Window tint
04-14-2004, 09:26 AM
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Originally posted by dkent2
I am a professional window tinter in PA. $250 is a more then fair price for a quality tint job on a 350Z. As for 3M being the best, that is debatable. I use Llumar automotive window film, it is the best of the best and only true professional tint shops can get this film. All of you who buy illegal tint from tint shops are not getting a professional job. A true professional tint shop will not install illegal tint on your car. Check to see if you can see cut lines on your rear window, look for contamination between the glass and the film, water bubbles, and little dots around the edges of the glass. All of these things can be found on almost all cheap tint installs. If you find this type of work acceptable then you should go somewhere where they charge $120 for all windows. If you want a professional job I would suggest you call around, and look at the work that comes out of the shop before you have anything installed.
I am a professional window tinter in PA. $250 is a more then fair price for a quality tint job on a 350Z. As for 3M being the best, that is debatable. I use Llumar automotive window film, it is the best of the best and only true professional tint shops can get this film. All of you who buy illegal tint from tint shops are not getting a professional job. A true professional tint shop will not install illegal tint on your car. Check to see if you can see cut lines on your rear window, look for contamination between the glass and the film, water bubbles, and little dots around the edges of the glass. All of these things can be found on almost all cheap tint installs. If you find this type of work acceptable then you should go somewhere where they charge $120 for all windows. If you want a professional job I would suggest you call around, and look at the work that comes out of the shop before you have anything installed.
btw i got 20% 3m on my Z in PA (please, i am not a bad person
) but I do see some small bubbles, mostly on the back window edges...in each bubble i can see what appears to be tiny hairs or something...not visible from 5 feet away but it does bug me. I may be interested in legal tint from you if you can guarantee that wouldn't happen. I paid 200 bucks unfortunately.
04-14-2004, 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by Dissolved
Actually I have a dr's note, so it isnt illegal. I'm going to go darker once I get some more $$$ to blow
They are definitely not a hack shop. Best work I have ever seen. I've had a lot of tint jobs done over the years too. They use lumar film as well. You'll be at the Z meet in a few weeks right? You can see for yourself
Actually I have a dr's note, so it isnt illegal. I'm going to go darker once I get some more $$$ to blow
They are definitely not a hack shop. Best work I have ever seen. I've had a lot of tint jobs done over the years too. They use lumar film as well. You'll be at the Z meet in a few weeks right? You can see for yourself
04-14-2004, 12:30 PM
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Unfortunately in PA anything other than 70% is illegal on front drivers and passenger side windows. Most cars from the factory are close to 70% (including the Z). If you did find a tint shop that would put 35% on for you I think you would be safe. Although it is illegal I rarely hear of anyone ticked for 35% window tint in PA. I know that people who get illegal tint in PA are usually not bad people; PA window tinting laws are rough for customers and tint shops. The shops that really anger me are the ones that do cheap jobs and hack installs. They make the whole industry look bad and take business away form those shops who try to keep it legal and still make some money.
04-14-2004, 02:52 PM
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Originally posted by dkent2
I am a professional window tinter in PA. $250 is a more then fair price for a quality tint job on a 350Z. As for 3M being the best, that is debatable. I use Llumar automotive window film, it is the best of the best and only true professional tint shops can get this film. All of you who buy illegal tint from tint shops are not getting a professional job. A true professional tint shop will not install illegal tint on your car. Check to see if you can see cut lines on your rear window, look for contamination between the glass and the film, water bubbles, and little dots around the edges of the glass. All of these things can be found on almost all cheap tint installs. If you find this type of work acceptable then you should go somewhere where they charge $120 for all windows. If you want a professional job I would suggest you call around, and look at the work that comes out of the shop before you have anything installed.
I am a professional window tinter in PA. $250 is a more then fair price for a quality tint job on a 350Z. As for 3M being the best, that is debatable. I use Llumar automotive window film, it is the best of the best and only true professional tint shops can get this film. All of you who buy illegal tint from tint shops are not getting a professional job. A true professional tint shop will not install illegal tint on your car. Check to see if you can see cut lines on your rear window, look for contamination between the glass and the film, water bubbles, and little dots around the edges of the glass. All of these things can be found on almost all cheap tint installs. If you find this type of work acceptable then you should go somewhere where they charge $120 for all windows. If you want a professional job I would suggest you call around, and look at the work that comes out of the shop before you have anything installed.
Looking for everyones opinion, if anyone has pics it would be great.
