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2013SS · 09-21-2012, 12:51 PM

New guy here,

My car finally rolled off the truck at 830am and was at the tint shop by 930am. I just cant stand a car with no tint... Anyhow, I went to get the tint and the owner asked me about my plans for the car. For now, just tint to include the windshield, lights, debadge, and black chevy emblems. To my amazement he says he can do it all; and for just $350.00.

Now, I have never been to this place but the reviews were great and he has a huge clean garage filled with luxery cars to include a few exotics that they are doing different things too. So I said lets do it. It should be ready this eveing. I hope it all turns out good. I will post pics later. Wish me luck.

RubyCamaro · 09-21-2012, 12:53 PM

Cool.

ReoRockStar · 09-21-2012, 01:11 PM

What tint? Percentage wise and color?

I'm thinking 35% charcoal for mine. Maybe 20%. I live in NJ and its kinda illegal. But I agree with you. Cars look way better tinted.

2013SS · 09-21-2012, 01:16 PM

If you think thats bad then youre gonna think I am crazy.. lol I am getting 5% on all the windows with 40% on the front windshield. I know it's illegal just about EVERYWHERE but I was a probation officer until about a year ago and I was allowed to do it so it's hard to go back. Never wanted anyone that I requested be locked away or that I violated to know me too much in my personal vehicles. Just would have been more aggravation or worse. It just looks so good that way... 20% looks pretty good as well though. I would say go for it. Looks great on any color car, protects your interior, and less heat gets in.

kobSS · 09-21-2012, 01:18 PM

I had 20% on mine for a couple months then went to all 5% after a groupon deal came up...

Looks way better when its 5% - but noticeably harder to see out at night sometimes. Can be pretty scary.

MiracleAces · 09-21-2012, 01:18 PM

Where in Virginia do you live and what company is doing the tint for you?

2013SS · 09-21-2012, 01:24 PM

Thanks for moving the thread. I just realized I posted in the wrong place again. I live in Alexandria Va. Exceptional tint is the name of the place.

Kelly@PCMofNC · 09-21-2012, 01:26 PM

Sounds good. I stayed legal on my Camaro, I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old and do not want to be hassled with police and inspections!

I do love that dark tint though, especially in NC.

ReoRockStar · 09-21-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013SS

If you think thats bad then youre gonna think I am crazy.. lol I am getting 5% on all the windows with 40% on the front windshield. I know it's illegal just about EVERYWHERE but I was a probation officer until about a year ago and I was allowed to do it so it's hard to go back. Never wanted anyone that I requested be locked away or that I violated to know me too much in my personal vehicles. Just would have been more aggravation or worse. It just looks so good that way... 20% looks pretty good as well though. I would say go for it. Looks great on any color car, protects your interior, and less heat gets in.

Lol if I got 5% here in Nj I wouldn't be able to pull out of my driveway with out getting a ticket.

2010 SSRS · 09-21-2012, 02:05 PM

I did the same thing as you the day I picked up my SS, I went right to the tint shop from the dealership.

ReoRockStar · 09-27-2012, 01:54 PM

Well I'm off Saturday morning to tint my windows. I decided to go with 3M 20% on the sides and rear and 35% on the doors. Can't wait.

Smoke?
Charcoal?

I'm leaning towards charcoal because of the color of the 45th AE. Any thoughts.

09-21-2012, 12:51 PM	#1
2013SS Drives: Black with Burnt Orange Stripes Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 12	Window tint and such New guy here, My car finally rolled off the truck at 830am and was at the tint shop by 930am. I just cant stand a car with no tint... Anyhow, I went to get the tint and the owner asked me about my plans for the car. For now, just tint to include the windshield, lights, debadge, and black chevy emblems. To my amazement he says he can do it all; and for just $350.00. Now, I have never been to this place but the reviews were great and he has a huge clean garage filled with luxery cars to include a few exotics that they are doing different things too. So I said lets do it. It should be ready this eveing. I hope it all turns out good. I will post pics later. Wish me luck.

09-21-2012, 12:53 PM	#2
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Cool. __________________

09-21-2012, 01:11 PM	#3
ReoRockStar Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT 45th AE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey - North Jersey Posts: 832 View My Garage	What tint? Percentage wise and color? I'm thinking 35% charcoal for mine. Maybe 20%. I live in NJ and its kinda illegal. But I agree with you. Cars look way better tinted. __________________ Last edited by ReoRockStar; 09-21-2012 at 01:55 PM.

09-21-2012, 01:18 PM	#5
kobSS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 535	I had 20% on mine for a couple months then went to all 5% after a groupon deal came up... Looks way better when its 5% - but noticeably harder to see out at night sometimes. Can be pretty scary. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS: Pfadt'ed Out Level 4, Pfadt Featherlight Coilovers, Pfadt ZL1 Sways, Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, CTS-V Brakes, Borla S-Type, Quad Tips, Forgestar 22" F14's (Show), CAI Intake w/ scoop, Rx Catch-Can, AAC Lighting, Showstopper Sidemarkers "Information is the oxygen of the modern age" Build Thread

09-21-2012, 01:18 PM	#6
MiracleAces Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sterling Virginia Posts: 317	Where in Virginia do you live and what company is doing the tint for you? __________________ "Being persistant and never giving up may not always get the job done, but it just may annoy someone else enough to make it worth your while."

09-21-2012, 01:16 PM	#4
2013SS Drives: Black with Burnt Orange Stripes Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 12	If you think thats bad then youre gonna think I am crazy.. lol I am getting 5% on all the windows with 40% on the front windshield. I know it's illegal just about EVERYWHERE but I was a probation officer until about a year ago and I was allowed to do it so it's hard to go back. Never wanted anyone that I requested be locked away or that I violated to know me too much in my personal vehicles. Just would have been more aggravation or worse. It just looks so good that way... 20% looks pretty good as well though. I would say go for it. Looks great on any color car, protects your interior, and less heat gets in.

09-21-2012, 01:24 PM	#7
2013SS Drives: Black with Burnt Orange Stripes Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 12	Thanks for moving the thread. I just realized I posted in the wrong place again. I live in Alexandria Va. Exceptional tint is the name of the place.

09-21-2012, 01:26 PM	#8
Kelly@PCMofNC Drives: 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 959	Sounds good. I stayed legal on my Camaro, I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old and do not want to be hassled with police and inspections! I do love that dark tint though, especially in NC.

09-21-2012, 02:05 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I did the same thing as you the day I picked up my SS, I went right to the tint shop from the dealership. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

09-27-2012, 01:54 PM	#11
ReoRockStar Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT 45th AE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey - North Jersey Posts: 832 View My Garage	Well I'm off Saturday morning to tint my windows. I decided to go with 3M 20% on the sides and rear and 35% on the doors. Can't wait. Smoke? Charcoal? I'm leaning towards charcoal because of the color of the 45th AE. Any thoughts. __________________