Tint shop in Raleigh?

BrianUNC · 06-05-2011, 08:05 PM

Anybody have any recommendations on where to get tint done in the Raleigh/Cary area? Time to get some put on my E90...a few days in the 90's will make your mind up quickly!

BarefootManiac · 06-12-2011, 10:02 PM

Stay clear of Raleigh Window Tinting on Capital. Those fools F'ed my ride up!

PKizzle · 09-03-2011, 09:54 AM

What happened? I had my car tinted at Raleigh Window Tinting and it looks good so far.

1000klr · 09-03-2011, 03:14 PM

I always go to sun protection in cary, gotten about 5 cars done there. And they use formula one, best thick tint out there

newuser · 09-04-2011, 12:08 PM

Tinted Atmosphere's in Apex. I used to tint windows and am very particular about my car. The guy there really takes his time and does it right. PM if you need any info.

PKizzle · 09-04-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BarefootManiac

Stay clear of Raleigh Window Tinting on Capital. Those fools F'ed my ride up!

Hi, how did they mess your car up? I may need to take it back to them to get the rear glass matrix area touched up. Anything I need to be careful about with those guys?

BarefootManiac · 09-07-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PKizzle

Hi, how did they mess your car up? I may need to take it back to them to get the rear glass matrix area touched up. Anything I need to be careful about with those guys?

They did a shitty job on applying the tint to the windows. The front passenger window had a bubble, the trapped air is now gone but the tint is crinkled in that area. The rear passenger window has 3-4 long vertical cut marks on the tint itself.

When I got the car back, there was this white dust all over the outside of it and everything on the inside was sticky from the adhesive and water they used. You could see where the solvent ran down the inside door panels and on the outside too. They wanted me to come back in 5 days so they could use a special tool for the dot matrix on the back window, but I never returned. After what I have seen and the quality of work they did the first time, there was no way I'd let them within 5 feet of my ride... and that's with their arms stretched out.

I wasn't expecting too much from them, just a good tint job for the reasonable price they quoted me. Instead I got a F'up tint job and a dirty ass car.

PKizzle · 09-07-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BarefootManiac

They did a shitty job on applying the tint to the windows. The front passenger window had a bubble, the trapped air is now gone but the tint is crinkled in that area. The rear passenger window has 3-4 long vertical cut marks on the tint itself.

When I got the car back, there was this white dust all over the outside of it and everything on the inside was sticky from the adhesive and water they used. You could see where the solvent ran down the inside door panels and on the outside too. They wanted me to come back in 5 days so they could use a special tool for the dot matrix on the back window, but I never returned. After what I have seen and the quality of work they did the first time, there was no way I'd let them within 5 feet of my ride... and that's with their arms stretched out.

I wasn't expecting too much from them, just a good tint job for the reasonable price they quoted me. Instead I got a F'up tint job and a dirty ass car.

Wow! Sorry to hear that they screwed your tint installation up so badly. I had looked the place up on the web and had made an appointment on the phone as they mentioned that they worked directly with Leith BMW. Was very surprised by the appearance of the place as it didn't look like they did too many new Bimmers. The tint itself wasn't too bad...but there was some of that white dust on the seats that I had to clean it up later. Like you, I am supposed to take it back to get the rear dot matrix straightened but, but don't think I will now.

Incidentally, I checked with my SA at Leith BMW and his recommendation was this other place in Raleigh - http://www.raleighclearbra.com/. Apparently they do a lot of work for Leith. I am now considering taking my car here to get the rear glass dot matrix area straightened out.

SweetDee · 09-24-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by newuser

Tinted Atmosphere's in Apex. I used to tint windows and am very particular about my car. The guy there really takes his time and does it right. PM if you need any info.

I second this recommendation. Dave at Tinted Atmospheres has done 4 cars for me...and wrapped my interior. His work is superb and he isn't afraid to take the time to do the job right.

Hokie_BMW · 12-25-2013, 09:21 PM

thread revival...does anyone know of anywhere in the Raleigh Durham area that will tint below legal?

