Tint suggestions in OC/LA

r0wr · 04-16-2018, 01:12 PM

Looking to get my tint done locally. Any suggestions on who to go to and what tint to get? I'm thinking 35% all around, excluding front. Cost approximations appreciated as well.

revenlymokalu · 04-16-2018, 03:20 PM

$450 Mike's tint shop.
Ceramic all around plus see through windshield tint.
Make sure after talking to them about prices. Tell them you're paying cash. They're gonna make it cheaper.

5thgear · 04-16-2018, 04:12 PM

Xlint tint in Anaheim. Have been using them for many years.
I went with 35% nano hybrid. $320 all around except windshield.
2940 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

mr-crown · 04-16-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by r0wr

Looking to get my tint done locally. Any suggestions on who to go to and what tint to get? I'm thinking 35% all around, excluding front. Cost approximations appreciated as well.

Know a shop in Cypress and they have done all my cars. Ask for Sean and tell him that Brian with the Bimmers recommended you. He'll give you a great car guy price:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/cypress-aut...d-tint-cypress

itsmeeeugene · 04-16-2018, 07:39 PM

G5 tint in pasadena or alhambra. i went to pasadena and my friends went to alhambra, and all the tints came out great!

r0wr · 04-16-2018, 07:50 PM

It's crazy the price range for tints. I'm sure there are various types of brands and qualities but the fact that it goes from $150-$450 is kind of crazy.

itsmeeeugene · 04-16-2018, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by r0wr

It's crazy the price range for tints. I'm sure there are various types of brands and qualities but the fact that it goes from $150-$450 is kind of crazy.

definitely depends on the quality you are looking for and the brand. if you dont care and are just looking for some shade, a $150 tint will do the job. if you are someone who is looking for maximum performance of a product and want the type of heat/uv reduction and a quality look, then you will have to spend some money for it.

just FYI, i went with F1 pinnacle 15% all around + llumar air80 for front windshield.

fresh tint m4

aajjcc · 04-17-2018, 12:14 AM

I had mine done at Extreme Autowerks and Fresh Window Tint

Wallym3 · 04-17-2018, 08:01 PM

Envious detailing in OC hands down

Orange fever · 04-17-2018, 10:29 PM

best in the industry.
he has done all my cars.

Stm : Solar Transmission Management

2464 w Washington bl
Los Angeles ca 90018
323 732 9100
Ask for Hann
Tell him I (Jay R ) referred you

Arcades · 04-19-2018, 10:41 PM

G5 Alhambra

All of my tints I have done there expect for my M3 which is done at Extreme Autowerks. I like Bing (Extreme Autowerks) a lot but my experience with PhotoSync hasn't been wonderful, not to mention I have gotten way more dust in my tint than I have ever done despite having the tint redone 3 times already. I never had that before with G5 in Alhambra (5 cars).

I am extremely picky and I couldn't keep bugging Bing about the dust caught in the tint so I gave up after 3rd time. It is too much dust.

P.S. I done multiple 3M Crystalline w/ G5 Alhambra. Full car, roughly 850. PhotoSync w/ Extreme Autowerks cost me above 1,200. (I still don't think it was worth it btw)

tooshay · 04-20-2018, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange fever

best in the industry.
he has done all my cars.

Stm : Solar Transmission Management

2464 w Washington bl
Los Angeles ca 90018
323 732 9100
Ask for Hann
Tell him I (Jay R ) referred you

Hann at STM is the best. They have done all my cars since I met Hann.

DWEI · 04-20-2018, 06:56 PM

Just went to Mike's tint. $450 ceramic all around and front windshield

Eric S · 04-21-2018, 09:15 AM

you got windshield and whole car for 450, ceramic? What brand film did they tell you it was?

I have been there in the past for getting a quote on a car and it was 800 to 1000 for ceramic on an m3 depending on film choice

Eric S · 04-21-2018, 09:17 AM

we are at 700 for the full car, glass and windshield.

I stock the suntek film so I know what film is being applied.

Some tint shops will switch films on you when you get a super low price. Sure they have the huper optic box, but inside is actually Johnson film...This is the reason I stock my own film and give it to my tinter to use and just pay him labor

Eric S · 04-21-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tooshay

Hann at STM is the best. They have done all my cars since I met Hann.

