Tinted Windows in NY
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From: Queens New York
Tinted Windows in NY
Hey all,
I'm looking for a reputable place to tint my windows on my C6. Anywhere in NYC would be great, but if I have to travel out to Long Island it is not the end of the world...
I ask, because the last time I got tints was on my maxima over 5 years ago - and they screwed up a defroster line or two...
I don't want the same mistakes on my vette..
If you are in NY and have had your Vette tinted, post up and let me know what you thought of the job, and where you got it done!
Thanks!
I'm looking for a reputable place to tint my windows on my C6. Anywhere in NYC would be great, but if I have to travel out to Long Island it is not the end of the world...
I ask, because the last time I got tints was on my maxima over 5 years ago - and they screwed up a defroster line or two...
I don't want the same mistakes on my vette..
If you are in NY and have had your Vette tinted, post up and let me know what you thought of the job, and where you got it done!
Thanks!
Drifting
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From: Houston TX
Funny I was looking for a good shop as well... Either they are cheap and in a few months the tints start fading.... Or they are ultra expensive and I'm not sure if they are any good?? I think I'm going to try a place in great neck... Northern blvd, across the street from morton's steakhouse. It's a detail shop along with a car wash. I might do it this coming weekend. Will update you if I end up getting it...
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Funny I was looking for a good shop as well... Either they are cheap and in a few months the tints start fading.... Or they are ultra expensive and I'm not sure if they are any good?? I think I'm going to try a place in great neck... Northern blvd, across the street from morton's steakhouse. It's a detail shop along with a car wash. I might do it this coming weekend. Will update you if I end up getting it...
Drifting
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From: Nassau County, N.Y.
The Tint Shop
Tinted my C6, GS and LTZ. Clear bra on my C6. Go there for prices. Does the work for Ray Catena Motors NY & NJ Mercedes, Infiniti, Lexus, Jaguar, and Porsche next door. Uses Madico tint, and 3M film.
Tinted my C6, GS and LTZ. Clear bra on my C6. Go there for prices. Does the work for Ray Catena Motors NY & NJ Mercedes, Infiniti, Lexus, Jaguar, and Porsche next door. Uses Madico tint, and 3M film.
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Drifting
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That sounds like a good place since they do all the above highline cars.... but going to NJ just for tints... Hmm not sure on that!
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Drifting
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From: Nassau County, N.Y.
I traveled from L.I. for all 3 cars. Good customer service work with appointments only and no complaints with the cars or workmanship. Edison is not that far from NY.
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Drifting
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From: Houston TX
Thank you for the recommendation....
Racer
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If you're willing to just come over the GWB just a couple of miles, I cannot stress enough how good 'Top Of The Line Tint' in Clifton is.
Phil has done both my Lambos, and my Z06, and I haven't seen a better job done ever.
He's also done my windshields so well, you cannot tell there is tint on it...Looks like factory.
Top of the Line Glass Tinting
He's a great guy, and IMO there is no one better.
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Phil has done both my Lambos, and my Z06, and I haven't seen a better job done ever.
He's also done my windshields so well, you cannot tell there is tint on it...Looks like factory.
Top of the Line Glass Tinting
He's a great guy, and IMO there is no one better.
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Drifting
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From: Houston TX
That is a very comforting knowing that you trusted your Lambos with this tint shop.... One quick question...are these guys good with their appointments or do I have to go there and wait for them to start working on my car? I hate to spend a whole day in NJ for tints.... the only way to get me to spend time in NJ is if I am at the track.... LOL
Racer
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From: North NJ
That is a very comforting knowing that you trusted your Lambos with this tint shop.... One quick question...are these guys good with their appointments or do I have to go there and wait for them to start working on my car? I hate to spend a whole day in NJ for tints.... the only way to get me to spend time in NJ is if I am at the track.... LOL
I will say this...Phil LOVES to talk, so if you're there...It may take a while...
But I like talking to Phil...He always has something funny to talk about, so I don't mind.
Drifting
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Just explain to him your plan...Drop it off...Head to the mall for a couple hours and then come back and pick it up...
I will say this...Phil LOVES to talk, so if you're there...It may take a while...
But I like talking to Phil...He always has something funny to talk about, so I don't mind.
I will say this...Phil LOVES to talk, so if you're there...It may take a while...
But I like talking to Phil...He always has something funny to talk about, so I don't mind.
Racer
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From: North NJ
I don't know if he works Saturday...Give him a call, I'm sure if it would be better for you, he could probably be there.
Drifting
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Got my tints at a local shop today in Brooklyn. I went with 20% tints. It took a little over three hours to do and the back window took two hours itself (I requested one piece of tint, and the dot matrix at the top was tricky)... I'm glad they spent their time with it though it really looks great.
I'll get some pictures this weekend at the local meet!
I'll get some pictures this weekend at the local meet!
Drifting
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Got my tints at a local shop today in Brooklyn. I went with 20% tints. It took a little over three hours to do and the back window took two hours itself (I requested one piece of tint, and the dot matrix at the top was tricky)... I'm glad they spent their time with it though it really looks great.
I'll get some pictures this weekend at the local meet!
I'll get some pictures this weekend at the local meet!
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The place was called "2 Hour Auto Glass" and it was $250 cash (this seemed a little high, but again, they spent a lot of time and it's warrantied)
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Melting Slicks
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From: queens Newyork
I have a guy in Queens that does awesome work, and uses a laser machine so no razor near your vette, I had a few bmw's done, my vette is still tintless but id bring it to him, pm me if your int..
