Tinting in the DC area?

MikeLogan · 06-18-2009, 03:09 PM

Hey Gents,

My buddy(E90) and I(E92) wanna get our cars tinted somewhere locally.

I need a highly recommended place. We're in Arl, but willing to travel to a good fellow bimmer suggested place.

Thanks!
Mike

zaxjax · 06-18-2009, 03:24 PM

Shop in Millersville is doing cars for 100.00, any car!

My assistant had her VW Bug done, looks goods!

f82phan · 06-18-2009, 03:29 PM

A good number of the regional folks got it done at Driven Dynamics in Rockville. They use 3M ceramic film, btw.

f82phan · 06-18-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

Shop in Millersville is doing cars for 100.00, any car!

My assistant had her VW Bug done, looks goods!

What kind of tint for this price?

pseto · 06-18-2009, 03:39 PM

the e92 is gonna be harder to get the tint right b/c of the dot matrix. make sure where ever you go they know how to deal with it

zaxjax · 06-18-2009, 03:44 PM

She got 5% all around, not sure if it's 3M or not but I go by there tomorrow. I will grab the number for you.

MikeLogan · 06-18-2009, 03:49 PM

Yeah, from what I see on here, I need a non-metallic tint because of CA. How do they handle the dot matrix?

MTrizzy · 06-18-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeLogan

Yeah, from what I see on here, I need a non-metallic tint because of CA. How do they handle the dot matrix?

Driven dynamics (in rockville) places a black vinyl over the dot matrix area on the e92s so you dont get the white look that you do with some places. I had my tint done there and am very happy with the work, I think if you mention bimmerpost they will knock a little off the price for you. I got 3M ceramic from them.

another popular place is LA Tint in Sterling VA they do Formula 1 ceramic tint which is also safe for CA.

MikeLogan · 06-18-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MTrizzy

Driven dynamics (in rockville) places a black vinyl over the dot matrix area on the e92s so you dont get the white look that you do with some places. I had my tint done there and am very happy with the work, I think if you mention bimmerpost they will knock a little off the price for you. I got 3M ceramic from them.

another popular place is LA Tint in Sterling VA they do Formula 1 ceramic tint which is also safe for CA.

price ballpark?

beef1020 · 06-18-2009, 10:09 PM

don't quote me on this but my price quote for an e90 from dirven was around 200, maybe 240. Either way I suggest you email Art at driven dynamics for a quote, he replied within minutes of my email quote request.

BK · 06-19-2009, 01:07 AM

LA Tint in Sterling for F1 Pinnacle. They have other locations closer to DC, but the place in Sterling is where a few of us have gone (and been happy).

Spydeputy · 06-19-2009, 05:10 AM

remember to keep it legal, combined total, factory + tint = 35% all around. or you will be paying to rip it off.

GL

zaxjax · 06-19-2009, 07:52 AM

Stauffer's 410 729 0121

$100 for any car is worth a shot

BK · 06-19-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Spydeputy

remember to keep it legal, combined total, factory + tint = 35% all around. or you will be paying to rip it off.

GL

That's for MD. In DC, I think any tint is illegal. In VA, I think it's 50% front, 35% rear.

EDIT - looked up DC. It's 70% front, 50% rear:

DC law allows the after factory application of window tinting in motor vehicles (DC Official Code § 502207.02), provided the following requirements are met (except for MiniVans):

There must be at least 70% light transmittance (i.e. 30% tinting) through the front windshield or front side windows; and

There must be at least 50% light transmittance (i.e. 50% tinting) through the rear windshield or rear side windows.

However, less than 70% light transmittance is allowed in the windshield above the AS1 line or within five inches from the top of the windshield.

For MiniVans:

There must be at least 55% light transmission (i.e. 45% tinting) through the front windshield or front sides windows; and

There must be at least 35% light transmission (i.e. 65% tinting) through the rear windshield or rear side windows.

For safety purposes, vehicles which are approved for a tint waiver must allow at least 35% light transmission (i.e. 65% tinting) through all windows.

KL2DC · 06-19-2009, 03:31 PM

One more vote for Driven Dynamics in Rockville. They've done alot of our community members' cars to much satisfaction.

pseto · 06-19-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

That's for MD. In DC, I think any tint is illegal. In VA, I think it's 50% front, 35% rear.

EDIT - looked up DC. It's 70% front, 50% rear:

DC law allows the after factory application of window tinting in motor vehicles (DC Official Code § 502207.02), provided the following requirements are met (except for MiniVans):

There must be at least 70% light transmittance (i.e. 30% tinting) through the front windshield or front side windows; and

There must be at least 50% light transmittance (i.e. 50% tinting) through the rear windshield or rear side windows.

However, less than 70% light transmittance is allowed in the windshield above the AS1 line or within five inches from the top of the windshield.

For MiniVans:

There must be at least 55% light transmission (i.e. 45% tinting) through the front windshield or front sides windows; and

There must be at least 35% light transmission (i.e. 65% tinting) through the rear windshield or rear side windows.

For safety purposes, vehicles which are approved for a tint waiver must allow at least 35% light transmission (i.e. 65% tinting) through all windows.

you lawyers spend WAY TOO MUCH TIME looking up details!!!

good find BK

generationzx · 06-19-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90phan

A good number of the regional folks got it done at Driven Dynamics in Rockville. They use 3M ceramic film, btw.

+1

They are awesome.

Callsign_Jester · 06-19-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaxjax

Stauffer's 410 729 0121

$100 for any car is worth a shot

FWIW, I'll be having my GTI tinted there in the next 2 weeks or so. I'll take some pics and give a little review of the service/install/materials/warranty.

ak335 · 06-20-2009, 11:33 PM

Driven dynamics, there great was there today

MikeLogan · 06-22-2009, 12:44 AM

Thanks for all the recommendations guys.

tony20009 · 06-22-2009, 05:22 PM

I'm wondering if it's possible to just buy glass for the windows that's darkened to the degree one wants. Much like the glass used in sunglasses. If so, does anyone know where?

Cheers

fazed · 06-22-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90phan

A good number of the regional folks got it done at Driven Dynamics in Rockville. They use 3M ceramic film, btw.

/agree on Driven Dynamics. Had to have my 5s from Arizona ripped off for Maryland inspection, got retinted at Driven Dynamics. Great service, friendly staff, and willing to be fair and negotiable on price. Had my tail lights done (lamin-x) at the same time, they also look great. A friend of mine just got his Dodge Ram done there earlier today. 3M tints are well warrantied, too. If they crack/fade/etc you can have them redone at any authorized 3M tint dealer.

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MikeLogan Private First Class 24 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 19 F60 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Yeah, from what I see on here, I need a non-metallic tint because of CA. How do they handle the dot matrix? __________________ '19 F60 Former '17 F36 430 / '09 E92 335/ '07 E92 328
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	LA Tint in Sterling for F1 Pinnacle. They have other locations closer to DC, but the place in Sterling is where a few of us have gone (and been happy). __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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