Bay Area Window Tints?

ohmikegod · 02-21-2012, 01:10 PM

Anyone know where I can find a reliable window tint around the bay, preferably in SJ? And around how does it cost to get it done for you guys that already did em?

bluezed · 02-21-2012, 05:29 PM

ohmikegod, I checked out Yelp and Tint R Us and Mr Tint has good reviews.

What percent are you doing and is it going to be all around?

ohmikegod · 02-21-2012, 08:41 PM

Thanks! I'm planning on going about 25% everything besides the windshield. From the looks of the window tint thread 25% seems to look the nicest imo.

bluezed · 02-22-2012, 12:33 PM

Cool, I am still debating if I should do mine. I don't want to get in trouble with the cops. Since I don't drive it everyday, I think I should be okay but you never know! If I ever decide to do mine, I will probably go to Auto Mall Tint Specialist at Fremont.

ohmikegod · 02-22-2012, 01:39 PM

Yeah, I'm in the same boat. Kinda want to avoid the hassle with cops but my Z is my weekend car so I'm gonna take a shot at it. I'm planning on doing my tint this weekend at Elite Auto Films in Fremont, I gave em a call and they seem really good along with all the positive reviews on yelp.

bluezed · 02-22-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ohmikegod

Yeah, I'm in the same boat. Kinda want to avoid the hassle with cops but my Z is my weekend car so I'm gonna take a shot at it. I'm planning on doing my tint this weekend at Elite Auto Films in Fremont, I gave em a call and they seem really good along with all the positive reviews on yelp.

Ah Goshan (owner?). I am still thinking about doing the clear bra with them. I know Premiere Paint Protection has great reviews but they're really expensive compared to Goshan's Elite Auto Films. Let me know your experience with Elite Auto Film. I may bring it to them once I decide if I want tint or not.

fairlady_z95 · 02-24-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bluezed

Cool, I am still debating if I should do mine. I don't want to get in trouble with the cops. Since I don't drive it everyday, I think I should be okay but you never know! If I ever decide to do mine, I will probably go to Auto Mall Tint Specialist at Fremont.

Definitely recommend going to Auto Mall Tint Specialist. They got all ranges from decent quality to high quality. It will be around 400-500 for tint all around, but it's lifetime warranty. I've had mine for a few years now on a different cars, and no discoloration. All my friends have them too. They really discourage you from doing anything darker than 50% and really warn you before they tint the car so you know what you are getting into. I think they told me they will not do darker than 35% or they don't even have it.

bluezed · 02-26-2012, 12:11 AM

I really want 35% all around or 40%. I saw 50% and 20% on Altima and it didn't look that bad.

ohmikegod · 02-26-2012, 12:28 AM

I had to postpone my tinting job for a bit due to some unexpected things. But after seeing 25% vs 35% in person, I'm definitely leaning towards 35% all around.

coaster · 02-29-2012, 04:06 AM

I had my tint, as well as clear bra installed by Goshan. His work is top notch. I recommended many forum members to him and I'm sure they can vouch for him. I had 20 percent installed on the back, and 35 percent for the fronts. Let me know if you guys have questions. Thanks!

bluezed · 03-01-2012, 03:54 PM

Coaster, PM sent. Did you do the full bumper, full hood, full fender, mirrors, and headlights?

wongk3 · 06-09-2012, 06:28 PM

i did 5% back and the two small windows, and 35% driver/passenger windows!

it looks amazing imo and plus, didn't run into any trouble, yet. =)

ohmikegod · 06-10-2012, 02:39 AM

I just finished doing my tints a couple weeks ago. 25% fronts and 18% rears. Looks great. Had it done at California Glass Tinting, did a awesome job.

Anyone know where I can have a place do black vinyl wrap for the roof?? I'm having trouble finding a place that does that.

future370zzz · 07-12-2012, 09:08 PM

Look up Jermey from Invisiguard on yelp. He did my clear bra and does vinyl wrap. He's planning on wrapping his whole corvette with metallic gray vinyl. He's mobile and has a few shops that he works out of.

ohmikegod · 09-29-2012, 07:10 PM

Hey guys, I finally got my tints done and also got my vinyl for my roof. Here are some pics incase any of you guys are looking to do something like that in the future. 25%F/18%R with gloss black roof. Definitely recommend California Glass Tinting Co. and SS Customs for tints and vinyl. Prices were also really competitive with others in the area.

