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nichojo · 03-14-2011, 04:26 PM

Just wanted to give everyone a quick review of Hot Spot Tining in Marietta after reading up on them here and elsewhere.

I took my car back in December to get tinted which ended up costing me $215 for the entire car - not bad. The sides look great but unfortunately the back showed early signs of being plagued with the dot matrix stick issues. I took it back once more in December only to have the same issues come back shortly after. I finally gave it one more shot last week since the weather was warmer and once again it's still pretty flawed.

This is not to say that Hot Spot did a bad job - the rest of the car looks fantastic. However, even after 3 tries I'm probably going to take it elsewhere to get it fixed with vinyl or whatever trick they can think of.

Consider this a warning though - my 2007 coupe just doesn't want to be tinted and while they tried their darnedest to fix it, they just can't make it look right. If what they and others have said about being the tinter for Global is true, I find it hard to believe.

MosesEMMMY · 03-15-2011, 07:39 AM

Damn that is expensive. I had my vert done for $160. Here in McDonough. And it was done right the first time.

sssge · 03-18-2011, 04:14 PM

Can i get the phone number?

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Damn that is expensive. I had my vert done for $160. Here in McDonough. And it was done right the first time.

Digitalinkartist · 03-20-2011, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the headsup.
I know Solarworks in Alpharetta has a pretty good rep for getting the matrix hidden. Unfortunately they are close to $400 for ceramic coated on a coupe (including the sunroof)

FYI Alot of tinters use a die cut black vinyl border as a first application before attaching the tint. It helps to hide the dot matrix imperfection. It doesn't hinder your view angle and cannot be perceived from the inside or outside when done right.

topsall · 03-22-2011, 06:31 PM

I too had my 335i coupe tinted at Hot Spot Tinting in Marietta about a month ago. Had the guy put 35% 3M Carbon film on the sides and rear window.

Was very concerned about the dot matrix problem, and so I made sure to bring it up with him. He told me that it would be very minor because he had come up with some new technique of doing it, and that no one else should be able to notice it who isn't scrutinizing.

Guess what??? The dot matrix looks absolutely horrendous! I paid $240 for 3M carbon film on the 5 windows at what I thought was supposed to be the BEST tint shop in metro-ATL!

Nichojo, curious who did yours. My guy was a mid-twenties white guy. Lots of tattoos. Let's keep in touch. I'm looking to have mine redone too as it's driving me crazy.

BTW, finally registered an account just so I could reply to this thread. Really want to get the rear window done right!

Xwahoo · 03-22-2011, 09:22 PM

Hey I'm looking for a good tint shop north or northeast of the perimeter if possible. If you have any recommendations, I would like to see them. Thanks in advance.

nichojo · 03-24-2011, 09:57 AM

Very interesting replies...

Let's definitely keep in touch. I'm not going to worry about it any time soon but I do want it fixed at some point. It really is a joke.

The guy that did mine was a younger black guy - super nice though. You may have had Mark, that sounds like his description.

Postell · 03-27-2011, 02:29 PM

solarworks in roswell just did my car. $350 for ceramic tint on e90. highly recommended. no problems at all with the dot matrix.

nichojo · 04-06-2011, 10:16 AM

I'm so mad now. I had a ticking/popping noise coming from the back of my car that ended up being the pulled away tint clicking against the headliner. Unfortunately for Hot Spot, I now work a mile away and they will be seeing me soon.

FlyAA757 · 04-07-2011, 07:04 PM

So what's the word? Where should I take my new 3 to get tinted in northern atl?

iwanna335 · 04-08-2011, 09:53 AM

75,
My tint was installed by AllPro in Canton. Little pricey but comes with lifetime warranty (on tint and installation!)
http://www.allprowindowtinting.com/a...window-tinting

You an AA pilot?

