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07-10-2006, 07:08 PM | #1 |
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HO tint in DC Metro area???
Im looking for a reputable place to get my current charcoal tint removed, and HO tint placed on.
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07-10-2006, 07:14 PM | #3 |
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Not HO but there are places for Formula One Pinnacles....I forgot how much.
www.latint.com ... ask them specifically for Formula One Pinnacle ceramic
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07-10-2006, 09:40 PM | #6 |
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I'm doing mine this weekend...finally got a time slot in. This is for Madico, near my place
Thinking 20% back glass and 35% all around
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I like mine even all around, so I think Im going for 35% all around... |
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The black interior of the car makes it look darker. My friend has a TL with 30% and black interior. His tint looks lighter than mine. His car was recently tinted at another place in Rockville. His tint job turned out worse than mine with more noticeable bubbles. Good luck on your tint guys.
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07-11-2006, 09:11 AM | #9 |
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AJ, Tint % is the percentage of light going through; so it's transmittance.
Donny, have you seen pictures of cars with 20% in rear and 35% on windows? If so, then go for it. |
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07-11-2006, 09:54 AM | #10 |
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Truong, yes actually...in the official tint pics thread. Looks great, there isn't much difference between the 20% and the 35% imho so they look pretty even out, but overall helps to make the windows appear darker.
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07-11-2006, 10:24 AM | #11 |
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Cool, I was just wondering because I had 20/35% tint on my Maxima and regretted not getting 20% all the way around. Then again, I think it also depends on the shde of tint you get. But I still regret it to this day.
Where are you getting it done? |
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Yeah... I ended up googling it and found out... thanks... |
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AJ, PM b311Lee on the latint place. I pointed him in that direction and he said he was happy with the service.
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They have a place in sterling, so I will probably use them... |
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07-11-2006, 11:50 AM | #17 | |
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haaa... gotta love DC commuting... I on the other hand have a 7 minute commute with no traffic |
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07-28-2006, 12:36 PM | #18 |
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AJ - did you end up using LA Tint? What do you think of the work?
I will want to get tint done fairly soon after getting my car. Is there nowhere around here that uses Huper Optik? Probably the same as most of you -- price is much less important to me than quality and workmanship.
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I still have not gotten my car retinted... I had a big expensive month in July, and have had a few housing needs come up first... I will eventually get around to the tint... try searching for the Formula One tint. I would skip over the HO and get the best at reflecting heat. I like the look of my charcoal tints, but they do squat when it comes to dissipating heat... |
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07-28-2006, 03:58 PM | #20 |
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I guess I'd want to use Formula One "Pinnacle" (non-metalic) to avoid any issues with CA, nav, or radio. Anyone else here using that tint?
[edit] I see that's what Donny mentioned above. That's what I'll look for.
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07-29-2006, 04:01 PM | #21 | |
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When I find a month where I dont have to buy two tires @ $375 a pop, Ill probably retint with the FO pinnacle. Have you taken delivery yet??? Im getting excited for you!!! |
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07-30-2006, 12:20 AM | #22 |
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The car is here, baby!
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...789#post379789 Tint is next on the list.
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