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Window tint in HAMPTON ROADS?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by geckoboi78, May 27, 2005.

  1. geckoboi78

    geckoboi78 New Member

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    I am wanting to get my windows done and would like to know if anyone can recommend someone in my area along with any other details you can provide regarding the tint job?
     
  2. RadMarv

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    geckoboi78,

    First I would suggest that you do some research and decide which type of tint you want to use.

    Check out these links...

    Tintcenter

    Tintdude Forum

    to learn about the different tint films as there are many.

    Llumar
    FormulaOne
    Madico
    3M
    Huper Optik
    Johnson
    Sungard
    Solar gard
    Suntek
    V-kool

    and some others. Some are cheap and some are expensive.

    Have fun!
     
  3. geckoboi78

    geckoboi78 New Member

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    Thanks for the info! I have actually already done a lot of research and after all my research I've done so far I'm thinking that the Huper tint is what I would like to go with. It's pricey but it looks nice. Now it's just finding a shop in my area that can do it, do it well, and for the right price.
     
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    Haven't researched your area. But I understand that most Huper Optik dealers are usually far for most.

    Here's one about 4 Hours away from you.

    http://www.toointensewindows.com/

    Maybe they can lead you to someone closer.
     
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    I'm looking for a good tint shop in the area too. I'd like HO or even formulaone pinnacle, but I may end up with llumar from a HR shop. Also, I only see one reputable looking tint shop ad in the yellow pages and the have the llumar logo.. :?
     
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    sanguis,

    I am guessing that you too are near Virginia Beach, VA as is geckoboi78.

    Even FormulaOne dealers aren't too close. You might also check with the Llumar dealers for the FormulaOne Pinnacle as these are all CPFilms manufacture. A nearby Llumar dealer might just be installing it now. My FormualOne dealer sells and installs the Llumar Paint Protection film.

    Here's the nearby dealer locations provided at the FormulaOne website.

    Formula One dealers nearest Virginia Beach, VA

    113 Miles SW
    Advanced Window Tinting
    1901 S. Glenburnie Road
    New Bern, NC 28560
    (252) 633-2228
    (252) 633-6628 (FAX)

    146 Miles W
    Formula One of Raleigh
    2900 Spring Forest Road, Suite 106
    Raleigh, NC 27616
    (919) 954-1860
    (919) 954-1822 (FAX)

    152 Miles NW
    Formula One by LA Tint
    14236 Smoketown Road
    Woodbridge, VA 22191
    (703) 497-8474
    [email protected]

    154 Miles W
    Sun Protection
    485 James Jackson Avenue
    Cary, NC 27513
    919-772-4474;866-380-8994
    (919) 772-0778 (FAX)

    155 Miles NW
    Formula One by LA Tint
    8164-B Richmond Highway
    Alexandria, VA 22309
    (703) 360-2804
    [email protected]

    159 Miles W
    Formula One of Apex
    1113 Merchant Drive (Laura Village Shopping Center)
    Apex, NC 27502
    (919) 363-3633
    (919) 363-3633 (FAX)

    164 Miles NW
    Atlantic Sun Control d/b/a L.A. Tint
    8794 Centerville Road
    Manassas, VA 20110
    (703) 330-4910
    (703) 330-5627 (FAX)
    [email protected]