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Welcome to Fairfax Underground, a project site designed to improve communication among residents of Fairfax County, VA. Feel free to post anything Northern Virginia residents would find interesting.
Welcome to Fairfax Underground, a project site designed to improve communication among residents of Fairfax County, VA. Feel free to post anything Northern Virginia residents would find interesting.
Car Tinting
Posted by:
GalChick
()
Date: June 04, 2009 02:19AM
Any recommendations for shops that will do VA legal tinting?
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
inkahootz
()
Date: June 04, 2009 02:21AM
This is a new one!
GalChick Wrote:
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> Any recommendations for shops that will do VA
> legal tinting?
edit by Cary: Account password compromised, disabled by administrator.
GalChick Wrote:
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> Any recommendations for shops that will do VA
> legal tinting?
edit by Cary: Account password compromised, disabled by administrator.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
-SBS--
()
Date: June 04, 2009 10:05AM
If you insist on it being legal in Virginia, don't even bother. Tint limit on front side windows is 50%, which is not worth putting on.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
bdimag
()
Date: June 04, 2009 10:39AM
hey man, don't think like that... the window is half full...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/04/2009 10:40AM by bdimag.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/04/2009 10:40AM by bdimag.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
random1
()
Date: June 04, 2009 12:28PM
i put 35% back when they were legal
so what am i supose to pay to get it removed now or else i get a ticket?
wtf is the point of 50%?
wear sunglasses
so what am i supose to pay to get it removed now or else i get a ticket?
wtf is the point of 50%?
wear sunglasses
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
curious
()
Date: June 04, 2009 01:16PM
Don't risk the illegal tinting- My car passed VA inspection for five years, I bought it used and didn't even know the tinting was over the limit. Tinted windows is a $30 fine, plus a $65 'processing fee' Yikes! I went to court and the judge said- 'too bad,' for an additional $30 court fee . . .
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
random1
()
Date: June 04, 2009 01:28PM
curious Wrote:
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> Don't risk the illegal tinting- My car passed VA
> inspection for five years, I bought it used and
> didn't even know the tinting was over the limit.
> Tinted windows is a $30 fine, plus a $65
> 'processing fee' Yikes! I went to court and the
> judge said- 'too bad,' for an additional $30 court
> fee . . .
why would you goto court for that?
prepay and go on with your day
i bid you good day
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> Don't risk the illegal tinting- My car passed VA
> inspection for five years, I bought it used and
> didn't even know the tinting was over the limit.
> Tinted windows is a $30 fine, plus a $65
> 'processing fee' Yikes! I went to court and the
> judge said- 'too bad,' for an additional $30 court
> fee . . .
why would you goto court for that?
prepay and go on with your day
i bid you good day
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
-SBS--
()
Date: June 04, 2009 01:57PM
I've had 35% all around for about 5 years now. Only got 1 ticket for it (so far). If you like it, get it.
As far as inspection goes, they won't fail you for illegal tint.
As far as inspection goes, they won't fail you for illegal tint.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
McDirt
()
Date: June 04, 2009 06:19PM
Had car for 2yrs, got 2 tickets 35%. If you're not driving around Broad St. (aka, the forbidden neighborhood) in Falls Church you're good.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
GalChick
()
Date: June 04, 2009 11:15PM
Any shop recommendations?
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Up2Late
()
Date: June 05, 2009 12:14PM
There's a place in Centreville on Rt. 29 south bound (physically West bound I guess). It's just before Rt. 28...it's a little shack with reflective tint on it's windows. They did my car about 2 years ago and I haven't had any issues. Can't think of the name of it, but that's where it was.
I have a crossover that came with 20% factory tint in the rear windows and I had them do 20% in the front...still not legal, but haven't been ticketed yet in 2 years. But as most have said, if you want "legal" you can only do 50% up front and 30 or 35% in back (I can't remember which). 50% isn't worth the money though (this place was about $90 for the two front windows)
The only other place I've gone to is in Herndon but I think they went under years ago.