FlyAA757 · 04-08-2011, 04:16 PM

Wish I was! Thanks for the suggestion. Think I am going with nj windows and tints. Recommended by my SA.

topsall · 04-09-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyAA757

Wish I was! Thanks for the suggestion. Think I am going with nj windows and tints. Recommended by my SA.

Let us know how your dot matrix turns out!

FlyAA757 · 04-13-2011, 05:27 PM

Came out great!!!

Happy to show off to anyone at the next Atlanta caffeine and octane!

topsall · 04-18-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyAA757

Came out great!!!

Happy to show off to anyone at the next Atlanta caffeine and octane!

That's great news! NJ Windows & Tints you say? Would love to check it out at Caffeine & Octane on 5/1, but any chance we could get a couple pics in the meantime?

droptop335 · 05-19-2011, 11:47 AM

Anybody get have their tint done with Solar Gard Ultra Performance film, and if so, what did they charge you? I hear this is some of the best stuff out there...

droptop335 · 05-20-2011, 07:43 AM

I am also hearing that Pinnacle Formula 1 is a good one...any dealers local to ATL (preferably north/northeast) that anyone can recommend?

03-14-2011, 04:26 PM	#1
nichojo Lieutenant 14 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	ATL - Hot Spot Tinting Just wanted to give everyone a quick review of Hot Spot Tining in Marietta after reading up on them here and elsewhere. I took my car back in December to get tinted which ended up costing me $215 for the entire car - not bad. The sides look great but unfortunately the back showed early signs of being plagued with the dot matrix stick issues. I took it back once more in December only to have the same issues come back shortly after. I finally gave it one more shot last week since the weather was warmer and once again it's still pretty flawed. This is not to say that Hot Spot did a bad job - the rest of the car looks fantastic. However, even after 3 tries I'm probably going to take it elsewhere to get it fixed with vinyl or whatever trick they can think of. Consider this a warning though - my 2007 coupe just doesn't want to be tinted and while they tried their darnedest to fix it, they just can't make it look right. If what they and others have said about being the tinter for Global is true, I find it hard to believe.
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03-15-2011, 07:39 AM	#2
MosesEMMMY Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 09vert Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atl iTrader: (0)	Damn that is expensive. I had my vert done for $160. Here in McDonough. And it was done right the first time.
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03-20-2011, 10:43 AM	#4
Digitalinkartist MrSixSpeed 40 Rep 920 Posts Drives: e92 Garage Queen Join Date: May 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (4)	Thanks for the headsup. I know Solarworks in Alpharetta has a pretty good rep for getting the matrix hidden. Unfortunately they are close to $400 for ceramic coated on a coupe (including the sunroof) FYI Alot of tinters use a die cut black vinyl border as a first application before attaching the tint. It helps to hide the dot matrix imperfection. It doesn't hinder your view angle and cannot be perceived from the inside or outside when done right. __________________ Recent polling data indicates that 100% of manual transmission drivers can operate a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission.
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03-22-2011, 06:31 PM	#5
topsall New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I too had my 335i coupe tinted at Hot Spot Tinting in Marietta about a month ago. Had the guy put 35% 3M Carbon film on the sides and rear window. Was very concerned about the dot matrix problem, and so I made sure to bring it up with him. He told me that it would be very minor because he had come up with some new technique of doing it, and that no one else should be able to notice it who isn't scrutinizing. Guess what??? The dot matrix looks absolutely horrendous! I paid $240 for 3M carbon film on the 5 windows at what I thought was supposed to be the BEST tint shop in metro-ATL! Nichojo, curious who did yours. My guy was a mid-twenties white guy. Lots of tattoos. Let's keep in touch. I'm looking to have mine redone too as it's driving me crazy. BTW, finally registered an account just so I could reply to this thread. Really want to get the rear window done right!
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03-22-2011, 09:22 PM	#6
