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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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northern virginia tint shop

I am looking to get my front two windows done on my new FX4. If anyone knows of a good shop up in the northern VA area, i would appreciate it. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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California Tint in Manassas did mine. I was very happy with their job. They are right on Rt. 28 close to Liberia Dr.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Here in Arizona, tinting is sort of a "given".

My suggestions:

1. DO NOT triy to save a few bucks on this. You want the best tint material they offer.

2. Try to find a shop that gives you a lifetime guarantee. We have places like this here.

I have a 91 Honda that I got tinted right after I bought it new in 1990. The tint still looks new.

Cheaper materials will fade. I've also seen a lot of vehicles with "bubbles" in the film. In addition, inferior materials scratch easily. You don't want any of these problems.

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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I got mine done at LA Tint (ETA: in Manassas)

LA Tine

I got the front two done with Formula One Pinnacle. It was $110 but looks great. They told me they do not even stock classic film anymore because they got tired of replacing it.

Anyway, they did a great job and there is no color distortion with the tint which drives me CRAZY. So I am very happy.
I need to get some pics of my truck with the tint now...
 

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JMBdevotee
I got mine done at LA Tint (ETA: in Manassas)

LA Tine

I got the front two done with Formula One Pinnacle. It was $110 but looks great. They told me they do not even stock classic film anymore because they got tired of replacing it.

Anyway, they did a great job and there is no color distortion with the tint which drives me CRAZY. So I am very happy.
I need to get some pics of my truck with the tint now...
I need to get over to LA tint and have 35% put on my front two windows.
I'll be home the 4-9 so I'll call them up and get it done on the 4th probably woohoo!
JMB, anyone up for a small meet one night like the 5th or 6th or something?
 

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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My current truck was already tinted when I bought it. However, I had my last SUV tinted at the tint place in centreville. It's on rt. 29 across from the IHOP.

They charged $80 for the front 2 windows. Did a pretty good job.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CRF250rider1000
I need to get over to LA tint and have 35% put on my front two windows.
I'll be home the 4-9 so I'll call them up and get it done on the 4th probably woohoo!
JMB, anyone up for a small meet one night like the 5th or 6th or something?
That is what I did, 35% and I think it looks good.

5th & 6th are no good for me, I have class Wednesday and Thursday night's.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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made an appointment with LA tint. lifetime warranty on all their work. not too bad. quoted $78 and about 2 hours to get it done. Thanks for the advice.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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That is what I did, 35% and I think it looks good.

5th & 6th are no good for me, I have class Wednesday and Thursday night's.
What about the 7th?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Good deal, I am sure you will be happy with the work.


CRF, just posted in your other thread.
 
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