I have a crossover that came with 20% factory tint in the rear windows and I had them do 20% in the front...still not legal, but haven't been ticketed yet in 2 years. But as most have said, if you want "legal" you can only do 50% up front and 30 or 35% in back (I can't remember which). 50% isn't worth the money though (this place was about $90 for the two front windows)
The only other place I've gone to is in Herndon but I think they went under years ago.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
BJ
()
Date: June 06, 2009 03:57PM
Okay
so for those of you who think sunglasses are a suppliment for tinting...
Tinting is so people can't see in. It affects the transparency too on the inside but that's not why you get it. It blocks some UV rays but you can't see that feature.
Also the legal limit in Virginia:
Sedan: 35% back side and rear window
50% front side
NO windshield tint
SUV/Truck/Van: 5% Rear side (Also Middle window's in Van's) and rear window
50% front side
NO windshield tint
so for those of you who think sunglasses are a suppliment for tinting...
Tinting is so people can't see in. It affects the transparency too on the inside but that's not why you get it. It blocks some UV rays but you can't see that feature.
Also the legal limit in Virginia:
Sedan: 35% back side and rear window
50% front side
NO windshield tint
SUV/Truck/Van: 5% Rear side (Also Middle window's in Van's) and rear window
50% front side
NO windshield tint
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
BJ
()
Date: June 06, 2009 04:01PM
The Tint shop in Chantilly, VA is good
They were one of the cheaper one's and they have a lifetime warranty
4004 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
Coming from Herndon area on Centreville rd > When you pass through rt.50 it's the first little building on your right with the "WINDOW TINT" sign. I got myne done there 3 weeks ago and there are no bubbles and so far so good
They were one of the cheaper one's and they have a lifetime warranty
4004 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
Coming from Herndon area on Centreville rd > When you pass through rt.50 it's the first little building on your right with the "WINDOW TINT" sign. I got myne done there 3 weeks ago and there are no bubbles and so far so good
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Magic
()
Date: June 08, 2009 10:27PM
BJ im glad your satisfied......I try to do the best work possible.
Fairfax Underground ----> let it be known. Tint Shop of Chantilly. 703-814-TINT
THE PLACE IN CENTREVILLe on 29. (EXPRESS TINT) decided to Change its Name AFTER i opened THE TINT SHOP.....guess what they changed it to .....The Tint SHOP/PLACE.....SO DON"T BE FOOLED.
Fairfax Underground ----> let it be known. Tint Shop of Chantilly. 703-814-TINT
THE PLACE IN CENTREVILLe on 29. (EXPRESS TINT) decided to Change its Name AFTER i opened THE TINT SHOP.....guess what they changed it to .....The Tint SHOP/PLACE.....SO DON"T BE FOOLED.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
sfb
()
Date: June 09, 2009 09:50PM
Up2Late Wrote:
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> There's a place in Centreville on Rt. 29 south
> bound (physically West bound I guess). It's just
> before Rt. 28...it's a little shack with
> reflective tint on it's windows. They did my car
> about 2 years ago and I haven't had any issues.
> Can't think of the name of it, but that's where it
> was.
>
> I have a crossover that came with 20% factory tint
> in the rear windows and I had them do 20% in the
> front...still not legal, but haven't been ticketed
> yet in 2 years. But as most have said, if you
> want "legal" you can only do 50% up front and 30
> or 35% in back (I can't remember which). 50%
> isn't worth the money though (this place was about
> $90 for the two front windows)
>
> The only other place I've gone to is in Herndon
> but I think they went under years ago.
I've had two cars done at this place and both jobs were perfect...
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> There's a place in Centreville on Rt. 29 south
> bound (physically West bound I guess). It's just
> before Rt. 28...it's a little shack with
> reflective tint on it's windows. They did my car
> about 2 years ago and I haven't had any issues.
> Can't think of the name of it, but that's where it
> was.
>
> I have a crossover that came with 20% factory tint
> in the rear windows and I had them do 20% in the
> front...still not legal, but haven't been ticketed
> yet in 2 years. But as most have said, if you
> want "legal" you can only do 50% up front and 30
> or 35% in back (I can't remember which). 50%
> isn't worth the money though (this place was about
> $90 for the two front windows)
>
> The only other place I've gone to is in Herndon
> but I think they went under years ago.
