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ChadG · 05-26-2011, 05:39 PM

Well the summer is almost upon us and I am finally going to break down and get my windows tinted. Does anyone who lives in the Northern Virginia area have a recommendation for a place to get it done? I am paranoid about leaving my car with someone, and want to make sure they are reputable. The thought of someone working around my car with an exacto knife makes me cringe, I will be very upset if I take it to someone who isn't a true professional and puts scratches or damage on the car. Any recommendations are welcome for both a shop, as well as a particular tint product.

Thanks,

Chad

The Stig · 05-26-2011, 05:53 PM

L.A. tint in sterling

Silverlsinva · 05-26-2011, 08:05 PM

I had a estimate for my car at around 225 a bit much imo for tint

The Stig · 05-26-2011, 08:20 PM

was it all 5 windows? If so that's not bad. Because the radio reciever is in the rear window they have to use a ceramic tint. Ceramic tint=$$$$

Rafsanjani · 05-31-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

L.A. tint in sterling

I agree.

They do very good work. I did not do the ceramic on the rear window, no issues. But then again I am listening to the iPod 99% of the time.

edog · 05-31-2011, 08:56 PM

La Tint in Woodbridge Va

xXSilencerXx · 05-31-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by edog

La Tint in Woodbridge Va

Good to know, I need to get both cars tinted eventually.

ChadG · 06-01-2011, 09:37 AM

I got a quote for $329 for their "Pinnacle" series tint (which is the ceramic coated tint) and $149 for their "classic" series tint (dyed film). Is it worth the extra $180 to go for the ceramic based tint? Any idea if they have a military discount?

My car is black on black so I am thinking it may be worth it for the heat rejection properties - but I'm not familiar with the FormulaOne (my last car had Llumar) brand of tinting products and haven't seen the products in person.

edog · 06-01-2011, 11:41 PM

Here are some with my pinnacle series tint. Ceramic is better for the rear window. 35 all around.

ChadG · 06-02-2011, 06:31 AM

I looked on the Virginia DPS website for what the law is in Virginia - it says 50% is the maximum on the sides and 35% is the maximum on the back/rear.

I was thinking with a black car with black interior 35% on the sides would look way too dark and risk getting me pulled over.

Edog thank you for the pictures - the 35% on yours looks good, what color is your interior? Any thoughts?

The Stig · 06-02-2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChadG

I looked on the Virginia DPS website for what the law is in Virginia - it says 50% is the maximum on the sides and 35% is the maximum on the back/rear.

I was thinking with a black car with black interior 35% on the sides would look way too dark and risk getting me pulled over.

Edog thank you for the pictures - the 35% on yours looks good, what color is your interior? Any thoughts?

I've got 35% all around and have yet to be pulled over. But I also have the medical exemption form, so I am legal anyway.

ChadG · 06-02-2011, 07:56 AM

Hmm a medical exemption . . . I had Lasik can that count?

SHIZ · 06-02-2011, 08:10 AM

I originally made an appointment with LA tint and they quoted me $225 for all 5 windows. Then the sales guy i bought my car from at Koons in Tysons Corner told me about their tint guy who could do it for $150. The guy does it by appointment only, usually on the weekends and does it right there in the shop at the dealership. PM me if you want the guys contact info

ChadG · 06-02-2011, 08:15 AM

What kind of tint does he use? The $225 quote from LA tint was probably for their "medium grade" product, I'm curious what kind of product that guy at Koon's is using. I bought my car at Koon's in Tysons as well back in August 2009, who was your salesman?

05-26-2011, 05:39 PM	#1
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	Good place to get windows tinted in Northern Virginia Well the summer is almost upon us and I am finally going to break down and get my windows tinted. Does anyone who lives in the Northern Virginia area have a recommendation for a place to get it done? I am paranoid about leaving my car with someone, and want to make sure they are reputable. The thought of someone working around my car with an exacto knife makes me cringe, I will be very upset if I take it to someone who isn't a true professional and puts scratches or damage on the car. Any recommendations are welcome for both a shop, as well as a particular tint product. Thanks, Chad

05-26-2011, 05:53 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	L.A. tint in sterling __________________

05-26-2011, 08:20 PM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	was it all 5 windows? If so that's not bad. Because the radio reciever is in the rear window they have to use a ceramic tint. Ceramic tint=$$$$ __________________

05-31-2011, 08:56 PM	#6
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	La Tint in Woodbridge Va __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

06-01-2011, 11:41 PM	#9
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	Here are some with my pinnacle series tint. Ceramic is better for the rear window. 35 all around. Attached Images __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

05-26-2011, 08:05 PM	#3
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I had a estimate for my car at around 225 a bit much imo for tint

06-01-2011, 09:37 AM	#8
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	I got a quote for $329 for their "Pinnacle" series tint (which is the ceramic coated tint) and $149 for their "classic" series tint (dyed film). Is it worth the extra $180 to go for the ceramic based tint? Any idea if they have a military discount? My car is black on black so I am thinking it may be worth it for the heat rejection properties - but I'm not familiar with the FormulaOne (my last car had Llumar) brand of tinting products and haven't seen the products in person.

06-02-2011, 06:31 AM	#10
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	I looked on the Virginia DPS website for what the law is in Virginia - it says 50% is the maximum on the sides and 35% is the maximum on the back/rear. I was thinking with a black car with black interior 35% on the sides would look way too dark and risk getting me pulled over. Edog thank you for the pictures - the 35% on yours looks good, what color is your interior? Any thoughts?

06-02-2011, 07:56 AM	#12
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	Hmm a medical exemption . . . I had Lasik can that count?

06-02-2011, 08:10 AM	#13
SHIZ Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC/ Northern VA Posts: 36	I originally made an appointment with LA tint and they quoted me $225 for all 5 windows. Then the sales guy i bought my car from at Koons in Tysons Corner told me about their tint guy who could do it for $150. The guy does it by appointment only, usually on the weekends and does it right there in the shop at the dealership. PM me if you want the guys contact info

06-02-2011, 08:15 AM	#14
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	What kind of tint does he use? The $225 quote from LA tint was probably for their "medium grade" product, I'm curious what kind of product that guy at Koon's is using. I bought my car at Koon's in Tysons as well back in August 2009, who was your salesman?

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