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Old May 29, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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I finally decided to get my windows tinted. I live in Alexandria, VA and today I stopped by LA Tint on RT 1. I was told I'd pay anywhere from $250 to $289 to get my '06 xA done. I'm thinking there has got to be somewhere else I could go for a more reasonable price. I searched the forums and saw some recommendations but was wondering which places people would recommend for around $200 to $250 max which is what I intend to spend. I'd be willing to pay more if it is common consensus that the work/quality is worth the price but the guy at the front desk at LA Tint didn't seem too interested in my business.

Thanks in advance.
Old May 29, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Solar Solutions will do it for way cheaper. PM me.
Old May 30, 2007 | 01:54 AM
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Stay away from LA Tint. They have a bad reputation, and won't honor the warranty unless you get the VA state legal tint.

I'd go with Sapan's recco. If you don't mind going up to MD, you'll get a lot better deal and they will honor the warranty.
Old May 30, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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or details on rockville pike for 200 or excessive audio on east gude for 150, both good places in gaithersburg

but i feel like this is a repeat thread.
Old May 30, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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NOT EXCESSIVE AUDIO!!!! BAD
Old May 30, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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executive, excessive, whatever lol
just ask for lyhn, she'll give you 10$ off if you were referred
Old May 30, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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no mehr, i mean dont go there
Old May 30, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Thanks folks. I'm going to give S.S. a call.

Best!
Old May 30, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Got mine done at Winners In Annapolis. Front two are $89 front two plus front windshield strip $114
Old May 30, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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oh, the audio ppl are garbage but the tint lady is good. she did my old tc. read up on different types of film before you get it done at a cheapo place.
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kanundrum
Solar Solutions will do it for way cheaper. PM me.
hands down
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Winners used 3m tint computer cut... Perfect fit and low low price. Looks sweet, cant open my windows for another day and a half though....
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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big boy toys in oxon hill md
150 lifetime warranty
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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I would try fresh designs in College park they have been in business for at least 10 years they have done all my cars and he charged me 150 for the TC. They also have life time warranty
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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There's a place in Arlington that does it for about 150-180$
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