IMG_1762 by Michael Does Pictures, on Flickr

IMG_1764 by Michael Does Pictures, on Flickr

IMG_20120918_142043 by Michael Does Pictures, on Flickr

Untitled by Michael Does Pictures, on Flickr

02-21-2012, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
ohmikegod Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose Age: 34 Posts: 96 Drives: 2012 PW 370z S/T/N Rep Power: 14	Bay Area Window Tints? Anyone know where I can find a reliable window tint around the bay, preferably in SJ? And around how does it cost to get it done for you guys that already did em?

02-29-2012, 04:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 16	I had my tint, as well as clear bra installed by Goshan. His work is top notch. I recommended many forum members to him and I'm sure they can vouch for him. I had 20 percent installed on the back, and 35 percent for the fronts. Let me know if you guys have questions. Thanks! __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

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02-21-2012, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
bluezed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 60 Drives: 12 370Z MT/T/S/N Rep Power: 13	ohmikegod, I checked out Yelp and Tint R Us and Mr Tint has good reviews. What percent are you doing and is it going to be all around?

02-21-2012, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
ohmikegod Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose Age: 34 Posts: 96 Drives: 2012 PW 370z S/T/N Rep Power: 14	Thanks! I'm planning on going about 25% everything besides the windshield. From the looks of the window tint thread 25% seems to look the nicest imo.

02-22-2012, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
bluezed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 60 Drives: 12 370Z MT/T/S/N Rep Power: 13	Cool, I am still debating if I should do mine. I don't want to get in trouble with the cops. Since I don't drive it everyday, I think I should be okay but you never know! If I ever decide to do mine, I will probably go to Auto Mall Tint Specialist at Fremont.

02-22-2012, 01:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
ohmikegod Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose Age: 34 Posts: 96 Drives: 2012 PW 370z S/T/N Rep Power: 14	Yeah, I'm in the same boat. Kinda want to avoid the hassle with cops but my Z is my weekend car so I'm gonna take a shot at it. I'm planning on doing my tint this weekend at Elite Auto Films in Fremont, I gave em a call and they seem really good along with all the positive reviews on yelp.

02-26-2012, 12:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
bluezed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 60 Drives: 12 370Z MT/T/S/N Rep Power: 13	I really want 35% all around or 40%. I saw 50% and 20% on Altima and it didn't look that bad.

02-26-2012, 12:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
ohmikegod Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose Age: 34 Posts: 96 Drives: 2012 PW 370z S/T/N Rep Power: 14	I had to postpone my tinting job for a bit due to some unexpected things. But after seeing 25% vs 35% in person, I'm definitely leaning towards 35% all around.

03-01-2012, 03:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
bluezed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 60 Drives: 12 370Z MT/T/S/N Rep Power: 13	Coaster, PM sent. Did you do the full bumper, full hood, full fender, mirrors, and headlights?

06-09-2012, 06:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
wongk3 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Irvine, SoCal Posts: 120 Drives: 12' 370z black Rep Power: 13	i did 5% back and the two small windows, and 35% driver/passenger windows! it looks amazing imo and plus, didn't run into any trouble, yet. =)

06-10-2012, 02:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
ohmikegod Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose Age: 34 Posts: 96 Drives: 2012 PW 370z S/T/N Rep Power: 14	I just finished doing my tints a couple weeks ago. 25% fronts and 18% rears. Looks great. Had it done at California Glass Tinting, did a awesome job. Anyone know where I can have a place do black vinyl wrap for the roof?? I'm having trouble finding a place that does that.

07-12-2012, 09:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
future370zzz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 555 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Look up Jermey from Invisiguard on yelp. He did my clear bra and does vinyl wrap. He's planning on wrapping his whole corvette with metallic gray vinyl. He's mobile and has a few shops that he works out of.

09-29-2012, 07:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
ohmikegod Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose Age: 34 Posts: 96 Drives: 2012 PW 370z S/T/N Rep Power: 14	Hey guys, I finally got my tints done and also got my vinyl for my roof. Here are some pics incase any of you guys are looking to do something like that in the future. 25%F/18%R with gloss black roof. Definitely recommend California Glass Tinting Co. and SS Customs for tints and vinyl. Prices were also really competitive with others in the area. IMG_1762 by Michael Does Pictures, on Flickr IMG_1764 by Michael Does Pictures, on Flickr IMG_20120918_142043 by Michael Does Pictures, on Flickr Untitled by Michael Does Pictures, on Flickr