DaveD08 · 12-26-2013, 10:34 AM

I used Tint World in Cary for an ex's car, turned out great. 55% on the windshield and 38% the rest of the way around.

marcus321 · 12-27-2013, 10:36 AM

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thread revival...does anyone know of anywhere in the Raleigh Durham area that will tint below legal?

Tinted atmosphere will do below illegal if you pay cash. Obviously it wont be warranted since you are requesting illegal tint but they do an amazing job.

Hokie_BMW · 12-27-2013, 01:44 PM

Just gave them a call and figured it out! Thanks a lot guys

Thinking 20-25% all the way around on my jet black coupe. Thoughts or recommendations?

Eric@NRP · 12-27-2013, 04:18 PM

I have 20% all the way around and 35% on the windshield I think it's perfect on any color

jon_335 · 12-27-2013, 05:19 PM

I can't speak to the non-legal tint, but David (Tinted Atmospheres) does a fantastic job with tinting. He did my old e36 and I plan to take my e92 to him when I have the funds for tinting.

Hokie_BMW · 12-28-2013, 11:22 AM

Glad to hear all these good reviews about tinted atmosphere. Hoping to get it done in January when I get back from vacation

06-05-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
BrianUNC Private First Class 26 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2023 911, 2025 Z4 6MT ordered Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Tint shop in Raleigh? Anybody have any recommendations on where to get tint done in the Raleigh/Cary area? Time to get some put on my E90...a few days in the 90's will make your mind up quickly!
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06-12-2011, 10:02 PM	#2
BarefootManiac Private 2 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 335i Breakneck Metal Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Stay clear of Raleigh Window Tinting on Capital. Those fools F'ed my ride up! __________________ 2010 335i black sapphire metallic, m sport, premium, performance kit, manual transmission
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09-03-2011, 09:54 AM	#3
PKizzle Second Lieutenant 153 Rep 291 Posts Drives: F80 M3, E36 M3, X4 M40 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cary, NC iTrader: (0)	What happened? I had my car tinted at Raleigh Window Tinting and it looks good so far.
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1000klr First Lieutenant 29 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2008 Bmw 335i/JB4 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Greenville, NC iTrader: (1)	I always go to sun protection in cary, gotten about 5 cars done there. And they use formula one, best thick tint out there __________________ Current: 2012 Mustang GT 5.0(Brembo Package, Jon Lund tune, steeda 101mm CAI, roush axlebacks, offroad xpipe) Current: 2008 Honda CBR1000RR (Jardine Slip-On, PC III, dyno tuned at 173 rwhp) Sold: 2008 BMW 335i(JB4, Stett CP/Tial BOV,BMS DCI, Raceland Catless DP)
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newuser Private First Class 9 Rep 130 Posts Drives: chevy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: US iTrader: (1)	Tinted Atmosphere's in Apex. I used to tint windows and am very particular about my car. The guy there really takes his time and does it right. PM if you need any info.
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12-25-2013, 09:21 PM	#10
Hokie_BMW Captain 59 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	thread revival...does anyone know of anywhere in the Raleigh Durham area that will tint below legal?
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12-26-2013, 10:34 AM	#11
DaveD08 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 339 Posts Drives: BMW's Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	I used Tint World in Cary for an ex's car, turned out great. 55% on the windshield and 38% the rest of the way around.
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12-27-2013, 01:44 PM	#13
Hokie_BMW Captain 59 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Just gave them a call and figured it out! Thanks a lot guys Thinking 20-25% all the way around on my jet black coupe. Thoughts or recommendations?
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12-27-2013, 04:18 PM	#14
Eric@NRP Private First Class 174 Rep 188 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (5)	I have 20% all the way around and 35% on the windshield I think it's perfect on any color
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12-27-2013, 05:19 PM	#15
jon_335 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1)	I can't speak to the non-legal tint, but David (Tinted Atmospheres) does a fantastic job with tinting. He did my old e36 and I plan to take my e92 to him when I have the funds for tinting. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| Garner, North Carolina
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12-28-2013, 11:22 AM	#16
Hokie_BMW Captain 59 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Glad to hear all these good reviews about tinted atmosphere. Hoping to get it done in January when I get back from vacation
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