MD is 35 all around but i've never had a problem with my 16's on my Merc. Although somehow the State inspector gave me problems for the 50's on the Mini

~Nothing Andrew Jackson couldnt fix

 

VA: 50% front, 35% backs

 

I made a note. Thanks!!!

 

Just got my 35% all around (yes thats illegal in VA) with 20% for the sunroof. Such a huge difference! Just ask Maxi . I wish I did that the first time around! Thanks again to Carlos at Solar Solutions for a job well done.

 

be aware 35% meters at 28%. Ask me how I know.

 

oh no. lol. yeah i read about that earlier that it isn't exactly 35% with the existing tint. oh well.

how much did it cost you? what did you have to do? who called you on it? police or inspection?

 

It does look very good,

I even make appointment to add 20% to the sunroof next week.

 

VA's finest. $86 fine, but not a fix-it ticket luckily.

 

Dayum....that blows. But, yeah I'd rather pay the fine than have to go get it fixed!

 

I got 20 all around and on the sunroof and with the factory tint it is at like 14% but it looks so good!

Carlos did my tint and did a good job but there is a small but noticeable mark/flaw in the tint (not an air bubble) on the driver's side window but I can only see it if I turn my head back a bit farther than normal (like grabbing for my seat belt) so I don't know if it's worth it to do anything about it.

Whatever you do, just don't go to Winner's Tint...

 

Winner's Tint?

How long does it take for them to do tinting?

 

well...it's not how long it takes them that is the issue...it's that they lack the skill to do a professional job and after my experience, I'd like to spare any other fellow MINI owners (or anyone for that matter) from dealing with them. I sure as hell hope their tinting skills are better than their clear bra application skills but seriously, since they couldn't treat my car in a professional manner, I have no faith in their services, period. My bf was considering taking the car there for his tint but after he saw the sloppy install on my car and the razor blade cut marks, he said no way are they touching his car.

 

You may want to bring it up with Carlos...he may be willing to fix it for free...its worth asking

 

And who is this again? Solar Solutions? If yes, lots of people in the thread suggested them. Hmm.

Anyone recommend anyone better?

 

No no, I was talking about Winners Tint in Rockville. I highly recommend Solar Solutions as that is where I got my tint done and am very happy. I can't fathom why DCMM members would go anywhere but Solar Solutions but if you do, stay away from Winners!

 

Noted! Thanks.

So, if i were to take my precious MINI to Solar Solutions, how long does it typically take them to do tint? Would i wait on it or have to come back later for pickup?

 

I believe I was there for about an hour and a half or so at most since he also did my sunroof and mine was the only car there. I just waited in their waiting room watching those horrible judge shows on the WB...lol (daytime television is scary!).

 

I went to Executive Tint on Gude Drive in Rockville, mainly because it was convenient. It took about an hour. I have no complaints.

 

In case anyone was wondering what the tint regulations are for DC (as I was) here they are:

 

I just came in here to ask about DC tinting. I'm planning on having Carlos tint the sunroof and was curious what the penalties were in DC if your windows are too dark. I thought factory was pretty much the most you could have. Thank you for posting this!!

 

DC will give you a waiver if you have a medical or professional reason for the extra tinting (see link below). I wouldn't think there would be any restriction on sunroof tint (since the alternative is an opaque roof , but I don't know what the fines are for exceeding the limit.

Probably worst case (and most likely) scenario if you exceed the limits would be that you would fail your next inspection and have to have all of the tinting removed.

http://www.dmv.dc.gov/serv/medical/t...alWaivers.shtm

 

What is the NAM discount? You just tell him your on NAM?

Also, I know the legal limits are either 50% or 35% in VA, so I've been planning on asking for a 40-45% tint as a combination legal/illegal tint average. I know it probably won't be too dark but I'm not really going for the blackout look, just enough where at night its hard to see inside. Anyone know if Carlos can do the 40% ? I have to head to work now, no time to call today.

 

Anyone have any trouble w/ the police after tinting the windows? Getting pulled over unnecessarily? Just curious b/c I want to tint the windows and sunroof but don't want to get hassled and each of the laws in DC, MD and VA are different. I don't want too dark but would like enough tint to cut down on the heat.

thanks.

 

You can't be pulled over for tint in other states and get a ticket for it. Just be cautious. I haven't ever had a problem with it, but then again, I am still registered in FL, so I have really dark windows.

 

I just recently had VA legal tint installed all the way around on my MINI. I've had no issues with the police, and it does a great job keeping the car cooler from the sun.