Tint Window Shop in Bay Area Recommand

kei169 · 08-09-2008, 08:04 PM

any shop recommanded for window tinting in BaY area, Oakland or emeryville, Berkeley area with cheap price?

I also heard that ceramic tinting is the best, is it correct?

Thanks

just4kickz · 08-09-2008, 08:50 PM

just go to mach iii since it's on the peninsula... and for the record "bay area" is so vague.

kei169 · 08-10-2008, 12:02 AM

Sorry, i don't know wht mach iii is
Could you explain a bit?

Thanks

radix · 08-10-2008, 12:08 AM

I command you to get your windows tinted. I uncommand you to get your windows tinted. I recommand you to get your windows tinted.

TommyLi · 08-10-2008, 02:06 AM

dont get it somewhere cheap.. they'll leave ugly air bubbles and air strips in your tints.. some places do it decently though.. I did mine at Omega Tintwerks in pleasanton, great place, I highly recommend it. Cost 380 for the ceramic though.

just4kickz · 08-10-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kei169

Sorry, i don't know wht mach iii is
Could you explain a bit?

Thanks

mach iii is a shop in SF i believe... i've never gone there but many, very very many, people have gotten work done there or have bought things from them... and have been satisfied with what they got/their workmanship.

machiii.net is their website, and if you repost this in the california section, your bound to get a lot more info.

simp0man · 08-10-2008, 02:28 AM

Whats ceramic?

Ascension · 08-10-2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kei169

any shop recommanded for window tinting in BaY area, Oakland or emeryville, Berkeley area with cheap price?

I also heard that ceramic tinting is the best, is it correct?

Thanks

Rocky Mountain Windowtint, Livermore, Ca. 925-373-2577 Ask for Matt. He uses the Formula 1 Pinnacle. I got 35% and it cost $399

just4kickz · 08-10-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by simp0man

Whats ceramic?

its a material used in some tint films. metallic has been known to cause interference with some radios and 'comfort access' in cars, so many people choose ceramic films which doesn't have that problem.

from what i remember, ceramic films are usually thicker and harder to apply. lastly, tint shops are all about the skill of the tinter--not so much about price.

TommyLi · 08-10-2008, 02:48 AM

with a higher price also comes with higher quality though. usually

kei169 · 08-10-2008, 02:49 AM

thanks everyone, i heard that omega is nice. i also heard that a place in berkeley is nice too as it is recommanded byweatherford BMW

Thanks everyone!

just4kickz · 08-10-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyLi

with a higher price also comes with higher quality though. usually

well if you go to LA, the mean price is probably like 200 since there are so many shops that can tint and the workmanship is good.

simp0man · 08-10-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

its a material used in some tint films. metallic has been known to cause interference with some radios and 'comfort access' in cars, so many people choose ceramic films which doesn't have that problem.

from what i remember, ceramic films are usually thicker and harder to apply. lastly, tint shops are all about the skill of the tinter--not so much about price.

Thanks, so I am looking at a pretty expensive tint when I do mines?

seanl · 08-10-2008, 05:00 PM

I've always gone to Vincent at Omega TintWerks in Pleasanton, he's already done 2 cars for me since '05 and is going to clear bra and tint my spankin' new 335i Sedan this week.

MadDog · 08-10-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by anmcguire

I command you to get your windows tinted. I uncommand you to get your windows tinted. I recommand you to get your windows tinted.

asian010 · 08-10-2008, 07:04 PM

mach 3 in san francisco, premier in fremont

stooken · 08-11-2008, 02:01 AM

my friend can do it for you out of his garage but it's in san jose. quality work and probably a lot cheaper than retail shops. he just did a client's M6 not too long ago. PM me if you're interested. his appointments are weekends only since this is just a side job.

kei169 · 08-11-2008, 04:14 PM

question,

If i am not going with the ceramic thing, will it affects the quality of my cell-phone connection as well as the radio, how much will it affect the reception?

shragon · 08-11-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kei169

question,

If i am not going with the ceramic thing, will it affects the quality of my cell-phone connection as well as the radio, how much will it affect the reception?

it will not. metallic tint is what you want to stay away from.

Ray · 08-11-2008, 04:54 PM

Metallic film will interfere with many of the vehicle's transmitting components, i.e. radio, nav, comfort access, etc.

jay spec · 08-11-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray

Metallic film will interfere with many of the vehicle's transmitting components, i.e. radio, nav, comfort access, etc.

ray is correct. please pm him for a quote and appointment.

mach 3 ftw

kei169 · 08-11-2008, 05:19 PM

i just called mach 3, they don't have ceramic tint though.

but the ceramic costs like 4xx in omega whereas the normal cost 200.

i am using mainly the cell phone bluetooth to the car. not using radio much, so do you think i better stick with metallic?

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TommyLi Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 208 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	dont get it somewhere cheap.. they'll leave ugly air bubbles and air strips in your tints.. some places do it decently though.. I did mine at Omega Tintwerks in pleasanton, great place, I highly recommend it. Cost 380 for the ceramic though.
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kei169 Captain 23 Rep 735 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	thanks everyone, i heard that omega is nice. i also heard that a place in berkeley is nice too as it is recommanded byweatherford BMW Thanks everyone!
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kei169 Captain 23 Rep 735 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	i just called mach 3, they don't have ceramic tint though. but the ceramic costs like 4xx in omega whereas the normal cost 200. i am using mainly the cell phone bluetooth to the car. not using radio much, so do you think i better stick with metallic?
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