Some Info. on Tinting (Bay Area) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

wchew · 12-01-2005, 03:27 PM

I looked on Yellow Page and called several shop for price quote, here's the information: (Quoted price is for tinting ALL windows)

Preferred Image, Redwood city Price:$195 Est. Time: 2-3 hours

Rocky Mountin Window Tink, Fremont Price: $249 Time: 3 hours

Driving edge Window Tinting Price:$300 Time: Half a day

Professional window Tint, Sunnyvale Price $215 Time 4 hours

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Should I go for the cheapest? I want to save money but on the other hand worry that cheaper = lower quality.

The "Driving Edge Window Tinting" is the most expensive, and seems like it is a one man company, because he said:" I only take appointment..." and he is the only one that told me "you know that tinting front window is illegal, right?"

Had anyone here tinted their windows in any of the shop on the list? Which one should I chose?

ZenDriver · 12-01-2005, 03:48 PM

Are you seriously considering tinting your front window?

18LLC · 12-01-2005, 03:49 PM

go to oakland Hi Fi, cheaper, but good job. locate at East 14 and 12 Ave.

Edison@JleviSW · 12-01-2005, 04:25 PM

I had a good experience with Window Tinting Workz in Redwood City.

BMW0 · 12-01-2005, 04:37 PM

I suggest you go with the best quality tinting shop, also ask for customer feedback rating if possible. You want a tinting shop that has a great reputation. Make sure they don't disassemble your door to get to the window, make sure they don't try anything to void the manufacturers warranty. You want tint that doesn't loose its color nor damages your car, if you can save money thats a bonus!

Good luck Wchew!

Looking forward to those pics

poldim · 12-01-2005, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenDriver

Are you seriously considering tinting your front window?

This isnt so rare. It removes glare and at a 70%-50% film doesnt affect visibility too much. I considered doing it on this car but then decided not to, afraid of scratching the tint one time when I clean the glass.

beckham23 · 12-01-2005, 05:21 PM

I had my e46 M3's windows tinted at Rocky Mountain, it's been a year now, they did a good job and charged me $220. I'm planning to send my girl's 330i to there in a week...

Thanks for sharing your research by the way!!

E90RWC · 12-01-2005, 08:04 PM

Fiberdesign in Fremont.

Also I prefer Auto Image in Belmont, CA.

Jeff Tom is a pure savage when it comes to tinting. He does not remove door panels and keeps everything clean and offers full warranty. Auto Image is the shit. He charged me 220 for my e46.

wchew · 12-01-2005, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenDriver

Are you seriously considering tinting your front window?

Well, maybe not. And I think when I told them "all windows", they assume that does not include the windshield...or else the price won't be so cheap.

wchew · 12-01-2005, 10:52 PM

By the way, anyone here had tinted their windows using the brand "Madico" ? Good or bad ?

tabit · 12-02-2005, 05:02 PM

anyone else have bay area tint shop recommendations? thanks =]

328i4me · 10-11-2006, 03:21 PM

Had my Acura TL and will have my 'en route' 328i windows tinted at

Omega Tintwerks
3701 Old Santa Rita Rd Ste 18
Pleasanton, CA 94588

The owner Vincent Tran, is a really nice guy, and does a great job. He also installs the clear bra if your interested.

AHY · 10-11-2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 328i4me

Had my Acura TL and will have my 'en route' 328i windows tinted at

Omega Tintwerks
3701 Old Santa Rita Rd Ste 18
Pleasanton, CA 94588

The owner Vincent Tran, is a really nice guy, and does a great job. He also installs the clear bra if your interested.

+1

he has done a few of my cars. awesome job + good prices.

BMW E90 · 10-11-2006, 06:05 PM

california auto tint in Campbell is a good place. I had mine done there. $350 for everything except front windshield. I know it's a expensive but it's worth it. They work on exotics and do work for many new car dealers around here.

royz86 · 03-04-2007, 05:48 AM

Professional Tint at 2578 west st, oakland.. $300 for the E60, should be somewhere around that for E90.. installed 35% front/rear side windows, 20% back window..

tommydogsdad · 03-04-2007, 05:53 AM

Mr. Tint in Santa Clara off of Kiely Blvd is also great. Had my Range Rover, Prius, and prior BMW done there.

just4kickz · 03-04-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommydogsdad

Mr. Tint in Santa Clara off of Kiely Blvd is also great. Had my Range Rover, Prius, and prior BMW done there.

haha mr. tint is expensive.

anyways... theres a thread with this kinda stuff... norcal list... and theres plenty of tinters referred...

1001 · 03-04-2007, 01:19 PM

check out machIII..i got my previous car done there and it was pretty nice and cheap too. if you want a deal, pm threethirtyeye(Ray). i'm getting mine done on tuesday.

