Going to call Franks Window tinting. It's time. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Revlis · 04-13-2007, 01:00 PM

Gotta get the windows done before the sun comes out, besides I feel so exposed in the Coupe, outward visibility is so much better than the RX-8 that I feel like I am on display.

Did some nosing around and from what I can find it sounds like Frank's window Tinting is a good operation over here at the north end.

We'll see how it goes.

ATG · 04-13-2007, 01:13 PM

Any idea as to how much are they charging?

Revlis · 04-13-2007, 02:17 PM

Not a clue! But I'll let ya know. It doesn't matter though really, they are really close, carry film I think I want and have a pretty well established operation.

Not much of a web page, but checking around they seem like one of the better shops in the area.

TTG · 04-13-2007, 04:34 PM

Let us know how it turns out (especially the back window)..... i am till debating if I should get the windows done or not.... I am pretty happy with how they are now.

vkk · 04-13-2007, 04:56 PM

Some people have complained that CA does not work too well w/ tinting and the only reason I would hesitate.

gsmurf · 04-15-2007, 12:16 PM

I'm intersested on how it goes also, pls do keep us informed.

Revlis · 04-15-2007, 03:50 PM

Will do, I am taking the car to the dealership Tuesday to have the I-pod integration installed and have the GPS tweaked, after that I'll be calling Frank's.

I didn't want to provide the dealership with any Bullcrap wiggle room for a faulty GPS in a car with 350 miles on it.

I know that there are problems with Metallized films, butmy understanding with regular or ceramic tints is that they do not interfere with the CA or anything else.

We'll find out.

As for the Dots on the rear glass... I dunno, we shall see but I really have to get my windows done, I feel like I am driving around in my underwear without the windows tinted. Just too exposed.

8oh8 · 04-15-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Revlis

I really have to get my windows done, I feel like I am driving around in my underwear without the windows tinted. Just too exposed.

agreed!

wdlfbio · 04-19-2007, 02:24 PM

Well, how's the tint look?

Revlis · 04-19-2007, 03:16 PM

Well I'm still getting the GPS tweaked and fixed. They installed my ipod integration and are ordering a new Control unit for the GPS. So... Long story short I am waiting for this episode to pass before getting the tint installed as I do not want to provide BMW with any Mickey mouse excuses for a $2100 boat anchor.

SO, Part comes in Monday, then I have to schedule an appointment. So Yeah, soon as ALL OF THIS is done, then I'm Calling franks...

OR Screw it I might just call em' sooner rather than later and just get it done.

8oh8 · 04-19-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Revlis

Well I'm still getting the GPS tweaked and fixed. They installed my ipod integration and are ordering a new Control unit for the GPS. So... Long story short I am waiting for this episode to pass before getting the tint installed as I do not want to provide BMW with any Mickey mouse excuses for a $2100 boat anchor.

SO, Part comes in Monday, then I have to schedule an appointment. So Yeah, soon as ALL OF THIS is done, then I'm Calling franks...

OR Screw it I might just call em' sooner rather than later and just get it done.

Your AW with coral int sig pic is like catching a glimpse of a girl's thong on her backside with her pants riding low = teh sexy!

wdlfbio · 04-20-2007, 11:46 AM

Yea, sounds like a good idea. Sure enough they'd blame the tint if you did it first.

Revlis · 05-22-2007, 12:03 PM

OK Well tomorrow I am taking the Car to Franks. It's a small outfit, I met with the owner/installer and another installer. Good folks, knowledgeable, and friendly.

Said he has experience with German cars and some of their oddities.

So we'll see, I have a little bit of a doubt, but they are located just a mile or so from my home so it's damn convenient. Not to mention he really seemed to know what he was talking about, and the work he was doing right then while talking to me was pretty damn nice.

Will be using Johnson window films.

So we'll see.

IDreamofBimmers · 05-22-2007, 07:12 PM

how did it go?
I'm thinking of removing mine and having lighter ones put on!

wdlfbio · 05-22-2007, 10:30 PM

Cool. Look forward to the outcome.

Revlis · 05-23-2007, 01:54 PM

OK Sorry Folks.... I bailed on my appointment... It was today at 1230 but while Jay seemed really cool I was a little concerned about the tint he was going to use. I want the Ceramic Johnson's and he was really pushing the Silhouette which is a metalized tint but he said there wouldn't be any problems.

Still I dunno. I want someone to pop out of the woodwork, with a demonstrated high level of expertise tinting BMWs. Jay was knowledgable, he knew he'd need to provide extra protection for the rear deck because of the electronics and such but I dunno. The E92 is pretty new, and I just decided NOT to jump into a tint I wasn't 100% sure about.

