Good tint shop in SoCal? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

madoka · 07-31-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nocurfew

Are those all of your cars?

Yes. He doesn't remember my name, but he does recognize the cars I've brought him.

FRSjeff · 07-31-2012, 03:46 PM

I have the same question but in the Hollywood area. Can anyone recommend a great tinting service in the 323/310 area code? Thanks!

TRD_86 · 07-31-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by madoka

Read the Yelp reviews. The number of people complaining about having the rubber seals around their windows cut is disturbing.

Here's one review:

1) My brand new car, not even 1 week old, center pillar (space between front door and rear door was dinged. He said I hit something, and it flew up. It flew backwards? And its nicked deep on one side, like a razor blade. Oh this would never happen because we do it with the door closed. I open the door and its pretty clear to see how it happened, someones hand slipped with a razor blade dinged the car yes backwards.

2) Razor blade sliced the rubber seal around the top of the window. It was already there? Really?

If I can give them zero stars, I would. California Tint, you let me down I realize accidents happen, but the least you could have done was say hey, tint on the house or you would pay for my damage.

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I need to look at my car to see if there is any incident like that

Anyway, every business has complaint nowaday ....

madoka · 07-31-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD_86

Anyway, every business has complaint nowaday ....

That's why I researched Rich before going to him. He doesn't have ANY bad reviews.

He's been tinting for 30 years. He participates in tint competitions. And when you take your car to him, he's the one who is going to be tinting it (though he does now have an assistant). All the other places, you don't know if you're getting an inexperienced tinter who can damage your car. Go hang out at the forums at tintdude.com. Again, that's where the pro tinters are and Rich comes well recommended from them.

mach330 · 07-31-2012, 04:30 PM

I personally didn't like rich. I took my 330 and had some scratches on the tint and bubbles. Maybe it's just my car.

I personally like tint plus close to Irvine bmw.

Tap'd from my G-Nex

Gaiakai · 07-31-2012, 05:04 PM

I recommend Direct Tint at Downey / Lakewood. They did the tint on my FR-S, pretty quick (1.5hrs for both doors + rear), and they gave me a pretty nice discount for the Color Stable tint.

nocurfew · 07-31-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by madoka

That's why I researched Rich before going to him. He doesn't have ANY bad reviews.

He's been tinting for 30 years. He participates in tint competitions. And when you take your car to him, he's the one who is going to be tinting it (though he does now have an assistant). All the other places, you don't know if you're getting an inexperienced tinter who can damage your car. Go hang out at the forums at tintdude.com. Again, that's where the pro tinters are and Rich comes well recommended from them.

I do like that he does all his own work and takes pride in it. That's a big plus.

Anyone know how they deal with the window automatically lowering when the door is open? Would they disconnect the battery?

Thank you for everyones input!

Calidrifter · 07-31-2012, 05:53 PM

No, they press the button to raise It ant then they unscrew the nut keeping it up until the process is reversed.

Vlad · 08-06-2012, 01:44 PM

Some pictures and Tint description - % ????

KlafKoon · 08-06-2012, 07:33 PM

Just got back from Rich's Tint Shoppe. Super nice guy. Went with 35% front 20% back

nocurfew · 08-06-2012, 07:53 PM

Hey KlafKoon, could you PM me the price you paid? Thank you

Vlad · 08-09-2012, 04:21 PM

Looks awesome !!! Could you PM me the price you paid and how long does it takes, Please.

TemeCal · 08-13-2012, 03:09 PM

KlafKoon-
Your car looks great. I'd like to do something similar, but I noticed CA tint law is 70% in the front...as the darkest tint you can go. Have you ever been hassled or ticketed for the darker tint in the front? Just curious...

Thanks!

07stealth350z · 08-13-2012, 04:11 PM

XLNT Tint in the Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda area does great work! They have a machine that precision cuts the tint based off of the cars window specifications. They have the measurements of every car's windows and plug them into the machine. Got the GT-R tinted 5% all the way around (Except for the windshield), and when I look at the window, I can barely see where the edge of the tint ends, the cut is soo precise! I plan on taking the BRZ there as soon as I get it. They also have these badass ceramic tints too, that dissipate heat better too if anybody knows anything about those.

Here's a few shots of the car after the tint to compare 5% (Shot with iPhone):

07-31-2012, 04:30 PM	#19
mach330 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Ultramarine frs Location: The OC Posts: 319 Thanks: 4 Thanked 66 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I personally didn't like rich. I took my 330 and had some scratches on the tint and bubbles. Maybe it's just my car. I personally like tint plus close to Irvine bmw. Tap'd from my G-Nex __________________

08-13-2012, 04:11 PM	#28
07stealth350z Nissan Fan Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Sector 9 Longboard Location: So Cal Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	XLNT Tint in the Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda area does great work! They have a machine that precision cuts the tint based off of the cars window specifications. They have the measurements of every car's windows and plug them into the machine. Got the GT-R tinted 5% all the way around (Except for the windshield), and when I look at the window, I can barely see where the edge of the tint ends, the cut is soo precise! I plan on taking the BRZ there as soon as I get it. They also have these badass ceramic tints too, that dissipate heat better too if anybody knows anything about those. Here's a few shots of the car after the tint to compare 5% (Shot with iPhone): __________________ 2007 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast (Carbon Silver) SOLD 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition (Jet Black) 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited (World Rally Blue) VON received/Pending Arrival Last edited by 07stealth350z; 09-12-2012 at 05:29 PM.

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TemeCal Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 86 Location: US Posts: 686 Thanks: 377 Thanked 303 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	KlafKoon- Your car looks great. I'd like to do something similar, but I noticed CA tint law is 70% in the front...as the darkest tint you can go. Have you ever been hassled or ticketed for the darker tint in the front? Just curious... Thanks!

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