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Old 03-31-2010, 06:08 PM
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just wondering if i could get a recomendation for a good shop in tidewater va. also, any good film I should be looking for or crap I should stay away from. thanks!
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Old 03-31-2010, 07:28 PM
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Stay away from the crap tint at pep boys and autozone
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I've got 2010 Sterling Gray Mustang. I was thinking to get the windows tinted, does anyone have any pics of a sterling gray mustang with tints?
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Old 04-02-2010, 07:48 AM
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Kinda like yours 05pnygt. Im looking for bigger pics!
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Old 04-02-2010, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by smashten
just wondering if i could get a recomendation for a good shop in tidewater va. also, any good film I should be looking for or crap I should stay away from. thanks!
Good brands of film:

Formula One

Madico (I use)

LLumar

Are good brands. Madico is what I've always had on my vehicles, always looks good years later. Stay away from crap film. They bubble/peel/change color... As far as recommending a shop near ya, obviously I can't but from looking at the sites of places around you, this would be my guy if I were the one looking. Also metallic film is much better (still needs to be good brand though and no I don't mean the glittery crap lol..They'll know what you mean, if not go somewhere else.), ask for it.

http://www.tintdoctorva.com/

Good luck.

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Old 04-03-2010, 08:52 PM
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thanks. Is 3m cosidered crap? Also hearing alot about the ceramic film. seems pretty pricey.
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Old 04-03-2010, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by smashten
thanks. Is 3m cosidered crap? Also hearing alot about the ceramic film. seems pretty pricey.
Never heard of ceramic film before. Got any links? I'm curious. As far as the 3M goes, I've never used it or known anyone who has so I couldn't say. Edit: after looking at Madico website, the ceramic sounds awesome. I dunno how new it is, I'd like to see it though. http://www.madico.com/WindowFilms/MAC.asp

Madico Advanced Ceramic Logo

Advanced Ceramic is a non metallized high definition film.

* Exceptional optical clarity / “High definition” visibility
* Increased Glare Reduction
* Up to 99% blockage of UV rays
* Up to 61% heat rejection
* Up to 82% reduction in Infrared heat

Good stuff. If you can get it, it sounds like the best bet.

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Old 04-03-2010, 09:56 PM
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I like Atlantic Shoreline, off of First Colonial Road, and Llumar tint. They have the big name tint brands and do great work.
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I would at least go with a IR type of tint versus a UV type!
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Originally Posted by Stormracer
I would at least go with a IR type of tint versus a UV type!
The higher end brands do both.
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