Getting Tints this week

catcher22 · 05-23-2011, 11:28 AM

Getting tints this week...decided to go with TNT Tint. Have an xi coupe. Expecting it to take 1-2 days and getting 35%. Have MD plates but live in VA.

The back window going to be a problem?

Driving in VA all the time going to be a problem? Never been pulled over in VA and I may just be asking for it now. Pls let me know your experiences.

dcorn · 05-23-2011, 11:50 AM

35% is legal in both states.

Why do people say 'tints'? It's window tint, just one thing.

bimmertt · 05-23-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dcorn

35% is legal in both states.

Why do people say 'tints'? It's window tint, just one thing.

In VA you have to have 50% up front.

I have never been pulled over for tints in VA or MD. I run 35% all around.

Eric the Ricer · 05-23-2011, 12:08 PM

1-2 days...? Is there some sort of new style of installing tint that happens to take an extra 23-47 hours?

1N54E92 · 05-23-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by catcher22

Getting tints this week...decided to go with TNT Tint. Have an xi coupe. Expecting it to take 1-2 days and getting 35%. Have MD plates but live in VA.

The back window going to be a problem?

Driving in VA all the time going to be a problem? Never been pulled over in VA and I may just be asking for it now. Pls let me know your experiences.

just go with vinyl and you will be fine. I had mine done there few years back and no issues... I went to the Sterling location. Sorry, I had mine done at LA TINT in Sterling.

the2rz · 05-23-2011, 12:47 PM

I've got the Pinnacle from LA Tint with 35% all the way around in VA. Have not been pulled over for tint yet...knock on wood.

Took 2hrs.

1-2 days??

pseto · 05-23-2011, 01:42 PM

They must have to make the tint which is why it takes 1-2 days

catcher22 · 05-23-2011, 02:42 PM

I will definitely consider vinyl and discuss that option...although we initially agreed to do without vinyl over the phone.

I said 'tints' because it's common verbiage. Didn't even think into it that it's singular and I'm a big grammar person too...so thanks.

So as long as I keep my MD plates I shouldn't have an issue with 35% tint? Or will I get harassed because they'll pull over anyone with dark tint? Sounds like I would need to have VA plates to be bound by the 50% rule.

I know tint doesn't take long (few hours at most), but this is a 1 man shop so I just assumed I would get it back the next day, especially if he doesn't start my car till later in the day on the first day.

pseto · 05-23-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by catcher22

I will definitely consider vinyl and discuss that option...although we initially agreed to do without vinyl over the phone.

Don't 'consider' vinyl...there is NO other alternative if you're going to tint. It will look like ass if you don't, so save yourself the time and make him do it or find another place.

He obviously has never done an e92 before and I can bet he will say wait a few days for it to dry. It will still look like ass if you go this route and you'll be calling him to set up another appointment.

bimmertt · 05-23-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pseto

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Originally Posted by catcher22

I will definitely consider vinyl and discuss that option...although we initially agreed to do without vinyl over the phone.

Don't 'consider' vinyl...there is NO other alternative if you're going to tint. It will look like ass if you don't, so save yourself the time and make him do it or find another place.

He obviously has never done an e92 before and I can bet he will say wait a few days for it to dry. It will still look like ass if you go this route and you'll be calling him to set up another appointment.

This is the truth. Don't trust them when they say they can handle it. I went through that situation myself and after bringing it back twice, I just had them cut the tint where the dot matrix was bc it looked so bad.

catcher22 · 05-23-2011, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the replies...I will get vinyl then. I didn't realize it's that bad without the vinyl!

He's done several 335 coupes and several other BMWs as well. Actually, he came highly recommended from this board. Looking forward to it, especially with summer right around the corner!

Viper Two Four · 05-23-2011, 03:39 PM

I running 5% all around

catcher22 · 05-23-2011, 03:41 PM

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I running 5% all around

Doctors orders?

I may be able to get a note. Anyone gotten a doctors note after getting lasik?? They stress wearing sunglasses/seeing as little UV light as possible after the surgery.

Viper Two Four · 05-23-2011, 03:48 PM

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Doctors orders?

I may be able to get a note. Anyone gotten a doctors note after getting lasik?? They stress wearing sunglasses/seeing as little UV light as possible after the surgery.

no doctor orders I am still running my plate from Tennessee.

1N54E92 · 05-23-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by catcher22

I will definitely consider vinyl and discuss that option...although we initially agreed to do without vinyl over the phone.

I said 'tints' because it's common verbiage. Didn't even think into it that it's singular and I'm a big grammar person too...so thanks.

So as long as I keep my MD plates I shouldn't have an issue with 35% tint? Or will I get harassed because they'll pull over anyone with dark tint? Sounds like I would need to have VA plates to be bound by the 50% rule.

I know tint doesn't take long (few hours at most), but this is a 1 man shop so I just assumed I would get it back the next day, especially if he doesn't start my car till later in the day on the first day.

