Tint Shop Suggestion in SoCal

Feb 1, 2005 | 03:11 AM

steph280

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Tint Shop Suggestion in SoCal

Can somebody recommend a good tinting service in southern california (Orange county) area? Looking to get my E320 done.

Thanks!

Feb 1, 2005 | 10:38 PM

tbone55

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my I suggest " Whittier Tint Shop" in Whittier, on Whittier Blvd. and the 605. They've done all of my cars and have been in business for over 15 years and handle alot of hi-end cars...in other words they know what they're doing. Fast and friendly (my buddy Tony, is the manager)...should be around $180-190, comes with a 3 year warrenty.

Tony.

Feb 2, 2005 | 01:45 PM

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i reccomend autosound located on beach blvd in westminster, had three of my cars titnted there no problems. good service and professional. around 160-180 depending on type of car and number of windows.

Feb 2, 2005 | 01:47 PM

steph280

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Thanks for the suggestions.

Do you guys know what type of films these shops use? Warranty?

Thanks again.

Feb 4, 2005 | 12:46 PM

007

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if u use titantium tint, the warranty is lifetime. however it may disrupt your cellular serivice.
otherwise standard tint isusually 3 years long

Mar 24, 2005 | 01:06 AM

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Rich's Tint Shop in Walnut, CA is the man, one dude in a garage, and let's you watch the whole process....cool guy tell him David in the blue bimmer sent you..

Apr 1, 2005 | 09:01 PM

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There's also A1 Tint in Carson. Good shop. Been around for a while. Make sure you have them put moleskin strips in to prevent scratching the film. Also, ask about using a film that won't cause interruption on your radio antenna.

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Apr 2, 2005 | 06:35 AM

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i recommend terrific tint, they have two of cars now, they do laguna niguel mercedes, and they have access to the moleskins

Apr 2, 2005 | 06:36 AM

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oh also terrific tint is in mission viejo, off avery

Apr 6, 2005 | 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MothXz

It is definitely illegal but more often than not you'll get away with it. There are a lot of things that can increase or decrease your chances but you're basically taking a gamble. Worst that can happen is you end up paying $10 for a ticket and have to get the tint taken off. I had my last Expedition limo tinted for about 1 year when my wife got a ticket and we had to take it off. The tint on my CLK lasted over a year and a half before I sold it with no tickets. My current E class is not tinted cause I'm still debating.

Apr 7, 2005 | 07:09 PM

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Just an update. I ended up using houseoftints dot com in Tustin CA. They specialize in competition graphic tint. I went with them because they're been around, plus they are just down the street from me. They use SolarGard film. The metallic film has lifetime guarantee, and it did not interfere with my AM/FM/GPS and smartkey reception.

Apr 22, 2005 | 08:38 PM

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i heard that you are only allowed to have a 30% tint in the front windows... i mean like nothing is 0 percent and complete tint ( spray paint :P ) is 100%

May 9, 2005 | 07:32 PM

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how much did house of tints charge?? are they off of jamboree?

May 10, 2005 | 01:08 AM

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how much did house of tints charge?? are they off of jamboree?

$250 for metallic films. Yes Jamboree off of Edinger in the MetroLink station plaza.

May 10, 2005 | 02:19 PM

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Sorry to hijack this thread.
Are there other very good tint shops around the Ventura country area?
Thanks.

May 10, 2005 | 09:38 PM

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SUNSHIELD Glass tinting in Sherman Oaks,they know what they doing.

May 11, 2005 | 12:17 PM

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Quote:

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SUNSHIELD Glass tinting in Sherman Oaks,they know what they doing.

Thanks Rhino

I will look them up.

May 18, 2005 | 08:41 PM

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For $250 did they do moleskins and did they remove the triangular piece on the rear side windows?

May 19, 2005 | 02:08 PM

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They installed feltips instead of moleskins. No they did not remove the triangular piece.

May 19, 2005 | 02:46 PM

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They installed feltips instead of moleskins. No they did not remove the triangular piece.

yes, synthentic strips/moleskins are a must have on MB cars to help prevent/reduce tint scratches. average per window is usually $25. i have heard that some shops will let you buy the strips elsewhere and will install it for a small charge or free.

May 28, 2005 | 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LnkPrkSoldier

i heard that you are only allowed to have a 30% tint in the front windows... i mean like nothing is 0 percent and complete tint ( spray paint :P ) is 100%

nope, it's the opposite. the # means how many percentage the light can pass thorugh. The lower the % the darker.

May 29, 2005 | 03:30 PM

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nope, it's the opposite. the # means how many percentage the light can pass thorugh. The lower the % the darker.

well i mean i know that part. im saying like if it were reversed.. you are only allowed to have 30% tint.... but without it being reversed.. isn't it 70% only in the front??? or what the rule for california?