Window Tint Recommendation DC / NOVA Area

Verbiage · 01-27-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zke36

I got a guy in silver spring that I used on my 645 and now gonna do 335 that does $85 all around (not front window) Its special pricing because they did my house and store but they offered it to me and friends.

They work fast, do a great job and if you have problems they take care of it right away and without hassle (I never had a problem). Its a startup company thats why they are cheap

Does he have a site? Looking for 20% all the way around.

chewiechewie · 02-01-2010, 07:43 PM

I got mine done at LA Tint Alexandria by Sarath. Price for 35% Pinnacle F1 + Vinyl on Rear Dot Matrix was about 300 (tax included). I'll put up pics when I get a chance to wash my car HAHA.

brinkmann · 02-05-2010, 07:06 AM

Can someone please explain/show me a picture of the dot matrix and explain the solution so I don't sound like an idiot when I go to have my car tinted.

Thanks!

Shieldze1025 · 02-05-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by brinkmann

Can someone please explain/show me a picture of the dot matrix and explain the solution so I don't sound like an idiot when I go to have my car tinted.

Thanks!

It's the ugly row of dots across your rear window and down the side of your door windows, you can't miss them. The place I went said they couldn't get rid of it, but they'll know what you're talking about if you ask them.

pseto · 02-05-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brinkmann

Can someone please explain/show me a picture of the dot matrix and explain the solution so I don't sound like an idiot when I go to have my car tinted.

Thanks!

its only an issue on the e92s; e90s are lucky

chewiechewie · 02-07-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pseto

its only an issue on the e92s; e90s are lucky

haha only to a certain degree, I don't hear as many scratching issues with the e92's than with the e90s so...=)

Viper Two Four · 02-14-2010, 11:25 PM

I just had mine tinted about 2 weeks ago 5% LLumar tint on all windows for 119

Before

After

brinkmann · 04-17-2010, 11:28 AM

Where did you get it done @ $119 for all four windows? The quotes I've been getting are ~$180 + $25 for vinyl.

bimmertt · 04-17-2010, 02:04 PM

^^price depends on the type of tint you are getting

there is regular dyed film, metallic tint, and ceramic tint. metallic and ceramic are always more expensive.

335TWNTURBO · 04-17-2010, 02:14 PM

I used 3M and it perfect for me. cost a little more but its worth it to me.

Viper Two Four · 04-17-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by brinkmann

Where did you get it done @ $119 for all four windows? The quotes I've been getting are ~$180 + $25 for vinyl.

They where running a special in the winter months.

Spydeputy · 04-18-2010, 05:23 AM

Rob, At Proform does a very professional job of several types of tint To include the bluish tint as seen on a stock MB. Also A+ for his clear bra, and his guarantee.

CONTACT
» Office Headquarters, and Shop

Address: 3220-D Corporate Ct. Ellicott City, MD 21042
Email: General / Sales
Toll Free: 1-866-PRO-3682
Phone: (410)750-8371
Fax: 410-750-8370
http://proformauto.com/content.php?id=contact

topracer · 04-23-2010, 11:27 AM

+1 for Driven Dynamics. Just have two front windows tinted on my truck there, great quality and service. I have chosen the 3M FX 35% film.

http://www.drivendynamics.com/tinting.html

bimmertt · 04-30-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by topracer

+1 for Driven Dynamics. Just have two front windows tinted on my truck there, great quality and service. I have chosen the 3M FX 35% film.

http://www.drivendynamics.com/tinting.html

called Driven Dynamics and they no longer vinyl the dot matrix so this place is no good for e92s.

pseto · 04-30-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cgtsx07

called Driven Dynamics and they no longer vinyl the dot matrix so this place is no good for e92s.

really? i was one of their guinea pigs for the vinyl. Art isnt there anymore? if not, and that's what they are telling people, i'd stay away.

actually, i'd stay away from anyone not wanting to use vinyl on the e92 rear window. everything else looks like crap

bimmertt · 04-30-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

really? i was one of their guinea pigs for the vinyl. Art isnt there anymore? if not, and that's what they are telling people, i'd stay away.

actually, i'd stay away from anyone not wanting to use vinyl on the e92 rear window. everything else looks like crap

I don't know if Art is still there, but I asked if they could vinyl my dot matrix and they just mentioned they stopped doing that along with installing moleskin.

He said the only things they would do are tint over the dot matrix, or cut the tint right before the dot matrix.

pseto · 04-30-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cgtsx07

I don't know if Art is still there, but I asked if they could vinyl my dot matrix and they just mentioned they stopped doing that along with installing moleskin.