I've had two cars done at this place and both jobs were perfect...
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
05
()
Date: August 24, 2009 03:28PM
One things that i can say...
Ziebart tint shop in Fairfax...it is sucks..!!
Especially the person who working at front desk...
He soooooooo nut..i mean he does not know how treat the customer..
Even i made an appointment, i wait almost 2 hours.....
He never say anything what is going on....
After i ask about waiting... He just simply say....'Sorry..' and 'you can cancel the schedule....' like that....
If you are thinking Ziebart tint shop.. You better thinking another shop...
ZIEBART tint shop do not never ever ever go....~~~!!!
Ziebart tint shop in Fairfax...it is sucks..!!
Especially the person who working at front desk...
He soooooooo nut..i mean he does not know how treat the customer..
Even i made an appointment, i wait almost 2 hours.....
He never say anything what is going on....
After i ask about waiting... He just simply say....'Sorry..' and 'you can cancel the schedule....' like that....
If you are thinking Ziebart tint shop.. You better thinking another shop...
ZIEBART tint shop do not never ever ever go....~~~!!!
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
bloody blisters
()
Date: August 24, 2009 03:41PM
05 do you have any more recommendations on other stores not to go to? i think i love you.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
katie
()
Date: August 24, 2009 08:14PM
I have 27% the only place I have issues is in Centreville when the cops sit on the side of 28 and Old Cent. Road and wave you over if there is a problem.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
05
()
Date: August 25, 2009 03:11PM
That is all I know now...love u too bloody blisters...^^
Anyways...Im' still find tint shop for my car...
The tint shop at 4004 Walney Rd Chantilly, VA 20151-2919..
Anybody have an Idea for this shop??
R they working good?? ^^
Anyways...Im' still find tint shop for my car...
The tint shop at 4004 Walney Rd Chantilly, VA 20151-2919..
Anybody have an Idea for this shop??
R they working good?? ^^
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
TefD187
()
Date: August 25, 2009 03:21PM
fuck the police
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/28/2009 05:28PM by TefD187.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/28/2009 05:28PM by TefD187.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Super Cool Breeze
()
Date: August 25, 2009 03:46PM
I cannot believe the level of articulation a thread about window tinting.
You have all exceeded my expectations.
You have all exceeded my expectations.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
tinted avy
()
Date: September 01, 2009 04:54PM
yea definitely go with The Tint Shop, the original one in Chantilly right by Anita's. They do good work and stand by it. The main installer Magic does it good and it doesnt take all day. Got mine tinted there about three to four months ago and no problems at all. Plus, guarunteed not to turn purple, how great. Definitely stop in there. and plus, not to bad on your wallet either!
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Qwerty
()
Date: September 01, 2009 05:02PM
Nothing says "ghetto pull me over cop" like window tinting in Fairfax County.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Note
()
Date: September 01, 2009 05:04PM
Qwerty Wrote:
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> Nothing says "ghetto pull me over cop" like window
> tinting in Fairfax County.
Especially if the SUV came factory tinted like that..and there's not a damn thing they can do...
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> Nothing says "ghetto pull me over cop" like window
> tinting in Fairfax County.
Especially if the SUV came factory tinted like that..and there's not a damn thing they can do...
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
V3ronica
()
Date: September 01, 2009 08:25PM
Up2Late Wrote:
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> There's a place in Centreville on Rt. 29 south
> bound (physically West bound I guess). It's just
> before Rt. 28...it's a little shack with
> reflective tint on it's windows. They did my car
> about 2 years ago and I haven't had any issues.
> Can't think of the name of it, but that's where it
> was.
>
> I have a crossover that came with 20% factory tint
> in the rear windows and I had them do 20% in the
> front...still not legal, but haven't been ticketed
> yet in 2 years. But as most have said, if you
> want "legal" you can only do 50% up front and 30
> or 35% in back (I can't remember which). 50%
> isn't worth the money though (this place was about
> $90 for the two front windows)
>
> The only other place I've gone to is in Herndon
> but I think they went under years ago.
