Hey everybody,

I need to get my windows tinted and I was thinking if there are several people that are interested we might be able to get a deal. If anyone is interested let me know and I will see if I can get us a deal.

i wanna do it on the pcar and the vert, 2 windows on the pcar and 2 biggins with 2 little ones for the vert

I got my car done @ Tritek in Richardson. All E46s have that "Dot Matrix" problem with the tinting & on my car its the most minimal of all the other E46s I've seen on the road. They did a GREAT job on my car & I have not had any problems yet.

They tint cars for Courtesy Nissan, Lute Riley Honda, & Town North Mazda.

All E46s have that "Dot Matrix" problem with the tinting & on my car (really sucks), its the most minimal of all the other E46s I've seen on the road.



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I am friends with the owner of Tint Depot in Arlington. They give nice discounts to my referals and friends. Let me know and I can get you all thier information.

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Say all you want Eric, there is a reason that the E46 was built, because its better than the E36.

I still need to get my car done, D & D auto tinting (they do Moritz's tinting) quoted me 150, so if we could get a good price from a reputable place then I would be interested.

They did mine and its good, and theyll do "illegal" tinting to, Shhhhhhhh!

bonnie and clydes on harry hines, its a car audio place but they do tinting too. you can talk them down on anything

Ok,

I appreciate everyone's input, but let's get a head count. I have:

1. Magoo
2. Neiche

1. Magoo
2. Neiche
3. Me Boxster 2 windows
4. Me Vert 2 big 2 small windows

Do any of the places mentioned offer lifetime warranty?

pretty sure we won't da any w/ out lifetime !!! and neaiche = 2 frnt windows...

Do any of the places mentioned offer lifetime warranty?


Once I get a totak head count I will check with several places and present the options to everybody interested to get a majority decision.

I am hesitant to put my name on that list, due to the fact that I have school on weekdays, so the only time I can get it done is on days that I have off from school, or unless one of these places is open on weekends, D & D is not, but the reason I like D & D is that they tint bimmers all day long, so its not like they will mess up, not sure if they have a lifetime warranty or not.

Do any of the places mentioned offer lifetime warranty?

I believe Alta Mere in North Richland Hills offers a lifetime warranty.

I got the Huper Optic tint on my E46 at Alta Mere. It was a good experience and they did do a lifetime warrantee on it. I have been very pleased thus far. Good luck with your GB!

I got the Huper Optic tint on my E46 at Alta Mere. It was a good experience and they did do a lifetime warrantee on it. I have been very pleased thus far. Good luck with your GB!
How much did you pay for the huper optic tint?... and what exactly does it do?... do you have any pics of it on your car?

1. Magoo
2. Neiche
3. SecretAznMan4u Boxster 2 windows
4. SecretAznMan4u 2 big 2 small windows
5. Blke36 328is (and possibly '91 Caprice)

put me down dependent on price

Magoo, looks like we have 5-7 cars at this point. :D

can they tint my scooter windshield?

can they tint my scooter windshield?

I think tinting the windshield of a scooter is illegal in TX.

Magoo, looks like we have 5-7 cars at this point. :D

Well,

i think that is going to be pretty much everyone wanting to join up. Monday I will start calling around to see what we can get. Several people mentioned knowing places or people that have the hook up..if you know someone at a shop give them a call and see what you can workout. Seems like everyone wants lifetime warranty with a name brand shop. i will start calling some of the bigger names. if anyone gets a price that they think is good, please PM me. i will probably give it about a week to see what we can get. After that i will post the top two prices and we can make a decision from there. Hopefully that works for everbody I will do my best to get us a deal. :buttrock

I think tinting the windshield of a scooter is illegal in TX.

It maybe illegal but i am sure you can get it done :devillook

Well,

i think that is going to be pretty much everyone wanting to join up. Monday I will start calling around to see what we can get. Several people mentioned knowing places or people that have the hook up..if you know someone at a shop give them a call and see what you can workout. Seems like everyone wants lifetime warranty with a name brand shop. i will start calling some of the bigger names. if anyone gets a price that they think is good, please PM me. i will probably give it about a week to see what we can get. After that i will post the top two prices and we can make a decision from there. Hopefully that works for everbody I will do my best to get us a deal. :buttrock


how about jose's tint and go?

yeah, and be sure not to leave out D & D auto tinting from your list to call

how about jose's tint and go?


