Tint

spotshooter · 02-14-2013, 12:42 AM

Seeking recommendations for window tint in Seattle. Got one quote for $450.00. Perhaps I'm out of touch, but I thought it was pricey.

Advice welcome.

Transfer · 02-14-2013, 12:57 AM

On prior cars I've used Accutint Seattle (expensive) and Darkside Tinting on Lake City Way (cheap but well done). I'm thinking about 40-50% tint for heat control and would try Accutint NW on Aurora. I had them detail a car once and was impressed with price, service, and a great detail. I think $450 is pricey but it depends on the film too. I would probably max out at $400.

jadnashuanh · 02-14-2013, 01:23 AM

The price of the material can vary by over 3:1. What I ended up with on my vehicle was a top-end tint from 3M. At a 70% material, it has better IR and UV ratings than most all other tints with much darker tints. It is also the max you can have in some states and still pass inspection. So, some of it depends on whether you really want dark, or you want something that looks good, but isn't! http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive_Films/

Mine's only been on about a year, but no scratching, bubbles, loose or other visible defects. The difference in interior temp was dramatic when sitting in the hot sun.

spotshooter · 02-14-2013, 01:26 AM

I have comfort access... does this require the use of ceramic film?

kerrit · 02-14-2013, 11:49 AM

I had mine done recently by Midnight Window Tinting at the Bellevue Location, I'm happy with their work, only cost me $150 Groupon and then another $70 to upgrade the tint.

HighandDry · 02-14-2013, 09:30 PM

Metropolitan detail does great work.

urBan_dK · 02-14-2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spotshooter

I have comfort access... does this require the use of ceramic film?

Doesn't require it. My range may have decreased a bit without it but still works well enough for me.

Most important thing is to get Tint Protector on the window seals if you have a sedan.

Sales@Carrozzeria · 02-19-2013, 05:13 PM

Contact Seattle Accutint and say Carrozzeria sent you.

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02-14-2013, 12:57 AM	#2
Transfer Captain Drives: E90 M3, X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 871 iTrader: (0)	On prior cars I've used Accutint Seattle (expensive) and Darkside Tinting on Lake City Way (cheap but well done). I'm thinking about 40-50% tint for heat control and would try Accutint NW on Aurora. I had them detail a car once and was impressed with price, service, and a great detail. I think $450 is pricey but it depends on the film too. I would probably max out at $400.

02-14-2013, 01:23 AM	#3
jadnashuanh Second Lieutenant Drives: 535iGT x-drive Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 265 iTrader: (0)	The price of the material can vary by over 3:1. What I ended up with on my vehicle was a top-end tint from 3M. At a 70% material, it has better IR and UV ratings than most all other tints with much darker tints. It is also the max you can have in some states and still pass inspection. So, some of it depends on whether you really want dark, or you want something that looks good, but isn't! http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive_Films/ Mine's only been on about a year, but no scratching, bubbles, loose or other visible defects. The difference in interior temp was dramatic when sitting in the hot sun.

02-14-2013, 01:26 AM	#4
spotshooter Private First Class Drives: 2013 AW M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	I have comfort access... does this require the use of ceramic film?

02-14-2013, 11:49 AM	#5
kerrit Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 Melbourne Red E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 239 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R [0.00] 2008 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	I had mine done recently by Midnight Window Tinting at the Bellevue Location, I'm happy with their work, only cost me $150 Groupon and then another $70 to upgrade the tint.

02-14-2013, 09:30 PM	#6
HighandDry Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	Metropolitan detail does great work.

02-19-2013, 05:13 PM	#8
Sales@Carrozzeria BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW E92 M3 / BMW E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 147 iTrader: (0)	Contact Seattle Accutint and say Carrozzeria sent you.