[THX-333]

Anyone recommend a good tinting place in LA?

[ocN55]

Where in LA are you? And what brand of film do you want?

[THX-333]

I'm in Eagle Rock/SilverLake area. I suppose you need to school me on the brand of film. I assume it's the amount of thickness? Darkness? If that is it I prefer to stay street legal. Without a front license plate I don't want anymore reasons for cops to pull me over.

Attached a pic of the car.

[s1uma1]

also looking for a recommendation, both shop and for tint type. i'm in san fernando valley. Looking for a light tint, mainly for the purpose of keeping heat out... ~ i work out in the desert =(

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by s1uma1

also looking for a recommendation, both shop and for tint type. i'm in san fernando valley. Looking for a light tint, mainly for the purpose of keeping heat out... ~ i work out in the desert =(

I went to California tint shop on Yolanda and Parthenia. They actually do some good work and I get compliments on how well my tint is shaved/cut.

Tell Robert or Javier that the guy with the red M235i sent you lol. I'm probably the only one that requested ceramic film in just the front haha

And OP, I recommend you go here as well. If you want to stay legal, get a 35% tint ceramic film (Llumar CTX) in the front and a 5% in the rear. This will provide enough contrast that will decrease your chances of getting pulled over, and the ceramic film will block a ton of heat without being too dark.

Address here
http://californiatintshop.com/

[mikeyymonster]

Check out G5 tint

[s1uma1]

Originally Posted by ocN55

I went to California tint shop on Yolanda and Parthenia. They actually do some good work and I get compliments on how well my tint is shaved/cut.

Tell Robert or Javier that the guy with the red M235i sent you lol. I'm probably the only one that requested ceramic film in just the front haha

And OP, I recommend you go here as well. If you want to stay legal, get a 35% tint ceramic film (Llumar CTX) in the front and a 5% in the rear. This will provide enough contrast that will decrease your chances of getting pulled over, and the ceramic film will block a ton of heat without being too dark.

Address here
http://californiatintshop.com/

awesome. thanks for the rec.

[THX-333]

Originally Posted by Lazee 1

Check out G5 tint

These guys seem a little closer to LA than Northridge. Thanks to both for recommending!

Hoping to get an option in the heart of LA/Eagle Rock/SilverLake or Hollywood.

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by THX-333

These guys seem a little closer to LA than Northridge. Thanks to both for recommending!

Hoping to get an option in the heart of LA/Eagle Rock/SilverLake or Hollywood.

Go to California Tint Shop, they're in Northridge. I posted their website a few posts above. Parthenia and Yolanda is the cross section.

[Covello]

I went to Hollywood tint, they did a great job. Looks fantastic!

[cbbplanet]

Depends if you want high quality tint or cheap tints with decent quality work.

I had my cars done at both California Tint and G5 Tint. Spent $120 @ California Tint and $375 at G5 Tint.

Quality and heat resistant is much better using the Llumar from G5. Color is also a lot better. California Tint's film gives off a little army green feel at 35%. But quality of work is great at both places!

[its_paul]

Highly recommend Spectra Photosync brand. I tinted my gf's MCS at extremeautowerks in Cerritos. If I didn't already have Huper Optik on my car, I would without a doubt get Photosync. Blocks out way more heat without having to get such a dark tint %.

[TonySCV]

Find a tint shop that uses Llumar tint. That will weed out a lot of bad ones as it is. Llumar is a top quality tint.

Sun Dimmers is who I use in Santa Clarita, but that's about 35 miles north of downtown LA. More convenient for folks in the valley or Valencia.

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

Find a tint shop that uses Llumar tint. That will weed out a lot of bad ones as it is. Llumar is a top quality tint.

Sun Dimmers is who I use in Santa Clarita, but that's about 35 miles north of downtown LA. More convenient for folks in the valley or Valencia.

I agree, Llumar is a great film.

[Charlie@McKennaBMWService]

http://www.yelp.com/biz/extreme-autowerks-cerritos

[Orange fever]

STM Advanced Window Film Solutions, Inc
2464 W. Washington Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90018
323.732.9100

[TBro2002]

Originally Posted by Charlie@McKennaBMWService

http://www.yelp.com/biz/extreme-autowerks-cerritos

Thanks for the recommendation. We just got our 228i last week and today the wife was complaining about heat due to lack of window tinting. I live in Long Beach, so I will check these guys out.

[Charlie@McKennaBMWService]

Originally Posted by TBro2002

Thanks for the recommendation. We just got our 228i last week and today the wife was complaining about heat due to lack of window tinting. I live in Long Beach, so I will check these guys out.

That's perfect then because their shop is right off the 605/Alondra exit. Ask for Derek and tell him I sent ya, he'll get you squared away with good pricing.