Where to get Windows tinted?

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01-06-2006, 03:00 PM
jolberry

Where to get Windows tinted?

I am wanting to get the windows tinted on our Mazda 3 Hatch. Anyone know a good-quaility place to get windows tinted without charging and arm and leg?
On my old honda, I went to Alta Mere and they did a great job, but it costed me some ::1Dollar:::1Dollar: .
01-06-2006, 10:01 PM
tailchaser

Depends on your definition of arm & leg... I'm really really really fond of the tint that Earmark sells/installs. It looks great for YEARS. My station wagon cost a touch under $170 for the most expensive non-metallic film they sold at the time. Pricing is based solely on square feet of glass.
01-06-2006, 11:43 PM
Magma

Ironic they quoted me $169 i think for the Miata, highest Quality film????
01-06-2006, 11:46 PM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by Magma

Ironic they quoted me $169 i think for the Miata, highest Quality film????

Please note that I specified "non-metallic"... The upscale metallic stuff runs upwards of $60/sqft
01-07-2006, 12:45 AM
altiain

Call Tim Coons at 817-480-8468 and tell him Iain sent ya. He's an old friend of mine who has been in the tinting business for over a decade. Best quality work I've ever seen, and he typically charges a lot less than what Earmark or the like will for a comparable job.

Tim has tinted the windows on over a half a dozen cars that I've owned, and I've never had a problem with his work or his service. I highly recommend him.
01-07-2006, 01:01 AM
riverracer

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Originally Posted by Magma

Ironic they quoted me $169 i think for the Miata, highest Quality film????

Why would you tint the windows on your Miata?
01-07-2006, 09:37 AM
black roadster

I need to get the two front door windows tinted on the MPV soon. The rest are factory tinted.

I'll check out Earmark and Iain's buddy.
01-07-2006, 09:58 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by riverracer

Why would you tint the windows on your Miata? :rolleyes:

I'd like to tint the back window just to reduce some of the heat load as well as cut down on some of the nighttime glare. ::Curls::
01-07-2006, 11:41 AM
Majik

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Originally Posted by riverracerriverracer

Why would you tint the windowMiatayourolleyesMiata :rolleyes:

Because I park outside of work and school during the summer so it is cooler getting into the car. Also it helps a little bit to keep the interior from getting baked during the summer. When it is nighttime and I am parked behind the restaurant, a notorious place for getting your car broken into, you cant see inside of it. I think it looks good. And I wanted to.
01-07-2006, 12:00 PM
riverracer

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Originally Posted by Majik

Because I park outside of work and school during the summer so it is cooler getting into the car. Also it helps a little bit to keep the interior from getting baked during the summer. When it is nighttime and I am parked behind the restaurant, a notorious place for getting your car broken into, you cant see inside of it. I think it looks good. And I wanted to.

Mark did you get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?
It was just a question....No need to take it so personal...I never noticed yours were tinted...You car always looks good.
Have a nice day!
01-07-2006, 12:02 PM
riverracer

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

I'd like to tint the back window just to reduce some of the heat load as well as cut down on some of the nighttime glare. ::Curls::

Your right about that night time glare. Those headlights from behind are a bit much....::Clown::
01-07-2006, 12:06 PM
Titus

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Originally Posted by riverracer

It was just a question....

You might want to be more careful with your Smile choices... By including :rolleyes: your post came across as a criticism more than a question.
01-07-2006, 02:13 PM
Majik

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Originally Posted by riverracer

Mark did you get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?

Yeah actually I did. Funny it was the same side as always, but it really pissed me off today... :-) Sorry if I came off a little harsh.
01-07-2006, 02:29 PM
sammm

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Originally Posted by Majik

Sorry if I came off a little harsh.

:cat:
01-07-2006, 10:44 PM
jolberry

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Originally Posted by altiain

Call Tim Coons at 817-480-8468 and tell him Iain sent ya. He's an old friend of mine who has been in the tinting business for over a decade. Best quality work I've ever seen, and he typically charges a lot less than what Earmark or the like will for a comparable job.

Tim has tinted the windows on over a half a dozen cars that I've owned, and I've never had a problem with his work or his service. I highly recommend him.

Thanks for all the rants / raves and responses.... I'll give this guy a call!