When we need Huper optic done, we call Hann

AW M4 · 04-24-2018, 11:37 PM

Leo at TW Tinting has always done good by me. He’s ceramic tinted 4 of my cars now.

https://yelp.to/qTKq/QKkKDc7woM

NoMoreAudi · 04-25-2018, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Arcades

G5 Alhambra

All of my tints I have done there expect for my M3 which is done at Extreme Autowerks. I like Bing (Extreme Autowerks) a lot but my experience with PhotoSync hasn't been wonderful, not to mention I have gotten way more dust in my tint than I have ever done despite having the tint redone 3 times already. I never had that before with G5 in Alhambra (5 cars).

I am extremely picky and I couldn't keep bugging Bing about the dust caught in the tint so I gave up after 3rd time. It is too much dust.

P.S. I done multiple 3M Crystalline w/ G5 Alhambra. Full car, roughly 850. PhotoSync w/ Extreme Autowerks cost me above 1,200. (I still don't think it was worth it btw)

I've used G5 a few times and they are legit. Good thing about Cali is that there are plenty of shops to choose from. Bad thing about Cali is that a lot of shops suck (owner may hire $11/hr guy to tint your car...)

The only bad thing about Crystal on your rear window is it makes venetian shade lines (horizontal lines) appear at night.

tom @ eas · 04-25-2018, 02:31 PM

We've used both Hann @ STM and Bing @ Extreme Autowerks and have been happy with the results.

darebornsolja · 04-26-2018, 03:32 PM

Just picked up my car from G5 in Alhambra. Ricky and his team are first and foremost, Professionals. The car looks great, 3M Crystalline 40 all around 70 windshield.

THEROK · 04-26-2018, 04:53 PM

Went to M&M Window Tint on Lincoln Blvd for my M4 and SUV. 3M something. $250-$275 cash out the door. Super convenient to schedule.

Disclaimer is so long as I don't notice anything weird w/ the results, I'm happy.

I use STM for Clearplex windshield protection. But downside is they're hard to reach these days (at least it was for me).

VarisM4 · 04-29-2018, 04:16 AM

Signature Glass Tint in Costa Mesa. Paid I think $325. 15% Ceramic, Llumar Tint, also paid $40 extra for their insurance. Basically free removal and replacement if pulled over for fix it ticket

