Window tinting shops on the Eastside - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

8oh8 · 03-12-2007, 04:48 PM

Hey all,

1st time poster, long time lurker. Anyone know of any good, reasonably priced tint shops on the Eastside? Thanks for any info....

ATG · 03-12-2007, 05:26 PM

Bellevue Auto Tint, 425-451-1125. The owner's name is Jim.

http://www.bellevueautotint.com/

8oh8 · 03-12-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ATG

Bellevue Auto Tint, 425-451-1125. The owner's name is Jim.

http://www.bellevueautotint.com/

Thanks!

6SpeedMan · 03-17-2007, 08:50 PM

This is a notice to all people in the Seattle Area:

I do not personally recommend Accutint.

I had my 335i tinted here and I entered the shop knowing that the car was not easily done. I left the shop unsatisfied with the work or the customer service. I had to come back to the shop to the shop to get a window redone due to peeling. They were ruff on the interior and my car reeked of cigarette smoke.There was also bubbling throughout the windows. Terrible workmanship.

p166mmx73 · 03-17-2007, 11:29 PM

I will be getting my tint done at Dealer Xpress of Auburn. I heard some great things about his work, and my friend was pretty impressed with the tint done on his Mazda 3.

253-288-1195

vAnt826 · 03-18-2007, 04:31 AM

I drove to Accutint and talked with some of the people there and watched how they tinted cars. I wasn't impressed and thanks to this post called Bellevue Auto Tint and spoke with Jim who seemed VERY knowledgable about what he is doing compared to Accutint.

ATG · 03-19-2007, 01:40 AM

Jim is awesome, he had done 2 cars for me in the past. A true tint professional.

E92Dutchie · 03-21-2007, 03:39 PM

How much did you guys pay for the tinting? I'm considering it, but I would like to get some ideas on how much I need to shell out for this. And what would you advise in opacity percentage?

8oh8 · 03-21-2007, 04:44 PM

Thanks for the heads up on Accutint....BTW I got quoted 289.95 for my e90 which comes w/ a lifetime factory from Bellevue Auto Tint. Though the pricing is a bit steep, I'm willing go with a reputable installer. Many of the guys on bimmerforums have been recommended Frank's Window Tinting in Lynwood so I might check them out as well.

Frank's Window Tinting
16225 Hwy 99 Ste D
Lynnwood, WA 98037
425.742.0443
www.frankswindowtinting.com

ATG · 03-21-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by E92Dutchie

How much did you guys pay for the tinting? I'm considering it, but I would like to get some ideas on how much I need to shell out for this. And what would you advise in opacity percentage?

20% is perfect (althouhg technically illegal). it's dark enough, but still comfortable when driving at night.

6SpeedMan · 03-30-2007, 12:16 PM

I did 15% and it looks great, the visibility difference between the 20 and the 15 is hardly noticable.

E92Dutchie · 03-30-2007, 01:28 PM

What's the chance of getting a fix-it ticket for 15 or 20% tint? I believe the legal limit is 35?

ATG · 03-30-2007, 01:46 PM

Here are some facts for you: I've driven a car with 20% tint for 2 years about 30-40 miles a day and my wife drove a car with 15% tint for 2 years and same daily mileage. Neither of us has gotten the "fix it ticket," although there were pleanty of cops driving around. I personally would not go below 20% though. The legal limit is 35%.

ATG · 04-04-2007, 01:52 AM

Just got my baby 20% tinted by Jim @ Bellevue Auto Tint. Will post the pics on the weekend when I have a chance to wash it.

Revlis · 04-09-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ATG

Just got my baby 20% tinted by Jim @ Bellevue Auto Tint. Will post the pics on the weekend when I have a chance to wash it.

Any follow up on this? You still out there?

I'm over in the Lynnhood Edmonds area and I am wanting to get some quality tint on my car but I am having a hard time finding a place with the right referrals and materials.

I don't "NEED" any Super Duper Huper Optic stuff, but I do not want the optically cloudy tint I had last time on my RX.

ATG · 04-10-2007, 03:25 PM

I'm still here. I took some pics on Sunday and will post them some time this week.

