HO tint in DC Metro area??? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

bavarian19 · 07-10-2006, 08:08 PM

Im looking for a reputable place to get my current charcoal tint removed, and HO tint placed on.

Anybody know of a good place to get it installed???

bavarian19 · 07-10-2006, 08:11 PM

... or any suggestions for a good tint that will reflect heat better???

KL2DC · 07-10-2006, 08:14 PM

Not HO but there are places for Formula One Pinnacles....I forgot how much.

www.latint.com ... ask them specifically for Formula One Pinnacle ceramic

bavarian19 · 07-10-2006, 10:01 PM

is tint percentages transmittance or absorbance? IIRC, its transmittance, but would just like to double check...

bavarian19 · 07-10-2006, 10:21 PM

ok... I left a message for them, so hopefully ill get an estimate tomorrow...

KL2DC · 07-10-2006, 10:40 PM

I'm doing mine this weekend...finally got a time slot in. This is for Madico, near my place

Thinking 20% back glass and 35% all around

bavarian19 · 07-11-2006, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

I'm doing mine this weekend...finally got a time slot in. This is for Madico, near my place

Thinking 20% back glass and 35% all around

I like mine even all around, so I think Im going for 35% all around...

FrankoQ · 07-11-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

I like mine even all around, so I think Im going for 35% all around...

That's what I have. 35% on my so-so tint job.
The black interior of the car makes it look darker.
My friend has a TL with 30% and black interior. His tint looks lighter than mine.
His car was recently tinted at another place in Rockville.
His tint job turned out worse than mine with more noticeable bubbles.

Good luck on your tint guys.

thd13 · 07-11-2006, 10:11 AM

AJ, Tint % is the percentage of light going through; so it's transmittance.

Donny, have you seen pictures of cars with 20% in rear and 35% on windows? If so, then go for it.

KL2DC · 07-11-2006, 10:54 AM

Truong, yes actually...in the official tint pics thread. Looks great, there isn't much difference between the 20% and the 35% imho so they look pretty even out, but overall helps to make the windows appear darker.

thd13 · 07-11-2006, 11:24 AM

Cool, I was just wondering because I had 20/35% tint on my Maxima and regretted not getting 20% all the way around. Then again, I think it also depends on the shde of tint you get. But I still regret it to this day.

Where are you getting it done?

bavarian19 · 07-11-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thd13

AJ, Tint % is the percentage of light going through; so it's transmittance.

Donny, have you seen pictures of cars with 20% in rear and 35% on windows? If so, then go for it.

Yeah... I ended up googling it and found out... thanks...

KL2DC · 07-11-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by thd13

Cool, I was just wondering because I had 20/35% tint on my Maxima and regretted not getting 20% all the way around. Then again, I think it also depends on the shde of tint you get. But I still regret it to this day.

Where are you getting it done?

TNT tint...Madico tints (charcoal I believe) for $210. Price and location (couple of minutes from my place) is appealing. I know AJ is upgrading to ceramic for better heat rejection, I don't really need that too much, my car goes from garage to garage most of the time. Doing it more for looks and a little more privacy especially in morning traffic/commute (not a morning person so I don't really feel like looking civil to the people around me

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KL2DC · 07-11-2006, 11:56 AM

AJ, PM b311Lee on the latint place. I pointed him in that direction and he said he was happy with the service.

thd13 · 07-11-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

...Doing it more for looks and a little more privacy especially in morning traffic/commute (not a morning person so I don't really feel like looking civil to the people around me

)

haha, I feel ya on this one! I don't feel like looking civil to other people wither, let alone driving civily.

bavarian19 · 07-11-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

AJ, PM b311Lee on the latint place. I pointed him in that direction and he said he was happy with the service.

They have a place in sterling, so I will probably use them...

bavarian19 · 07-11-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

TNT tint...Madico tints (charcoal I believe) for $210. Price and location (couple of minutes from my place) is appealing. I know AJ is upgrading to ceramic for better heat rejection, I don't really need that too much, my car goes from garage to garage most of the time. Doing it more for looks and a little more privacy especially in morning traffic/commute (not a morning person so I don't really feel like looking civil to the people around me

)

haaa... gotta love DC commuting...

I on the other hand have a 7 minute commute with no traffic

BK · 07-28-2006, 01:36 PM

AJ - did you end up using LA Tint? What do you think of the work?

I will want to get tint done fairly soon after getting my car. Is there nowhere around here that uses Huper Optik? Probably the same as most of you -- price is much less important to me than quality and workmanship.

bavarian19 · 07-28-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

AJ - did you end up using LA Tint? What do you think of the work?

I will want to get tint done fairly soon after getting my car. Is there nowhere around here that uses Huper Optik? Probably the same as most of you -- price is much less important to me than quality and workmanship.

I still have not gotten my car retinted... I had a big expensive month in July, and have had a few housing needs come up first... I will eventually get around to the tint...

try searching for the Formula One tint. I would skip over the HO and get the best at reflecting heat. I like the look of my charcoal tints, but they do squat when it comes to dissipating heat...

BK · 07-28-2006, 04:58 PM

I guess I'd want to use Formula One "Pinnacle" (non-metalic) to avoid any issues with CA, nav, or radio. Anyone else here using that tint?