We'll see... but for now, sorry folks... I pussed out.

Jay and Frank's still seems like a good choice, but not until I decide on the film I am comfortable with.

vAnt826 · 05-23-2007, 02:09 PM

What made you rule out Bellevue Auto Tint?

I called them and they seemed VERY knowledgable about E92s.

Revlis · 05-23-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vAnt826

What made you rule out Bellevue Auto Tint?

I called them and they seemed VERY knowledgable about E92s.

Nothing at all really, I was just looking for something closer that was using a premium tint. Mostly I was after Johnson's Tint.

BUT

I may end up over in Bellevue anyway.

Anyone with experience anywhere else local?

TTG · 05-23-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Revlis

OK Sorry Folks.... I bailed on my appointment... It was today at 1230 but while Jay seemed really cool I was a little concerned about the tint he was going to use. I want the Ceramic Johnson's and he was really pushing the Silhouette which is a metalized tint but he said there wouldn't be any problems.

Still I dunno. I want someone to pop out of the woodwork, with a demonstrated high level of expertise tinting BMWs. Jay was knowledgable, he knew he'd need to provide extra protection for the rear deck because of the electronics and such but I dunno. The E92 is pretty new, and I just decided NOT to jump into a tint I wasn't 100% sure about.

We'll see... but for now, sorry folks... I pussed out.

Jay and Frank's still seems like a good choice, but not until I decide on the film I am comfortable with.

Please go to MIDNIGHT AUTO Tint on Aurora! They are always FULL of late model BMW's and Mercedes' when ever I go in there..... and they give you several tint brand options! I've had nothing but great expereinces with these guys but still did not make up my mind about tinting the coupe.

armyzprince · 05-24-2007, 12:45 AM

Hey Im in the Army and just recently got stationed here in Ft Lewis right outside Tacoma. I have a Arctic 335i and i was thinking of getting these 20% from this shop around the way. But before i made an appt over there i saw this Light blue colored mercedes almost the same color as mines with what it seemed was a light blue film on his window. It wasnt much of a tint because u can still see his interior but it just matched the car beautifully. Does anyone know where I can get such a tint? Thanks

Revlis · 05-24-2007, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TTG

Please go to MIDNIGHT AUTO Tint on Aurora! They are always FULL of late model BMW's and Mercedes' when ever I go in there..... and they give you several tint brand options! I've had nothing but great expereinces with these guys but still did not make up my mind about tinting the coupe.

OK, This is more like what I was looking for, an actual "Go here" kind of recommendation based on prior experience... I'll check 'em out.

TTG · 05-30-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by armyzprince

Hey Im in the Army and just recently got stationed here in Ft Lewis right outside Tacoma. I have a Arctic 335i and i was thinking of getting these 20% from this shop around the way. But before i made an appt over there i saw this Light blue colored mercedes almost the same color as mines with what it seemed was a light blue film on his window. It wasnt much of a tint because u can still see his interior but it just matched the car beautifully. Does anyone know where I can get such a tint? Thanks

That is a Mercedes factory tint! It is not aftermarket.

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Originally Posted by Revlis

OK, This is more like what I was looking for, an actual "Go here" kind of recommendation based on prior experience... I'll check 'em out.

Definately. I think you will be satisfied.

04-13-2007, 01:00 PM	#1
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 3,009 iTrader: (0)	Going to call Franks Window tinting. It's time. Gotta get the windows done before the sun comes out, besides I feel so exposed in the Coupe, outward visibility is so much better than the RX-8 that I feel like I am on display. Did some nosing around and from what I can find it sounds like Frank's window Tinting is a good operation over here at the north end. We'll see how it goes. __________________ '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.
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04-13-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 3,009 iTrader: (0)	Not a clue! But I'll let ya know. It doesn't matter though really, they are really close, carry film I think I want and have a pretty well established operation. Not much of a web page, but checking around they seem like one of the better shops in the area. __________________ '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.

04-13-2007, 04:34 PM	#4
TTG ... Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,049 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [3.78] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [4.00]	Let us know how it turns out (especially the back window)..... i am till debating if I should get the windows done or not.... I am pretty happy with how they are now. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 AW w/ Silver Novillo ZCP, ZTP, ZPP, 494, 6FL, 507, 302 & 415 .....ED April 29th - Redelivery July 7th, 2010 Retired: 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray, Black Leatherette + Alum, Nav, ZCW, ZSP, PDC, CA & Sunshade.....ED Oct 19, 2006

