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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Window Tinting - Chicago

Anyone know of any good tint shops located in either the southwest suburbs (Orland Park) or western suburbs (Oak Brook)?

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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Or in the Chicago City limits?

I am looking also.

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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Try posting in the Car Talk section (under Off Topic). You'll get more/quicker replies there. You can also try posting in TSX/CL/2GTL forums as well.
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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A friend of mine recommended Midwest Glass Tinters in Oak Lawn. Thier phone number is 708-425-4480. He has had about 10 cars done by them over the last dozen years and keeps going back so they must do a good job. When I called, they said the tinting they use has a lifetime warranty. They estimated the TL tinting at about $240.

Based on the other estimates, this is a reasonable price.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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I got a guy who does it on the side for pretty cheap...he did my previous cars (IS300 & G35 Coupe) and it turned out flawless...he's located out in Carol Stream and warranties his own work....

PM and I give you his info..
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MPJ
A friend of mine recommended Midwest Glass Tinters in Oak Lawn. Thier phone number is 708-425-4480. He has had about 10 cars done by them over the last dozen years and keeps going back so they must do a good job. When I called, they said the tinting they use has a lifetime warranty. They estimated the TL tinting at about $240.

Based on the other estimates, this is a reasonable price.
WAY OVERPRICED.

I paid 160 for tints on the North Side. The place is pretty good, have used them on a few cars. I have had issues but they always fix them.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Ziebarts (spelling?) near Belmont & Odgen does a great job. They have been in business 20 plus years---just changed their name a few times. I had mine done a year ago and they look great and there is a lifetime warrenty for any defects whatsoever. I believe it was $250ish to have all 5 windows done.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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I think you are looking at $200-250.

I did 32%, just a little, not like the last car I had (22%).
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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Thanx guys.
I'll look into these places over the weekend.

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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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do you guys get hassled by the cops? i'm paranoid after i got about 6 tickets for not having the front plate on. i hate richard daly with a burning passion.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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I run the front plate, it's not worth getting pulled over.

My 32% tint is a bit noticeable, but not hugely. my old 22% was very noticeable.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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I had a Legend for 10 years prior to trading it for a TL last week with tinted windows all around and no front license plate. I wasn't pulled over once for either.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Steel
WAY OVERPRICED.

I paid 160 for tints on the North Side. The place is pretty good, have used them on a few cars. I have had issues but they always fix them.
So what is it worth to have to go back a couple of times to have your issues fixed? I'd rather have it done right the first time. The last tint at this shop lasted almost 10 years and 180,000 miles.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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do you guys get hassled by the cops? i'm paranoid after i got about 6 tickets for not having the front plate on. i hate richard daly with a burning passion.
Mayor Daly gave you a ticket?
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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So what is it worth to have to go back a couple of times to have your issues fixed? I'd rather have it done right the first time. The last tint at this shop lasted almost 10 years and 180,000 miles.
Considering on my last car the "issue" was a friend of mine accidentally slicing the tints with his key, and they fixed it for free. The car before there weren't any.
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