04-16-2018, 01:12 PM	#1
r0wr Lieutenant 589 Rep 526 Posts Drives: Beater Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Tint suggestions in OC/LA Looking to get my tint done locally. Any suggestions on who to go to and what tint to get? I'm thinking 35% all around, excluding front. Cost approximations appreciated as well.
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revenlymokalu Private First Class 112 Rep 103 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F82 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Irvine , California iTrader: (0)	$450 Mike's tint shop. Ceramic all around plus see through windshield tint. Make sure after talking to them about prices. Tell them you're paying cash. They're gonna make it cheaper.
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5thgear Enlisted Member 18 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Xlint tint in Anaheim. Have been using them for many years. I went with 35% nano hybrid. $320 all around except windshield. 2940 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
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04-16-2018, 07:39 PM	#5
itsmeeeugene Private First Class 160 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2018 MW M4 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	G5 tint in pasadena or alhambra. i went to pasadena and my friends went to alhambra, and all the tints came out great!
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r0wr Lieutenant 589 Rep 526 Posts Drives: Beater Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	It's crazy the price range for tints. I'm sure there are various types of brands and qualities but the fact that it goes from $150-$450 is kind of crazy.
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04-17-2018, 12:14 AM	#8
aajjcc Captain 425 Rep 611 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W iTrader: (0)	I had mine done at Extreme Autowerks and Fresh Window Tint
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04-17-2018, 08:01 PM	#9
Wallym3 New Member 7 Rep 13 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Envious detailing in OC hands down
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Orange fever Colonel 2351 Rep 2,829 Posts Drives: E36M,E46M,E90M,X5M,i3,M2,i8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal. in the hood!!! iTrader: (5)	best in the industry. he has done all my cars. Stm : Solar Transmission Management 2464 w Washington bl Los Angeles ca 90018 323 732 9100 Ask for Hann Tell him I (Jay R ) referred you __________________ BMW I12 i8 Frozen Yellow- H&R springs, 22" Radenergie F10 Monoblock Forged /// F87 M2 Aw -Vorsteiner Aero Kit, VFF-107,Macht Schnell-Springs,VF-Engineering/Hex tuning Stage Two,ER DP,Stock Exhaust,Drop-In Bmc Filter,AA Intercooler,FTP Charge pipe+boost pipe/// Wish list :Mexico delivery 2024 BMW M2 (G87)
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Arcades In The Rain 8170 Rep 6,258 Posts Drives: '24 GT4RS, '24 Macan GTS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 Porsche Cayman ... [10.00] 2024 Porsche Macan GTS [10.00]	G5 Alhambra All of my tints I have done there expect for my M3 which is done at Extreme Autowerks. I like Bing (Extreme Autowerks) a lot but my experience with PhotoSync hasn't been wonderful, not to mention I have gotten way more dust in my tint than I have ever done despite having the tint redone 3 times already. I never had that before with G5 in Alhambra (5 cars). I am extremely picky and I couldn't keep bugging Bing about the dust caught in the tint so I gave up after 3rd time. It is too much dust. P.S. I done multiple 3M Crystalline w/ G5 Alhambra. Full car, roughly 850. PhotoSync w/ Extreme Autowerks cost me above 1,200. (I still don't think it was worth it btw) __________________ '24 Porsche Cayman GT4RS Arctic Grey "Alice" '24 Porsche Macan GTS Dolomite Silver "Gina"
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04-20-2018, 06:56 PM	#13
DWEI First Lieutenant 161 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Orange County iTrader: (2)	Just went to Mike's tint. $450 ceramic all around and front windshield
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04-21-2018, 09:15 AM	#14
Eric S Lieutenant 293 Rep 546 Posts Drives: in pre-order stages Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: orange, ca iTrader: (1)	you got windshield and whole car for 450, ceramic? What brand film did they tell you it was? I have been there in the past for getting a quote on a car and it was 800 to 1000 for ceramic on an m3 depending on film choice
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Eric S Lieutenant 293 Rep 546 Posts Drives: in pre-order stages Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: orange, ca iTrader: (1)	we are at 700 for the full car, glass and windshield. I stock the suntek film so I know what film is being applied. Some tint shops will switch films on you when you get a super low price. Sure they have the huper optic box, but inside is actually Johnson film...This is the reason I stock my own film and give it to my tinter to use and just pay him labor
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04-24-2018, 11:37 PM	#17
AW M4 Captain 257 Rep 934 Posts Drives: F82 ///M4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (21)	Leo at TW Tinting has always done good by me. He’s ceramic tinted 4 of my cars now. https://yelp.to/qTKq/QKkKDc7woM __________________ 2015 BMW F82 M4
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darebornsolja First Lieutenant 17 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 18 F80 [yezy] Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arcadia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	Just picked up my car from G5 in Alhambra. Ricky and his team are first and foremost, Professionals. The car looks great, 3M Crystalline 40 all around 70 windshield. Attached Images Last edited by darebornsolja; 04-26-2018 at 03:46 PM.. Reason: image insert
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04-26-2018, 04:53 PM	#21
THEROK Major 1268 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Genesis GV80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gangnam District iTrader: (0)	Went to M&M Window Tint on Lincoln Blvd for my M4 and SUV. 3M something. $250-$275 cash out the door. Super convenient to schedule. Disclaimer is so long as I don't notice anything weird w/ the results, I'm happy. I use STM for Clearplex windshield protection. But downside is they're hard to reach these days (at least it was for me). __________________ Dry sump flat six
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04-29-2018, 04:16 AM	#22
VarisM4 Private 221 Rep 71 Posts Drives: Varis Widebody M4 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Signature Glass Tint in Costa Mesa. Paid I think $325. 15% Ceramic, Llumar Tint, also paid $40 extra for their insurance. Basically free removal and replacement if pulled over for fix it ticket
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