008, 03:40 PM	#40
hao2003 Private Drives: e92 328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	i think the SIM guy uses lumar tints, but i didnt ask whether its one or two piece rear...ill drop by this afternoon and ask i guess.. how much does huper optiks run in boston? i have no experience with tints and don't know much about it....is the difference in quality that significant?

02-16-2008, 04:43 PM	#42
hov333 Captain Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 959 iTrader: (0)	the guys at SIM use one piece for the rear I know because one of my friends got his clk tinted there. All I care about is that it is machine cut, no scratches on the tint, and that the film doesnt have any type of greenish hue to it. I'm going for a really clean look and I've gone through many many tints in the past that I haven't been very fond of. This can potentially be a pretty fun meet if we can get everyone together!

02-17-2008, 02:13 PM	#43
hao2003 Private Drives: e92 328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Im most likely tinting my car at SIM since its so close...should we start a new thread and make a list?? my friends and i have 2 e92s, and a G35 coupe.

02-17-2008, 02:20 PM	#44
hov333 Captain Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 959 iTrader: (0)	yea sure make the list, i'll add myself and also my friend with his 530i. the only complaint i have with SIM is that i think they use a razor instead of a machine....you can still get pretty close with a blade but nothing beats the clean look of machine cut, just some food for thought

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