[edit] I see that's what Donny mentioned above. That's what I'll look for.

bavarian19 · 07-29-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

I guess I'd want to use Formula One "Pinnacle" (non-metalic) to avoid any issues with CA, nav, or radio. Anyone else here using that tint?

[edit] I see that's what Donny mentioned above. That's what I'll look for.

When I find a month where I dont have to buy two tires @ $375 a pop, Ill probably retint with the FO pinnacle.

Have you taken delivery yet??? Im getting excited for you!!!

BK · 07-30-2006, 01:20 AM

The car is here, baby!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...789#post379789

Tint is next on the list.

07-10-2006, 08:08 PM	#1
bavarian19 Lieutenant General Drives: 428ci Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 13,061 iTrader: (21)	HO tint in DC Metro area??? Im looking for a reputable place to get my current charcoal tint removed, and HO tint placed on. Anybody know of a good place to get it installed??? __________________ E90 325i - Monaco (Sold) E92 328i - Space Gray - it has options and mods

07-10-2006, 08:11 PM	#2
bavarian19 Lieutenant General Drives: 428ci Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 13,061 iTrader: (21)	... or any suggestions for a good tint that will reflect heat better??? __________________ E90 325i - Monaco (Sold) E92 328i - Space Gray - it has options and mods

07-10-2006, 08:14 PM	#3
KL2DC Your Moderately Moderate Moderator Drives: E90 325i, W211 E350, W210 E55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro Posts: 17,647 iTrader: (22) View KL2DC's Garage	Not HO but there are places for Formula One Pinnacles....I forgot how much. www.latint.com ... ask them specifically for Formula One Pinnacle ceramic __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call! BMW CCA Member # 364222 Join the club...

07-10-2006, 10:01 PM	#4
bavarian19 Lieutenant General Drives: 428ci Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 13,061 iTrader: (21)	is tint percentages transmittance or absorbance? IIRC, its transmittance, but would just like to double check... __________________ E90 325i - Monaco (Sold) E92 328i - Space Gray - it has options and mods

07-10-2006, 10:21 PM	#5
bavarian19 Lieutenant General Drives: 428ci Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 13,061 iTrader: (21)	ok... I left a message for them, so hopefully ill get an estimate tomorrow... __________________ E90 325i - Monaco (Sold) E92 328i - Space Gray - it has options and mods

07-10-2006, 10:40 PM	#6
KL2DC Your Moderately Moderate Moderator Drives: E90 325i, W211 E350, W210 E55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro Posts: 17,647 iTrader: (22) View KL2DC's Garage	I'm doing mine this weekend...finally got a time slot in. This is for Madico, near my place Thinking 20% back glass and 35% all around __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call! BMW CCA Member # 364222 Join the club...

07-11-2006, 10:11 AM	#9
thd13 Major Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland Posts: 1,394 iTrader: (4) View thd13's Garage	AJ, Tint % is the percentage of light going through; so it's transmittance. Donny, have you seen pictures of cars with 20% in rear and 35% on windows? If so, then go for it.

07-11-2006, 10:54 AM	#10
KL2DC Your Moderately Moderate Moderator Drives: E90 325i, W211 E350, W210 E55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro Posts: 17,647 iTrader: (22) View KL2DC's Garage	Truong, yes actually...in the official tint pics thread. Looks great, there isn't much difference between the 20% and the 35% imho so they look pretty even out, but overall helps to make the windows appear darker. __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call! BMW CCA Member # 364222 Join the club...

07-11-2006, 11:24 AM	#11
thd13 Major Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland Posts: 1,394 iTrader: (4) View thd13's Garage	Cool, I was just wondering because I had 20/35% tint on my Maxima and regretted not getting 20% all the way around. Then again, I think it also depends on the shde of tint you get. But I still regret it to this day. Where are you getting it done?

07-11-2006, 11:56 AM	#14
KL2DC Your Moderately Moderate Moderator Drives: E90 325i, W211 E350, W210 E55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro Posts: 17,647 iTrader: (22) View KL2DC's Garage	AJ, PM b311Lee on the latint place. I pointed him in that direction and he said he was happy with the service. __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call! BMW CCA Member # 364222 Join the club...

07-28-2006, 01:36 PM	#18
BK Smiling politely Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 7,755 iTrader: (0) View BK's Garage	AJ - did you end up using LA Tint? What do you think of the work? I will want to get tint done fairly soon after getting my car. Is there nowhere around here that uses Huper Optik? Probably the same as most of you -- price is much less important to me than quality and workmanship. __________________ 330i \| Black Sapphire \| Beige + Burl \| Sport \| Premium \| Cold \| Nav \| CA \| Sat prep

07-28-2006, 04:58 PM	#20
BK Smiling politely Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 7,755 iTrader: (0) View BK's Garage	I guess I'd want to use Formula One "Pinnacle" (non-metalic) to avoid any issues with CA, nav, or radio. Anyone else here using that tint? [edit] I see that's what Donny mentioned above. That's what I'll look for. __________________ 330i \| Black Sapphire \| Beige + Burl \| Sport \| Premium \| Cold \| Nav \| CA \| Sat prep

07-30-2006, 01:20 AM	#22
BK Smiling politely Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 7,755 iTrader: (0) View BK's Garage	The car is here, baby! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...789#post379789 Tint is next on the list. __________________ 330i \| Black Sapphire \| Beige + Burl \| Sport \| Premium \| Cold \| Nav \| CA \| Sat prep