Do you guys know of a good place for me to get my windows tinted? I'm in Northern VA. Thanks.

-Danny

Need Window Tinting?
Call Matt at TNT Tint
460A S Pickett St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 239-2460

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Thanks Brian...Did you get your tint done there too?

Call Matt at TNT Tint - he has done both my 03 and 05 M3s - great work. Tell him that guy who knows 20% about BMWs told you to call.:rofl2:

I had Matt do my M3.. $160 good guy

Thanks Brian...Did you get your tint done there too?


nope my friend did mine, but as u can see lots of ppl like Matt @ TNT:thumbsup:

i had mine done by matt, great guy! i think hes also the only area huper optic dealer

D&L Window Tinting
10811 Pulaski Hwy
White Marsh, MD 21162
Phone:
410-335-1025
Hours:
M-Th: 8am - 8pm
F: 8am - 5pm
Sat: 6:30am - 4pm

Directions To This Location


2200 E. Joppa Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
Phone:
410-661-6000
Hours:
M-F: 8am - 5pm
Sat: 8am - 4pm
(look for extended hours Spring 2006)

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i'd recommend 20% all the way around. that looks reallllllllly good and you can still see at night through the windows

i had mine done by matt, great guy! i think hes also the only area huper optic dealer

He didn't do my M3, but the guy that did had trouble with the rear window. Uneven around the "dots." I'm sure you know what I mean if you have an M3.

Need to get my new car done and would like a really nice job. What is Huper optic and does he deal with the dots on the rear window?

matt suggests that the vinyl route for dealing with the dot matrix

huper optic is a ceramic tint

i'd recommend 20% all the way around. that looks reallllllllly good and you can still see at night through the windows

I thought tinting percentages was counterintuitive. "20%" would allow only 20 percent light transmission and would thus be very dark.

For example, in VA the law permits 50% max on the fronts and 35% max on the backs and rear window. Since the law promotes better visibility for police, I'd think 50% is obviously lighter.

Any help? Trying to decide what to get soon and don't want to screw it up.

20% is dark.. I have 20% and with the factory tint of ~7% mine registered 11% on the troopers tint checker

http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

:)

bah... who cares about laws

bah... who cares about laws


I do, hence why my LP is zip tied on:banghead: and I have 35% tint:chair: . lol

I had LA Tint in Manassas do mine.

I went with 50% all around since I wanted an even look and didn't want to have to worry about a ticket.

yep 20% is dark, good job... but thats what looks good

I had Matt do my M3.. $160 good guy


Budman- what % tint do you havE?

anyone know how low matt will do? 35%?

I got 20%..

he will probably do what ever you want but will advise against anything below legal limits for your state

I had him install 35% - like budman said, he will let you know what is legal and then install whatever your ask...

I had him install 35% - like budman said, he will let you know what is legal and then install whatever your ask...


Fast- do you have a pic of your car- Im actually debating between 35 and 20 all around, but think 20 may be too dark..

Ya, I know this is a tint thread, but what do you do with the front license plate? Mine's sitting on the passenger floor board right now.

As for tint, will be getting 35 front, 20 around the rest this week. I'll post up some pics by the weekend.

I do, hence why my LP is zip tied on:banghead: and I have 35% tint:chair: . lol

mine too- after i bought the bolts i realized the holes that someone had drilled into the bumper werent even the right size :(

Quality Tire has a tint shop off of Rt. 1 in Woodbridge called The Tint Shoppe. Call Quality Tire @ 703-491-9005 and ask for either Brian Inge or Jeff Inge( Preferably Brian). I have known these guys literally my whole life and they are top notch. These two fella's are the co-owners of the place. They will take care of you.

Jon

I know the place. I used to live in woodbridge and they gave me a great price on mounting and balancing once. I will check them out.
thanks

Quality Tire has a tint shop off of Rt. 1 in Woodbridge called The Tint Shoppe. Call Quality Tire @ 703-491-9005 and ask for either Brian Inge or Jeff Inge( Preferably Brian). I have known these guys literally my whole life and they are top notch. These two fella's are the co-owners of the place. They will take care of you.

Jon

How much does Matt charge for tinting? I'm hearing $160 which is a good deal if it's quality work...is that his normal pricing?

thats his normal pricing for bmw coupes

How much does Matt charge for tinting? I'm hearing $160 which is a good deal if it's quality work...is that his normal pricing?

Just had Matt do mine last Thursday. Not only did he do an excellent job, you also get to hang around Martin Motor Sports... He's got a nice 06 ZCP to oogle at. :thumbsup: Charge was $160.

any pics?

Hey guys, just made an appointment with Matt to do my tinting next week. Out of curiousity, is the huber optic the best type of tint to get? Do know much about tinting.

Hey guys, just made an appointment with Matt to do my tinting next week. Out of curiousity, is the huber optic the best type of tint to get? Do know much about tinting.

I my view Huber Optic is the best tint ( for me) and well worth the additional bucks. It doesn't screw with radio / nav reception, and reject UV and IR radiation much better than other tints.

I didn't go very dark. Mine's legal in VA. My A/C just cruises along in 90+ degree weather like it's 70 degrees outside.

Love it. EVERY car I'm owned in the last 20 years has been tinted. I've tried nearly every available product. I like this the best.

Caution: Not the easiest to install so pick a good shop.

Well, I hear Huber Optic tint is very expensive...I hear Matt charges near $400 for just the tint itself. If that is the case, what kind of tint does he put on the M's if he only charges $160?

Well, I hear Huber Optic tint is very expensive...I hear Matt charges near $400 for just the tint itself. If that is the case, what kind of tint does he put on the M's if he only charges $160?

Well you asked if HO is the best. It is as far as I'm concerned. You get what you pay for.

If you're saying the install for HO is an additional fee you'd be wrong. I paid $400 to have a 650 done. A 3 series couldn't be any harder. You have an M3. Tinting the windows once in the life of the car and you're worrying about $240.00 (max) more??? I can assure you of one thing. You will lose your AM radio reception on an M3 with a metallic tinted rear window. I also felt my FM reception wasn't as good, but can't honestly say that for a fact.

I don't remember what basic film he uses. I think Sun Guard or Solar Guard. I do know he thinks 3M film is junk. I overheard him tellling that to another customer.

So what's the going rate for the installation of Huper Optik?

I got it done this past weekend and the going rate around the Chicago area is at $350. Not too many installers around here, just 1 in this whole area. I have to say it does make the car look more fluid. Also the heat rejection is great, keeps the car warm not hot in a 90 degree sunny day.

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