04-13-2007, 04:56 PM	#5
vkk Second Lieutenant Drives: bmw 328xi coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Some people have complained that CA does not work too well w/ tinting and the only reason I would hesitate. __________________ ED Jan 29 2007, redelivery apr 14 2007 - 328xi coupe monaco blue/saddle brown sport premium cold nav step comfort access http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45881 http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=187322

04-15-2007, 03:50 PM	#7
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 3,009 iTrader: (0)	Will do, I am taking the car to the dealership Tuesday to have the I-pod integration installed and have the GPS tweaked, after that I'll be calling Frank's. I didn't want to provide the dealership with any Bullcrap wiggle room for a faulty GPS in a car with 350 miles on it. I know that there are problems with Metallized films, butmy understanding with regular or ceramic tints is that they do not interfere with the CA or anything else. We'll find out. As for the Dots on the rear glass... I dunno, we shall see but I really have to get my windows done, I feel like I am driving around in my underwear without the windows tinted. Just too exposed. __________________ '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.

04-13-2007, 01:13 PM	#2
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,045 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	Any idea as to how much are they charging?

04-15-2007, 12:16 PM	#6
gsmurf First Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 303 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I'm intersested on how it goes also, pls do keep us informed.

04-19-2007, 02:24 PM	#9
wdlfbio Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 & 335xi, Chevy 2500Dmax Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: olympia, wa Posts: 223 iTrader: (1)	Well, how's the tint look?

04-19-2007, 03:16 PM	#10
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 3,009 iTrader: (0)	Well I'm still getting the GPS tweaked and fixed. They installed my ipod integration and are ordering a new Control unit for the GPS. So... Long story short I am waiting for this episode to pass before getting the tint installed as I do not want to provide BMW with any Mickey mouse excuses for a $2100 boat anchor. SO, Part comes in Monday, then I have to schedule an appointment. So Yeah, soon as ALL OF THIS is done, then I'm Calling franks... OR Screw it I might just call em' sooner rather than later and just get it done. __________________ '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.

04-20-2007, 11:46 AM	#12
wdlfbio Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 & 335xi, Chevy 2500Dmax Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: olympia, wa Posts: 223 iTrader: (1)	Yea, sounds like a good idea. Sure enough they'd blame the tint if you did it first.

05-22-2007, 12:03 PM	#13
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 3,009 iTrader: (0)	OK Well tomorrow I am taking the Car to Franks. It's a small outfit, I met with the owner/installer and another installer. Good folks, knowledgeable, and friendly. Said he has experience with German cars and some of their oddities. So we'll see, I have a little bit of a doubt, but they are located just a mile or so from my home so it's damn convenient. Not to mention he really seemed to know what he was talking about, and the work he was doing right then while talking to me was pretty damn nice. Will be using Johnson window films. So we'll see. __________________ '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.

05-22-2007, 07:12 PM	#14
IDreamofBimmers Captain Drives: 2008 VW GTI Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 987 iTrader: (0)	how did it go? I'm thinking of removing mine and having lighter ones put on! __________________ 2008 VW GTI

05-22-2007, 10:30 PM	#15
wdlfbio Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 & 335xi, Chevy 2500Dmax Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: olympia, wa Posts: 223 iTrader: (1)	Cool. Look forward to the outcome.

05-23-2007, 01:54 PM	#16
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 3,009 iTrader: (0)	OK Sorry Folks.... I bailed on my appointment... It was today at 1230 but while Jay seemed really cool I was a little concerned about the tint he was going to use. I want the Ceramic Johnson's and he was really pushing the Silhouette which is a metalized tint but he said there wouldn't be any problems. Still I dunno. I want someone to pop out of the woodwork, with a demonstrated high level of expertise tinting BMWs. Jay was knowledgable, he knew he'd need to provide extra protection for the rear deck because of the electronics and such but I dunno. The E92 is pretty new, and I just decided NOT to jump into a tint I wasn't 100% sure about. We'll see... but for now, sorry folks... I pussed out. Jay and Frank's still seems like a good choice, but not until I decide on the film I am comfortable with. __________________ '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.

05-23-2007, 02:09 PM	#17
vAnt826 Major Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,372 iTrader: (2)	What made you rule out Bellevue Auto Tint? I called them and they seemed VERY knowledgable about E92s.

05-24-2007, 12:45 AM	#20
armyzprince Registered Drives: BMW 335i Arctic Metallic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Hey Im in the Army and just recently got stationed here in Ft Lewis right outside Tacoma. I have a Arctic 335i and i was thinking of getting these 20% from this shop around the way. But before i made an appt over there i saw this Light blue colored mercedes almost the same color as mines with what it seemed was a light blue film on his window. It wasnt much of a tint because u can still see his interior but it just matched the car beautifully. Does anyone know where I can get such a tint? Thanks