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Good window tint in SF Valley?

Discussion in 'Local Prius Club Main Forum' started by malli52, May 7, 2008.

  1. malli52

    malli52 New Member

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    Any recommendations for a good window tinting service in the Sherman Oaks area?
    I was quoted $450 by the dealer where I purchased my Prius. I'm hoping for a more reasonable amount with someone who can still do an excellent job (no bubbles, undulations, etc.....)

    Thanks
     
    #1 malli52, May 7, 2008
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    My friend Jon has taken 4 of his new hondas to this place and swears by them (and Jon is a crazy perfectionist :) )

    This is my entry in my Outlook..... Steve

    SunShield Glass Tinting
    (818) 906-8468
    4704 Van Nuys Blvd
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

    You have to make an appointment.
    Usually 35-60 minutes.
    4 or 5 guys work on your car at once. The will mold and shape the rear window film too.
    It will look like the car came that way from the factory.
    They are very good!
     
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    I agree.. Great company... They did ours and we paid $170.
     
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    tkdsl New Member

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    Great Guys, and I have done 3 Cars with them already.
     
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    I had Formula One installed at Sun Dimmers in Van Nuys, can't say enough good things about their work. Ask for Joe, 818.780.8181.

    Ken
     
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    tkdsl New Member

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    do you mind if I ask how much did it cost ?
     
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    Just wanted to add that I got my rear windows done by Sunshield this weekend based on this thread and they did a fantastic job. Very friendly and professional, only took about 45 minutes and cost $225 even with the upgraded ceramic tint. It would have been $125 with the regular tint. They showed me a demo of the ceramic vs. regular and the ceramic allows MUCH less heat to pass through and lasts longer. Well worth the upgrade in my opinion.

    prius_tint_sunshield.jpg
     
    #7 DGCL, Apr 14, 2009
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    Hi all,

    Does anyone know if Sunshield uses the 3M Crystalline product? Is there another as effective?

    Thanks!
     
    #8 cekinla, Aug 6, 2009
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    Did you get Madico Wincos for $225?
     
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    I just had my 2005 windows done at Sunshine and they were great. I went with the ceramic ones and they have made quite a difference. The cost was $225 with a life time warranty.
     
    #10 gussom1, Aug 19, 2009
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    Startronics in Santa Monica, offers ceramic tinting, they showed me a 3M machine that shows 99% IR rejection the price was $450.00 after a $25.00 coupon that I downloaded from CitySearch.

    310 828-8604 they have 70% 35% 15% they did my at 35% all around but while I was there they did another Preius with 15% and it did look nice.
     
    #11 Malibu, Sep 9, 2009
  12. going red baby!

    going red baby! still a n00b

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    That's what I just got today. And for another $85 I had my windshield done too, just for the UV, not for tinting, although I think there is a slight tint to it, barely noticeable.

    Will report back after about 5 days once it's all supposed to be settled in.
     
    #12 going red baby!, Nov 21, 2009
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