Tint shops in East Bay?

blacktzak · 11-21-2007, 12:02 AM

anyone have any recommendations for tint shops in the east bay? Omega tintworks is the only one I have heard of with a good rep. any others?

328i4me · 11-21-2007, 01:51 AM

Auto Mall Tint Specialist
43048 Christy Street
Fremont, CA 94538-3165
(510) 659-8468

Had my E92 tinted there and they did a great job!

OhhaiAlex · 11-21-2007, 01:55 AM

Mr Tint
Kiely
santa clara, ca
(408) 247-8468

pretty good job for the price

evoi19 · 11-21-2007, 02:12 AM

Rocky Mountain Tint in Livermore.

They use Pinnacle F1 tint and do excellant work.

m1n4e92 · 11-21-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 328i4me

Auto Mall Tint Specialist
43048 Christy Street
Fremont, CA 94538-3165
(510) 659-8468

Had my E92 tinted there and they did a great job!

Are you happy with the dot matrix? Would you mind post some pictures for the dot matrix area?

mgl · 11-21-2007, 04:54 PM

go to vince @ omega.

Zoeb@WheelDude.com · 11-22-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mgl

go to vince @ omega.

+1

he did both my cars and I am very happy with the work

ironic · 11-22-2007, 01:27 PM

drive to SF and get it done at Mach III. It's the only place for e9X's at a decent price. A number of forum members have gone to them for tint, clearbra and suspension installs. They're really your best bet. I only trust my car with them. Contact Ray and tell him Alex sent you.

They took care of my dot matrix perfectly and stand behind their initial install with touchups and sometimes even redos if something goes wrong down the road.

royz86 · 12-04-2007, 11:25 PM

Professional Film Installation, Oakland, CA (rec'd by Weatherford BMW) - he uses only Madico Onyx metallic tint

Rising · 12-06-2007, 05:32 PM

I got mine done there. they did an excellent job.

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Originally Posted by evo119

Rocky Mountain Tint in Livermore.

They use Pinnacle F1 tint and do excellant work.

Chowbow · 12-06-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by evo119

Rocky Mountain Tint in Livermore.

They use Pinnacle F1 tint and do excellant work.

+1 on that. They knew which parts of the interior "squeegee" to cut off so that the tint doesn't get cut / scratched (common E90 problem). These guys aren't cheap, but their work reflects what they charge.

garyhgaryh · 12-06-2007, 05:58 PM

How much is the tint jobs at these places? I usually tint my own car but I might have someone else do tint on this car.

BTW, if you guys are using a radar detector, the metallic tint will greatly reduce coverage of your radar detector. It's so bad that even Valentine has a warning about metallic tint.

Chowbow · 12-06-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by garyhgaryh

How much is the tint jobs at these places? I usually tint my own car but I might have someone else do tint on this car.

BTW, if you guys are using a radar detector, the metallic tint will greatly reduce coverage of your radar detector. It's so bad that even Valentine has a warning about metallic tint.

I got all side windows, rear window, and sunroof for $435. Ceramic tint as to not interfere with V1.

Ascension · 12-07-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rising

I got mine done there. they did an excellent job.

+10 for Rocky Mountain. Matt did an excellent job on my car. I went with the Formula One Pinnacle 35% all the way around (except front windshield). I think the price was $400

Chowbow · 12-07-2007, 01:00 PM

I got the same tint and darkness as you and same original price, but sunroof was an extra $35. I think everyone who has gone there has been happy, even though it's not the cheapest place.

Bluecougar · 12-26-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by evo119

Rocky Mountain Tint in Livermore.

They use Pinnacle F1 tint and do excellant work.

Matt (owner) does an amazing job

Rising · 12-26-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GreyGoose

Matt (owner) does an amazing job

best $400 i spent on my car.

for matt.

macd1995 · 01-03-2008, 02:11 AM

I have absolutely no idea.. I want to keep it legal in SF... but I am not sure what tint % look good on a Platinum Bronze E93.

Thoughts.. Guidance..? Thanks!
DA

Chowbow · 01-03-2008, 11:56 AM

Legal in CA is no tint on any of the windows next to, and in front of, the driver. So front side windows and windshield... I haven't had issues yet, but it's just a matter of time.

macd1995 · 01-03-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chowbow

Legal in CA is no tint on any of the windows next to, and in front of, the driver. So front side windows and windshield... I haven't had issues yet, but it's just a matter of time.