04-16-2004, 10:43 AM
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I like the idea of the blue tint. Should look "Smokin'" on your Z.
I,ve ordered Dark blue tint on my DB roadster and 3m rock gaurd on full front and door kick plates for about $550. (CDN Peso).
Pick it up at end of April. Post some pix for you then.
Till then, theres some talented Z'ers on the photoshop thread that might give you an idea what it will look like be fore you drop the ca$h. Just ask nice and I'm sure they will help you out.
Cheers, AFT.
I,ve ordered Dark blue tint on my DB roadster and 3m rock gaurd on full front and door kick plates for about $550. (CDN Peso).
Pick it up at end of April. Post some pix for you then.
Till then, theres some talented Z'ers on the photoshop thread that might give you an idea what it will look like be fore you drop the ca$h. Just ask nice and I'm sure they will help you out.
Cheers, AFT.
05-27-2004, 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by dkent2
I am a professional window tinter in PA. $250 is a more then fair price for a quality tint job on a 350Z. As for 3M being the best, that is debatable. I use Llumar automotive window film, it is the best of the best and only true professional tint shops can get this film. All of you who buy illegal tint from tint shops are not getting a professional job. A true professional tint shop will not install illegal tint on your car. Check to see if you can see cut lines on your rear window, look for contamination between the glass and the film, water bubbles, and little dots around the edges of the glass. All of these things can be found on almost all cheap tint installs. If you find this type of work acceptable then you should go somewhere where they charge $120 for all windows. If you want a professional job I would suggest you call around, and look at the work that comes out of the shop before you have anything installed.
I am a professional window tinter in PA. $250 is a more then fair price for a quality tint job on a 350Z. As for 3M being the best, that is debatable. I use Llumar automotive window film, it is the best of the best and only true professional tint shops can get this film. All of you who buy illegal tint from tint shops are not getting a professional job. A true professional tint shop will not install illegal tint on your car. Check to see if you can see cut lines on your rear window, look for contamination between the glass and the film, water bubbles, and little dots around the edges of the glass. All of these things can be found on almost all cheap tint installs. If you find this type of work acceptable then you should go somewhere where they charge $120 for all windows. If you want a professional job I would suggest you call around, and look at the work that comes out of the shop before you have anything installed.
As a pro installer what type of llumar film do you suggest? I guess I just don't want anything with metallics because I use a radar detector. I looked on their website and there seem to be several different types. I'm looking for a regular good quality tint. Nothing fancy. I'm probably going through Tint King in Billerica, MA. Thanks.
05-27-2004, 01:30 PM
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I would suggest LLumar ATR CH series (the CH stands for charcoal color). ATR is not a full metal film it is a mix of dye and metal flake. In my opinion it is the best Llumar film you can use. Llumar also offers AR CH that is dye only, but dyed films will fade quicker than metal films. Dyed films usually last about 3 years max. Good luck!
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Thanks for the info. Any idea if the semi-metallic will effect radar detectors? I assume yes for rear detection??? I guess I should expect around $200 for this type of install also?
05-27-2004, 06:19 PM
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Originally posted by Nissan350ZTT
Z_Pride, very nice, that's the same model and color i'm getting Dec. Is it easy to see through that tint? I want something just above legal.
Z_Pride, very nice, that's the same model and color i'm getting Dec. Is it easy to see through that tint? I want something just above legal.
06-01-2004, 08:14 AM
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Originally posted by dkent2
I would suggest LLumar ATR CH series (the CH stands for charcoal color). ATR is not a full metal film it is a mix of dye and metal flake. In my opinion it is the best Llumar film you can use. Llumar also offers AR CH that is dye only, but dyed films will fade quicker than metal films. Dyed films usually last about 3 years max. Good luck!
I would suggest LLumar ATR CH series (the CH stands for charcoal color). ATR is not a full metal film it is a mix of dye and metal flake. In my opinion it is the best Llumar film you can use. Llumar also offers AR CH that is dye only, but dyed films will fade quicker than metal films. Dyed films usually last about 3 years max. Good luck!
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basicly anyone that paid over $200 got ripped off ,again , shouldnt be more then $150 and only because i knew the guy he told me $130 , still looks great and i have life time warrenty
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window tint location
I need window tint on my LS, the temp got about 90 degree here in woodstock Il. my car set all day in the parking lot, after getting off work and I opened that door, WOW! it had to be like a hundred degree inside the car. Anyway does anyone know someone local that does excellent work I would apprcciate it very much. and what is legal in Illinois?