Bay Area Tint Day @ Rocky Mountain

[doba_s]

a few pics that I got from Vince ...

[Naru]

I'm a little confused. I was seriously considering this group buy, but somehow the thread seemed to have gotten hi-jacked. Is this now a group buy for Rocky Mountain or Omega?

[endofanera7]

1. Endofanera7
2. busman76
3. CLOCK M3 - sunday works??
4. doba_s (retint) $430
5. Cab5er (deposit)
6. sc_trojan_m3 (maybe)????
7. E90///M3` (maybe)???


Alright I just hear back from Rocky Mountain, he is willing to do $315/ car coupe or sedan!

but if we get 6 or more cars, the price will drop to $305 a piece.

So please update the list asap so we can set up a day. Also, they are willing to work on Sunday just for our group. So if everything works out... I will set up an appointment on Sunday for us.

[MentholGuy]

Originally Posted by endofanera7

1. Endofanera7
2. busman76
3. CLOCK M3 - sunday works??
4. doba_s (retint) $430
5. Cab5er (deposit)
6. sc_trojan_m3 (maybe)????
7. E90///M3` (maybe)???


Alright I just hear back from Rocky Mountain, he is willing to do $315/ car coupe or sedan!

but if we get 6 or more cars, the price will drop to $305 a piece.

So please update the list asap so we can set up a day. Also, they are willing to work on Sunday just for our group. So if everything works out... I will set up an appointment on Sunday for us.

Re-tint for all 5 windows will be $430? or get better price if we get more ppl?

[endofanera7]

Originally Posted by MentholGuy

Re-tint for all 5 windows will be $430? or get better price if we get more ppl?

yes the retint price is $430... that include removing old films and applying new F1 ceramic...

Regular tint will go from $315 to $305 so my guess for a re-tint job will go down to $420 if we get 6 people....

[CLOCK M3]

$300 cash, this Sunday, let's make it happen.

[MentholGuy]

Originally Posted by endofanera7

yes the retint price is $430... that include removing old films and applying new F1 ceramic...

Regular tint will go from $315 to $305 so my guess for a re-tint job will go down to $420 if we get 6 people....

Alright, I'll think about it!
BTW, Endo, I saw your M3 at United Auto Collision Center today

[endofanera7]

Originally Posted by MentholGuy

Alright, I'll think about it!
BTW, Endo, I saw your M3 at United Auto Collision Center today

yes I am getting my bootlid fixed... sending you a pm... gotta stop thread jacking...

[sc_tr0jan_m3]

Originally Posted by Naru

I'm a little confused. I was seriously considering this group buy, but somehow the thread seemed to have gotten hi-jacked. Is this now a group buy for Rocky Mountain or Omega?

it was hijacked... it's for rocky mountain to be explicitly clear...

[endofanera7]

Originally Posted by sc_tr0jan_m3

it was hijacked... it's for rocky mountain to be explicitly clear...

you down for tint?? from $389 to $305... pretty good discount there...

[endofanera7]

1. Endofanera7 - confirmed
2. busman76
3. CLOCK M3 - confirmed
4. doba_s (retint) $430
5. Cab5er (deposit)
6. sc_trojan_m3 (maybe)????
7. E90///M3` (maybe)???

[sc_tr0jan_m3]

Originally Posted by endofanera7

you down for tint?? from $389 to $305... pretty good discount there...

next question is when... i'm not going to be around for 2.5 weeks...

[endofanera7]

Originally Posted by sc_tr0jan_m3

next question is when... i'm not going to be around for 2.5 weeks...

this coming sunday or next sunday... Andy can drive your car...

kidding... if you really want, you can put down a deposit like ca5ber is doing and get your car tinted sometime later...

[CLOCK M3]

Just want to make sure, they DO NOT tape over the DOT matrix, correct?

We at Rocky Mountain Windowtint use techniques not offered by other shops. Often over looked this is one of the details that can turn a good tint job into a excellent tint job.Large dotted areas at the top of some rear windows will require us to install a high performance black vinyl.

[endofanera7]

Originally Posted by CLOCK M3

Just want to make sure, they DO NOT tape over the DOT matrix, correct?

We at Rocky Mountain Windowtint use techniques not offered by other shops. Often over looked this is one of the details that can turn a good tint job into a excellent tint job.Large dotted areas at the top of some rear windows will require us to install a high performance black vinyl.

correct, they do not...

[endofanera7]

1. Endofanera7 - confirmed
2. CLOCK M3 - confirmed
3. Cab5er (deposit)
4. doba_s (retint) $430
5. E90///M3` ?
6. sc_trojan_m3 ?

