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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Default window tinting Chicago?

I have an 08 and looking for a good tinter. I live in the western burbs
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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Umbra in Arlington Heights. Guys name is Nino, does nice work.847-912-1869
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Look no further than my man Greg Weiss in Aurora.

Quality Window Tinting
630-202-0378

Many people on this forum can attest to Greg's skills!! He's been doing my cars for about 10 years now.

Tell him "The Shepherd" sent you for a stellar price!
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Originally Posted by Fuzzy Walnuts
Look no further than my man Greg Weiss in Aurora.

Quality Window Tinting
630-202-0378

Many people on this forum can attest to Greg's skills!! He's been doing my cars for about 10 years now.

Tell him "The Shepherd" sent you for a stellar price!
I will give him a call in the am thanks
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Front Side Windows - No tint can be applied legally to this window.

I ain't sayin', I'm just sayin'

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/IL/
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Originally Posted by Quick Silver Z
Front Side Windows - No tint can be applied legally to this window.

I ain't sayin', I'm just sayin'

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/IL/
Funny you mention that Bob, i got stopped the other day for this. I wonder if this law applies to limo's. Most of them are tinted.Matter of fact the law can go crazy on this and no front plates.
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Another vote for Greg, he just did my 08Z this past week. I still have to send him some pics, as it is to be the car of the month on his website.
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So you get your windows tinted and you get pulled over cause the officer thinks they are too dark - what happens then?
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I've been lucky enough to just get warnings so far. Had to remove the dark tint on one of my cars because the wife didn't want a reason to get hassled whenever she drove the car Have light tint on my other cars without any issues so far.
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When I was younger I got nabbed for tinted windows. Had my buddy give me some old tint and took it to court and told the judge I removed it and the ticket was dismissed. You can also get a note from your eye doctor(if relationship is good) stating your eyes are very sensitive to light and the window tint makes driving on subby days bearable.....
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Originally Posted by blackvetterzo6
Funny you mention that Bob, i got stopped the other day for this. I wonder if this law applies to limo's. Most of them are tinted.Matter of fact the law can go crazy on this and no front plates.
Limos are tinted on the "Rear" Passenger windows only, not the front drivers windows.

In IL you can go as dark as you like in the rear passenger and back windows, but no tint is legal on the front drivers/passengers or windshield.
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Be careful with Umbra in AH, they did some 3M clearbra on my vehicle which turned out "ok" there is a blemish from a thumbprint on the front bumper that was "supposed to go away".....I also as a someone trustworthy person with my car reset my trip....my car was driven over 2 miles inside of a shop....how does that happen? I also saw some of their quality employees joy riding in some customers BMW M3 down the street and around the parking lots driving more that spirited.

Just an FYI
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Originally Posted by bilx013
When I was younger I got nabbed for tinted windows. Had my buddy give me some old tint and took it to court and told the judge I removed it and the ticket was dismissed. You can also get a note from your eye doctor(if relationship is good) stating your eyes are very sensitive to light and the window tint makes driving on subby days bearable.....
Its not the easy anymore, the note must be from a Ophthalmologist or Oncologist and must be submitted to the secretary of state for approval and must be renewed every 6 months
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I was tempted to get my sides done at 35%, but it makes the car that much more of a magnent. I have the rear done in 5% and it looks great
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i got my 06 silverado done by umbra..they did a pretty good job i had 2 layers of tint all around cept windsheild..i did the 2nd layer on the back 3 windows my self...never again ...tinting is NOT fun! haha

but besides that...when i got mine done at umbra i stayed there while they did it so no chances to #$%@ with my truck..
IMHO--they kinda rush their work..i know their experienced and all but...
ya...more chance of screw ups

im gonna be putten limos on my 04Z prolly this week..my friend knows of a guy that does it and were setten up a groupdeal..he comes to your house and does it right in front of you..and lifetime warranty

P.S. 2 layers of limos on my 06 silva and never got pulled over..not once
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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
So you get your windows tinted and you get pulled over cause the officer thinks they are too dark - what happens then?
It depends if it's a town next to Aurora and it's a big *** cop!! Then you just hammer it!!!!!
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Slammed Vette
It depends if it's a town next to Aurora and it's a big *** cop!! Then you just hammer it!!!!!
Aww, cmon Hampy..first of all you know I'd be the last copper to write a ticket for window tint (unless your a jackhole) and I'll still catch your ***!!
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Originally Posted by blackvetterzo6
Umbra in Arlington Heights. Guys name is Nino, does nice work.847-912-1869

Umbra got my vote.
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