Of course i won't forget Jose's!!!!! But, my first choice is T-bone's Tint and Chicken off Harry Hines. :alright

yeah, and be sure not to leave out D & D auto tinting from your list to call

D&D ???

D&D ???
yes, its where Moritz BMW of arlington gets all of their cars tinted, they quoted me 150 for my car.
D & D (http://d-&-d-auto-tinting-&-alarms.01363411.worldpages-ads.com/)

D&D ???
On Abrams in arlington. They do Moritz's tinting.

I might be in for an Audi TT.

Definitely in for the Caprice now that it's TX DOT legal.

I might be in for an Audi TT.


you have a TT? I have been toying the idea about getting one for awhile now. Are they good daily drivers?

My better half will be driving it as a daily driver. It's a coupe, 180 hp, no turbo lag whatsoever.

Its got a pretty firm suspension, but is fairly comfortable and quiet. It's a little difficult to get in and out of but it seems to be a good car so far. Definitely will get you a lot of looks (but of course you already have a Porsche).

My better half will be driving it as a daily driver. It's a coupe, 180 hp, no turbo lag whatsoever.

Is the TT is based off of the same drivetrain as the one in the Beetle Turbo S? Friend convinced me to test drive one, I only agreed to so I could beat the crap out of it (does NICE 5K rev launches :devillook ). Was actually very impressed with the powertrain.

thats cool that you have a better half, I only have a worst half. I kid I kid. My wife had the beetle, surprising fun to drive FWD vehicle. I too have been eyeing the TT for awhile. and the price has finally began dropped.

thats cool that you have a better half, I only have a worst half. I kid I kid. My wife had the beetle, surprising fun to drive FWD vehicle. I too have been eyeing the TT for awhile. and the price has finally began dropped.

Yep, the prices have definitely dropped.

Say all you want Eric, there is a reason that the E46 was built, because its better than the E36.
All I can think of is owned, :stickoutt

There is a very good chance I'll move to the Dallas area before summer, what is the legal tint in Texas and how often is enforced by cops? I'll follow this thread to see who you guys end up going with, so that I can have my windows tinted. I have a 325 with 35%, and the wife's Jetta with 20%. I want to do the Cooper 20 %, but I'll wait until I move. Thanks in advance.

For Texas:

This law restricts the amount of window film darkness on all side windows combined with any existing tint already in the glass to no darker than a number total of 35% 25%LT (LT = light transmission). If the car has 2 outside door mirrors (one on each side) it allows any darkness on the rear wind shield. If the car has only 1 outside mirror the car is only allowed a total of 35% 25%LT on all windows including the rear wind shield. It does allow front windshields to be tinted measured down from the top of the windshield 5 inches or to the AS1 line which ever measurement comes first (most cars have this AS1 line & some don't). Total of 35% 25%LT allowed here as well. 1987 and older are not excluded from this law any more.

For Texas:

This law restricts the amount of window film darkness on all side windows combined with any existing tint already in the glass to no darker than a number total of 35% 25%LT (LT = light transmission). If the car has 2 outside door mirrors (one on each side) it allows any darkness on the rear wind shield. If the car has only 1 outside mirror the car is only allowed a total of 35% 25%LT on all windows including the rear wind shield. It does allow front windshields to be tinted measured down from the top of the windshield 5 inches or to the AS1 line which ever measurement comes first (most cars have this AS1 line & some don't). Total of 35% 25%LT allowed here as well. 1987 and older are not excluded from this law any more.


Thanks for the info. How often does police enforce this law. In Maryland is the same....35%, but cops do not enforce it much.

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After calling around this is the best tint deal I could find:

I just got off the phone with John, owner of Audio Depot and Tint Depot, 817-466-2441. He has made a price for Bimmerforum.com members as the following.

Sedan and Coupe $120.00
Single/Two Window $30.00
Strip and Re-tint $ 160.00

Let everyone know! All they have to do is go down there and mention my name(Greg) and Bimmerforums.com, group or not to get that price! :buttrock

I called around and Greg's deal was the best prices on tint with lifetime warranty. Also, others wanted everyone there the same day between 8am and 5pm and for most of us that just wasn't going to work. So everyone who takes advantage of this deal should thank Greg!!! :clap

Plus, they do really good work! Feel free to check out my car sometime.