Yeah there good! They did my car too!
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> There's a place in Centreville on Rt. 29 south
> bound (physically West bound I guess). It's just
> before Rt. 28...it's a little shack with
> reflective tint on it's windows. They did my car
> about 2 years ago and I haven't had any issues.
> Can't think of the name of it, but that's where it
> was.
>
> I have a crossover that came with 20% factory tint
> in the rear windows and I had them do 20% in the
> front...still not legal, but haven't been ticketed
> yet in 2 years. But as most have said, if you
> want "legal" you can only do 50% up front and 30
> or 35% in back (I can't remember which). 50%
> isn't worth the money though (this place was about
> $90 for the two front windows)
>
> The only other place I've gone to is in Herndon
> but I think they went under years ago.
Yeah there good! They did my car too!
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Magic
()
Date: September 01, 2009 10:31PM
703-814-TINT The Tint SHOP of CHANTILLY. *WALNEY ROAD next door to the CHEVY CHASE BANK Across from ANITA's
I will tint your Car. Truck.Suv.Van.House.Boat.Office.Fish tank.Shower. Glass desk Top. just about anything glass.
Been Tinting for 9 years. Im Very Precise, and care about doing a good job.
That place on 29 (Express Tint) is Pricey, and they're work is not the best. They carry 2 types of FILM/TINT plus The (New) owner is not very friendly, and talks alot.
I don't bullshit or make excuses. I just tint.
MON-FRI 10am-7pm Sat. 10-4
i take cash OR credit. only quality films/tint NO PURPLE STUFF, AND It takes only an 1 HOUR.
I will tint your Car. Truck.Suv.Van.House.Boat.Office.Fish tank.Shower. Glass desk Top. just about anything glass.
Been Tinting for 9 years. Im Very Precise, and care about doing a good job.
That place on 29 (Express Tint) is Pricey, and they're work is not the best. They carry 2 types of FILM/TINT plus The (New) owner is not very friendly, and talks alot.
I don't bullshit or make excuses. I just tint.
MON-FRI 10am-7pm Sat. 10-4
i take cash OR credit. only quality films/tint NO PURPLE STUFF, AND It takes only an 1 HOUR.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
V3ronica
()
Date: September 01, 2009 11:10PM
Ohhh I'll come to you so you can tint my TL
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Magic
()
Date: September 02, 2009 05:34AM
Personal Favorite......can do that car in less than an hour. Call the number ask for Magic....tell me FFXunderground ...i'll give you a hook up.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
tinted avy
()
Date: October 02, 2009 10:59PM
yea go to Magic hes a beast at it. no problems, just a great dude doin great work. couldnt be any happier with mine that he did
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Brit_mixed
()
Date: October 04, 2009 12:21AM
Magic does a stellar job..he did my SUV...
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
fourty03
()
Date: October 04, 2009 12:07PM
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by: Magic ()
Date: September 01, 2009 10:31PM
703-814-TINT The Tint SHOP of CHANTILLY. *WALNEY ROAD next door to the CHEVY CHASE BANK Across from ANITA's
-- Yea, He is really good. He did my escalade truck and he also did the midgate
perfectly! He does not bullshit and I sent about 5 of my friends there. Only one
had an issue (it wasnt the shop's fault)... hMagic and his shop took care of him
and fixed my friend's fuck up for free.
Posted by: Magic ()
Date: September 01, 2009 10:31PM
703-814-TINT The Tint SHOP of CHANTILLY. *WALNEY ROAD next door to the CHEVY CHASE BANK Across from ANITA's
-- Yea, He is really good. He did my escalade truck and he also did the midgate
perfectly! He does not bullshit and I sent about 5 of my friends there. Only one
had an issue (it wasnt the shop's fault)... hMagic and his shop took care of him
and fixed my friend's fuck up for free.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
hops
()
Date: October 05, 2009 05:11PM
u guys also do mirror tint?
