Cascade Crew

Brizio · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:30 pm Post subject: Tint windows.

I want tint the windows on the Camaro, anybody know a place around Beavertoon?

Thanks!

'92 camaro boss · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:29 pm Post subject:

Idk any places.. but what's the legal limit in washington state?.. sorry to kinda rob the thread, just curious.. i wanna do the same to my camaro

redlava · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

I think the legal limit on washington is 30 all around. Just remember you get what you pay for when it comes to tint shops.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject:

Here you can find the laws for each state. Click on the links for the state, and it brings up the vehicle code.

http://home.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/tint/

The official guide from IWFA (International Window Film Association)
http://www.solargard.com/Assets/PDFs/Performance/StateTint%20%20Law%20Chart%209-18-07.pdf

'92 camaro boss · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject:

Al, your my hero lol, seems like everytime i've got a question you always help out Wink

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject:

I hang out alot at the store that installed my stereo equipment. They are also an auto glass shop and do tinting. I have heard customers come in and wanting really dark tint only to be turned away because it's illegal for the shop to exceed the tint laws and can be heavily fined if they do. Having alot of military in Bremerton, there are several customers that are registered in other states, and the shop can tint to that state's legal limits.

Brizio - if you can, find a shop that deals Diamond Window Film. I don't have a number now, but I'll try and edit the post when I do. It costs a little more, but doesn't turn purple like most others. For a little extra, you can get a lifetime warranty that will cover everything, including stupidity.

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject:

Al, sorry to take this any further off topic, but do you have any idea how much they would want to retint my t-tops? These C&C tops don't have edges like the GM style, so the tint peels bad.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject:

I think I paid $50 or so to have mine done. I put 5% limo tint on them a few years back. Not sure how much more they would be now, but it's a pretty easy job without alot of labor.

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject:

Cool Al, thanks!

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject:

I talked to the shop that did mine for me. They started carrying SunTek film and found a shop in Beaverton, which is also the school for their techs that do tinting.

Address is:
Alexia's Auto Tint
12855 Beaverdam Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 671-9615

blue89 · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject:

Just make sure you get a tint that is metalized. The dyed tints turn purple. I had my cars done with SunGuard. My V6 car has had 30% Sunguard tint on it for the last 9 years with no purple, cracking, or peeling. Also, insist for the door window edges to be filed, and the rear to be done in one piece.

The Mobile Radio stores is where I used to work and they have always seemed to have good tinters. If you want to try it out, you should be able to tint the front's yourself. The back takes some skill at shrinking. Its a complex curve that only a knowledgeable tinter can do one piece.

Brizio · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject:

Thanks guy! I found one in Beaverton and they have Sun Tek film. For put the film in all the 3 glass they need 4 hours, the big work is the back glass. It cost 240$.

But the problem is some scratch on the driver window. So I need replace it before... Anybody have a driver glass for a 85 Camaro Ttop???
Thanks!

charlie6178 · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:11 pm Post subject:

hey i just had mine done in se portland right off 76th and foster at le car window tinting. they did a great job. 3M tint, 18% all the way around for $160. there number is 503-251-8228. if you want to save some money.

Al Hasse · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject:

Just curious, but how did you get away with 18%? The legal limit in Oregon is 35% (same as Washington) and any shop tinting darker can receive a hefty fine. The only way they could do that is to apply it to a car registered in a state where 18% is legal.

charlie6178 · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:45 am Post subject:

yeah that's was what i thought, but these guys did it with no questions. i pulled the car in, they showed me samples of the tints, and i wanted 18%, so they did it. it looks great. it's not as dark as you'd think. you can still see in it a lil bit.

Brizio · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:48 am Post subject:

The work...

32% the drive/passenger glass, 6% the back glass... Wink

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:04 am Post subject:

Looks good. These cars look much better tinted.

--John

iansane · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:46 pm Post subject:

Looks awesome.

Now you just need to adjust the ride height a bit. Very Happy

I need to tint my windows one of these days.

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject:

What a minute, do I sense some sarcasm?!

Bah, any time the tint would really help in the sun the top would be down so it wouldn't matter. I need to get a top with a glass rear window first.