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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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need to get my windows done. does anyone know a good place in los angeles. tia
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Look for FormulaONE tint, it's the best. You can search for the local dealer.
http://www.formulaone.com/
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bahnstormer550I' post='442200' date='Jul 1 2007, 01:03 PM
need to get my windows done. does anyone know a good place in los angeles. tia
Go for Ceramic (non-metal), No interfernce with electronics and good solar heat rejection OR
any NON-METAL, No interfernce with electronics and OK solar heat rejection

Huperoptic-nanoceramic
Johnson-Insulatir
Madico-MAC series
Formula one-Pinnacle
Llumar-Axcess (NEW)
Go on their websites, Check for specs, and look for the local dealers/shops and call for quote.
Check lifetime warranty( color,fade, and so on)

I got Johnson-Insulatir-V.Good.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Rich's Tint in Walnut, CA does amazing work.

If you are willing to drive, hit up The Tint Pros in Huntington Beach. Ask for Greg and let him know you were referred by Serenity Sound. He should give you a good deal, but still a lil pricey. They use Formula One tint and imo the best in Southern California. They do show cars and have been published in several car magazines.


Remember, you have you use either dyed or ceramic film. If you use any type of metallic film, radio and navigation reception is going to suffer.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Isn't NAV Antenna on Roof shark fin? Why does it have any prob if u go with metallic Tint.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='442222' date='Jul 1 2007, 11:52 AM
Rich's Tint in Walnut, CA does amazing work.
+1 Have gotten all my own and family cars done at Rich's. I recommend them to everyone!
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='442296' date='Jul 1 2007, 04:29 PM
Isn't NAV Antenna on Roof shark fin? Why does it have any prob if u go with metallic Tint.
Sharkfin is mainly used for BMW assist and I believe navi. FM/AM/Siruis radio uses a different antenna located on the car.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Since you are in LA, I can recommend no other than Hann Kim... He's a true expert and really makes sure the job is perfect,

Songs Tint Masters
2464 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 732-3760

He'll be doing my M6 next weekend, Ceramic on all windows, including the windshield.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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California Tint in Rosemead. It's a VERY well known place to get a good tint job. I personally recommend this place.

+2 on Rich's Tint in Walnut also. Never tried this place before, but all my buddies recommend it, but for me California Tint is closer.
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