12-01-2005, 03:27 PM	#1
wchew Second Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	Some Info. on Tinting (Bay Area) I looked on Yellow Page and called several shop for price quote, here's the information: (Quoted price is for tinting ALL windows) Preferred Image, Redwood city Price:$195 Est. Time: 2-3 hours Rocky Mountin Window Tink, Fremont Price: $249 Time: 3 hours Driving edge Window Tinting Price:$300 Time: Half a day Professional window Tint, Sunnyvale Price $215 Time 4 hours ---------------------------------------------- Should I go for the cheapest? I want to save money but on the other hand worry that cheaper = lower quality. The "Driving Edge Window Tinting" is the most expensive, and seems like it is a one man company, because he said:" I only take appointment..." and he is the only one that told me "you know that tinting front window is illegal, right?" Had anyone here tinted their windows in any of the shop on the list? Which one should I chose? __________________ 330i Manual . Black Sapphire . ZPP . ZSP . Navigation . Comfort Access
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12-01-2005, 04:37 PM	#5
BMW0 Colonel Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,069 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I suggest you go with the best quality tinting shop, also ask for customer feedback rating if possible. You want a tinting shop that has a great reputation. Make sure they don't disassemble your door to get to the window, make sure they don't try anything to void the manufacturers warranty. You want tint that doesn't loose its color nor damages your car, if you can save money thats a bonus! Good luck Wchew! Looking forward to those pics __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"

12-01-2005, 05:21 PM	#7
beckham23 Private Drives: 08 M3 Convertible 6-speed Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	Rocky Mountin Window Tint I had my e46 M3's windows tinted at Rocky Mountain, it's been a year now, they did a good job and charged me $220. I'm planning to send my girl's 330i to there in a week... Thanks for sharing your research by the way!!

12-01-2005, 10:52 PM	#10
wchew Second Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	By the way, anyone here had tinted their windows using the brand "Madico" ? Good or bad ? __________________ 330i Manual . Black Sapphire . ZPP . ZSP . Navigation . Comfort Access

03-04-2007, 05:53 AM	#16
tommydogsdad On My Third Drop Top BMW! Drives: E93 335i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CA Posts: 413 iTrader: (0)	Mr. Tint in Santa Clara off of Kiely Blvd is also great. Had my Range Rover, Prius, and prior BMW done there. __________________ E93 335i Convertible \| Alpine White \| Black Dakota Leather \| Comfort Access\| Cold/Sport/Premium \| Series 7 Logic w/ USB \| Step & Paddles \| 40% Tint \|

12-01-2005, 03:48 PM	#2
ZenDriver Do Not Taunt Zen Driver. Drives: 325i w/ MT, ZSP in Graphite Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 466 iTrader: (0)	Are you seriously considering tinting your front window?

12-01-2005, 03:49 PM	#3
18LLC Major General Drives: 325Xi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,062 iTrader: (0)	go to oakland Hi Fi, cheaper, but good job. locate at East 14 and 12 Ave.

12-01-2005, 04:25 PM	#4
Edison@JleviSW BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,034 iTrader: (13)	I had a good experience with Window Tinting Workz in Redwood City.

12-01-2005, 08:04 PM	#8
E90RWC What you know about the twins? Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 995 iTrader: (1)	Fiberdesign in Fremont. Also I prefer Auto Image in Belmont, CA. Jeff Tom is a pure savage when it comes to tinting. He does not remove door panels and keeps everything clean and offers full warranty. Auto Image is the shit. He charged me 220 for my e46.

12-02-2005, 05:02 PM	#11
tabit Member Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	anyone else have bay area tint shop recommendations? thanks =]

10-11-2006, 03:21 PM	#12
328i4me Private First Class Drives: 07 E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose & Irvine, CA Posts: 196 iTrader: (4)	Had my Acura TL and will have my 'en route' 328i windows tinted at Omega Tintwerks 3701 Old Santa Rita Rd Ste 18 Pleasanton, CA 94588 The owner Vincent Tran, is a really nice guy, and does a great job. He also installs the clear bra if your interested.

10-11-2006, 06:05 PM	#14
BMW E90 Major General Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Around the Bay Posts: 7,928 iTrader: (8)	california auto tint in Campbell is a good place. I had mine done there. $350 for everything except front windshield. I know it's a expensive but it's worth it. They work on exotics and do work for many new car dealers around here.

03-04-2007, 05:48 AM	#15
royz86 Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW 530i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	Professional Tint at 2578 west st, oakland.. $300 for the E60, should be somewhere around that for E90.. installed 35% front/rear side windows, 20% back window..

03-04-2007, 01:19 PM	#18
1001 Captain Drives: 06' 325i/08' 350z/09' 128i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San francisco Posts: 829 iTrader: (0)	check out machIII..i got my previous car done there and it was pretty nice and cheap too. if you want a deal, pm threethirtyeye(Ray). i'm getting mine done on tuesday.