I'm looking to get our MINI's windows tinted ASAP. I need a good shop here in Portland that does quality work. It doesn't have to be the cheapest. I just want it done right.

Recommendations?

 

I got my MINI pretty early in my area. a salesman at the BMW dealer told me about a place that he uses for BMW's. they did a great job in less than an hour. it was less than $130. great job even over the dots on the edges on the back windows. ask your BMW dealer who they recomend. our windows are the same as BMW's

 

Like Bluesmini suggested, Rasmussen will certainly know a reputable place for window tinting.

I had my windshield tinted at Alexia's Auto Tint in Beaverton, (503) 671-9615. They use computer-cut film for a more precise fitment, which will also allow the tint to fit all the way to the edge of the window for a cleaner install. :smile:

 

Thanks for the tips so far. I'll look into the beaverton connection and when I have our car into rasmussen in the next couple weeks for the next service, I'll ask about tint as well. :smile:

 

This is the place I used for my tint. Excellant work, the only thing I would do different is go darker next time. (25% instead of 35%).

All windows for $190.

http://www.tommyswindowtinting.com/index.php

 

BTW, what tint percentage did you do? I haven't sat in your car, but it looks pretty dark from the outside. 25%?

 

I called Tommys a few weeks ago, and that's the quote I got too..

So the job was good?

 

You can take a look at mine if you want. I work in beaverton near Washington Sq. just let me know when. I watched the complete install and was impressed with the quality of workmanship. I would go with 25% if I was doing it again, but the 35% is legal whereas the 25% is not.

Dan

 

...does anyone have any suggestions for the Berkeley (CA) area? Is the installation affected by the age of the car/glass or is it all down to how well they prep before applying the tint?

Thanks!

 

$190 is too expensive, i'm having my MCS done for $100 with top 3M film and by an installer that regularly does Lambo's and Ferarri's.

 

The price of window tint varies a lot from region to region. It's generally a lot cheaper in the Sunshine states like TX, FL, AZ etc... I remember having a $99 tint in one of my other cars when I drove by NM just a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, up here in the Pacific NW, the typical price ranges form $150 to $200.

 

anyone...? Please?!

 

Have you asked these folks?

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...splay.php?f=73

or

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...splay.php?f=26

I would think they would know better than those of us up in Portland.

 

I've got a coupon for $20 off and a free visor tint from Ultimate on hwy 99 in Vancouver. PM me if you want it.

 

UPDATE: I wen't to tommy's. GREAT JOB. It was worth it. pics to follow. or if you are at the historics this weekend, you'll see it in the corral!

 

So how much did this end up costing?

By the way......very nice looking job! What % did you end up going with?

Scott

 

Sorry about the delayed response...

It was $180.00. I'd pay it again. They did a great job. I went with the legal limit of 35% tint. I don't ever wanna have to tear it out and do it over because of a ticky tack traffic stop.



Here's the final product:

 

Does this come with any kind of a warranty? I noticed on his website he offers like 3 different kinds of tint. What brand did you end up with?


Scott

 

Love the Motegi's!!!
Are those 17" Pirelli's, too? Did they fit together pretty well?

 

Sorry about the delay! I totally forgot I posted this.

There is a warranty. Lifetime, IIRC. It's a heavy film that's a metallic plastic combo. Supposedly does not fade. The hand cut workmanship was top shelf.

 

actually 18" pirelli's

a very nice ride for 18's. the wheel compound is gummier and softer than my previous 17" toyos....making the ride suprisingly better than the 17" setup.

crazy but true.:smile: