Window tinting in the bay Area?

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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by theoutbackdream
^How is Computer laser cutting? I've read that its not worth doing because the machine never cuts it correctly, because its programmed not too, so im better to go to someone who does it the old school method.

Lol im sure it does look sweet during the day with a dark tint. Im wanting a dark enough tint to look stealthy.

I think im opting to go to Best Image although there seem to be better places. mainly for the cost factor.

I may just use a 50% front if the price difference isnt too severe.
what do you mean by a 50% front?
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by theoutbackdream
^How is Computer laser cutting? I've read that its not worth doing because the machine never cuts it correctly, because its programmed not too, so im better to go to someone who does it the old school method.

Lol im sure it does look sweet during the day with a dark tint. Im wanting a dark enough tint to look stealthy.

I think im opting to go to Best Image although there seem to be better places. mainly for the cost factor.

I may just use a 50% front if the price difference isnt too severe.
The guy that did mine theres no gaps or anything, but I know what you mean most computer cut leaves a gap on top.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Heedz
what do you mean by a 50% front?
50% tint

Originally Posted by shimmies
The guy that did mine theres no gaps or anything, but I know what you mean most computer cut leaves a gap on top.
hmm, alright. Ill add mr tint to the list, but a bit skeptical mainly for the computer cutting

but i might just go get it done right with Vince.

Thanks all

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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by iLoqin
Save any time and effort. Vince @ Omega did my car and GFs (when my GF had some **** person do it last time). Cleaned it all up, put on the thick coating. Charges some, but I wouldn't care, pay for a clean car, you'll get one. He takes his time though, so just think about leaving your car there for the whole day. He's usually backed up, and many others end up adding on to their cars, like a clear bra, etc. He also fixes anything that's wrong.

I'll always go to him unless there is some ridiculous reason or prices shoot too high =P. Had my tint for 10years, still as clean as day 1.
That's why I took my car to Vince. I know of a few people who had their cars tinted by him a long time ago and they still look great.

I went to Vince and got 20% on all 7 windows and a ~4" strip along the top of the windshield.

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I got it installed 1/4/2010 and it has been perfect. I have gotten two tickets before I removed the fronts 8/9/2011. Most likely going to get them tinted again before June though. Front tints are so choice.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Yea, it really depends on the mood of the cop. But some cops in some other areas aren't *******s worrying about front window tint, they got other priorities in the areas they patrol.

I also had to pull mine off, then figured I might as well leave it off. Don't want to hassle with cops. Makes my life easier.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Yeah... Front tint is super nice though. I have a road trip to Las Vegas planned in June so I want the tint for that.

I'd like to think the the two tickets were due to me just being a retard and not rolling the windows down when I saw the cops.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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I just got mine done this morning by Rommel at Canlas Mobile. Awesome job and an awesome price.
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