Well, after 3 years of wanting to join you guys I finall am doing it tomorrow!

I am picking up my 05 Lakeshore Slate/Wheat G Tomorrow (A/T, Prem, Perf Tire, Splash).

I wanted to ask all you DFW G's if you guys recommend a particular tint shop (thinking about a clear bra also maybe). Also wanted some recs on what kind/color of tint film to get and the % tint...

Thanks guys,
dp

 

Hey, I have a clear bra - bumper only if you'd like to see how that set up looks.

 

Hey man, glad to see you getting one. If I were you, I'd get the dealer to throw one in for free. I personally have legal (yuk) 35% on sides and 25% for sides/rear. I wish the sides were darker but the popos might mess with you if they can tell it's too dark. I've had very good tint jobs from Artic (formerly Artech) Window Tint in Arlington. They been there for over 10 yrs. so it's not a fly by night shop. But seriously, you should get the dealer to throw it in for you. After all the numbers were discussed...it got to the point that I would walk out over the tint. I'd go with just a nice black tint. What you have to look for is the heat rejection on a tint. Just because it's dark means it will keep the heat out. You should try to make it out to the meet tonite.

JD

 

welcome to the club! Be sure to visit g35ownersclub.com and register for the club card.

 

Pro-Tint just north of 635 on Preston - across from the mall. excellent work.

 

My friend tints cars for a living and did mine 20% all around. He'll probably charge $100-$120. Welcome to the club...what part of DFW are you from?

 

RE: Clear Bra in DFW area. My man Greg Fleming: http://www.modernarmor.com/

 

Hey guys, thanks for all the repsonses. How much should I plan on paying for the tint (I want something that has a lifetime no bubble warranty and will look good on the lakeshore slate color). Not sure if I should get the standard black or go with the silvery stuff that matches the color of the car (not the ghetto mirror stuff).

Also how much did the clear bra run at modern armor?

Thanks again guys,

dp

 

Unless you go through the "hookup" way for the tint or the clearbra...I'd say bout $160-200 for a good quality tint. Some people rave about Huper Optik's tint but it's more on the neutral side.
http://www.huperoptik.com/

As far as the clearbra...so far the quotes that I've gotten for front bumper, and partial hood is around $450-$500. So far what I've observed is that the clear bra is a tad bit more noticeable on darker colors (just an fyi.) Don't expect it to be completely invisible.

 

Just give him a call/email: www.modernarmor.com