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
The Tint Place
()
Date: October 28, 2009 03:40PM
Old employees will say just about anything to make themselves look better. this shop has been around for 16 years our rates may be higher but as the saying goes u get what u pay for trust me. all you have to do is look and see how long they have been there once u do it may be in your best intrests to shop around i know we r not the cheapest in town but we are the best our work speaks for itself we can provide @ least a client list 2000 poeple + strong let me know if someone in this area can compete with that
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
The Tint Place
()
Date: October 28, 2009 03:50PM
If you want the best shop in town call 703-988-9577 the tint place your source for automitive commercial residental and marine window tinting we also specialize in paintprotection services with 16 years of industry experience. we are one of the only shops in the area with same day paint protection services because we are able to cut our patterns in house. we are also the only company in the area able to precut full wraps with our in house equipment make sure that u check to see if these other guys are cutting on your brand new car. We dont need your business we value it so put your trust with us @ the tint place and i promise you will never have to ask for it agian. Satisfaction gauranteed ask any of our previous clients
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Alexander Smith
()
Date: May 01, 2012 12:36AM
Had my BMW done with 5% at my friend's shop in Arlington called Graphics-N-Tints. He does any percentage you want with 3M film. Also installs aftermarket car accessories like speakers or radar detectors. Most reasonable priced guy by far.
Oh and the best part... He speaks perfect English. No speak Spanish!
Oh and the best part... He speaks perfect English. No speak Spanish!
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Shame
()
Date: May 01, 2012 08:06AM
VIP Tinting and Detailing were very good when they were in business. Too bad they are closed now.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
RALLLLPHIE!!!
()
Date: May 01, 2012 11:10AM
LA Tint anywhere sucks.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
LetsRock
()
Date: May 01, 2012 11:36AM
RALLLLPHIE!!! Wrote:
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> LA Tint anywhere sucks.
I have had eight cars done by LA Tint in Sterling. They are the BEST!! Don't trust a $60K car to some "guy" who won't be around to stand behind their product.
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> LA Tint anywhere sucks.
I have had eight cars done by LA Tint in Sterling. They are the BEST!! Don't trust a $60K car to some "guy" who won't be around to stand behind their product.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Kilton
()
Date: May 01, 2012 11:51AM
James X Wrote:
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> I havent had any luck living up here
> in NoVa. Looks like we're in the same
> bubble..sigh!
Yep -- the douchebag bubble. Enjoy your stay.
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> I havent had any luck living up here
> in NoVa. Looks like we're in the same
> bubble..sigh!
Yep -- the douchebag bubble. Enjoy your stay.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
RockOutWithYer...
()
Date: May 01, 2012 12:46PM
60K car... oooh, you mean your run of the mill bimmer or tahoe. got it. average tint for an average car. do you even know what tint was used on it? nope. because you're a toolbag. no 'el 'eh tinto. they mucho sucko.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
centrevillian
()
Date: May 01, 2012 02:23PM
LA Tint in Sterling did a great job on my car. Not the cheapest, but then again you get what you pay for.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
Alexander Smith
()
Date: May 01, 2012 07:52PM
centrevillian Wrote:
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> LA Tint in Sterling did a great job on my car. Not
> the cheapest, but then again you get what you pay
> for.
LA Tint is not an option in my opinion. They really are all just about the money, not quality of the end product. Go with smaller businesses' who usually take the time to do it right and have pride in the cars they work on.
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> LA Tint in Sterling did a great job on my car. Not
> the cheapest, but then again you get what you pay
> for.
LA Tint is not an option in my opinion. They really are all just about the money, not quality of the end product. Go with smaller businesses' who usually take the time to do it right and have pride in the cars they work on.
Re: Car Tinting
Posted by:
New Stang
()
Date: May 02, 2012 04:42PM
For what it's worth- newer shop in Sterling, VA did a perfect job on my wife's Mustang. Didn't shop the job and went straight there on recommendation from our auto repair shop in Herndon.
www.windowtintingvirginia.com
www.windowtintingvirginia.com