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      03-14-2016, 04:32 PM   #1
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Help: Need Recommendations for Top Quality Window Tint Shop in LA

As the title states, I'm looking for a reputable/quality shop to replace the tint on one or both of my front windows. Currently have Charcool 35 on both fronts - and although I like it, I often wish it was at 30%...just a little darker than 35.

Anyway, the film is pealing from the driver's window so now I need to decide: (1) whether to simply replace the film on the driver's widow with Charcool 35 to match the passenger side; or (2) use this opportunity to replace both front windows with something around 30% (problem is Charcool jumps from 35% to 20%!)

Anyhow, hoping for suggestions as to which route to go as well as recommendations for shops in the LA area that carry what I need and do the best job.

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      03-14-2016, 05:02 PM   #2
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As the title states, I'm looking for a reputable/quality shop to replace the tint on one or both of my front windows. Currently have Charcool 35 on both fronts - and although I like it, I often wish it was at 30%...just a little darker than 35.

Anyway, the film is pealing from the driver's window so now I need to decide: (1) whether to simply replace the film on the driver's widow with Charcool 35 to match the passenger side; or (2) use this opportunity to replace both front windows with something around 30% (problem is Charcool jumps from 35% to 20%!)

Anyhow, hoping for suggestions as to which route to go as well as recommendations for shops in the LA area that carry what I need and do the best job.

TIA,
A.
check out yelp.

I've had good experience with Robs in Culver City and heard good things about G5 in alhambra and Sunshield in Sherman Oaks. With Sunshield offering better pricing.

I recommend you get 3M crystalline.
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      03-14-2016, 05:46 PM   #3
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Platinum Motorsports on Melrose did my MB S550 - tinting, wrapping and blacking out trim pieces.
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      04-06-2016, 03:27 AM   #4
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SunTek CXP 35 is 33 VLT, Llumar CTX 30 is 31 VLT, and Johnson InsulatIR 30 is 31 VLT if you are looking for slightly darker without jumping down to 20.

I have SunTek CXP 35 all around plus CXP 70 on windshield and very happy with it.
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      04-06-2016, 06:16 AM   #5
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I would think any shop these days offer lifetime guarantee on peeling?
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      04-06-2016, 03:56 PM   #6
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I would think any shop these days offer lifetime guarantee on peeling?
I would think that is only the better shops and better films.
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