Window Tint Recommendation DC / NOVA Area

formula91 · 06-16-2010, 12:04 PM

I got my G35 done at Driven Dynamics at the request of my e90 driving buddy who wanted a guinea pig to go first. 35% all around and it looks awesome! Gilbert does a great job!

I spoke with one of the owners about the dot matrix issue on e92s and he said that they do vinyl it. Best to call them and check when you are ready for tinting just to be sure.

k3silk · 06-16-2010, 08:01 PM

I had mine done there and they did a great job with the vinyl. I have to go back because of something minor that Im sure they will be able to fix though.

vadim_s · 06-17-2010, 01:11 PM

Made the appointment at Driven Dynamics and will have the windows tinted this Friday.

Attached image is the car before the tint.

rust99 · 06-19-2010, 05:42 PM

Just got Pinnacle 35% from LA Tint (in Sterling). Very happy with how they took car of the dot matrix in the rear window (they put a Vinyl Strip):

Before

After

vadim_s · 06-21-2010, 10:01 AM

And, here is the car tinted 35% non-metallic.

1N54E92 · 06-21-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vadim_s

And, here is the car tinted 35% non-metallic.

ceramic ? how much ? F1 Pinnacle ?

dcorn · 06-22-2010, 07:02 AM

With all these 90+ degree days we're having, I really need to get this tint done. 35% looks great, I'll probably go with that.

lucas.kent · 06-22-2010, 07:33 AM

^ me too. I picked up my new car a few days ago and was planning on waiting for a couple weeks to get the tint done. But after I nearly burned my as* this past weekend after going to Target, I think I'm going to have to get it done ASAP.

bigdog34uz · 06-22-2010, 10:07 AM

I have gotten all my cars tinted at Quality Tire in Woodbridge and so far they are the only people that I trust the moment.

lucas.kent · 06-25-2010, 07:14 AM

I got mine done at TNT yesterday - looks great. This isn't the best angle to see the tint - but I'll get more tonight. And sorry for the cell phone pic.

Madico 35% all around.

Here are a few more (with better angles to see the tint):

formula91 · 06-25-2010, 05:52 PM

Great thread! Sweet showcase of the quality of work these local shops do.

lucas.kent · 06-27-2010, 10:06 PM

Added a couple other pics above ^^^ with better angles to see the tint...

cbs21 · 07-10-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lkw15

I got mine done at TNT yesterday - looks great. This isn't the best angle to see the tint - but I'll get more tonight. And sorry for the cell phone pic.

Madico 35% all around.

Hey it looks good! Did you pay 210 for it? I thought VA is 50% in the front?

lucas.kent · 07-10-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cbs21

Hey it looks good! Did you pay 210 for it? I thought VA is 50% in the front?

Thanks!

And you're correct - VA is 50% in the front, but I'm taking the chance on getting busted.

I think it was either $210 or $220. I also paid for my girlfriend's at the same time, so that's why I'm not sure of the price exactly.

IDreamofBimmers · 07-12-2010, 10:27 AM

Anyone know of specials in the area? I want to do my GTI!

crazycarl16 · 07-14-2010, 11:27 AM

Any more updates on Driven Dynamics and using the vinyl strip for the dot matrix? I am scheduled to get my e92 done there on Friday, but now a little hesitant.

Thanks.

wakeboarder109 · 07-15-2010, 10:23 AM

I was just quoted $315 from LA Tint for Pinnacle. Does that sound about right?

bimmertt · 07-15-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by crazycarl16

Any more updates on Driven Dynamics and using the vinyl strip for the dot matrix? I am scheduled to get my e92 done there on Friday, but now a little hesitant.

Thanks.

I saw an e92 that was recently tinted from there and I was not impressed at all. The line where the tint met the vinyl was crooked and it just overall looked like a sloppy job. I would stay away from that place if you want to get the dot matrix vinyld.

Florida_BMW · 07-15-2010, 11:11 AM

sunpro tinting did mine he is winchester but comes up to manassas area a lot i have no issue with mine everything came out perfect he did my other car like six years ago and i have never had issue with the work he did a long time ago nor with my BMW

crazycarl16 · 07-15-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmertt

I saw an e92 that was recently tinted from there and I was not impressed at all. The line where the tint met the vinyl was crooked and it just overall looked like a sloppy job. I would stay away from that place if you want to get the dot matrix vinyld.

Interesting. When I inquired yesterday, they indicated that they are now using software to create an exact cut for the vinyl piece, whereas they used to do it by hand. Most of the comments I have seen about them have been positive, so I'm gonna give it a try. Here's to hoping they don't mess it up...fingers crossed. Thanks for the feedback.

MDyDinanM · 07-15-2010, 11:59 AM

+1 for Matt at TNT Tint. He has done both my cars. Great work, no issues!

335iSSA · 07-18-2010, 06:50 PM

Just had my E92 done at Driven Dynamics in Rockville today. They were very professional. They also cut the vinyl using the computer. After the tint completely dries I’ll report back as to the quality of the job. They guarantee the work and I get the feeling that they want to do a high quality job so if there are any issues they will make it right.

