Himay

I am having the hardest time trying to find someone to tint my 2005 TL. I am looking to find Formula 1 or another ceramic tint. I tried the yellow pages and found nothing. I found one place that will do it but they do not have ceramic tint. He uses Solargaurd (<-sp?)

Does anyone have a recommedation? I am willing to drive a little to get what I want.

Thorin78

Himay,

Talk to coop1018,

XTR Tinting
Philadelphia, PA
Haverford Ave off of City Line Ave.
215-477-1300

Contact is Peter.

This is where he got his tint.

Himay

Did they do Formula 1 Ceramic tint?

Moosh

I live down the street from a detail/tint shop in Bryn Mawr, PA. This is about 15 minutes from King of Prussia. When I asked, they said it would cost me $200 to tint the TL. I asked him for ceramic tint and he said yes he can do ceramic tint. He asked me why I wanted it, and I told him because of my NAV and he was impressed that I knew about that. He is also aware of the tint scratching so if I were you, I would ask him how much he would charge for moleskin. (Make sure you are talking to the tinter, not the desk guys). He might ask you to get the moleskin yourself, and you can order the kit that some guy on this forum is selling even though it is at an expensive price.

610-656-8155 - Tell them Moosh told you about them, they know me.

Thorin78

I am not sure about F1 tint, but I remember that it was ceramic.

They also included lifetime warranty, and I would highly suggest that in the tint install even if the moleskin is installed.

Btw, what % were you going to go with? What color Tl do you have?

Himay

Thanks for the replies. I will call both tomorrow. Nice!!!

Himay

Do you happen to know the name of the place?

Himay

I have Anthracite. Not sure on %. I want it dark enough to look good and keep the heat down but light enough to see at night and not have the cops give me a hard time. Any suggestions on %?

noychris

try look for a dealer that installs ceramic tint like Formula One website in your area. They'll give you a lists of installers

Himay

I looked at Formula One and the nearest place is 71 miles away in Bear, DE. WAY TOO FAR FOR ME...lol

Thorin78

Himay,

some installers will go and get F1 tint for you as well so even if they dont' do it have normally install it, you can try and ask if they will do it.

I was thinking of doing 30-35% front and 20-22% rear

Let me know what you get and price.

Tell peter that you know coop. which isn't me hehe.

Himay

OK Thanks. I will post back when I get it completed.

JetJock

How much tint can you get away with living in PA? I've wanted to tint my TL since I bought it last year, but the state inspection laws are tough in PA regarding tint %.

Thorin78

state law says 70% allowed, which is what is on the windows now. I have seen alot of cars with darker tints and no problems. I've only heard people getting pulled over in very small towns for it.

Himay, see if you can get a group discount or something. If you can get F1 tint installed and cheaper if you bring more than 1 person, I'd be interested if it's not too expensive.

Himay

Cool. I will check into that. I'll let you know.

tommy85

I Live 15 Min Away From King Of Prussia I Have Wdp Quartz W Navi.. I Also Want Tint But Im Afraid Of Getting Pull Over.. I Gotten 140.00 Ticket On My 03 M3 On 15% Tint In Rockledge Pa Police Stand Outside Like A Detail And Starts Pulling Everyone Over For Tints Seatbelts Etc...so Dont Go Through There I Always Go Around There It Takes Longer But It Worth For The Tint..anyhow Im Here To Ask About The Ceramic Tint What Is That? Never Heard Of It Before I Want To Get 20% Or 35% On The Tl...im Also Looking Into Getting On 19" Black Rims With Chrome Fat Lips Any Suggestions? But Please Get Back On The Tint And Let Me Know How Much And If I Get Tint Also Could We All Get Discount Price Thank You

nick04tl

ive gotten pulled over a couple times in philly for tint. i think towards the end of the month they just try to bring in more revenue. i also got a fix it ticket in rockledge which is a little pissant town right outside the city.

Thorin78

Tommy85: Ceramic tint is tint made from materials that do not contain metal elements in them. It will not interfere with the navigation system.

Nick04TL: Yeah I hear ya, small cities or counties pull people over for that alot more. what % tint do you have?

Himay: what's the news with you?

I've lately been considering 28% tint all around.

dmcconnell99

COLBERT'S CARE CARE
3613 Lincoln Highway
Thorndale, PA 19372

(if using MAPQUEST, use 3611 Linclon Highway)

Got mine done last month, and I am very satisfied. This is the second tinted car for me. This time around, I did more research because I was not pleased with the quality last time on my CL.

Tell him Don McConnell sent you!

Good Luck with your new ride.

coop1018

Himay...Yea Go to XTR....Peter is the name. He has a lot of brands of tint, I do not even recall what kind he put on mine but it looks great. I have NBP with 22% all around.

Himay

I have been busy as hell the past week so I haven't had time to call. I should have some time tomorrow to get it situated. i will let you know.

GunnmeTaLCURA04

Wow, I dont know how some people paid up to 240.00 for tints. Thats crazy.

I paid for mine 95.00 plus tax. And i got them 51% all around lifetime warranty, ceramic.

Now i want darker since summer is here. And i am getting 35% or even in the 20's all around. And they are charging me 80.00 to remove and place new tint in a BMW dealer my ex works for. (hookup? not sure but 80 to take them off and put them on, i will not complain.!!) And i mean, they deal putting tints on 7 series, and 6 series, so they know about the tight weather strip we have. And i am pretty sure it will be done nicely too.

Maybe cuz there's alot of competition here in miami.