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Old Jun 25, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Default Who still does tint?

I'm going to have my windows re-tinted in the future and I'd like suggestions on where/who to go to, other than Tim's. After about a year, I'm not happy with it and want to have it redone with quality tint and with a quality install this time around. I don't believe he really used Llumar film, regardless of what anyone says.. If you look through the rear glass at a certain angle, it has sort of a hint of purple to it, and that's driving me crazy. I want to have them re-done with the 3M tint that actually has the strands of carbon fiber in it. I watched a friend put it on a Cadillac and the tint is much truer and blacker than other films, and is supposed to be the most resistant to breaking and scratching. I'm certain he applied cheap film on my car and although 99% of the time, it still looks good, I'm not satisfied.. There should not have been any issues with the matrix strips or with any pinhole bubbles, but there were. I managed to fix most of it myself, but there are still a few minor issues.

Anyone know where I can have flawless tint done? Below the legal limit? I've got 35% all the way around right now, but am considering one of a few options.. 20% all the way around, 20% in rear and 35% in fronts, or maybe just doing 35% all the way around again with a higher quality film.

Also, no flaming for this question: Has anyone ever had their windshield done? I'm just looking for something with a hint of color to it to help deflect sunlight from my interior and reduce glare. I'm not looking to put 35% on my windshield, but I don't think 50% would necessarily impair my vision. I would consider going even lighter than that if it would make a difference. My interior is cooking when I get in it after it's been sitting in the sunlight, and I think this would help reduce some of the heat (keyword: some). I don't want to have issues with cracking leather or dash in the future, and I condition regularly, but I still want to do more to prevent future damage.

Any suggestions?