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07-07-2008, 11:10 PM | #1 |
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Location: Kent, WA
Vehicle:2007 STi SWP |
Window Tinting advice, in WA
Hello NWICer's, I have a simple question. Does anyone know of a good place to get window tinting done? I'm not worried about price, I'm more worried about quality/warranty. I don't want it to bubble or peel. I have a 2007 STi, completely stock and I feel like I'm naked without tint. I had a 2002 WRX before this car and I had it tinted in Hawaii when I first got it.
I've heard SRP was a good place to go but they are down to only being open on Saturday's only now. I was thinking VTR but it's a really far drive for me ~~~> Kent, WA. So if anyone has some personal good experiences getting their Suby tinted and can recommend a place for me I would love to hear it. TY!
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07-07-2008, 11:14 PM | #2 |
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Location: Victor Falls
Vehicle:2002 WRX sedan MBP 2004 FXT JBP 5 speed |
I would say get in line for SRP and just wait. Trust me its worth it.
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07-07-2008, 11:18 PM | #3 |
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Location: Kent, WA
Vehicle:2007 STi SWP |
Really? I talked to one of the guys there and he seems really down to earth, gave me some advice about getting +18% tint and how they have been really understaffed so that's the reason for their "Saturday" only business time. They quoted me $220 + tax, but I just don't want to get tint by a company that might be going out of business...
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07-07-2008, 11:23 PM | #4 |
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Location: Silverdale, WA
Vehicle:2002 WRX WRBP |
Seriously, please search.....
Most people will say VTR if your up North or SRP if your in South Sound-ish. I got mine done at SRP and couldn't of asked for a better job, their **** is computer cut. :3 And I didn't know they are going out of business It's mainly like that (saturdays) im assuming because they started as a tinting company and do subaru parts and since they take time with their cars they don't want to try to squeeze in everybody so basically it's apt. only, and it's ALWAYS been like that, but the doors are usually open, even their sign from 2 years ago on the door says "by appointment" +123456789 for SRP + VTR. |
07-07-2008, 11:37 PM | #5 |
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Location: Redmond, WA
Vehicle:02 PSM WRX Sedan |
I had mine done at SRP, and i love it. 18% in my PSM 02 looks sexy. Very well done. I'll post up pics when i find my camera.
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07-07-2008, 11:38 PM | #6 | |
Former Vendor
Member#: 88346
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SRP
Vehicle:3108 A St SE Auburn WA 98002 |
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If you need it done during the week, just ask. Saturdays are optimal, but we can make special arrangements like we have been doing lately to meet whoever in the morning hours when needed. Thank you, hope to hear from you soon. Dave |
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07-08-2008, 12:53 AM | #7 | |
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07-08-2008, 01:02 AM | #8 | |
Former Vendor
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Location: SRP
Vehicle:3108 A St SE Auburn WA 98002 |
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Sure we can do that for you. I'll be giving you a call tomorrow. Thanks! |
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07-08-2008, 01:05 AM | #9 |
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I had my '08 wrx done at Midnight on Aurora, pretty good job. They are open 7 days a week, and stand behind their work regardless of how dark you go.
Price wise they are right on par with most everyone, they offer a lower quality less expensive film, and a higher quality lifetime film with a better cut for a few more $$$. Otherwise, if price is no object, take a look at Mr. Tint, Bellevue Auto Tint and Jay's tint in Kirkland are all highly rated shops. |
07-08-2008, 01:17 AM | #10 |
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Location: Camas, WA
Vehicle:2007 Impreza 2.5i Obsidian Black Pearl |
i got my windows tinted at Solar Eclipse in vancouver wa. Idk if they have it up north but i paid $210 w/ free lifetime warranty.
all i can say is that im really happy with them hope u can find a good place |
07-08-2008, 01:21 AM | #11 |
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Vehicle:2008 WRX STI Lightning Red |
dave is alive?? damn where you been at? i left you like 2 msgs that never got returned man... sorry.. couldnt wait for tint any longer and i thought it must be cuz you weren't going to be able to accomidate non-saturday... so I already made an appointment w/ VTR for Friday.
BUT you say you are down in Kent.. so I would recommend having Dave do it @ SRP. Dave did my last tint and did a great job, 1 year in i had no bubbles no peeling the tint was perfect and looked great. Can't say enough good things.. VTR I will have a review after Friday.. |
07-08-2008, 01:56 AM | #12 |
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07-08-2008, 03:24 PM | #13 |
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i have 2008 2.5i and wanna get the windows tinted too...any good places in the seattle area???
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07-08-2008, 06:40 PM | #14 |
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I've had several cars tinted by Dave and Dean at SRP and have recommended many more, always a happy customer. Top notch shop and they are true car enthusiasts, I highly recommend them.
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07-08-2008, 07:40 PM | #15 |
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07-08-2008, 11:08 PM | #16 |
Former Vendor
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Location: SRP
Vehicle:3108 A St SE Auburn WA 98002 |
We will be open 5-days a week again very soon!
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07-08-2008, 11:48 PM | #17 |
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SRP rocks. They definitely do a good job, not only tint wise, but very mechanically knowledgable as well.
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07-09-2008, 12:09 AM | #18 |
Former Vendor
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07-09-2008, 03:31 AM | #19 |
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Vehicle:1999 RSTI BDP (47a) Full 2004 STI Swap |
I would go to Midnight window tinting next to stereo warehouse near 137th and hw99. They have tinted 3 of my cars and all done perfect jobs and they file there edges down as well.
Lifetime warranty and I have yet to have a problem with them. |
07-09-2008, 12:31 PM | #20 |
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I got mine done at Acutint in Bellevue same time as my buddys new 335. His came out flawless. Mine had to pretty much be retinted and they had to do the rear window a total of 4 times. Looks great now though, wish I would have gone to VTR since its a much closer drive for me.
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07-09-2008, 12:35 PM | #21 |
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Dave, I miss you!!!!!!! Let's go lunch again.
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07-09-2008, 01:35 PM | #22 |
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07-09-2008, 02:14 PM | #23 |
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^midnight tinted my the 1st time. WORST JOB EVER! They also tried to get out of the lifetime warranty they have simply because the guy who worked there got fired and he was the one who did my tint. Also they took almost 6.5hours on day to tint two windows it was out of control. I had them redo it 3x and the last time they didnt even redo the back window so I had tint that didnt match until VTR finally did it right.
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07-10-2008, 01:53 AM | #24 |
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how much does tint cost?
i dont remeber what i paid for the STI. i would like to get the forester tinted ASAP, but it has a lot of windows.... portland metro area, and suggestions? or Dave you willing to do the Forester??? |
07-10-2008, 11:36 AM | #25 | |
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They did a very nice job. Don't remember exactly what they charged, I think it was on the high side of average, but they came pretty highly recommended so I went with them anyway. I kind of wish I had done the sunroof at the time but it's so massive it probably would have cost extra. |
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