Tint king in mass??

cuz123 · 05-31-2011, 11:59 AM

Those of you who got your cars tinted at tint king did you let them install the tint protector felt or did they tell you that you didnt need it..

darkrom · 05-31-2011, 06:56 PM

I wanted that and that was one of the major reasons I haven't gotten tint yet! I had no idea they offered the installation for that. I'm absolutely going to them to get my tint done (as planned) but now I'll be confident that it'll stay looking good. I'd definitely get it. How much are they charging for that?

JeffL · 06-01-2011, 07:29 AM

335 - no
m5 - no

never had an issue with tint being scratched.

cuz123 · 06-01-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffL

335 - no
m5 - no

never had an issue with tint being scratched.

U had your 335 tinted there and never had no scratches wat brand tint did u get???

danilloe90 · 06-02-2011, 09:43 AM

I got mine tinted at Zeibart and they are scratched to shit! The first time I put the windows down and then back up, the rubber on the door made around 3 or 4 really thin scratches that went up along the entire window. You can't see it from the outside and its hard to see from the inside unless you are looking for them, but they are there. I've only had the tint for around 2 months now, but I am alittle worried about the long term impacts (if any). Oh well, $200 dollar investment that can be easily replaced

virtualbong · 06-02-2011, 10:04 AM

No.

The only time I wish I had installed it was for my old TSX. The design with the rubber piece was scratching my tint but no issues with my e92.

JeffL · 06-02-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cuz123

U had your 335 tinted there and never had no scratches wat brand tint did u get???

335 had huper optic
m5 had dark matter

both ceramic

H4n · 06-03-2011, 08:04 PM

I got my e92 tinted from tint king using huper optic and I got no scratches. What I thought was scratches but they wipe away.

dwells · 06-03-2011, 11:15 PM

No on my E92, no scratches. Only an issue with pre-LCI E90s, at least from what I've heard.

krazyking · 02-04-2012, 10:57 PM

I called Tint King earlier this afternoon for tints for my E92 335. I asked for 35% and he quoted me $230 for the base film and $280 for the higher end ceramic tint by Huper Optic. Aren't those hefty prices just for a coupe?! I want good quality tints and installation, but not for sucha pricetag. In addition, its a 30 mile drive away.. Any other suggestions?

Also, what is DOT matrix that I keep reading about?

Thanks!

Island Road · 02-05-2012, 02:02 AM

I shopped around and tintking is def a little over priced for sure. As far as the felt goes i don't have in installed in my car its not a problem.

Bakeneko · 02-05-2012, 09:46 AM

I've taken my previous 6 cars to Tint King and have referred about a dozen people to them over the past 10 years. They're great guys who don't compromise their quality. Their prices are competitive amongst the top tier shops around The Hub, but you get what you pay for here...lifetime warranty on film (top brands) and craftsmanship, fast service, and a nice environment (these guys aren't sketchy dudes in a busted garage). I've only ever had to return once for a redo, and that was for 1 window. They said to bring it in and replaced it without question. You can surely go cheaper but they won't use the best film nor back up their work.

As for the dot matrix, if you look at the edges (esp the top) of your rear window you'll see the dot matrix. Film doesn't bond to that too well, so installers use a use a specialized strip of film along with the main film over it.

I've had no issues with my tint and operating my windows.

Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience with them.

George@V · 05-18-2012, 10:56 AM

$280 for Huper Optic tint (ceramic) is completely reasonable. This is the best tint film for reduced cabin temps.

Suntech is a dyed film IIRC, and I'd stay away from it. Stick with undyed films from the major brands. Certain Llumar films are good, but not all. 3M is excellent quality, as is Johnston window films. Ask what each shop uses, and have them be very specific.

In my opinion, the tint film brand/type, installation process and overall quality of install should be your primary driver for selecting a tint shop, not price.

