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      08-31-2015, 12:20 PM   #1
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Window Tinting in Chicago

Can anyone recommend a reliable place to have windows tinted in the Chicago area? Also, if you have had your windows tinted, how dark did you go and how much did it cost?
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Can anyone recommend a reliable place to have windows tinted in the Chicago area? Also, if you have had your windows tinted, how dark did you go and how much did it cost?
Just got mine done at Auto Art. 35% all around for $225. 3M film
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      09-02-2015, 11:47 AM   #3
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+1 for Auto Art.
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Midco tinting.. 180 I believe.. Outstanding work
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Umbra Tint

Had great experiences with Nino @ Umbra Window Tinting in Schaumburg.

Or if you're in the OC area Ultimate Auto Care in Orange (between 55S and 5 fwy, north of 22) is great as well :
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Nino @ Umbra tinting (they work with Lustr, got my clear bra done at same time) 35% all around with pinnacle formula 1 ceramic for around $350.
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I used Umbra too, good price, great workmanship
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Nino @ Umbra tinting (they work with Lustr, got my clear bra done at same time) 35% all around with pinnacle formula 1 ceramic for around $350.
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I used Umbra too, good price, great workmanship
+1, Nino is a great guy and works closely with Ivan at Lustr next door.
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I got mine done at umbra too. YMB on their Facebook page. No matter how OCD you are, Nino will be even worse. Great work and he stands by it.
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Midco tinting.. 180 I believe.. Outstanding work
any pics of his work?
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Major Tint can come out to your location and tint for you.
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Can anyone recommend a reliable place to have windows tinted in the Chicago area? Also, if you have had your windows tinted, how dark did you go and how much did it cost?
Just got mine done at Auto Art. 35% all around for $225. 3M film
Was this tinted or ceramic 3M film?
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PodDoc how do you like the Pinnacle ceramic tint? Do you notice a difference in heat reduction? Worth the price?
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PodDoc how do you like the Pinnacle ceramic tint? Do you notice a difference in heat reduction? Worth the price?
I love the pinnacle formula 1 tint. Ive had multiple different tint in the past, doesnt compare to the pinnacle. Definitely worth it. If you really havea problem with the heat in your area, i would suggest getting the front windshield tinted too, in the past week with the sun blazing through, I can definitely feel the sun through the front windshield but not the sides where its tinted. I'm going to get my front tinted when i get the time.
Nino at umbra does a great job.
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any pics of his work?
anyone who wants can come and checkout my car, he did mine
he uses sunco tint.

i personally think paying 350 for a window tint is bonkers.
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Thanks for the heads up! I had it on my last M and thought it was pretty good stuff, but wanted to see if it was still delivering as I recall. Glad to hear it does block out the heat vs. standard tint. Went cheap route on my last car and regretted it. Won't make that mistake again!

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I love the pinnacle formula 1 tint. Ive had multiple different tint in the past, doesnt compare to the pinnacle. Definitely worth it. If you really havea problem with the heat in your area, i would suggest getting the front windshield tinted too, in the past week with the sun blazing through, I can definitely feel the sun through the front windshield but not the sides where its tinted. I'm going to get my front tinted when i get the time.
Nino at umbra does a great job.
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tintworks in vernon hills. he's reliable, affordable and is comfortable with working with high end cars. he was working on an rs7 along with my m4 last week.
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Nino at Umbra in Schaumburg.
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      06-22-2016, 01:56 AM   #22
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+1 Major Tint will take care of you and does a great job!

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