[Boben5]

Id like to know, im from Columbus and there are no shops here but are there any around Atlanta area? It would be nice to know so I can get this done. Thanks
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[jimi_hoffa]

http://www.hotspottinting.com/index.htm

Check those guys out. It will be $249 with a lifetime warranty. They have done my last 3 cars, and also do a lot of the car lots in the area (including BMW, Lexus, Infinity, etc)

[Boben5]

Hey Jimmi do they supply formula 1 cause I dont want any other brand. thanks

[johnc_22]

Custom Sun Control on Hwy 41 near Marietta. They've tinted my last 3 cars with Formula One. Not cheap but fantastic work.

[Boben5]

If you dont mind me asking, How much did they charge you for your BMW? Thanks for your help. Im going to Marietta for Thanksgiving and might get it done then. Oh and also do they cover your dot matrix. Hopefully they do

[Boben5]

Can you tell me what percentage you did and if it messes with your CA?

[jimi_hoffa]

Sorry have been out of town for a few days.

Formula One, yes. I am 35% all the way around, I hate it with a passion(only because last 2 cars were 5%), and no effect what so ever on my CA.

[DdB]

Originally Posted by johnc_22

Custom Sun Control on Hwy 41 near Marietta. They've tinted my last 3 cars with Formula One. Not cheap but fantastic work.

+1. They just did my E90. F1 Pinnacle 35% all around and the work is spectacular. And I'm picky.

[Digitalinkartist]

Originally Posted by DdB

+1. They just did my E90. F1 Pinnacle 35% all around and the work is spectacular. And I'm picky.

Im located in Marietta and interested in F1 tint. But I am also extremely picky. Can you post pics of the dot matrix? Thanks in advance.

[DdB]

Originally Posted by Digitalinkartist

Im located in Marietta and interested in F1 tint. But I am also extremely picky. Can you post pics of the dot matrix? Thanks in advance.

Out of town right now, but will be happy to when I get back middle of this week.

[Digitalinkartist]

Originally Posted by DdB

Out of town right now, but will be happy to when I get back middle of this week.

Perfect, I will be looking forward to the post

[DdB]

Here are a few shots - what do you think?

[Digitalinkartist]

Wow, I think you have officially convinced me. As good a matrix job as I have seen.

Is there a particular installer I should ask for?

BTW I see you have a 2006 330, make sure to get your airbag pad recall done asap. You could be putting passenger occupants in danger.

[DdB]

Originally Posted by Digitalinkartist

Wow, I think you have officially convinced me. As good a matrix job as I have seen.

Is there a particular installer I should ask for?

BTW I see you have a 2006 330, make sure to get your airbag pad recall done asap. You could be putting passenger occupants in danger.

Thanks for the heads up on the airbag recall. Just learned about it myself yesterday. Making an appt today!

I waited on the car and it really seemed to be a team effort. My suggestion would be try to find a time when they are not busy. They don't rush - took 2+ hrs, but might just be good to make sure they can really take their time.

I also like that they tinted to the tops of the windows so when you roll down, it looks factory. I know some shops shortcut and cut off at the window seal.

Let us know how yours turns out!

[Mech_Man]

Originally Posted by DdB

I also like that they tinted to the tops of the windows so when you roll down, it looks factory. I know some shops shortcut and cut off at the window seal.

Let us know how yours turns out!

I've heard explainations for both ways for tinting windows that can be rolled down:
1) Running the film all the way to the top, to look "factory", or
2) Stopping about 1/16" from the edge, so that the film doesn't eventually get pealed back from the squeegee effect every time it is rolled up into the top gasket.

Any comments or experiences? I'd appreciate it.


For my month-old Montego Blue / Black interior e92:
Front-windshield just done yesterday: "3M-Crystalline 70", ceramic,
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...ineWindowFilm/

and scheduled for next week: "Johnson InsulatIR 40" for all the rest (glued on, over the difficult dot-matrix areas).
http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/IR.php



Doing the FRONT windshield was unexpected. I was told that this 70% Visible Light Transmittance film doesn't violate the "No-Tinting the Front windshield" law, as this film is not for Tinting, but for IR and UV blockage. Also, my shop just finished doing over a dozen of the city/county police cars, so that's a pretty good reference <grin>.

[quads]

I'm still looking for a good tint shop....

[iwanna335]

4sevens,
I used AllPro tinting in Canton, and have been very pleased:

http://www.allprowindowtinting.com/a...window-tinting

Roughly $350 with a lifetime warranty on tint and workmanship. Were you driving the M during OLoA? I was in Greenville for the event and saw you run. Actually got a couple of pics of the car I think.
Cheers
Todd

[quads]

Greenville or gainsville? We were at the BMW performance center as well as the gainsville drag.

pictures
http://chows.smugmug.com/Davids-Gadg...899454_T9qJ8KX

videos
http://www.youtube.com/4sevens

[iwanna335]

Originally Posted by 4sevens.com

Greenville or gainsville? We were at the BMW performance center as well as the gainsville drag.

pictures
http://chows.smugmug.com/Davids-Gadg...899454_T9qJ8KX

videos
http://www.youtube.com/4sevens

Greenville....as it is a much closer drive than Gainsville

[sukutash]

+1, Custom Sun Control