Need Recomendation for window tint in LA area

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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Question Need Recomendation for window tint in LA area

Hey Guys and Gals,

I was wondering if any of you know a shop in the LA area that does good window tint .. but does not charge an arm and a leg...looking to get it done between monday~tuesday timeframe

TIA
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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I know person in SD that dose a awesome job!! and I have guy in OC who dose awesome...for tints I recommend to use johnson films(around $130 to $150 for all windows) or oxyn (which is high end tints looking around $170 to $210 for all windows)
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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o snapz! dave, u back alreadi?!? ;p can i say ceramic tint ftw!?!
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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California Tint over in Rosemead...but you have to come early in the morning!

vouches for the place? just check out all the reviews on yelp...

California Tint, Inc - Rosemead, CA 91770
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR
Hey Guys and Gals,

I was wondering if any of you know a shop in the LA area that does good window tint .. but does not charge an arm and a leg...looking to get it done between monday~tuesday timeframe

TIA
this tint shop that i always go to. they have great tint, lifetime warrenty, good prices, and the person who does the tint is awsome. he know his work well. the shop is located in the city of: VAN NUYS.
 
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Thanks guys!! Looks like it will be California Tint
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ghettoboy247
o snapz! dave, u back alreadi?!? ;p can i say ceramic tint ftw!?!
Yep.... PM me so we can hook up before I go to San Dog
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:05 AM
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Thanks guys!! Looks like it will be California Tint
they have alot of good reviews from customers who went there. how much is your budget?
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:28 AM
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I went to California Tint! :] Good stuff good stuff! I forgot how much I paid though..around 160 or so for 9 window :]
 
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Pro Tint in Temple City.
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:34 AM
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.. how much is your budget?
about $250~300
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ms. Sheila :]
I went to California Tint! :] Good stuff good stuff! I forgot how much I paid though..around 160 or so for 9 window :]

WOW!! Thats pretty cheap.... Hope I can get that lucky.....

I`m looking to get the rear window done with 15%/small side rear windows 20%/ Rear windows 20~35% ( not sure yet ) / front windows 50%/ front tint strip 5%....
 
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about $250~300
wow thats kinda a lil too much for tint. i paid $140 for all my windows including the front too.
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Well I got mine tinted today at California Tint Inc..... 17% on the rear 3 windows, 32% on the rear passenger windows, 55% on the front drivers windows/ small forward windows and 7% 8 inch tint strip on the front window..... I'll have pic's up tommorow.. Man these guys were Fast!!! They had the car done in one hour!!... and to top it off I only paid 140$ for all of it liffetime warranty.... The owner was really easy to work with..
 
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congrats on the tint. post them pics up.
 
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