Opinions Needed: Tint Issue

nv6425 · 09-13-2012, 09:56 AM

Hey guys,
After doing some significant research, I decided to have Huper Optik Ceramic 30% installed on my Imperial Blue M5. I talked to 4 different installers and ended up choosing the one who was an authorized Huper Optik installer. I paid $475 for the tint on all windows except the windshield and am pleased with the results EXCEPT the DOT compliance sticker that was put on my driver's side window.

I have had 12-15 cars tinted and have never seen a sticker as obtrusive as this one. In all reality, most of my other cars haven't had the sticker at all and as I look around at friends and coworkers cars, most don't have it either.

I saw the sticker but picked up the car anyway as I was running late for a meeting but contacted the tint shop owner afterward. He told me that the sticker is mandated by Huper Optik and the DOT and that if I decide I want it removed it would void my warranty on the tint PLUS I would have to pay $75 for him to re-tint the driver's side window. I told him that was ridiculous and he should have shown me the sticker before they put the tint on. It's nothing more than a rolling advertising for the company, pretty pathetic if you ask me.

So I think I'm stuck, I can't deal with this white sticker on my brand new $100K car, but don't think it's fair that I pay $75 and void my warranty on overpriced, delicate tint. Just to be clear, this isn't about the $75 or the warranty being voided, but a matter of principle and bad business practices. Am I blowing this out of proportion??

Any thoughts/opinions?

This picture was taken in my garage without the flash:

thebishman · 09-13-2012, 11:01 AM

That is ridiculous and frankly looks like hell. Pay the $75 to have it replaced and never use that guy again. Plus spread the word so that other's won't have to go thru' this mess. BTW, I think that's a really extreme price just for window tint.
Bish

Vinsanity12 · 09-13-2012, 11:30 AM

I live in Houston too and got a ticket in my last car for not having the proper sticker. Just know that if the cop is a dick you can get a ticket for it.

That being said your installer was not helpful. I am using EVS motorsports on Bellaire Blvd. They are giving me the same tint as you on everything but the windshield for $425. There sticker is less annoying also. When I did my X5 they didn't put it on the car until I asked them to (due to the past run in with the law)

p.s. I think that line about it voiding the warranty is BS. Does every place that sells Huper Optik require that sticker? I doubt it.

nv6425 · 09-13-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinsanity12

I live in Houston too and got a ticket in my last car for not having the proper sticker. Just know that if the cop is a dick you can get a ticket for it.

That being said your installer was not helpful. I am using EVS motorsports on Bellaire Blvd. They are giving me the same tint as you on everything but the windshield for $425. There sticker is less annoying also. When I did my X5 they didn't put it on the car until I asked them to (due to the past run in with the law)

p.s. I think that line about it voiding the warranty is BS. Does every place that sells Huper Optik require that sticker? I doubt it.

Yup, I talked to EVS, and should have gone with them....I went with Sun Shield because they are an authorized dealer of Huper...should have stuck with a professional.

bradone1 · 09-14-2012, 06:35 AM

Cccccrraazzzzyyy!!! That's a bunch of nonsense and i agree, have him fix it and then never use him again. I would picket in front of his shop if it were me and ruin his busiest day! I Also have never seen tint cost so much and I have tinted every car I have owned for over 15 years and I always do the windshield, I live in Miami and its a must. 3m is what I use and never had an issue, windshield is lighter than windows, that's the trick so the cops see a difference and leave alone, tickets very very infrequent but 10$ purchased removal receipt solves the case

that tint guy you are speaking of sounds like a boob....

09-13-2012, 09:56 AM	#1
nv6425 Lieutenant 64 Rep 481 Posts Drives: X7 Dark Shadow Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Opinions Needed: Tint Issue Hey guys, After doing some significant research, I decided to have Huper Optik Ceramic 30% installed on my Imperial Blue M5. I talked to 4 different installers and ended up choosing the one who was an authorized Huper Optik installer. I paid $475 for the tint on all windows except the windshield and am pleased with the results EXCEPT the DOT compliance sticker that was put on my driver's side window. I have had 12-15 cars tinted and have never seen a sticker as obtrusive as this one. In all reality, most of my other cars haven't had the sticker at all and as I look around at friends and coworkers cars, most don't have it either. I saw the sticker but picked up the car anyway as I was running late for a meeting but contacted the tint shop owner afterward. He told me that the sticker is mandated by Huper Optik and the DOT and that if I decide I want it removed it would void my warranty on the tint PLUS I would have to pay $75 for him to re-tint the driver's side window. I told him that was ridiculous and he should have shown me the sticker before they put the tint on. It's nothing more than a rolling advertising for the company, pretty pathetic if you ask me. So I think I'm stuck, I can't deal with this white sticker on my brand new $100K car, but don't think it's fair that I pay $75 and void my warranty on overpriced, delicate tint. Just to be clear, this isn't about the $75 or the warranty being voided, but a matter of principle and bad business practices. Am I blowing this out of proportion?? Any thoughts/opinions? This picture was taken in my garage without the flash: __________________ ///M
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09-13-2012, 11:01 AM	#2
thebishman Major 565 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: ‘24 iX M60 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (0)	That is ridiculous and frankly looks like hell. Pay the $75 to have it replaced and never use that guy again. Plus spread the word so that other's won't have to go thru' this mess. BTW, I think that's a really extreme price just for window tint. Bish
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Vinsanity12 Private First Class 19 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I live in Houston too and got a ticket in my last car for not having the proper sticker. Just know that if the cop is a dick you can get a ticket for it. That being said your installer was not helpful. I am using EVS motorsports on Bellaire Blvd. They are giving me the same tint as you on everything but the windshield for $425. There sticker is less annoying also. When I did my X5 they didn't put it on the car until I asked them to (due to the past run in with the law) p.s. I think that line about it voiding the warranty is BS. Does every place that sells Huper Optik require that sticker? I doubt it.
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09-14-2012, 06:35 AM	#5
bradone1 BMW Extraordinaire 51 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2019 X7 M Sport, 2015 M4 Vert Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Cccccrraazzzzyyy!!! That's a bunch of nonsense and i agree, have him fix it and then never use him again. I would picket in front of his shop if it were me and ruin his busiest day! I Also have never seen tint cost so much and I have tinted every car I have owned for over 15 years and I always do the windshield, I live in Miami and its a must. 3m is what I use and never had an issue, windshield is lighter than windows, that's the trick so the cops see a difference and leave alone, tickets very very infrequent but 10$ purchased removal receipt solves the case that tint guy you are speaking of sounds like a boob....
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