Good Luck everyone!

Greg

Plus, they do really good work! Feel free to check out my car sometime.

Good Luck everyone!

Greg



are these the guys on matlock, next to joes pizza and pasta?

Will they go any darker than 35???

Will they go any darker than 35???

I would also like to know this I had my 325 done to 35% and thought it was to light, but then again it had tan interior and my m3 has black so 35% may be plenty for this car.

D&D tint on Abrams will, shhhhh.

After calling around this is the best tint deal I could find:

[QUOTE=DallasE46]I just got off the phone with John, owner of Audio Depot and Tint Depot, 817-466-2441. He has made a price for Bimmerforum.com members as the following.

Sedan and Coupe $120.00
Single/Two Window $30.00
Strip and Re-tint $ 160.00

Let everyone know! All they have to do is go down there and mention my name(Greg) and Bimmerforums.com, group or not to get that price! :buttrock

I called around and Greg's deal was the best prices on tint with lifetime warranty. Also, others wanted everyone there the same day between 8am and 5pm and for most of us that just wasn't going to work. So everyone who takes advantage of this deal should thank Greg!!! :clap

so has any1 taken advantage of this price ?

I haven't but i'm seriously thinking about it for the summer. Black car + summer = not fun.

i haven't yet, but i will be soon. i doubt anyone has yet, since i just posted the deal.

I want to get tinted. Would my Jetta be less, more, or the same price do you think?

OOPS...friend was still logged in.

UHHH MMMM, here we go again:

I want to get tinted. Would my Jetta be less, more, or the same price do you think?

OOPS...friend was still logged in.

UHHH MMMM, here we go again:

I want to get tinted. Would my Jetta be less, more, or the same price do you think?

Go back to vdubaddiction, I'm sure they still love ya :lol :lol

Where is Audio Depot and Tint Depot and did they specify the type of tint (ie. smoke, the silverish kind, etc)?

Where is Audio Depot and Tint Depot and did they specify the type of tint (ie. smoke, the silverish kind, etc)?

They are in Arlington. I don't know there address but here is the number:

QUOTE=DallasE46]I just got off the phone with John, owner of Audio Depot and Tint Depot, 817-466-2441. He has made a price for Bimmerforum.com members as the following.

I want to get tinted. Would my Jetta be less, more, or the same price do you think?

I would check with them, but I imagine it would be the same.

Ill take advantage of the single/ 2 window thing for $30 if they can match the tent thats already on the car.( one of the back side windows is peeling and its that silverish tint)

If you guys come down to ATX, my friend (tints for mother's window tint)
will do your car for $105.

He did mine and it is QUALITY. He did my friend's cars, dad's car, both of my cars, etc. He has been doing it for years and he does a really nice job. Feel free to take a look at mine.

PM me and I'll hook you up.

Joe

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hmm so $120 for a 4dr... that includes the rear?

quality as far as the dotmatrix blending around edges?

btw, wasn't the minimum tint allowed to be darker noww/ the sept 1 new laws?

edit: it's now 20% that you can have legally

hmm so $120 for a 4dr... that includes the rear?

quality as far as the dotmatrix blending around edges?

btw, wasn't the minimum tint allowed to be darker noww/ the sept 1 new laws?

edit: it's now 20% that you can have legally
Damn 20% is pretty dark.

Damn 20% is pretty dark.

i had 5% all the way on my last car :eek:

Any movement on the idea of a group price? I am in Arlington and want to get my 93 325i done...

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Go back to vdubaddiction, I'm sure they still love ya :lol :lol

You can always go back to the 240SX forums...

You can always go back to the 240SX forums...

Or you can go back to Vdubaddiction and get clowned on even more by vertigo :lol

I'm good... :rolleyes

Any movement on the idea of a group price? I am in Arlington and want to get my 93 325i done...


Actually that is the "group" rate. I checked with about five places and Greg's prices were as good as I found. Post if you find anything better, plus Tint Depo isn't requiring everyone show up at the same time.

hmm so $120 for a 4dr... that includes the rear?

quality as far as the dotmatrix blending around edges?

btw, wasn't the minimum tint allowed to be darker noww/ the sept 1 new laws?

edit: it's now 20% that you can have legally


I am not sure about the legal percentage, but $120 is for all windows!

anyone got this done yet? how's it look? quality? etc?

anyone got this done yet? how's it look? quality? etc?


