Good window tint shops in Socal area?

[The_Observer]

Hey guys/gals,

Had my Model 3 for about a month now, looking to tint my windows to reduce heat in my car. Does anyone know any good window tint shops in Socal area? I am in the SGV, the closer the better, but I don't mind driving a bit further if it's good.

What kind of tint should I be doing? I am thinking of doing 3M ceramics for all of the windows, maybe 3M crystalline on the Windshield (not sure), would this be a good combo? What other kind of tint should I be looking for?

Also, does anyone here recommend tinting the windshield to reduce heat? I have heard that wearing polarized glasses will give you weird rainbow effects with windshield tint, is that true?

 

[BLKMDL3]

I used Conejo Tint and detail in Thousand Oaks, paid $325 for 3M color stable 20% on all side windows and part of back windows. They also did my old 3, looked perfect after 1.5 years and my new one is perfect after 8 months.

 

[PooshdM3]

Sunshield Tint in Van Nuys (close to Van Nuys and Ventura). Don't go anywhere else. Ask for Hamid. He is the guru of all gurus when it comes to tint. I've been taking my cars to him for the past 20 years and he is also the trusted tint guy for many of the car dealers (including exotics) in the San Fernando Valley.

 

[rickdogg82]

I would definitely tint the windshield and roof as it makes a big difference in heat. I was a bit shocked how well it worked,

 

[The_Observer]

Sunshield Tint in Van Nuys (close to Van Nuys and Ventura). Don't go anywhere else. Ask for Hamid. He is the guru of all gurus when it comes to tint. I've been taking my cars to him for the past 20 years and he is also the trusted tint guy for many of the car dealers (including exotics) in the San Fernando Valley.

I have noticed quite a few forum members recommending this as well. How much and what kind of tint did you get yours tinted for?

 

[MikeR55]

I'm right near Van Nuys. Awesome

 

[TelsaPerson]

I just had my Model 3 tinted at Rodz Tint (Fountain Valley). I'm very pleased with result.
Excellent communication before and during the installation.

Rodz Tint Shop • 16560 Harbor Blvd Ste F, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 • (714) 760-4228 •https://www.rodztintshop.com/

 

[jkdman123]

I tinted the windshield and don’t think it helps all that much. If you tint the roof it will be too dark, IMO.

 

[MikeR55]

I tinted the windshield and don’t think it helps all that much. If you tint the roof it will be too dark, IMO.

I was wondering about that- the roof seems dark enough already

 

[Fickle Pickle]

If you're in the San Gabriel Valley, I highly suggest G5 Tint Shop. They do cars and house window tints. Great customer service. I've used them for tints on my home windows.

 

[S2000]

I just had my Model 3 tinted at Rodz Tint (Fountain Valley). I'm very pleased with result.
Excellent communication before and during the installation.

Rodz Tint Shop • 16560 Harbor Blvd Ste F, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 • (714) 760-4228 •https://www.rodztintshop.com/

These guys did a terrible job on my 3 and refused to make it right. There are still dust bubbles everywhere on all the windows. I would never recommend them to anyone...

 

[Apollo3]

I have noticed quite a few forum members recommending this as well. How much and what kind of tint did you get yours tinted for?

I can vouch for this place as well. They put my tint on, then removed the whole thing because they thought they messed up. Turned out to be a scratch on my windscreen that I was aware of. So they won’t just slap on a tint and call it good unless they are satisfied. I ended up getting ceramic tints all around and it cost roughly $700. Sure it’s expensive, but I spend about 3 hours driving in my car each day so keeping the sun from burning me is definitely worth the price.

 

[mlkmade]

I'm in San Diego looking for the same advice. Never got windows tinted on any car in my life but I want to treat myself this week for my birthday.

I know the laws, but outside of that...I have no idea what I want to do..I was thinking just the side windows and leave the rear and windshields stock...

Anyone recommend anything in San Diego? (every time I ask this, I get 100 answers, its overwhelming).

 

[rickdogg82]

I just had my Model 3 tinted at Rodz Tint (Fountain Valley). I'm very pleased with result.
Excellent communication before and during the installation.

Rodz Tint Shop • 16560 Harbor Blvd Ste F, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 • (714) 760-4228 •https://www.rodztintshop.com/

I second this. They did a great job on my car. Dropped the car off at the appointment time, walked to get some lunch and ready to go when I returned.

 

[derekmw]

I'm in San Diego looking for the same advice. Never got windows tinted on any car in my life but I want to treat myself this week for my birthday.

I know the laws, but outside of that...I have no idea what I want to do..I was thinking just the side windows and leave the rear and windshields stock...

Anyone recommend anything in San Diego? (every time I ask this, I get 100 answers, its overwhelming).

For San Diego, I would strongly recommend Monumental Workx in La Jolla area. They do great work and if there are any issues, they are more than willing to correct it and fix it. I am VERY picky about the tint meeting the top of the window line so that when you roll it down, you don't see any gap. I wasn't too happy with a few windows and they didn't even hesitate to take the care and redo it so I was happy. I am really happy with these guys.

Address: 5292 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858) 291-8200
Appointments: monumentalworkx.com

 

[Mr. Big]

If you're in the San Gabriel Valley, I highly suggest G5 Tint Shop. They do cars and house window tints. Great customer service. I've used them for tints on my home windows.

+1 for G5. They have lots of experience with Model 3s. They have shops in both Pasadena and Alhambra.

 

[joebruin77]

Sunshield Tint in Van Nuys (close to Van Nuys and Ventura). Don't go anywhere else. Ask for Hamid. He is the guru of all gurus when it comes to tint. I've been taking my cars to him for the past 20 years and he is also the trusted tint guy for many of the car dealers (including exotics) in the San Fernando Valley.

Another vote for Sunshield in Sherman Oaks. They have a glass window through to the work area so you can watch their technicians in action. Watching their guy install the tint on my back window, all in one piece of course, was like watching an artisan craftsman in action. He put down the rear seat. He then laid down on his back to install the tint above him, like Michaelangelo working on the ceiling of the Cistine Chapel. Tint came out perfect.

And I highly recommend the Xpel Prime XR Plus ceramic tint. I love the way it looks and the heat rejection is very noticeable.

 

[Premier Mobile]

Hey guys/gals,

Had my Model 3 for about a month now, looking to tint my windows to reduce heat in my car. Does anyone know any good window tint shops in Socal area? I am in the SGV, the closer the better, but I don't mind driving a bit further if it's good.

What kind of tint should I be doing? I am thinking of doing 3M ceramics for all of the windows, maybe 3M crystalline on the Windshield (not sure), would this be a good combo? What other kind of tint should I be looking for?

Also, does anyone here recommend tinting the windshield to reduce heat? I have heard that wearing polarized glasses will give you weird rainbow effects with windshield tint, is that true?

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[crackers8199]

anywhere in the IE? specifically temecula/murrieta/elsinore?

i'm thinking about driving down to SD because i want to get photosync and haven't been able to find a local installer, but i'd rather stay closer to home if i can.

 

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