All I know is that Jim uses thick Johnson Window Film -- you can look them up on Google.

Revlis · 04-10-2007, 04:06 PM

Cool Thanks.

mkaaes · 06-21-2007, 04:40 AM

You should check out Jay's tint shop in Kirkland, it's been there a long time and they've done 4 of my cars. Great guys, it's off of 116th and 124th I think

wdlfbio · 06-23-2007, 02:51 AM

Not the eastside, but we just had our e92 tinted at Fife Auto Spa (per dealer recommendation, plus the rig was in for service so she got a loaner while the service, tint, and EL42 RFTs were replaced). Anyway, I sure as hell hope the moisture comes out of the rear window or they will see it back! I've read how hard it can be, but I didn't expect this many bubbles. I'll try to get pics after I wash it tomorrow, but I'm not sure if they'll show up in the pic.

Johnny Lin · 06-23-2007, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6SpeedMan

This is a notice to all people in the Seattle Area:

I do not personally recommend Accutint.

I had my 335i tinted here and I entered the shop knowing that the car was not easily done. I left the shop unsatisfied with the work or the customer service. I had to come back to the shop to the shop to get a window redone due to peeling. They were ruff on the interior and my car reeked of cigarette smoke.There was also bubbling throughout the windows. Terrible workmanship.

I went Accutint too. The quality is nice, but too expensive. My friend's friend owns a tint shop at Kent. They can do $170 for 3 side windows and the back window. They did a good job on my friend's Mercede C240. If you are interest, send me a PM. And I will give you the info. GL!

8oh8 · 06-25-2007, 12:48 PM

Well, FINALLY got the e90 tinted, went with Jim @ Bellvue auto tint. Props to jim for an excellent job, went with slightly reflective, 35% all around tint.

E92Dutchie · 06-25-2007, 02:03 PM

Can you post some pictures if the 35% all-round tint? And which brand did you get?

03-12-2007, 04:48 PM	#1
8oh8 Enlisted Member Drives: 06' E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Unincorporated King County Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Window tinting shops on the Eastside Hey all, 1st time poster, long time lurker. Anyone know of any good, reasonably priced tint shops on the Eastside? Thanks for any info....

03-17-2007, 08:50 PM	#4
6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 837 iTrader: (0) View 6SpeedMan's Garage	Accutint This is a notice to all people in the Seattle Area: I do not personally recommend Accutint. I had my 335i tinted here and I entered the shop knowing that the car was not easily done. I left the shop unsatisfied with the work or the customer service. I had to come back to the shop to the shop to get a window redone due to peeling. They were ruff on the interior and my car reeked of cigarette smoke.There was also bubbling throughout the windows. Terrible workmanship. __________________

03-17-2007, 11:29 PM	#5
p166mmx73 Private Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 87 iTrader: (1) View p166mmx73's Garage	I will be getting my tint done at Dealer Xpress of Auburn. I heard some great things about his work, and my friend was pretty impressed with the tint done on his Mazda 3. 253-288-1195 __________________ 328xi Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black/Dark Burl AT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC

03-21-2007, 03:39 PM	#8
E92Dutchie Private Drives: E92 328i Space Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	How much did you guys pay for the tinting? I'm considering it, but I would like to get some ideas on how much I need to shell out for this. And what would you advise in opacity percentage? __________________ E92 328i Space Gray, Gray Leather, Gray Poplar, Step, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, BMW Assist, Nav + iDrive, Sirius, CA, Logic 7, Rear Sunshade, Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S, Formula One Pinnacle 35% tint

03-30-2007, 12:16 PM	#11
6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 837 iTrader: (0) View 6SpeedMan's Garage	I did 15% and it looks great, the visibility difference between the 20 and the 15 is hardly noticable. __________________

03-12-2007, 05:26 PM	#2
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Bellevue Auto Tint, 425-451-1125. The owner's name is Jim. http://www.bellevueautotint.com/

03-18-2007, 04:31 AM	#6
vAnt826 Major Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,368 iTrader: (2)	I drove to Accutint and talked with some of the people there and watched how they tinted cars. I wasn't impressed and thanks to this post called Bellevue Auto Tint and spoke with Jim who seemed VERY knowledgable about what he is doing compared to Accutint.