Again, the price is now $315 but if we get 6 or more peeps it will be $305.

[doba_s]

Originally Posted by CLOCK M3

Just want to make sure, they DO NOT tape over the DOT matrix, correct?

We at Rocky Mountain Windowtint use techniques not offered by other shops. Often over looked this is one of the details that can turn a good tint job into a excellent tint job.Large dotted areas at the top of some rear windows will require us to install a high performance black vinyl.

Originally Posted by endofanera7

correct, they do not...

I heard that ( Mat ) i guess the owner DOES use the black vinyl to cover the dot matrix area


what did they say to you ? what is their process ?

[doba_s]

also do you know how much it will be to do 4 windows and re-tint only the rear one ?

[doba_s]

I am down for the next sunday ... already have plans for this weekend ...

[doba_s]

Kris, here are some tips on how to remove your tint ...

The difficult thing about removing tint is that most film is constructed of two layers of tinted polyester. When you try to peel the film off the glass, the top layer will usually pull right off leaving the second layer behind. This second layer will not peel off, it will just flake and tear like a price tag.

Step 1:
To over come separation between layers you must soften the adhesive so that both layers peel at the same time. This is very important, if you peel the just the top layer, you may as well just use razor blades as there is no way to peel the second layer off without picking at it for a few hours. You MUST try to peel both layers at once.
NOTE:
You are more than likely to damage one or more of your defroster lines, when this happens, the cut line will not work anymore. Some cars have radio antennas mounted alongside the defrosters made of the same material. If you damage these, your radio antenna will not work! Be careful! Taking it to a tint shop to be done greatly increases the odds of saving the lines, but even a tint shop can not promise to save your lines, sometimes the film is just to far gone.


Step 2:
First, clear the window of any obstructions, like the brake light, speaker covers etc.

Step 3: Next cut open the garbage bag so that it will be big enough to cover the entire window. Spray some water on the outside of the back window and the lay plastic bag over the glass. Cut away excess plastic so that it is now roughly the same shape as the glass.

Step 4:
Next, lay a tarp over rear deck and seat, spray ammonia liberally on the inside of the back window. (Ammonia is very strong, I suggest you hold your breath during this step) and cover ammonia soaked tint with the plastic bag so that it won't evaporate.

Step 5:
Park the car with rear window facing the sun for about an hour. The film should now be ready to peel.

Step 6:
When you are ready to start peeling, leave the plastic in place so the ammonia wont dry. Get the peeling started with a razor blade in a corner where there are no defroster lines. Try to peel film off in one piece. If the ammonia dries as you peel, the glue will get hard again, so spray a bit of ammonia on the area as you peel.

Step 7:
Once the film is peeled you will need to scrub the adhesive off with ammonia and fine 0000 steel wool. Mop up scrubbed areas with paper towels before they dry. Finish up with window cleaner and paper towels.

Removing tint from side windows
Soaking is not nessesary here. You may want to use a simple razorblade holder. Cut a notch onto the upper area of the film so that you have a piece to pull. Try to peel the film, it will probably come off in two or three pieces. Spray the remaining adhesive with soapy water, and scrape the adhesive off with a razor blade, avoiding the edges of the glass until last to keep the blade sharp. You may need to use a few blades as they dull quickly. Finish up with window cleaner and paper towels. Inspect for missed glue (its clear and hard to see)

Removing tint using a Steamer
If you have access to a Jiffy steamer or similar steam machine, you can make quick work of tint removal. Apply the steam to a small spot for a few moments and use a blade or the spout of the steamer to peel the area just steamed, when you have enough to hold, just peel slowly as you steam just ahead of the area you are peeling.

This will bring both layers of tint off and sometimes the adhesive too, without presoaking for an hour.

[Springs]

1. Endofanera7 - confirmed
2. CLOCK M3 - confirmed
3. Cab5er (deposit)
4. doba_s (retint) $430
5. E90///M3` ?
6. sc_trojan_m3 ?
7. Springs (deposit and possible retint)


If they would accept an E46 M3 also, the I can be number 8 as well......

[endofanera7]

Originally Posted by Springs

1. Endofanera7 - confirmed
2. CLOCK M3 - confirmed
3. Cab5er (deposit)
4. doba_s (retint) $430
5. E90///M3` ?
6. sc_trojan_m3 ?
7. Springs (deposit and possible retint)


If they would accept an E46 M3 also, the I can be number 8 as well......

yes they will do E46 M, same price...