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Old 03-10-2009 | 06:26 PM
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Best place to get TINT

Same as last thread, instead I didn't put an S at the end of tint, so no butthurt nitpicker posts allowed.

Best places to get tinting done: dealers, detail shops, private vendors, etc?
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:28 PM
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Why don't you also tell us where you live? Otherwise we can't give you a recommendation.

Until then... FAIL
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:29 PM
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perhaps if you were to put your location people on here could actually recommend a specific shop :idea:
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Damn you ken you sonofabitch!!!!
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:30 PM
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Old 03-10-2009 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Why don't you also tell us where you live? Otherwise we can't give you a recommendation.

Until then... FAIL
.... I'm trying to figure out if I should to go get my windows tinted at either...

Best places to get tinting done: dealers, detail shops, private vendors, etc?
Finding out which places I should look into, not specific locations. Trying to find out what kinds of places typically do the best jobs.
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:32 PM
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.... I'm trying to figure out if I should to go get my windows tinted at either...

Finding out which places I should look into, not specific locations. Trying to find out what kinds of places typically do the best jobs.
Wait, are you really being that stupid?

The people here might be able to actually recommend you a specific place of business that does good work and doesn't rip you off and you are going to come back with that shit?

Eff off, you deserve no help.

Go get your "tints" yourself.
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:34 PM
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It's tint not installing forged pistons dude ...

I'd find a forum for the car you drive, then find a sub-forum for your region and ask there.
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Wait, are you really being that stupid?

The people here might be able to actually recommend you a specific place of business that does good work and doesn't rip you off and you are going to come back with that shit?

Eff off, you deserve no help.

Go get your "tints" yourself.
Wow, with the replies I've gotten so far, you expect me to think you guys have good intentions? Don't be so stupid yourself. Whatever, fuck it. This isn't worth it. Being a smartass on the internet is pretty fun, huh?
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:36 PM
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First of all, dealerships almost never do a tint job themselves. They contract that stuff out. Either some lot attendent is going to take it over to a shop or the shop comes to get it. Or.. even worse its some guy doing all of this out of a van. And of course, the dealer gets a cut of all this.

So now that we've logically determined that its almost never a financially good idea to deal with a middle man, we can return the original question. Where do you live?
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:37 PM
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I don't know which is worse, the original thread or this one.
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Where do you live?
Forget it. He doesn't want to give up the "safety" of remaining private.

Plenty of people here who could recommend a specific shop based on regions and he wants to be a whiny little bitch when we try to help.

Fuck'im.
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:43 PM
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Well after a nice IP address lookup, I can recommend some shops for you Rapture..
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:45 PM
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Well after a nice IP address lookup, I can recommend some shops for you Rapture..
Why even bother extending him the courtesy...aside from wanting to let him know he can't totally hide
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:46 PM
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Why even bother extending him the courtesy...aside from wanting to let him know he can't totally hide
I had a suspicion he lived somewhat near me based on the IP address.. turns out I'm right.
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
I had a suspicion he lived somewhat near me based on the IP address.. turns out I'm right.
So the OP lives in or near PORTLAND, OREGON

Dumb fuck had a dude in here who could have hooked him up right in the first post. Give it to the retarded people...
Old 03-10-2009 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
So the OP lives in or near PORTLAND, OREGON

Dumb fuck had a dude in here who could have hooked him up right in the first post. Give it to the retarded people...
Yup, I might even have gotten him a discount too. Oh well..
Old 03-10-2009 | 07:22 PM
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I heard that was a great shop in Paris, France. It's called "Frenchie's Fix It and Tints."

Yes, with an "S," because that's how they roll in France. Stupid.
Old 03-10-2009 | 07:28 PM
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Ask local people who is the best...

Detail shops and some bodyshops do the best around where I live...
Old 03-10-2009 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rapture
Same as last thread, instead I didn't put an S at the end of tint, so no butthurt nitpicker posts allowed.

Best places to get tinting done: dealers, detail shops, private vendors, etc?


Best place is a shop that is known to do tint.
Old 03-10-2009 | 07:32 PM
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What kind of tint film are you looking to get installed? Huper Optic, 3M, etc.? What is your budget?
Old 03-10-2009 | 07:33 PM
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best place to get tints done, is a tinting shop. duh.
Old 03-10-2009 | 07:45 PM
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Since you won't disclose your location...

Pick your film and shop around for the cheapest installer of that film. Make sure the installer provides a receipt with a lifetime warranty against bubbling. There isn't much to the install if it's their line of work but if they provide a warranty then they should be inclined to do a better job.
Old 03-10-2009 | 08:22 PM
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Look it up in the yellow pages...there are alot of places that offer the service. Heck, even some detailers I know do it in town...so, call around.
Old 03-10-2009 | 08:23 PM
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I already know where he lives. He needs to head north about 20 miles to get anything decent.
Old 03-10-2009 | 08:34 PM
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nice edit
Old 03-10-2009 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
I already know where he lives. He needs to head north about 20 miles to get anything decent.
I haven't spent much time down there. Woodburn?
Old 03-10-2009 | 09:46 PM
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I haven't spent much time down there. Woodburn?
Close, Canby by the looks of it
Old 03-10-2009 | 09:54 PM
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Rapture, there's an alternative method of getting tint.

Spray your windows with some black paint sprays. A lot of members have done it already. You'll be satisfied for sure.

Good luck bro.
Old 03-10-2009 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + TL
Spray your windows with some black paint sprays. A lot of members have done it already. You'll be satisfied for sure.
Sprays....
Old 03-10-2009 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by PortlandRL
Sprays....
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