Tint recommendations in the OC

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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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thanks for the quick response. so now where is the best place to get windows tinted in the OC. I just picked up the tl-s in silver metallic and would like to get them tinted. thanks!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 02:15 AM
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Some more recommendations here (ironically): Best Window Tint in Tustin, CA
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Actually I went back to Best Window recently (month ago) and Carlos is back. He also honored his quoted price to me (quoted several months ago) for my second car. The second car only needed two windows tinted so the difference between the old/new price was pretty small.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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^^how much were they charging? they quoted me $220 /w moleskin. and they are booked for the rest of the month
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Well, like I said I only wanted the front two windows done on my other car. They wanted $80 for the work but Carlos had quoted me $60 a while back which he honored.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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I just called Carlos yesterday and he confirmed that it was $220/w moleskin. Damn, they jacked up the prices significantly.

Also, he mentioned that the lowest he would go on the fronts was 35%. What's up with that?

I wanted to go like 25% on the fronts. Anyone got Carlos to give in?
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Tint Hunt

KING of PAIN. I'm from the SD area but have been pretty skeptical about tinting on my TL. I want to make sure I get it done right the first time. Where is BEST tinting...I visit the OC area every so often and wouldnt mind driving up there for the PERFECT tint.

thanks,
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Holy Old Thread Batman!!!!

Actually it's been almost a year with my tint and it still looks great. Best Window Tinting is off Jamboree and the 5 freeway in Tustin.

Check post #4 for the address
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Any Ziners out there in the Philadelphia PA area get a nice tint job? Please tell where and how much? Also should I wait until the weather gets warm (spring) or does that not matter? Thank you!
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by datmrman
This thread is outdated in that Best Window has increased prices and that Carlos, the main tinter, no longer works there.

At the time that most of us tinted our windows, they used SolarGard Non-Reflective (NR) True Grey tinting film. Details about the film can be found at their website: http://www.solargard.com/index./fuse...Non-Reflective
Datmrman,

Are you saying that they use a different film as well?

Has anyone tried Best Window since Carlos has been gone? Curious if the new tinter is as good?

Thanks!
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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I would recommend XLINT Tint. They do a great job......
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Hi Guys!! Anyone know any good tint shops in Los Angeles Area? Thanks =)
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rollo19
Datmrman,

Are you saying that they use a different film as well?
No. I just stated what film was used at the time I had my car tinted. They might be still using the same film.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by datmrman
No. I just stated what film was used at the time I had my car tinted. They might be still using the same film.
OIC, I think it's the same, the woman I spoke to said Solarguard. Thanks Datmrman.

So anyone tried the new tinter at Best Window? Please chime in, thanks.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dahvaio
I would recommend XLINT Tint. They do a great job......
How long ago was it that you went there? I just called and they quoted me $215.

They no longer use 3M film because they said they were experiencing difficulty w/ the adhesive. They are now using a Carbon film by Suntech

Does anyone have any experience with this film?

Thanks.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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New acura tl !!

i just bought a 04 light silvery blue acura tl not sure wat the color is called....it has 130000 miles on is that bad?...and im hoping to get 25% tint?
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