He said the only things they would do are tint over the dot matrix, or cut the tint right before the dot matrix.

thats kinda stupid they stopped using the vinyl, thats the only way to get it to look acceptable. someone from this board must have cussed them out and ruined it for everyone else

if they tint up to the dots, then you can create your own vinyl overlay i guess

Eric the Ricer · 05-02-2010, 11:56 PM

Driven is hurting for business, probably just cutting costs.

bimmertt · 05-03-2010, 10:19 AM

Well, out of the four e92s I looked at yesterday during the CP meet, only 1 had the vinyl applied. All the others had the crap tint job on the dot matrix like mine.

k3silk · 05-08-2010, 08:05 AM

ok is there any place in the Montgomery County area that does good work and uses viny with the dot matrix? I would like to get my windows tinted today. I will be calling Driven Dynamics to ask if they can do it?

k3silk · 05-08-2010, 11:45 AM

Just called "Driven Dynamics" and they said that they are getting ready to do a e92 with vinyl applied but they have to see how it turns out. If it turns out ok they will start offering that service again. was quoted at $179 for four windows and and rear. and $50 for the Vinyl. 229? is that good price or is there another place around here that can do the same for less.

bimmertt · 05-08-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by k3silk

Just called "Driven Dynamics" and they said that they are getting ready to do a e92 with vinyl applied but they have to see how it turns out. If it turns out ok they will start offering that service again. was quoted at $179 for four windows and and rear. and $50 for the Vinyl. 229? is that good price or is there another place around here that can do the same for less.

what kind of film? dyed, metallic, or ceramic?

If I could do it over again, I would take my car to LA Tint in VA. Seems like they do the vinyl regularly and actually recommend it opposed to these other places. I don't think any of the shops in Montgomery County know how or care to do the vinyl. They seem satisfied handing over a car w/ a bubbled dot matrix.

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chewiechewie Private First Class 5 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I got mine done at LA Tint Alexandria by Sarath. Price for 35% Pinnacle F1 + Vinyl on Rear Dot Matrix was about 300 (tax included). I'll put up pics when I get a chance to wash my car HAHA.
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brinkmann Major 317 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: 2023 M4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (18)	Can someone please explain/show me a picture of the dot matrix and explain the solution so I don't sound like an idiot when I go to have my car tinted. Thanks! __________________
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04-17-2010, 11:28 AM	#30
brinkmann Major 317 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: 2023 M4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (18)	Where did you get it done @ $119 for all four windows? The quotes I've been getting are ~$180 + $25 for vinyl. __________________
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04-17-2010, 02:04 PM	#31
bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	^^price depends on the type of tint you are getting there is regular dyed film, metallic tint, and ceramic tint. metallic and ceramic are always more expensive.
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04-17-2010, 02:14 PM	#32
335TWNTURBO Captain 54 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MARYLAND iTrader: (0)	I used 3M and it perfect for me. cost a little more but its worth it to me.
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04-18-2010, 05:23 AM	#34
Spydeputy Brigadier General 205 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: 2015 F23 M235i/2008,E90,335xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The County, Maryland iTrader: (19) Garage List 2017 X5 M Sport Pac ... [0.00] 2015 M235i, F23 [0.00]	Porform Rob, At Proform does a very professional job of several types of tint To include the bluish tint as seen on a stock MB. Also A+ for his clear bra, and his guarantee. CONTACT » Office Headquarters, and Shop Address: 3220-D Corporate Ct. Ellicott City, MD 21042 Email: General / Sales Toll Free: 1-866-PRO-3682 Phone: (410)750-8371 Fax: 410-750-8370 http://proformauto.com/content.php?id=contact
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04-23-2010, 11:27 AM	#35
topracer Weekend Driver 6 Rep 113 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	+1 for Driven Dynamics. Just have two front windows tinted on my truck there, great quality and service. I have chosen the 3M FX 35% film. http://www.drivendynamics.com/tinting.html __________________ "I paid too much for it, but it's worth it." Last edited by topracer; 04-23-2010 at 11:32 AM..
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05-02-2010, 11:56 PM	#40
Eric the Ricer Lieutenant 10 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 07 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (1)	Driven is hurting for business, probably just cutting costs. __________________ Slammed 335i - Sold
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05-03-2010, 10:19 AM	#41
bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Well, out of the four e92s I looked at yesterday during the CP meet, only 1 had the vinyl applied. All the others had the crap tint job on the dot matrix like mine.
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k3silk Banned 147 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: 11 M3 & 14 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: M.D iTrader: (6)	ok is there any place in the Montgomery County area that does good work and uses viny with the dot matrix? I would like to get my windows tinted today. I will be calling Driven Dynamics to ask if they can do it?
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05-08-2010, 11:45 AM	#43
k3silk Banned 147 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: 11 M3 & 14 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: M.D iTrader: (6)	Just called "Driven Dynamics" and they said that they are getting ready to do a e92 with vinyl applied but they have to see how it turns out. If it turns out ok they will start offering that service again. was quoted at $179 for four windows and and rear. and $50 for the Vinyl. 229? is that good price or is there another place around here that can do the same for less.
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