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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Received a tint ticket ($190) and want to replace it. Second time I've been stopped and don't want it to happen again. Only want the best tint and installer. Who do you guys recommend???
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Received a tint ticket ($190) and want to replace it. Second time I've been stopped and don't want it to happen again. Only want the best tint and installer. Who do you guys recommend???
Tunerlifestyletv Window Tinting
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 04:13 AM
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I forgot you did tinting. You've got a PM!!!
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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Not trying to take business away from Dex, but Executive Motorsports on Hilcroft, between Richmond and Westheimer is pretty good too...
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
Not trying to take business away from Dex, but Executive Motorsports on Hilcroft, between Richmond and Westheimer is pretty good too...
2nd this.

They do great tint jobs, albiet thats all i would purchase from them. Also lifetime warranty on their tint.

They have tinted multiple vehicles of mine, usually runs about 60-70 per side windows, not sure about little ones and rear.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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They may be good, but I have re-done some of their cars. Customers were surprised the install was much better (especially the VW crowd). It's the installer that makes the difference not the shop. Here are a list of my previous clients:
  • Florida G35 Club (G35Driver boards)
  • E46 Fanatics
  • Lexus of Tampa Bay
  • E90 post
  • Reeves Import Motorcars (Audi, BMW, Hummer, Land Rover, Maserati, Porsche, Subaru and VW)
I'm an authorized dealer for Llumar and Huper Optik. Though I'm not well known in Texas, I have an excellent reputation in Florida, and NY with over 15 years of experience .

Oh BTW, dont compare apples to oranges. I had a customer with a 350z. He was quoted $79 for the whole car at Exclusive. I quoted him $99. What he didn't realize was that when he asked Exclusive for the tint I offered, they increased the price. He ended up coming to me for the install. I use Llumar ATR Charcoal films so if you compare prices, use that as reference. You may be surprised with the price.

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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Is your tint too dark now? That sucks cops over here don't say much, my buddy has like 5% tint and he does not get pulled over.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rollmodl
They may be good, but I have re-done some of their cars. Customers were surprised the install was much better (especially the VW crowd). It's the installer that makes the difference not the shop. Here are a list of my previous clients:
  • Florida G35 Club (G35Driver boards)
  • E46 Fanatics
  • Lexus of Tampa Bay
  • E90 post
  • Reeves Import Motorcars (Audi, BMW, Hummer, Land Rover, Maserati, Porsche, Subaru and VW)
I'm an authorized dealer for Llumar and Huper Optik. Though I'm not well known in Texas, I have an excellent reputation in Florida, and NY with over 15 years of experience .
Not a fan of LLumars charcoal.
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A little tint education. Hope its not TMI.

Tint Information
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Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
Is your tint too dark now? That sucks cops over here don't say much, my buddy has like 5% tint and he does not get pulled over.
Yeah... I got stopped on the 31-Dec (gotta make that end of year quota) and was issued a citation for 12% tint. Fine is $190 so... Figured since this is the second time getting stopped to just re-tint and no more worries. Not what I want but I don't want to pay this $190 fine or another in the future.
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Originally Posted by Rollmodl
A little tint education. Hope its not TMI.

Tint Information
I'm aware. I like the madico extruded film just my experience though working at a tint shop. I do like llumars cool chrome or whatever its called. Its really thick though.
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I haven't seen any of LLumars stuff in quite a while though so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Was it a state trooper?
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I'm aware. I like the madico extruded film just my experience though working at a tint shop. I do like llumars cool chrome or whatever its called. Its really thick though.
I've used Madico before in NY and Miami. It's also a really good film. I know they have a true black film but I'm very cautious when it comes to colors. Films that are dyed to achieve a black look dont last too long.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:25 AM
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Was it a state trooper?
Nope. Montgomery County.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Nope. Montgomery County.
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^ I rode in the back of one of their Police Tahoes a couple years back.... No bueno.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
Shannadoa(sp?)
Sheriff.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rollmodl
I've used Madico before in NY and Miami. It's also a really good film. I know they have a true black film but I'm very cautious when it comes to colors. Films that are dyed to achieve a black look dont last too long.
I have never seen any of madico extruded films fade, and I've seen it 5+ years after it was applied. From what I've looked at LLumars new stuff seems good. If I needed tint in Houston, you would be my guy!
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Sheriff.
From my understanding, only certain law enforcement, carry the instrument that measure the tint on your window.
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