Chicago Area Tinting locations

Nebster · 03-09-2009, 12:48 PM

whats the advantages of the ceramic tint?

ntpcrew13 · 03-09-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebster

whats the advantages of the ceramic tint?

they say it has no interference at all with comfort access, sat radio, and navi. also huper optik says it can block out more uv rays without going too dark. it supposedly keeps the car cooler. i was considering huper optik as well, but the pricing was way more than what i wanted to spend on tint.

Nebster · 03-09-2009, 01:46 PM

see i don't have comfort access, sat radio or navi so i think ceramic wouldn't be a good investment for me.

Payroll · 03-09-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ntpcrew13

they say it has no interference at all with comfort access, sat radio, and navi. also huper optik says it can block out more uv rays without going too dark. it supposedly keeps the car cooler. i was considering huper optik as well, but the pricing was way more than what i wanted to spend on tint.

+1. I think that pretty much covers its advantages. Not sure how much more effective it is.

CubanJJ09 · 03-09-2009, 01:58 PM

get it neb. I wanna see how it works

Nebster · 03-09-2009, 02:38 PM

no point in buying it as i don't need it

Nebster · 03-09-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Payroll

I got mine done in Joliet by Precision Tinting. I went with the Huper Optik (Ceramic) and it came out great. I'd recommend the premium tint unless you have CA, since it's cheaper, dries faster, and does a better job on the dot matrix. They did a good job on my dot matrix, but I learned from a post on the M3 forum that the best way to do it is to put black tape over it.

Precision Tinting
Quoted prices for e92:
-Regular tint ($170)
-Premium tint ($200)
-Huper Optik ($350)
http://www.pgtint.com/
(877) 909-6161

couldn't find what you where you were talking about. this is all i found:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...=UTF8&t=h&z=11

ntpcrew13 · 03-09-2009, 02:47 PM

i think the one in orland park actually quoted like 365-385 for the huper optik. i didnt know they carried other types of tint. i still suggest you talk to nino from umbra window tinting.

Nebster · 03-09-2009, 02:53 PM

yep i'm calling everyone when i get home. hopefully i can set up an appointment for this week

Nebster · 03-09-2009, 02:58 PM

z tint just quoted me 200 for all windows using the 'premium' i might go there as its close compared to all the other places.

CubanJJ09 · 03-09-2009, 03:23 PM

what the hell is premium

ultimate · 03-09-2009, 03:31 PM

i just called umbra- they quoted 180. they said they carry 3 different types of tint but didn't really specify if it was regular, premium, huper optik, or ceramic. their located in schaumburg which isn't too bad. i might check them out too. let me know which one you go to, maybe we can get a better deal if we bring two cars in.

i'm planning on doing 35% all over or 35% sides and 20% back.

CubanJJ09 · 03-09-2009, 03:37 PM

he has three different darknesses. pretty sure he'd have to order anything else

ntpcrew13 · 03-09-2009, 03:42 PM

he uses llumar tint with lifetime warranty.

ultimate · 03-09-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ntpcrew13

he uses llumar tint with lifetime warranty.

what % did you get?

Nebster · 03-09-2009, 04:21 PM

i'm looking for 5% rear and 15% sides

Payroll · 03-09-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

what the hell is premium

I believe the premium is metallic. As I understand it, there are 3 types of tint (from least to most expensive)

Dyed plastic
Metallic
Ceramic

The dyed plastic fades over time. The metallic tint does not fade, but it contains metal that may cause electronic interference (including CA and possibly radar detection). Ceramic does not fade nor interfere with electronics because it doesn't contain any metal. It also offers better UV protection, and it consequently keeps the interior cooler. Only downside to ceramic is that it's tougher to work with (less malleable, which makes it more difficult to get the dot matrix perfect) and that it takes longer to dry (bubbles take longer to dry out).

Payroll · 03-09-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebster

couldn't find what you where you were talking about. this is all i found:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...=UTF8&t=h&z=11

Not sure that's it, but you might want to give them a call. I thought they did an excellent job.

(877) 909-6161

Nebster · 03-09-2009, 05:04 PM

yeah that number doesn't work at all.

CubanJJ09 · 03-09-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebster

i'm looking for 5% rear and 15% sides

fuckin hardcore

335iPaul · 03-09-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

fuckin hardcore

This way he can ride around with a Bud Light box on his head and no one will be able to tell from outside.

"It's BudMan to the rescue!"

kyleb350 · 03-09-2009, 05:50 PM

lol. You have PDC Neb?

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03-09-2009, 01:46 PM	#47
Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	see i don't have comfort access, sat radio or navi so i think ceramic wouldn't be a good investment for me. __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	get it neb. I wanna see how it works
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Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	no point in buying it as i don't need it __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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ntpcrew13 Lieutenant Colonel 114 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: Arctic e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: chicago,il (mokena) iTrader: (29) Garage List 06 pre sept model e ... [10.00] 2007 e61 [0.00] 2003 e53 [0.00] my winter ride [0.00] e90post chicago sub ... [0.00] e90post chicago mee ... [0.00]	i think the one in orland park actually quoted like 365-385 for the huper optik. i didnt know they carried other types of tint. i still suggest you talk to nino from umbra window tinting. __________________ ......support your local vendors. view my garage for a list of mods.
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Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	yep i'm calling everyone when i get home. hopefully i can set up an appointment for this week __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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03-09-2009, 02:58 PM	#54
Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	z tint just quoted me 200 for all windows using the 'premium' i might go there as its close compared to all the other places. __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	what the hell is premium
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ultimate Lieutenant Colonel 64 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	i just called umbra- they quoted 180. they said they carry 3 different types of tint but didn't really specify if it was regular, premium, huper optik, or ceramic. their located in schaumburg which isn't too bad. i might check them out too. let me know which one you go to, maybe we can get a better deal if we bring two cars in. i'm planning on doing 35% all over or 35% sides and 20% back.
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03-09-2009, 03:37 PM	#57
CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	he has three different darknesses. pretty sure he'd have to order anything else
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ntpcrew13 Lieutenant Colonel 114 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: Arctic e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: chicago,il (mokena) iTrader: (29) Garage List 06 pre sept model e ... [10.00] 2007 e61 [0.00] 2003 e53 [0.00] my winter ride [0.00] e90post chicago sub ... [0.00] e90post chicago mee ... [0.00]	he uses llumar tint with lifetime warranty. __________________ ......support your local vendors. view my garage for a list of mods.
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Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	i'm looking for 5% rear and 15% sides __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	yeah that number doesn't work at all. __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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