Bay Area Tint Shops

stooken · 05-22-2007, 04:05 PM

The car will be arriving early July and I'd like to tint my windows.

I've heard too many stories about how this affects CA users. Any shops with CA tinting experience so my CA doesn't get F'ed up?

just4kickz · 05-22-2007, 04:51 PM

i think its just what film they use... but i dont know... some people using non full metal films and are having problems with CA and i believe there were a few people who used full metal films and had no problems with CA... i believe most people would say that anything ceramic should be fine.

maybe somebody else can chime in...

Ascension · 05-22-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stooken

The car will be arriving early July and I'd like to tint my windows.

I've heard too many stories about how this affects CA users. Any shops with CA tinting experience so my CA doesn't get F'ed up?

Details:
Rocky Mountain WindowTints (run by Matt)
4749 Bennett Dr, Suite M
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 373-2577
Tues-Sat 8-6pm

Although I don't have CA, Matt explained the cermaic tint does not affect the CA. His shop uses Formula One Pinnacle ceramic tint and he does the majority of East Bay's Bmw's in Pleasanton. Matt installed my tints (35%) in less than 3 hours and did an excellent job. Price went up to $399, but if you invested over $40k in a car then the price really shouldn't matter because you are also paying for the quality. Here's a quick pic of my Jet Black w/ Beige Leather int. 330i

shragon · 05-22-2007, 05:05 PM

just don't get a metallic film.

noktekniq · 05-22-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascension

Details:
Rocky Mountain WindowTints (run by Matt)
4749 Bennett Dr, Suite M
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 373-2577
Tues-Sat 8-6pm

Although I don't have CA, Matt explained the cermaic tint does not affect the CA. His shop uses Formula One Pinnacle ceramic tint and he does the majority of East Bay's Bmw's in Pleasanton. Matt installed my tints (35%) in less than 3 hours and did an excellent job. Price went up to $399, but if you invested over $40k in a car then the price really shouldn't matter because you are also paying for the quality. Here's a quick pic of my Jet Black w/ Beige Leather int. 330i

thats some nice tint

ironic · 05-22-2007, 07:50 PM

ray @ machiii.net

i got their ceramic tint, a great price,and zero problems with CA

Located on Ocean Ave, San Francisco, Ca

stooken · 05-22-2007, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascension

Details:
Rocky Mountain WindowTints (run by Matt)
4749 Bennett Dr, Suite M
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 373-2577
Tues-Sat 8-6pm

Although I don't have CA, Matt explained the cermaic tint does not affect the CA. His shop uses Formula One Pinnacle ceramic tint and he does the majority of East Bay's Bmw's in Pleasanton. Matt installed my tints (35%) in less than 3 hours and did an excellent job. Price went up to $399, but if you invested over $40k in a car then the price really shouldn't matter because you are also paying for the quality. Here's a quick pic of my Jet Black w/ Beige Leather int. 330i

Nice tint! I think I'll do 35% all around too.

evoi19 · 05-22-2007, 11:29 PM

I have my appointment at Rock Mountain this Saturday too for Pinnacle 35% all around. I'll take some pics after for ya.

KJFlood · 05-23-2007, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascension

Details:
Rocky Mountain WindowTints (run by Matt)
4749 Bennett Dr, Suite M
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 373-2577
Tues-Sat 8-6pm

Although I don't have CA, Matt explained the cermaic tint does not affect the CA. His shop uses Formula One Pinnacle ceramic tint and he does the majority of East Bay's Bmw's in Pleasanton. Matt installed my tints (35%) in less than 3 hours and did an excellent job. Price went up to $399, but if you invested over $40k in a car then the price really shouldn't matter because you are also paying for the quality. Here's a quick pic of my Jet Black w/ Beige Leather int. 330i

QFT I got my tints done today ... no issues.

stooken · 05-23-2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJFlood

QFT I got my tints done today ... no issues.

And you have CA?

KJFlood · 05-23-2007, 12:53 PM

Yep, CA, Sirius etc. No issues.

stooken · 05-23-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJFlood

Yep, CA, Sirius etc. No issues.

How much did you pay? Tinted 5 windows?

KJFlood · 05-23-2007, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stooken

How much did you pay? Tinted 5 windows?

No 3 window, I am one of those ....seemingly RARE people who follow the laws for this kind of thing .
I will have to hunt down the price..the dealer cut me a break as I was adding it into the lease with a few other "UPS"

stooken · 05-24-2007, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJFlood

No 3 window, I am one of those ....seemingly RARE people who follow the laws for this kind of thing .
I will have to hunt down the price..the dealer cut me a break as I was adding it into the lease with a few other "UPS"

They probably gave you a discounted price then..

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ironic Major General 254 Rep 8,338 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco, Ca iTrader: (22)	ray @ machiii.net i got their ceramic tint, a great price,and zero problems with CA Located on Ocean Ave, San Francisco, Ca __________________ Widebody 335i Project Car BUILD \| PHOTOSHOOT
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evoi19 Lieutenant General 1524 Rep 17,386 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	I have my appointment at Rock Mountain this Saturday too for Pinnacle 35% all around. I'll take some pics after for ya.
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KJFlood Sheepdog 4 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2010 m3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Lorenzo iTrader: (0)	Yep, CA, Sirius etc. No issues. __________________ "[Tyranny cannot be safe] without a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace." James Madison
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