I am in Maryland and got the Pinnacle 35% ceramic all around + vinyl strip for the top portion of rear window on my E92. I have black interior so it makes the tint look darker but I have not been cited for tint yet. are you going to the one in Sterling ? if so he usually has a helper. Just get there on time, I got there 30 minutes late due to weather and traffic. I gave extra $20 for lunch b\c I felt bad for pushing all appointments back 30 minutes. I took my car to LA TINT in Sterling , VA

1N54E92 · 05-23-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pseto

Don't 'consider' vinyl...there is NO other alternative if you're going to tint. It will look like ass if you don't, so save yourself the time and make him do it or find another place.

He obviously has never done an e92 before and I can bet he will say wait a few days for it to dry. It will still look like ass if you go this route and you'll be calling him to set up another appointment.

Yup...listen to Paul. We both have coupes and it is the "best" way to go.

boom · 05-23-2011, 04:50 PM

How does the vinyl strip work? Does the vinyl just cover the dot matrix and the tint meets where the vinyl ends or does the vinyl go on top of the tint? Who does this work?

MDyDinanM · 05-23-2011, 05:10 PM

can't go wrong w/ TNT Tint

he has done both my ///M cars.

shouldn't take 2 days. It probably take the most of the one day.

pseto · 05-23-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by boom

How does the vinyl strip work? Does the vinyl just cover the dot matrix and the tint meets where the vinyl ends or does the vinyl go on top of the tint? Who does this work?

vinyl over dot matrix and tint up to the vinyl

cotmfk · 05-23-2011, 08:42 PM

If you are running out of state tags, I believe VA can't pull you over for window tint.

EngineCo52 · 05-23-2011, 10:19 PM

in all my cars i"ve always had 5% all the way around, and have never been pulled over

boosted43 · 05-24-2011, 12:55 AM

Matt over at TNT is actually pretty good, just a REAL busy guy. I'm planning on taking my car this week if he can get it done same day

new car so I don't wanna leave it over night haha.

05-23-2011, 11:28 AM	#1
catcher22 Captain 294 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	Getting Tints this week Getting tints this week...decided to go with TNT Tint. Have an xi coupe. Expecting it to take 1-2 days and getting 35%. Have MD plates but live in VA. The back window going to be a problem? Driving in VA all the time going to be a problem? Never been pulled over in VA and I may just be asking for it now. Pls let me know your experiences.
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05-23-2011, 11:50 AM	#2
dcorn Captain 77 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	35% is legal in both states. Why do people say 'tints'? It's window tint, just one thing.
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05-23-2011, 12:08 PM	#4
Eric the Ricer Lieutenant 10 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 07 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (1)	1-2 days...? Is there some sort of new style of installing tint that happens to take an extra 23-47 hours? __________________ Slammed 335i - Sold
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the2rz First Lieutenant 12 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (5)	I've got the Pinnacle from LA Tint with 35% all the way around in VA. Have not been pulled over for tint yet...knock on wood. Took 2hrs. 1-2 days??
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pseto Major General 810 Rep 7,750 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	They must have to make the tint which is why it takes 1-2 days __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America President, National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA) Director, National Events ///M Chapter Become a BMW CCA member; Click HERE to join and use my member #339225 for a referral Join our NCC Facebook Page
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05-23-2011, 02:42 PM	#8
catcher22 Captain 294 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	I will definitely consider vinyl and discuss that option...although we initially agreed to do without vinyl over the phone. I said 'tints' because it's common verbiage. Didn't even think into it that it's singular and I'm a big grammar person too...so thanks. So as long as I keep my MD plates I shouldn't have an issue with 35% tint? Or will I get harassed because they'll pull over anyone with dark tint? Sounds like I would need to have VA plates to be bound by the 50% rule. I know tint doesn't take long (few hours at most), but this is a 1 man shop so I just assumed I would get it back the next day, especially if he doesn't start my car till later in the day on the first day.
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catcher22 Captain 294 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the replies...I will get vinyl then. I didn't realize it's that bad without the vinyl! He's done several 335 coupes and several other BMWs as well. Actually, he came highly recommended from this board. Looking forward to it, especially with summer right around the corner!
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boom My X5d tows my spec miata to the track. 74 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	How does the vinyl strip work? Does the vinyl just cover the dot matrix and the tint meets where the vinyl ends or does the vinyl go on top of the tint? Who does this work?
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05-23-2011, 05:10 PM	#18
MDyDinanM OIF Veteran 246 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [6.88]	can't go wrong w/ TNT Tint he has done both my ///M cars. shouldn't take 2 days. It probably take the most of the one day. __________________ Retired: '06 BMW E46 ///M3 Current: '08 BMW E60 DINAN ///M5, Interlagos Blue, SMG DINAN Stage 2 Suspension, Exhaust, Stage III Software, Front strut braces, Intakes, 13% Underdrive pulley, 3.91 Differential, RPI Scoops.
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cotmfk Major General 2045 Rep 6,109 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	If you are running out of state tags, I believe VA can't pull you over for window tint. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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EngineCo52 Major 60 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: 2007 Montego 328xi CPE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Havre de Grace, MD iTrader: (2)	in all my cars i"ve always had 5% all the way around, and have never been pulled over
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05-24-2011, 12:55 AM	#22
boosted43 Captain 169 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 2017 C43 AMG Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 335i [0.00]	Matt over at TNT is actually pretty good, just a REAL busy guy. I'm planning on taking my car this week if he can get it done same day new car so I don't wanna leave it over night haha.
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