Xwahoo Uncool Old Guy 1 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southport, NC (former ATL) iTrader: (0)	Hey I'm looking for a good tint shop north or northeast of the perimeter if possible. If you have any recommendations, I would like to see them. Thanks in advance. __________________ Bruce B.
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03-24-2011, 09:57 AM	#7
nichojo Lieutenant 14 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Very interesting replies... Let's definitely keep in touch. I'm not going to worry about it any time soon but I do want it fixed at some point. It really is a joke. The guy that did mine was a younger black guy - super nice though. You may have had Mark, that sounds like his description.
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03-27-2011, 02:29 PM	#8
Postell Private 13 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Kona Blue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	solarworks in roswell just did my car. $350 for ceramic tint on e90. highly recommended. no problems at all with the dot matrix.
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04-06-2011, 10:16 AM	#9
nichojo Lieutenant 14 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	I'm so mad now. I had a ticking/popping noise coming from the back of my car that ended up being the pulled away tint clicking against the headliner. Unfortunately for Hot Spot, I now work a mile away and they will be seeing me soon.
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04-07-2011, 07:04 PM	#10
FlyAA757 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: '11 335i M Sport, '12 X5 3.5D Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ATL, Dunwoody iTrader: (0)	So what's the word? Where should I take my new 3 to get tinted in northern atl? __________________ 2012 SB X5 3.5D, 2011 AW 335i M Sport Retired: 2008 SG 328i, 2003 SG Z4 2.5i, 2010 AW 528i
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04-08-2011, 09:53 AM	#11
iwanna335 Lieutenant 20 Rep 440 Posts Drives: '07 E90 SGM, ZSP, 6m, Nav Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canton, GA iTrader: (1)	75, My tint was installed by AllPro in Canton. Little pricey but comes with lifetime warranty (on tint and installation!) http://www.allprowindowtinting.com/a...window-tinting You an AA pilot? __________________ 2007 E90 SGM..ZSP..6 man..NAV..Logic7...Sleeper
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04-08-2011, 04:16 PM	#12
FlyAA757 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: '11 335i M Sport, '12 X5 3.5D Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ATL, Dunwoody iTrader: (0)	Wish I was! Thanks for the suggestion. Think I am going with nj windows and tints. Recommended by my SA. __________________ 2012 SB X5 3.5D, 2011 AW 335i M Sport Retired: 2008 SG 328i, 2003 SG Z4 2.5i, 2010 AW 528i
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04-13-2011, 05:27 PM	#14
FlyAA757 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: '11 335i M Sport, '12 X5 3.5D Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ATL, Dunwoody iTrader: (0)	Came out great!!! Happy to show off to anyone at the next Atlanta caffeine and octane! __________________ 2012 SB X5 3.5D, 2011 AW 335i M Sport Retired: 2008 SG 328i, 2003 SG Z4 2.5i, 2010 AW 528i
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05-19-2011, 11:47 AM	#16
droptop335 Captain 39 Rep 709 Posts Drives: '07 335i (E93) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Back in SF Bay Area (Tri-Valley), WooHoo! iTrader: (1)	Anybody get have their tint done with Solar Gard Ultra Performance film, and if so, what did they charge you? I hear this is some of the best stuff out there... __________________ Alpine White/Coral Red/Gray Poplar Convertible Sport/Prem/Step/Comfort/Nav/Sirius MHD Stage 1 Flash, M-Factory Helical LSD By the way people: USE YOUR F&*#ING TURN SIGNALS! Pass the word.
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05-20-2011, 07:43 AM	#17
droptop335 Captain 39 Rep 709 Posts Drives: '07 335i (E93) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Back in SF Bay Area (Tri-Valley), WooHoo! iTrader: (1)	I am also hearing that Pinnacle Formula 1 is a good one...any dealers local to ATL (preferably north/northeast) that anyone can recommend? __________________ Alpine White/Coral Red/Gray Poplar Convertible Sport/Prem/Step/Comfort/Nav/Sirius MHD Stage 1 Flash, M-Factory Helical LSD By the way people: USE YOUR F&*#ING TURN SIGNALS! Pass the word.
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