Mine were done there last year.


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keeping this thread alive.....bump

DAMMM someone just go and GET IT DONE !!!! :confused

hahaha kinda like a meet.... everyone talking about it but no-one doing it ... :buttrock

OWNED page 4 :redspot

Yeah, I was thinking about doing a group buy, but I just went ahead and took mine to d&d...

Yeah, I was thinking about doing a group buy, but I just went ahead and took mine to d&d...

Group Buy? I negotiated group buy ratesfor us, WITHOUT having to actually be in a group. Basically it is a win-win situation. My car was done there and it looks GREAT. I am gettign my two front windows re-tinted since I keep scratching my tint like a dummy (I fling my seatbelts off!!!)

My bad, I guess im just a retard, what price was the group rate at?.. I got mine done for $123.00

My bad, I guess im just a retard, what price was the group rate at?.. I got mine done for $123.00
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After calling around this is the best tint deal I could find:

I just got off the phone with John, owner of Audio Depot and Tint Depot, 817-466-2441. He has made a price for Bimmerforum.com members as the following.

Sedan and Coupe $120.00
Single/Two Window $30.00
Strip and Re-tint $ 160.00

Let everyone know! All they have to do is go down there and mention my name(Greg) and Bimmerforums.com, group or not to get that price!

I called around and Greg's deal was the best prices on tint with lifetime warranty. Also, others wanted everyone there the same day between 8am and 5pm and for most of us that just wasn't going to work. So everyone who takes advantage of this deal should thank Greg!!!

Well damn, you only paid 3 more dollars than the GB price.

My bad, I guess im just a retard, what price was the group rate at?.. I got mine done for $123.00
I think back when I got my coupe done there it was $160 for 20% all around.

Yeah, I just got the darkest legal, not worth bothering with the 10% chance of getting pulled over and ticketed for illegal tint.

Yeah, I just got the darkest legal, not worth bothering with the 10% chance of getting pulled over and ticketed for illegal tint.
Ive had mine for over a year and no problems...

Ive had mine for over a year and no problems...
Yeah, my dads been running no front plate for over 3 years no problem, but I dont want to give the police any extra reasons to pull me over.

Protint in North Dallas-- Near Frankfurt/Preston.

Lifetime warranty, easy to deal with, quick...

After calling around this is the best tint deal I could find:

I just got off the phone with John, owner of Audio Depot and Tint Depot, 817-466-2441. He has made a price for Bimmerforum.com members as the following.

Sedan and Coupe $120.00
Single/Two Window $30.00
Strip and Re-tint $ 160.00

Let everyone know! All they have to do is go down there and mention my name(Greg) and Bimmerforums.com, group or not to get that price! :buttrock

I called around and Greg's deal was the best prices on tint with lifetime warranty. Also, others wanted everyone there the same day between 8am and 5pm and for most of us that just wasn't going to work. So everyone who takes advantage of this deal should thank Greg!!! :clap

Old post, but worth bringing up again.

I gotta call that place up....where is it??

I gotta call that place up....where is it??
Kinda outta the way, but worth it. Matlock and I-20 near The Parks Mall.

sweet, going on friday, john gave me 120 on the 328i and 60 on the boxster. SWEET, this is the cheapest for llumar

sweet, going on friday, john gave me 120 on the 328i and 60 on the boxster. SWEET, this is the cheapest for llumar

+1 for me if its a good deal, need tint all around on my 323is.

+1 for me for both the Civic and the 240. The 240 tint is coming apart and needs to be retinted :(

WTF.. I just now noticed this thread started in 05. Probably wouldve helped if I read the whole thread before posting lol.

mmm but it looks like pricings still good? maybe....

mmm but it looks like pricings still good? maybe....
Yeah, pricing is still good, that is why I resurected this thread. I know many of us are needing tint for the summer time, so I wanted to help again.

nice, i guess i need to take advantage of this deal. how long does it take to tint a sedan, can i wait there while he does it ?

Ussually only takes about an hour give or take. They do have Satellite tv to keep you entertained while your wait. Plus, Frys is across the street, and a Joes Pizza next door.

cool, thnx for the info DallasE46 :)

I just made a new thread to make things easier.