03-19-2007, 01:40 AM	#7
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Jim is awesome, he had done 2 cars for me in the past. A true tint professional.

03-21-2007, 04:44 PM	#9
8oh8 Enlisted Member Drives: 06' E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Unincorporated King County Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the heads up on Accutint....BTW I got quoted 289.95 for my e90 which comes w/ a lifetime factory from Bellevue Auto Tint. Though the pricing is a bit steep, I'm willing go with a reputable installer. Many of the guys on bimmerforums have been recommended Frank's Window Tinting in Lynwood so I might check them out as well. Frank's Window Tinting 16225 Hwy 99 Ste D Lynnwood, WA 98037 425.742.0443 www.frankswindowtinting.com

03-30-2007, 01:28 PM	#12
E92Dutchie Private Drives: E92 328i Space Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	What's the chance of getting a fix-it ticket for 15 or 20% tint? I believe the legal limit is 35? __________________ E92 328i Space Gray, Gray Leather, Gray Poplar, Step, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, BMW Assist, Nav + iDrive, Sirius, CA, Logic 7, Rear Sunshade, Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S, Formula One Pinnacle 35% tint

03-30-2007, 01:46 PM	#13
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Here are some facts for you: I've driven a car with 20% tint for 2 years about 30-40 miles a day and my wife drove a car with 15% tint for 2 years and same daily mileage. Neither of us has gotten the "fix it ticket," although there were pleanty of cops driving around. I personally would not go below 20% though. The legal limit is 35%.

04-04-2007, 01:52 AM	#14
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Just got my baby 20% tinted by Jim @ Bellevue Auto Tint. Will post the pics on the weekend when I have a chance to wash it.

04-10-2007, 03:25 PM	#16
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	I'm still here. I took some pics on Sunday and will post them some time this week. All I know is that Jim uses thick Johnson Window Film -- you can look them up on Google.

04-10-2007, 04:06 PM	#17
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 3,004 iTrader: (0)	Cool Thanks. __________________ '07 Alpine White over Coral, Al trim, 335I \| Man \| Sport \| Prem \| Nav/Idrive \| iPod \| PDC \| CA \| 19" Breyton Race GTS. "Mortis" A BMW is Just a Car, it doesn't make you smart, handsome, cool, or wealthy. Get over it.

06-21-2007, 04:40 AM	#18
mkaaes Private First Class Drives: black saphire 07 335i coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: seattle Posts: 185 iTrader: (1)	You should check out Jay's tint shop in Kirkland, it's been there a long time and they've done 4 of my cars. Great guys, it's off of 116th and 124th I think

06-23-2007, 02:51 AM	#19
wdlfbio Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 DCT --Chevy 2500 HD D/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: olympia, wa Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	Not the eastside, but we just had our e92 tinted at Fife Auto Spa (per dealer recommendation, plus the rig was in for service so she got a loaner while the service, tint, and EL42 RFTs were replaced). Anyway, I sure as hell hope the moisture comes out of the rear window or they will see it back! I've read how hard it can be, but I didn't expect this many bubbles. I'll try to get pics after I wash it tomorrow, but I'm not sure if they'll show up in the pic.

06-25-2007, 12:48 PM	#21
8oh8 Enlisted Member Drives: 06' E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Unincorporated King County Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Well, FINALLY got the e90 tinted, went with Jim @ Bellvue auto tint. Props to jim for an excellent job, went with slightly reflective, 35% all around tint. __________________ 8oh8 '06 325XI

06-25-2007, 02:03 PM	#22
E92Dutchie Private Drives: E92 328i Space Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	Can you post some pictures if the 35% all-round tint? And which brand did you get? __________________ E92 328i Space Gray, Gray Leather, Gray Poplar, Step, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, BMW Assist, Nav + iDrive, Sirius, CA, Logic 7, Rear Sunshade, Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S, Formula One Pinnacle 35% tint