Hadley · 05-20-2012, 10:55 AM

I think the scratching only affects sedans. You can order the mole skin stuff to prevent the scratches, cost is about $30 for enough to do all 4 windows

My sedan is scratched to hell, I ordered the felt lining, just too damn lazy to install it myself

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darkrom Colonel 188 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	I wanted that and that was one of the major reasons I haven't gotten tint yet! I had no idea they offered the installation for that. I'm absolutely going to them to get my tint done (as planned) but now I'll be confident that it'll stay looking good. I'd definitely get it. How much are they charging for that?
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JeffL Major 35 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	335 - no m5 - no never had an issue with tint being scratched. __________________ no sig.
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06-02-2011, 09:43 AM	#5
danilloe90 New Member old BMW M owner 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 07 335Xi Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: BASSACHUSETTS or Mass iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335XI [0.00]	I got mine tinted at Zeibart and they are scratched to shit! The first time I put the windows down and then back up, the rubber on the door made around 3 or 4 really thin scratches that went up along the entire window. You can't see it from the outside and its hard to see from the inside unless you are looking for them, but they are there. I've only had the tint for around 2 months now, but I am alittle worried about the long term impacts (if any). Oh well, $200 dollar investment that can be easily replaced
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virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	No. The only time I wish I had installed it was for my old TSX. The design with the rubber piece was scratching my tint but no issues with my e92. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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H4n Lieutenant 13 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (9)	I got my e92 tinted from tint king using huper optic and I got no scratches. What I thought was scratches but they wipe away. __________________
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dwells ಠ_ಠ 74 Rep 1,539 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England iTrader: (6)	No on my E92, no scratches. Only an issue with pre-LCI E90s, at least from what I've heard. __________________ \| 335i coupe \| Monaco Blue \| JB4 G5 ISO \| Style 313M \| Huper 40% tint \| Aero lip \| CSL trunk spoiler \| M3 sideskirts \| Paint-matched grilles \| Painted reflectors \| GP Thunder II angel eyes \| Smoked LED sidemarkers \| Self-coded \|
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02-04-2012, 10:57 PM	#10
krazyking Lieutenant 17 Rep 476 Posts Drives: '08 E92 BMW 335Xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3)	I called Tint King earlier this afternoon for tints for my E92 335. I asked for 35% and he quoted me $230 for the base film and $280 for the higher end ceramic tint by Huper Optic. Aren't those hefty prices just for a coupe?! I want good quality tints and installation, but not for sucha pricetag. In addition, its a 30 mile drive away.. Any other suggestions? Also, what is DOT matrix that I keep reading about? Thanks! Last edited by krazyking; 02-04-2012 at 11:05 PM..
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Island Road Major 167 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 335i [10.00]	I shopped around and tintking is def a little over priced for sure. As far as the felt goes i don't have in installed in my car its not a problem.
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02-05-2012, 09:46 AM	#12
Bakeneko -- 0 Rep 74 Posts Drives: E92 N54 xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I've taken my previous 6 cars to Tint King and have referred about a dozen people to them over the past 10 years. They're great guys who don't compromise their quality. Their prices are competitive amongst the top tier shops around The Hub, but you get what you pay for here...lifetime warranty on film (top brands) and craftsmanship, fast service, and a nice environment (these guys aren't sketchy dudes in a busted garage). I've only ever had to return once for a redo, and that was for 1 window. They said to bring it in and replaced it without question. You can surely go cheaper but they won't use the best film nor back up their work. As for the dot matrix, if you look at the edges (esp the top) of your rear window you'll see the dot matrix. Film doesn't bond to that too well, so installers use a use a specialized strip of film along with the main film over it. I've had no issues with my tint and operating my windows. Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience with them.
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05-18-2012, 10:56 AM	#13
George@V Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	$280 for Huper Optic tint (ceramic) is completely reasonable. This is the best tint film for reduced cabin temps. Suntech is a dyed film IIRC, and I'd stay away from it. Stick with undyed films from the major brands. Certain Llumar films are good, but not all. 3M is excellent quality, as is Johnston window films. Ask what each shop uses, and have them be very specific. In my opinion, the tint film brand/type, installation process and overall quality of install should be your primary driver for selecting a tint shop, not price.
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05-20-2012, 10:55 AM	#14
Hadley Major 254 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [10.00]	I think the scratching only affects sedans. You can order the mole skin stuff to prevent the scratches, cost is about $30 for enough to do all 4 windows My sedan is scratched to hell, I ordered the felt lining, just too damn lazy to install it myself
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