Richmond, VA Tint Shop

Myriad · 08-10-2011, 11:40 AM

Hey guys,

Saw another thread where a guy asked for advice but only one shop was given.

Was wondering if any of you have experience with shops down here. Don't want to drive up to DC. Already called RPM, they wanted 400 for the job without vinyl which sounded outrageous to me.

Thanks

Update: booked United Solar Films. Any experience with these guys?

kpsquared · 08-11-2011, 12:56 PM

That was outrageous!! i know there is a place in fredericksburg called the Lab that does good work... but I've never gone to a tint shop because I just tint my own windows. lol

Myriad · 08-22-2011, 09:29 PM

Wanted to update. United Solar Films did a great job. Charged me 130, Vinyl included. Tint looks pretty good. Dot matrixing isn't perfect even with the vinyl but acceptable for my standards. They charged 130 for the tint and vinyl, and 20 per door for moleskin. My doors apparently had it installed though, which surprised me, but ended up saving me forty dollars. Would highly recommend these guys for tint. I will attach pictures in a day or two after the tint gets a bit longer to dry.

HurtsMyWorld · 08-23-2011, 11:06 AM

Got my tint done through him. Great guy and does great work, also love the fact that its life time warrenty.

wakeboarder109 · 08-23-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HurtsMyWorld

Got my tint done through him. Great guy and does great work, also love the fact that its life time warrenty.

How dark is your tint? I need to get my E90 done.

wakeboarder109 · 08-23-2011, 01:41 PM

Do either of you guys have comfort access by chance?

Myriad · 08-23-2011, 08:53 PM

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Do either of you guys have comfort access by chance?

Nah I don't. I did ask him about interference with electronics and he told me the only time it happened was in a Benz. The guy couldn't get AM radio.

I got 35% all around. Looks plenty dark for me. I'll snap pics tomorrow if its nice on my phone.

HurtsMyWorld · 08-24-2011, 08:31 AM

50/35 and i do have comfert acess

wakeboarder109 · 08-24-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HurtsMyWorld

50/35 and i do have comfert acess

And no interference problems? Do you have any pics, I didn't notice your tint the other day. I was going to get it done this week but they quoted $180 so I'm probably just gonna wait till they have another special.

HurtsMyWorld · 08-24-2011, 09:31 AM

Not really, half the time i do have a problem is because I come back to the car to fast or I didn't "touch it" correctly..

Myriad · 08-24-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HurtsMyWorld

Not really, half the time i do have a problem is because I come back to the car to fast or I didn't "touch it" correctly..

I think I've seen your car on Midlothian Turnpike before, right around the Chesterfield DMV

HurtsMyWorld · 08-24-2011, 12:58 PM

Yeah thats the area I'm usually hanging out in. So most likely me.

Myriad · 08-24-2011, 02:44 PM

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Yeah thats the area I'm usually hanging out in. So most likely me.

I work down there too. Keep your eyes peeled for a seal plate gray 335i

Viper Two Four · 08-25-2011, 10:20 PM

here ya go

Myriad · 08-26-2011, 08:39 AM

Heres mine. Sorry for quality i snapped them at the gas station with my phone

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Myriad Lieutenant 9 Rep 562 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (1)	Richmond, VA Tint Shop Hey guys, Saw another thread where a guy asked for advice but only one shop was given. Was wondering if any of you have experience with shops down here. Don't want to drive up to DC. Already called RPM, they wanted 400 for the job without vinyl which sounded outrageous to me. Thanks Update: booked United Solar Films. Any experience with these guys? __________________ ZPP / ZSP / Navi Last edited by Myriad; 08-10-2011 at 12:24 PM..
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kpsquared Cool Guy 5 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2011 335is, Space Gray Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00] 1988 Honda Prelude ... [0.00]	That was outrageous!! i know there is a place in fredericksburg called the Lab that does good work... but I've never gone to a tint shop because I just tint my own windows. lol __________________ 2011 335is DCT, Space Gray, 19" 313's 1988 Honda Prelude Si 4WS - Sold 2008 335i w/ Sport Pack, Black Sapphire Metallic, 19" 269's - Traded 4/14/15 1984 318i - Sold
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Myriad Lieutenant 9 Rep 562 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (1)	Wanted to update. United Solar Films did a great job. Charged me 130, Vinyl included. Tint looks pretty good. Dot matrixing isn't perfect even with the vinyl but acceptable for my standards. They charged 130 for the tint and vinyl, and 20 per door for moleskin. My doors apparently had it installed though, which surprised me, but ended up saving me forty dollars. Would highly recommend these guys for tint. I will attach pictures in a day or two after the tint gets a bit longer to dry. __________________ ZPP / ZSP / Navi
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08-23-2011, 11:06 AM	#4
HurtsMyWorld Lieutenant 6 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Black 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (2)	Got my tint done through him. Great guy and does great work, also love the fact that its life time warrenty. __________________ Procede, AFE Intake, AA BOV, Black Out Tail Lights, Black Grills, Black side reflectors, VMR V715s 19", VSRF Catless-DownPipes and FMIC. Coming soon - Metch rear bumper,, Oil Catch Can, and much more.
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HurtsMyWorld Lieutenant 6 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Black 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (2)	50/35 and i do have comfert acess __________________ Procede, AFE Intake, AA BOV, Black Out Tail Lights, Black Grills, Black side reflectors, VMR V715s 19", VSRF Catless-DownPipes and FMIC. Coming soon - Metch rear bumper,, Oil Catch Can, and much more.
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HurtsMyWorld Lieutenant 6 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Black 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (2)	Not really, half the time i do have a problem is because I come back to the car to fast or I didn't "touch it" correctly.. __________________ Procede, AFE Intake, AA BOV, Black Out Tail Lights, Black Grills, Black side reflectors, VMR V715s 19", VSRF Catless-DownPipes and FMIC. Coming soon - Metch rear bumper,, Oil Catch Can, and much more.
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HurtsMyWorld Lieutenant 6 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Black 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (2)	Yeah thats the area I'm usually hanging out in. So most likely me. __________________ Procede, AFE Intake, AA BOV, Black Out Tail Lights, Black Grills, Black side reflectors, VMR V715s 19", VSRF Catless-DownPipes and FMIC. Coming soon - Metch rear bumper,, Oil Catch Can, and much more.
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08-26-2011, 08:39 AM	#15
Myriad Lieutenant 9 Rep 562 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (1)	Heres mine. Sorry for quality i snapped them at the gas station with my phone Attached Images __________________ ZPP / ZSP / Navi
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