WoW... so you can't tint any of the windshield or the front windows???? What percentage do you have? I don't want mine dark.. just a little something -- I'm just not sure what that something is...

would appreciate more info on you tint % & what a light but noticeable % would be.. 20%?

Thanks!
Dale

mgl · 01-03-2008, 07:41 PM

50% is light.... not very noticable (to me at least).
35% is good.
20% is darker. may be risky for the driver/pass windows, but fine for the back.

jay spec · 01-03-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by macd1995

WoW... so you can't tint any of the windshield or the front windows???? What percentage do you have? I don't want mine dark.. just a little something -- I'm just not sure what that something is...

would appreciate more info on you tint % & what a light but noticeable % would be.. 20%?

Thanks!
Dale

if you don't want your windows super dark, 30-35% all around (minus front windshield) is pretty reasonable if you're going for a uniform look. some people do 35% on all the side windows and 30% on the rear.

if you're really worried about being pulled over for the front sides, you can go with a lighter shade on those...somewhere around 45-50% (or none at all if you don't mind a larger contrast).

personally, i went with 35% all around on mine (minus front windshield).

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blacktzak Private 5 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2008 335i. sparkling graphite Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BERKELEY,CA iTrader: (0)	Tint shops in East Bay? anyone have any recommendations for tint shops in the east bay? Omega tintworks is the only one I have heard of with a good rep. any others?
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328i4me First Lieutenant 9 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NorCal iTrader: (4)	Auto Mall Tint Specialist 43048 Christy Street Fremont, CA 94538-3165 (510) 659-8468 Had my E92 tinted there and they did a great job!
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OhhaiAlex Oh hai :) 50 Rep 3,880 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	Mr Tint Kiely santa clara, ca (408) 247-8468 pretty good job for the price __________________
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evoi19 Lieutenant General 1510 Rep 17,375 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	Rocky Mountain Tint in Livermore. They use Pinnacle F1 tint and do excellant work.
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mgl ________________________ 8 Rep 388 Posts Drives: aw e92 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (9)	go to vince @ omega.
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ironic Major General 254 Rep 8,338 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco, Ca iTrader: (22)	drive to SF and get it done at Mach III. It's the only place for e9X's at a decent price. A number of forum members have gone to them for tint, clearbra and suspension installs. They're really your best bet. I only trust my car with them. Contact Ray and tell him Alex sent you. They took care of my dot matrix perfectly and stand behind their initial install with touchups and sometimes even redos if something goes wrong down the road. __________________ Widebody 335i Project Car BUILD \| PHOTOSHOOT
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royz86 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 530i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Professional Film Installation, Oakland, CA (rec'd by Weatherford BMW) - he uses only Madico Onyx metallic tint
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garyhgaryh Major 78 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Supercharged e30 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: santa cruz iTrader: (4)	How much is the tint jobs at these places? I usually tint my own car but I might have someone else do tint on this car. BTW, if you guys are using a radar detector, the metallic tint will greatly reduce coverage of your radar detector. It's so bad that even Valentine has a warning about metallic tint.
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Chowbow pew pew 166 Rep 6,781 Posts Drives: 三三五i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW 328i wagon [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i sedan [10.00] 1997 BMW 328i track ... [10.00]	I got the same tint and darkness as you and same original price, but sunroof was an extra $35. I think everyone who has gone there has been happy, even though it's not the cheapest place. __________________ CSL replicas are now CSL counterfeits. Jesus saves, like Valentine1.
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Chowbow pew pew 166 Rep 6,781 Posts Drives: 三三五i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW 328i wagon [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i sedan [10.00] 1997 BMW 328i track ... [10.00]	Legal in CA is no tint on any of the windows next to, and in front of, the driver. So front side windows and windshield... I haven't had issues yet, but it's just a matter of time. __________________ CSL replicas are now CSL counterfeits. Jesus saves, like Valentine1.
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mgl ________________________ 8 Rep 388 Posts Drives: aw e92 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (9)	50% is light.... not very noticable (to me at least). 35% is good. 20% is darker. may be risky for the driver/pass windows, but fine for the back.
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