I’m a little bitter in that I the first tint job I had was total shite AND the jackass who did it put foot long scratches on both rear quarter panels.

I made them pay to have them repainted by BMW. Talk about a PITA! BTW this was at Solar Eclipse in Woodbridge.

06-16-2010, 12:04 PM	#67
formula91 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2003 Infiniti G35 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Silver Spring, MD iTrader: (0)	I got my G35 done at Driven Dynamics at the request of my e90 driving buddy who wanted a guinea pig to go first. 35% all around and it looks awesome! Gilbert does a great job! I spoke with one of the owners about the dot matrix issue on e92s and he said that they do vinyl it. Best to call them and check when you are ready for tinting just to be sure.
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06-16-2010, 08:01 PM	#68
k3silk Banned 147 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: 11 M3 & 14 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: M.D iTrader: (6)	I had mine done there and they did a great job with the vinyl. I have to go back because of something minor that Im sure they will be able to fix though.
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06-17-2010, 01:11 PM	#69
vadim_s New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: White 2013 X6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Made the appointment at Driven Dynamics and will have the windows tinted this Friday. Attached image is the car before the tint. Attached Images
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06-19-2010, 05:42 PM	#70
rust99 Private First Class 16 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Just got Pinnacle 35% from LA Tint (in Sterling). Very happy with how they took car of the dot matrix in the rear window (they put a Vinyl Strip): *Before* *After*
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06-21-2010, 10:01 AM	#71
vadim_s New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: White 2013 X6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	And, here is the car tinted 35% non-metallic. Attached Images
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06-22-2010, 07:02 AM	#73
dcorn Captain 77 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	With all these 90+ degree days we're having, I really need to get this tint done. 35% looks great, I'll probably go with that.
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06-22-2010, 07:33 AM	#74
lucas.kent Major 143 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	^ me too. I picked up my new car a few days ago and was planning on waiting for a couple weeks to get the tint done. But after I nearly burned my as* this past weekend after going to Target, I think I'm going to have to get it done ASAP.
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06-22-2010, 10:07 AM	#75
bigdog34uz Major 89 Rep 1,279 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 bmw n55 335i [0.00]	I have gotten all my cars tinted at Quality Tire in Woodbridge and so far they are the only people that I trust the moment.
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06-25-2010, 07:14 AM	#76
lucas.kent Major 143 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	I got mine done at TNT yesterday - looks great. This isn't the best angle to see the tint - but I'll get more tonight. And sorry for the cell phone pic. Madico 35% all around. Here are a few more (with better angles to see the tint): Last edited by lucas.kent; 06-27-2010 at 10:05 PM.. Reason: added pics
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06-25-2010, 05:52 PM	#77
formula91 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2003 Infiniti G35 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Silver Spring, MD iTrader: (0)	Great thread! Sweet showcase of the quality of work these local shops do.
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06-27-2010, 10:06 PM	#78
lucas.kent Major 143 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	Added a couple other pics above ^^^ with better angles to see the tint...
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07-12-2010, 10:27 AM	#81
IDreamofBimmers Captain 23 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2008 VW GTI Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Anyone know of specials in the area? I want to do my GTI! __________________ 2008 VW GTI
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07-14-2010, 11:27 AM	#82
crazycarl16 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 18 X5M // 08 X5 4.8i // 03 M5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (1)	Any more updates on Driven Dynamics and using the vinyl strip for the dot matrix? I am scheduled to get my e92 done there on Friday, but now a little hesitant. Thanks.
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07-15-2010, 10:23 AM	#83
wakeboarder109 Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: in High Country Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: RVA iTrader: (3)	I was just quoted $315 from LA Tint for Pinnacle. Does that sound about right?
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07-15-2010, 11:11 AM	#85
Florida_BMW Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW 340i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sarasota Florida iTrader: (2)	sunpro tinting did mine he is winchester but comes up to manassas area a lot i have no issue with mine everything came out perfect he did my other car like six years ago and i have never had issue with the work he did a long time ago nor with my BMW
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07-15-2010, 11:59 AM	#87
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]	+1 for Matt at TNT Tint. He has done both my cars. Great work, no issues! __________________ 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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07-18-2010, 06:50 PM	#88
335iSSA Captain 15 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 07' E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frederick, MD iTrader: (10)	Driven Dynamics Just had my E92 done at Driven Dynamics in Rockville today. They were very professional. They also cut the vinyl using the computer. After the tint completely dries I’ll report back as to the quality of the job. They guarantee the work and I get the feeling that they want to do a high quality job so if there are any issues they will make it right. I’m a little bitter in that I the first tint job I had was total shite AND the jackass who did it put foot long scratches on both rear quarter panels. I made them pay to have them repainted by BMW. Talk about a PITA! BTW this was at Solar Eclipse in Woodbridge.
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