Best Tint Shop in SoCal - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jeffboyarrdee · 10-10-2012, 01:49 PM

Hey Socallers do you guys have a highly recommended shop for tints for your windows for the BRZ/FRS?

I have a WRB BRZ, anyone have their input on what level of tint as well?

I want a good shop, doesnt need to be well know, id rather go to a shop that one of you guys have already gone to and have had good experience with. I just dont want to get it done and then get it redone from a crappy job.

anything is appreciated THANKS!

RYU · 10-10-2012, 01:58 PM

I go to Kooltint in Alhambra. He's been doing my cars for years. He recently completed my clear bra but I haven't decided what tint % to go with on the BRZ as of yet.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/kooltint-alhambra

Good luck! Post pics!

MKIV · 10-10-2012, 02:00 PM

There is a little hole in the wall place that I used for the past 15 or so year with good results. They've tinted 5 of my cars and 10-15 of my friend's cars. They are in Torrance so if that's an option for you let me know so I can get you the contact info. Price should be in the $200 range.

mrha · 10-10-2012, 02:29 PM

I go to Tint M Up in Stanton, CA. They have very good yelp reviews.

xclusive_brett · 10-10-2012, 03:28 PM

I use Fresh in santa clarita, but they have multiple locations

Jeffboyarrdee · 10-10-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xclusive_brett

I use Fresh in santa clarita, but they have multiple locations

So i spoke with all of these vendors, the range is ~200 plus +/- 30 bucks for a tint on the windows. THANKS guys for your input, i really appreciateit. I think the price range is pretty standard.

But what i found out was from "Fresh" they have the basic tint and have done other cars for events like SEMA, but he mentioned that the BRZ and FRS have a slight green tinge to it, and most basic tints have no specific dye and may have the window still have a green tinge though a tint was applied. he has different products, that have a color added like a charcoal coloring. Do you guys think this is just to sell me a more expensive product?

Have you guys gone with just a basic tint or a more specialized film? I may be getting too deep into the details of tinting my window, but i want a clean job in the end which is all that really matters. let me know what you guys think of this information?

Project_GT86 · 10-10-2012, 04:59 PM

I also go to freshtinting (reseda). They are pretty much straight forward and does a clean job. I went with llumar ctx and air blue.

ThaBigUnit · 10-10-2012, 11:28 PM

A terrific tint - Mission Viejo. Might be far away from you, but they garuntee their tint for life and they only use the high quality of llmar tint . I had my back window of my civic slightly bubble 5 years after and they redid the ENTIRE car no questions asked, free. FYI

ayeyomike · 10-11-2012, 04:35 AM

try Rich's Tint Shoppe, the work on my fr-s is excellent heres a link you can check out pics of his shop! http://www.yelp.com/biz/richs-tint-shoppe-walnut

Jeffboyarrdee · 10-11-2012, 11:02 AM

Ahhhh so many choices hahaha more research!

Jeffboyarrdee · 11-07-2012, 03:35 PM

I am going with a 20% tint today. Have you guys had trouble in SoCal? I'll post pictures right after!

travace · 11-07-2012, 03:41 PM

i went with SDtint to redo my tint after my ticket. http://sdtint.com/window-tinting/
they did a great job and they have a nice shop that does performance stuff as well in the same building.

i got 5% and love it. dont seem to be a issue unless im driving spirited in front of a cop.

Jeffboyarrdee · 11-07-2012, 05:30 PM

Haha good to hear of shops taking care of you guys. We'll see how long this tint lasts without a ticket :P. a chance I'm taking!

brk4euros · 11-07-2012, 06:12 PM

SD Tint in La Mesa and Sorrento Valley are the best around!

10-10-2012, 01:49 PM	#1
Jeffboyarrdee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru brz limited wr blue Location: Los Angeles Posts: 140 Thanks: 56 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Best Tint Shop in SoCal Hey Socallers do you guys have a highly recommended shop for tints for your windows for the BRZ/FRS? I have a WRB BRZ, anyone have their input on what level of tint as well? I want a good shop, doesnt need to be well know, id rather go to a shop that one of you guys have already gone to and have had good experience with. I just dont want to get it done and then get it redone from a crappy job. anything is appreciated THANKS!

10-10-2012, 03:28 PM	#5
xclusive_brett Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Drives: 08 scion xb Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 396 Thanks: 104 Thanked 184 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use Fresh in santa clarita, but they have multiple locations __________________

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brk4euros Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 07 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 12 Nissan NV Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	SD Tint in La Mesa and Sorrento Valley are the best around! __________________ Chris@cemobiledetail.com www.cemobiledetail.com CE on Facebook

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10-10-2012, 01:58 PM	#2
RYU Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: really slow... Location: Los Angeles (SGV) Posts: 737 Thanks: 340 Thanked 253 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I go to Kooltint in Alhambra. He's been doing my cars for years. He recently completed my clear bra but I haven't decided what tint % to go with on the BRZ as of yet. http://www.yelp.com/biz/kooltint-alhambra Good luck! Post pics!

10-10-2012, 02:00 PM	#3
MKIV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 4 tires mounted to 4 wheels Location: donw low Posts: 118 Thanks: 11 Thanked 58 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is a little hole in the wall place that I used for the past 15 or so year with good results. They've tinted 5 of my cars and 10-15 of my friend's cars. They are in Torrance so if that's an option for you let me know so I can get you the contact info. Price should be in the $200 range.

10-10-2012, 02:29 PM	#4
mrha #1819 Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Lightning Red Subaru BRZ Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 355 Thanks: 83 Thanked 126 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I go to Tint M Up in Stanton, CA. They have very good yelp reviews.

10-10-2012, 04:59 PM	#7
Project_GT86 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion tC Location: SoCaL Posts: 80 Thanks: 6 Thanked 36 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I also go to freshtinting (reseda). They are pretty much straight forward and does a clean job. I went with llumar ctx and air blue.

10-10-2012, 11:28 PM	#8
ThaBigUnit Awesome Member! Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Asphalt) Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 219 Thanks: 44 Thanked 138 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A terrific tint - Mission Viejo. Might be far away from you, but they garuntee their tint for life and they only use the high quality of llmar tint . I had my back window of my civic slightly bubble 5 years after and they redid the ENTIRE car no questions asked, free. FYI

10-11-2012, 04:35 AM	#9
ayeyomike Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	try Rich's Tint Shoppe, the work on my fr-s is excellent heres a link you can check out pics of his shop! http://www.yelp.com/biz/richs-tint-shoppe-walnut

10-11-2012, 11:02 AM	#10
Jeffboyarrdee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru brz limited wr blue Location: Los Angeles Posts: 140 Thanks: 56 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ahhhh so many choices hahaha more research!

11-07-2012, 03:35 PM	#11
Jeffboyarrdee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru brz limited wr blue Location: Los Angeles Posts: 140 Thanks: 56 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I am going with a 20% tint today. Have you guys had trouble in SoCal? I'll post pictures right after!

11-07-2012, 05:30 PM	#13
Jeffboyarrdee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru brz limited wr blue Location: Los Angeles Posts: 140 Thanks: 56 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Haha good to hear of shops taking care of you guys. We'll see how long this tint lasts without a ticket :P. a chance I'm taking!

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