Window Tinting Shop

reddemon73 · 03-16-2011, 02:22 PM

I talked to John from Metropolitan Details yesterday. Great guy and very knowledgeble. They will do a great job on any car but do charge a premium for their service (justifiable). It will take a day to tint my car. The shop does have loaner cars for customer. I still don't know if it is worth the 300+ price premium though. decision decision.

m34SPD · 03-16-2011, 04:31 PM

Its worth it. Trust me. I had a horrible experience with my car at Accutint. I would of rather paid a bit more for a better installation job.

anthoj · 03-16-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jattditutti

Its worth it. Trust me. I had a horrible experience with my car at Accutint. I would of rather paid a bit more for a better installation job.

Don't they redo it if it's bad?

m34SPD · 03-17-2011, 01:01 AM

They refused to fix mine (old Bellevue owner). John and Ben are stand up guys, they'll take care of you.

BMXtreme · 03-17-2011, 02:05 AM

Cost me $150 for a top notch tint (w/ 3M flims) in NYC. Price does seem to be ridiculous around here. Lack of talent maybe. Having a hard time finding one with decent price and good quality films.

67R60 · 03-17-2011, 08:16 PM

So I am looking for a tint and clear bra. For the clear bra, I really don't care what brand 3M, Venture Shield, Stonegard, whatever. I would like the hood, front bumper, side mirrors, door edges, rear top bumper.

Tint..I care more about. Can I find a quality film for tint and clear bra, professional and quality installation for less than $1,000? My last 335 I got it done for $850, but the clear bra install was a little sloppy.

I have some quotes from the major places around town and they are way more than 1K.

m34SPD · 03-17-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 67R60

So I am looking for a tint and clear bra. For the clear bra, I really don't care what brand 3M, Venture Shield, Stonegard, whatever. I would like the hood, front bumper, side mirrors, door edges, rear top bumper.

Tint..I care more about. Can I find a quality film for tint and clear bra, professional and quality installation for less than $1,000? My last 335 I got it done for $850, but the clear bra install was a little sloppy.

I have some quotes from the major places around town and they are way more than 1K.

Call John at Metropolitan detail and say TJ sent you, he'll take care of you.

reddemon73 · 03-18-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gsmurf

I'm getting mine done here at Ice Tech right now. $125 plus tax for my car. They're using regular tint made by DNF.

How was the install? To your satisfaction? did they tint over the third brake light? Type of film did they us? Would you recommend this place?

Thanks

reddemon73 · 04-04-2011, 03:55 PM

Called Accutint today and got the Johnny Lin referral special. Good price for great quality service. Only problem is they do not offer 20% tint (on my last two cars). Only offer 15%. Do you all think that will be too dark on a white w/ red interior. thx

Johnny Lin · 04-04-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by reddemon73

Called Accutint today and got the Johnny Lin referral special. Good price for great quality service. Only problem is they do not offer 20% tint (on my last two cars). Only offer 15%. Do you all think that will be too dark on a white w/ red interior. thx

Hey bro, I got the 30% front and 15% rear with AW exterior and Red Interior. So far, I have no issues at all. It think its a really good combination. You can think about it.

reddemon73 · 04-04-2011, 04:22 PM

Johnny,

Your back windshield and two side back windows are in 15% and your two front side window are 20%, correct? You have any close up pic of your car so I can see the diff?

Thanks

lpphreakx06 · 04-04-2011, 05:43 PM

Accutint did my 15% really light. I don't know if it was the brand they used or what.

BMXtreme · 04-05-2011, 12:11 AM

What brand tints Accutint used?

Johnny Lin · 04-05-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by reddemon73

Johnny,

Your back windshield and two side back windows are in 15% and your two front side window are 20%, correct? You have any close up pic of your car so I can see the diff?

Thanks

I mean 20% not 30%, my bad. Yea, let me see if I can find any close shots. You got facebook? You can check out pics of my car on my FB. PM me with your FB if you got one, thanks.

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Originally Posted by BMXtreme

What brand tints Accutint used?

The one that Im using is called Pinnacle F1. Im not too sure about the classic film, sorry. The best way to find out is to call Seattle Accutint. Sorry~

reddemon73 · 04-05-2011, 01:08 AM

Johnny,

Accutint does not do 20%. That is why I'm worry 15% is too dark

Johnny Lin · 04-05-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by reddemon73

Johnny,

Accutint does not do 20%. That is why I'm worry 15% is too dark

They used to carry 20%. I got the 20% on my previous 330i as well. But somehow, they dont carry any 20% anymore. My 15% is alright, dont think is that bad at all.

qclik · 04-05-2011, 01:58 AM

anyone has experience with the accutint in the shoreline? i think they call accutint northwest. the other location is too far away from my place.

