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      10-27-2014, 03:11 PM   #1
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DC/VA/MD question

Hey anyone in DC/VA/MD know any good places to do tints? I was thinking of doing crystalline 3M at 35% around and 70% windshield (unless someone recommends something else)
New to the area thanks!
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Not sure if you got it done yet or not but I went to AP Tinting and they did a FANTASTIC job. I got Llumar Formula One Pinnacle 30%. There is zero dust anywhere under the film. Very nice facility just a little out of the way. I wish I had gotten my S4 tinted there.
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Look at Skyline Tint in Springfield and talk to Paul. They did a great job. It was $320 for the F80 with ceramic tint.
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Not sure if you got it done yet or not but I went to AP Tinting and they did a FANTASTIC job. I got Llumar Formula One Pinnacle 30%. There is zero dust anywhere under the film. Very nice facility just a little out of the way. I wish I had gotten my S4 tinted there.
I haven't done it yet, thank you! Was it ceramic? Also how much was it?
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Look at Skyline Tint in Springfield and talk to Paul. They did a great job. It was $320 for the F80 with ceramic tint.
What was it, 40%?
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What was it, 40%?
I did 30% all around but they also have 40% available.

Here is a photo, granted it is in my garage so it looks a lot darker than it is.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=94
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I did 30% all around but they also have 40% available.

Here is a photo, granted it is in my garage so it looks a lot darker than it is.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=94
Hey Will,

That looks really great, they do nice work. 30% all around I assume is street legal. Is going to 40% just for side and back glass? Front as well?

Does it effect HUD? If so, is it even still visible if one is wearing polarized sunglasses?

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Look at Skyline Tint in Springfield and talk to Paul. They did a great job. It was $320 for the F80 with ceramic tint.
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I did 30% all around but they also have 40% available.

Here is a photo, granted it is in my garage so it looks a lot darker than it is.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=94
Hey Will,

That looks really great, they do nice work. 30% all around I assume is street legal. Is going to 40% just for side and back glass? Front as well?

Does it effect HUD? If so, is it even still visible if one is wearing polarized sunglasses?

Thanks-
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Hey Dean,

VA legal is 50% in the front and 35% in the back. Nothing is on my front windshield so the HUD is just fine. They suggested 30 all around for the look and it turned out great. From the inside, you can see perfectly out and from the outside it gives the car a great appearance.
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Hey Dean,

VA legal is 50% in the front and 35% in the back. Nothing is on my front windshield so the HUD is just fine. They suggested 30 all around for the look and it turned out great. From the inside, you can see perfectly out and from the outside it gives the car a great appearance.
Thanks for the information. I suspect I might give them a call next week to see if I can get mine in, though it might be tough as it's a short week and I have family flying in from out of state. I'll ask for Paul and mention you as a satisfied customer. Hey - hope to see you around after the holidays, C&C or even a track day if you're into that, though spring will be better for the latter. Thanks again and have a merry!
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Thanks for the information. I suspect I might give them a call next week to see if I can get mine in, though it might be tough as it's a short week and I have family flying in from out of state. I'll ask for Paul and mention you as a satisfied customer. Hey - hope to see you around after the holidays, C&C or even a track day if you're into that, though spring will be better for the latter. Thanks again and have a merry!
Dean, Sounds great. I work right down the street, so when you go I may be able to swing by. I will be around after the holidays, I am game for all the above. We can figure it out. Have a happy holidays and talk to you afterwards.
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Great thread! I'm gonna need this when I get my car haha. Usually do all my tints where my dad gets it done in LA, but I'll be getting my M3 in Baltimore!
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add me to another skyline tint fan...

did a great job yesterday- only took 1.5 hours and Paul said "he does so many BMWS he can do em in his sleep". I concur, great job, very efficient and looks awesome.

got Llumar CTX 40
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add me to another skyline tint fan...

did a great job yesterday- only took 1.5 hours and Paul said "he does so many BMWS he can do em in his sleep". I concur, great job, very efficient and looks awesome.

got Llumar CTX 40
How much was it and do you have pics?
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had mine done a LA Tint in manassas. service was quick and tint well done.

they have locations in manassas and sterling. the sterling one is more well-reviewed and i would goto that one.

i have formula one pinnacle. 35% rears, 50% front.

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