Good tint deal?

MediaHI · 01-15-2009, 06:33 PM

I got a quote for my E92, using pinnacle 35% all sides except front and sunroof, for 323.09(w/ tax + discount ). And since most of you agreed that tinting a 40k+ car by yourself is a bad idea, I decided to go with professional.

Is this a good deal?

EDIT* This is in Hawaii, so mostly everything is a little MORE expensive. (Except fish)

g9sBMW · 01-15-2009, 06:47 PM

F1 Pinnacle?
I paid more for Huper Optik Ceramic 30, not that many certified Huper Installer in LA.

Do it

david @ eas · 01-15-2009, 06:53 PM

I think I got my tint done (it was a while ago) for about $290 but that was with a $100 discount that they literally threw at me within the first minute of me complaining about the high cost...

Anyway, the deal that you have going on just might be pretty good if Hawaii's prices are generally a bit higher... I vote go for it.

Bimmer Nerd · 01-15-2009, 07:21 PM

that seems like a fair price if you ask me because of how expensive that particular tint is, my friend paid 70$ for just the rear window it was 5%,

MediaHI · 01-15-2009, 08:26 PM

Thank you g9sBMW, jurrian @ eas, and godora for your replies.

The funny thing is that 5 voted yes and 5 voted no.

808E90 · 01-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack328iE92

I got a quote for my E92, using pinnacle 35% all sides except front and sunroof, for 323.09(w/ tax + discount ). And since most of you agreed that tinting a 40k+ car by yourself is a bad idea, I decided to go with professional.

Is this a good deal?

EDIT* This is in Hawaii, so mostly everything is a little MORE expensive. (Except fish)

Thats not that bad ... But I know someone that could do it for less

Quote:

Originally Posted by g9sBMW

F1 Pinnacle?
I paid more for Huper Optik Ceramic 30, not that many certified Huper Installer in LA.

Do it

Huper Optik (ceramic) is really good only if you're going to keep your car for 10+ years. Ceramic are a lot thicker and don't fade over time. Out here in Hawaii Huper Optik go for about $350+ at a discounted price. But yeah really good film I must say.

bananas · 01-16-2009, 05:33 PM

Are you sensitive to heat or something? Just get the classic series. Same stuff

dtm@heart · 01-16-2009, 06:09 PM

Whatever you get just make sure they stand behind their work. I would definitely go for f1 pinnacle since its one of the darkest 35% you can get. I know shops in hawaii like Revolution MS wont tint darker than 35% on cars, only suv rear windows, so if youre going for the darkest you can, then the pinnacle is a good choice. Also, thats not even that bad of a price. I got quoted 380 up here in the bay, now thats crazy.

MediaHI · 01-16-2009, 06:14 PM

Thanks guys for the replies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bananas

Are you sensitive to heat or something? Just get the classic series. Same stuff

Classic = fade over time?

cbad335 · 01-16-2009, 08:45 PM

I regret tinting my windows at all. It looks okay, but visibility sucks at night. Don't let anybody tell you differently because they'll be FOS. If it's dark outside, and you shade the windows, it's going to be even harder to see, plain and simple.

MediaHI · 01-16-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbad335

I regret tinting my windows at all. It looks okay, but visibility sucks at night. Don't let anybody tell you differently because they'll be FOS. If it's dark outside, and you shade the windows, it's going to be even harder to see, plain and simple.

35% shouldn't be that big of a deal right?

But I do know what you mean. My girlfriend's rav4 has the rear tinted 5% and it is super dark at night.

cbad335 · 01-16-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack328iE92

35% shouldn't be that big of a deal right?

But I do know what you mean. My girlfriend's rav4 has the rear tinted 5% and it is super dark at night.

If you have to do it, 45% is a reasonable compromise. Anything else is too dark, IMO, for optimal driving conditions at night. I've never heard of 5% tint.

808E90 · 01-16-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbad335

I regret tinting my windows at all. It looks okay, but visibility sucks at night. Don't let anybody tell you differently because they'll be FOS. If it's dark outside, and you shade the windows, it's going to be even harder to see, plain and simple.

Not tinting your windows in Hawaii !?!

Tint is a must in Hawaii

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david @ eas 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	I think I got my tint done (it was a while ago) for about $290 but that was with a $100 discount that they literally threw at me within the first minute of me complaining about the high cost... Anyway, the deal that you have going on just might be pretty good if Hawaii's prices are generally a bit higher... I vote go for it.
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Bimmer Nerd Major General 519 Rep 7,789 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	that seems like a fair price if you ask me because of how expensive that particular tint is, my friend paid 70$ for just the rear window it was 5%,
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MediaHI Lieutenant 20 Rep 450 Posts Drives: everyday Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: far far away iTrader: (6)	Thank you g9sBMW, jurrian @ eas, and godora for your replies. The funny thing is that 5 voted yes and 5 voted no. __________________
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bananas Enlisted Member 6 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 335i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	Are you sensitive to heat or something? Just get the classic series. Same stuff __________________ 335i Convertible - Alpine White with Creme Beige, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Paddle Shifters, 35% F1 Tint, GP Thunder Angel Eyes, Mtec Cornering Lights, Deleted Reflectors, Black/White Emblems
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dtm@heart Captain 59 Rep 629 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 Msport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (8)	Whatever you get just make sure they stand behind their work. I would definitely go for f1 pinnacle since its one of the darkest 35% you can get. I know shops in hawaii like Revolution MS wont tint darker than 35% on cars, only suv rear windows, so if youre going for the darkest you can, then the pinnacle is a good choice. Also, thats not even that bad of a price. I got quoted 380 up here in the bay, now thats crazy.
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	I regret tinting my windows at all. It looks okay, but visibility sucks at night. Don't let anybody tell you differently because they'll be FOS. If it's dark outside, and you shade the windows, it's going to be even harder to see, plain and simple.
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