BMXtreme · 04-05-2011, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Lin

I mean 20% not 30%, my bad. Yea, let me see if I can find any close shots. You got facebook? You can check out pics of my car on my FB. PM me with your FB if you got one, thanks.

The one that Im using is called Pinnacle F1. Im not too sure about the classic film, sorry. The best way to find out is to call Seattle Accutint. Sorry~

Thanks. I'll try to give them a call and hopefully what they quoted were F1, and not some random ones.

Johnny Lin · 04-05-2011, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by qclik

anyone has experience with the accutint in the shoreline? i think they call accutint northwest. the other location is too far away from my place.

Never work with the Shoreline location, but both the Seattle and Shoreline locations are own by the same person. As far as I know, Seattle Accutint has the best tint and clear bra installer. And the owner works at the Seattle location for most time too.

67R60 · 04-06-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lpphreakx06

Accutint did my 15% really light. I don't know if it was the brand they used or what.

Nice pic...I am going 15% as well on a space grey 335. Not sure if I will go pinnacle or just regular dye tint.

m34SPD · 04-06-2011, 10:11 PM

The regular tint will look a lot darker. Thats what I had. No one can see in, but you can see out. Was going to get 50-60% on the front.

jibaholic101 · 04-06-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by reddemon73

Called Accutint today and got the Johnny Lin referral special. Good price for great quality service. Only problem is they do not offer 20% tint (on my last two cars). Only offer 15%. Do you all think that will be too dark on a white w/ red interior. thx

It depends on your taste in tint. Personally I like having tint, but I don't like it too dark, I like the visibility and don't want to have to open the windows when backing out at night.

I have 30% Pinnacle f1 ceramic on my white/red and I think it's perfect as far as darkness and visibility.

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reddemon73 Major 107 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	I talked to John from Metropolitan Details yesterday. Great guy and very knowledgeble. They will do a great job on any car but do charge a premium for their service (justifiable). It will take a day to tint my car. The shop does have loaner cars for customer. I still don't know if it is worth the 300+ price premium though. decision decision.
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m34SPD Picture me rollin' 310 Rep 1,129 Posts Drives: e36 m3, e39 m5, f80 m3 CS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0)	They refused to fix mine (old Bellevue owner). John and Ben are stand up guys, they'll take care of you.
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BMXtreme Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Cost me $150 for a top notch tint (w/ 3M flims) in NYC. Price does seem to be ridiculous around here. Lack of talent maybe. Having a hard time finding one with decent price and good quality films.
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67R60 Seattle Area 55 Rep 371 Posts Drives: BMWs,60s Alfa Romeo, Porsches Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bellingham, WA iTrader: (2)	So I am looking for a tint and clear bra. For the clear bra, I really don't care what brand 3M, Venture Shield, Stonegard, whatever. I would like the hood, front bumper, side mirrors, door edges, rear top bumper. Tint..I care more about. Can I find a quality film for tint and clear bra, professional and quality installation for less than $1,000? My last 335 I got it done for $850, but the clear bra install was a little sloppy. I have some quotes from the major places around town and they are way more than 1K. __________________ 1974 2002 Inka (sold) 2013 135is Alpine White DCT 2013 135is Lemans 6 Speed
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reddemon73 Major 107 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Called Accutint today and got the Johnny Lin referral special. Good price for great quality service. Only problem is they do not offer 20% tint (on my last two cars). Only offer 15%. Do you all think that will be too dark on a white w/ red interior. thx
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04-04-2011, 04:22 PM	#33
reddemon73 Major 107 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Johnny, Your back windshield and two side back windows are in 15% and your two front side window are 20%, correct? You have any close up pic of your car so I can see the diff? Thanks
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04-05-2011, 01:08 AM	#37
reddemon73 Major 107 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Johnny, Accutint does not do 20%. That is why I'm worry 15% is too dark __________________ 2014 435i M Sport //AW, CR//premium, tech, lightening pkgs//20% tint//full clear bra//ppk//blk grills//20" Vertini wheels//digital gauge//Apple Carplay//MPE with catted DP//VSRF charge pipe//Wagner FMIC//
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04-05-2011, 01:58 AM	#39
qclik Captain 24 Rep 702 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: seattle iTrader: (20)	anyone has experience with the accutint in the shoreline? i think they call accutint northwest. the other location is too far away from my place.
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04-06-2011, 10:11 PM	#43
m34SPD Picture me rollin' 310 Rep 1,129 Posts Drives: e36 m3, e39 m5, f80 m3 CS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0)	The regular tint will look a lot darker. Thats what I had. No one can see in, but you can see out. Was going to get 50-60% on the front.
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