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01-26-2011, 08:50 PM | #1 |
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Window Tinting Shop
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Just ordered my 335i. Any recommendation for a good shop that is reasonably priced. When I had my 08 G37s, I had a lot of problem with tinting my window. I had to go to three shops. They couldn't get the front window tint from flapping due o the window going down slightly when opening the door. thanks |
01-26-2011, 09:21 PM | #2 |
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U can pm Johnny, I think he knows some ppl
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01-26-2011, 11:18 PM | #4 |
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I don't recommend Accutint, my friend had a lot of issues with his tint. I did hear that there is a new owner, but I would go to Metropolitan Detail. Its on Bel Red road. They'll do a good job.
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01-27-2011, 02:27 PM | #5 |
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I've had no problems with Accutint for either clear bra or tinting. However, I've also gone to Metropolitan Detail, but for detailing only, and they are top notch. Between the two I'd probably go with MD at this time.
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01-27-2011, 02:41 PM | #6 |
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Absouletly zero problem with Accutint. Bellevue and Seattle Accutint are own by two different owners now. Most my friends and family use Seattle Accutint for tint, clear bra and detail at all time. But I do agree with Ippreakx06 that Metropolitan Detail on Bel Red road does an awesome work too.
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02-03-2011, 03:55 PM | #8 |
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Late to the thread but I just got my car tinted at Prestige Window Tinting in Lynnwood and was really impressed.
It's a one man shop and the guy does good work and is careful with vehicles. |
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02-04-2011, 10:08 AM | #9 |
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I got mine done at Ice Tech down in Mill Creek/Bothell area. Great service and pretty cheap ($150 for my E92, all windows except front) and that comes with a lifetime warranty.
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02-04-2011, 04:41 PM | #11 |
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Go see John at Metropolitan Detail. His shop is on Bel-Red by the Biggs Land Rover shop. You won't have any issues at all, and they are good at tinting dot matrix.
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02-09-2011, 09:09 PM | #12 |
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How much will the tint cost for a 4dr 07 328i sedan from Accutint.
Just wondering so I don't waist my time going there. You can PM me if you would like. Thank you. |
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02-15-2011, 09:58 PM | #13 |
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went to accutint seattle this weekend. isaac (the tint guy) was super nice and they hooked me up with a good price since i mentioned johnny lin's name and this forum. it's only been a few days, but i am very pleased with the results so far.
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02-15-2011, 11:19 PM | #14 |
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02-17-2011, 04:57 PM | #15 |
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03-15-2011, 05:55 PM | #18 |
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Red..we are getting our BMW's about the same time. Did you get a quote for your 335 from Accutint? I am thinking ceramic since I have comfort access.
Also, my current 335 windows are tinted. Over time, the front tints became grooved and scratched. I heard this was an issue with BMWs. Does anyone know how to prevent this from happening? Maybe Accutint knows.
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03-15-2011, 08:15 PM | #19 |
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I called and got a quote over a month ago. The regular tint was in the $200 range and ceramic is a little over $300. The person told me I do not need ceramic tint even with my idrive and NAV. |
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03-16-2011, 02:48 AM | #20 | |
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Also, I did mine at Jay's Tint Shop up in Kirkland. Did 2 cars there so far and it's been really good. Had another forum member comment positively on the dotmatrix area in the rear window. As far as price, I think it was $250 for the carbon all windows except windshield, and discount if you pay cash. $150 for windshield. There was some long term or lifetime warranty but I don't remember. |
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03-16-2011, 03:01 AM | #21 |
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I don't really have a picture of my car showing the front and the back tints, but here's a picture of the front.
![]() I have 35% in the front and 20% in the back. With 35% tint, you can see me, but you can't really see my face. Then at night, the tint is really dark and it's even hard to see me through the front windows even though it's not tinted. Then I guess it's because I have black interior so it's darker than it really seems. No bubbles and they really do a great service to inspect every little area on the tint. The thing about them is they only have 3 levels of tint, 35%, 20% and 5%. Nothing in between. |
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