Best window tint shop - Memphis area?

[maroonandwhite]

Does anyone have any experience with window tinting shops around the memphis/collierville area? I know Camper City in Horn Lake does a good job but that's a long drive. I know it's almost impossible for the tint to be done perfectly but the few I've done turned out looking good with not alot of air or trash under them. I would do it myself but it's in a newer tacoma and I just can't seem to get it cut right. Anyways any recommendations would be great. Thanks!

[GhstFace38]

Tennessee Tint on Summer Avenue is that hands down best shop in Memphis. You're going to pay for the quality but it comes with a lifetime warranty. I've been going there for years.

Tennessee TInt Co Home Page

[jdi731]

Does TN Tint use 3M? We've only put 3M on our vehicles.

Go to SolarTech - www.solartechglasstinting.com - to get it done. They do a great job! They are located at Germantown Pkwy and Dexter.

[GhstFace38]

They use Llumar tint which I actually prefer. Personally.

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[lunarpowered]

Tennessee Tint on Summer Avenue is that hands down best shop in Memphis. You're going to pay for the quality but it comes with a lifetime warranty. I've been going there for years.

Tennessee TInt Co Home Page

I've had 4 vehicles tinted at TN Tint and you will not find a better shop in TN.

[maroonandwhite]

Based on Scotts profile on TN Tint he sounds like he would do a good job. I have almost decided on them but am waiting on a response and a quote. I have been quoted between $109 and $140 on a few others but would pay a little more for a job well done. Anyone have any idea what TN Tint usually starts out at? I would just be getting the two side windows and a solid back glass done in either the metallized or ceramic tint based on what they carry. No dyed junk.

[jdi731]

They use Llumar tint which I actually prefer. Personally.

My sister is allergic to the sun and SolarTech gives us an installation discount since it's medical related.

What's your reason for Llumar over 3M? (I don't know anything about Llumar other than the fact I've seen it on my buddies car)

TN Tint does do a good job, my buddy used them on his Si. I've just always used SolarTech so I'd recommend them.

[maroonandwhite]

They want $150 for my truck which isn't much more than the others using dyed film. I'm satisfied with that and have an appointment for next Saturday. I'll post up before and after pics for everyone when it's done. Thanks for the advice!

[maroonandwhite]

Anyone have an opinion on 35% versus 20%. I know the legal limit is 35% and I'm all about following the law but do you think I will be satisfied with 35%? I don't want it so dark I can't see out but do want a little more privacy. I've never had metalized tint so I'm not sure how the looks differ from dyed. Some friends and the installer seem to think I could get away with 20% and never have trouble. If I do ever get pulled over or go through a road block the first thing I do is roll those windows down.

[ironsniper1]

speaking of tint does anyone know of any good shops near springfield, clarksville or donelson?

[lunarpowered]

Anyone have an opinion on 35% versus 20%. I know the legal limit is 35% and I'm all about following the law but do you think I will be satisfied with 35%? I don't want it so dark I can't see out but do want a little more privacy. I've never had metalized tint so I'm not sure how the looks differ from dyed. Some friends and the installer seem to think I could get away with 20% and never have trouble. If I do ever get pulled over or go through a road block the first thing I do is roll those windows down.

I've been pulled over a couple times with 20% tint and have never been ticketed for it, but I do always roll the down the windows.

IMO 35% is just slightly different from not being tinted at all.

[maroonandwhite]

IMO 35% is just slightly different from not being tinted at all.

That's about what I figured. I'll probably go with 20%.

[Shorty]

I've had 15, 20 and 35% on my cars. While 15% was nice, looks good and keeps it cool inside, it was difficult to see sometimes. 20% has been optimal to me for looks and function, but the last time I was in TN Tint, Wes told me the Bartlett cops were cracking down on tint and local inspection stations were giving people a hard time as well so I stuck with 35%. If I had a choice and didn't have to worry about it traveling or in-state, I'd go back to 20%.

[jdi731]

I don't think it's any harder to see out of 5% than 35% at night but I've always had 5% on the windows when I was driving, even with my permit, because of my sister's condition.

I think once you go past 20% you will start getting pulled over a lot more. Between my parents and I, we get pulled over a lot just for our tint but once they see our tint exemption stickers most cops won't go any farther than that. However, some do and want to see all the paperwork according to my mom who was pulled over for like 30 minutes one time while the guy called it in to check everything. Depends on the cop you get, what kind of mood they are in, and how you act towards them as to how much they will care about your tint.

[GhstFace38]

I've had 5% on all my vehicles and I've only been stopped once for it.

It's all personal preference my man, to me 35% is like having nothing at all. To some 35% or 20% may be perfect.

P.S. I'm a police officer and even I stay away from Bartlett, if I can. 

[Guest XlntWindowTint]

Xlnt Window Tint

975 N. Germantown Pkwy

Cordova, TN 38018

xlntwindowtint.com

901-624-1005

Check them out. Best!

[Reservoir Dog]

speaking of tint does anyone know of any good shops near springfield, clarksville or donelson?

Accu-Tint in Goodletsville is top notch. They handle all my tinting needs. They do excellent work!

[maroonandwhite]

Here is a pic of the truck before the tint. I have pretty much decided on 35%. We are planning on buying a house in the next year or two and I'd rather not have to redo this if we move to a strict area. Will have the after pics later today.

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[kb4ns]

I've had 5% on all my vehicles and I've only been stopped once for it.

It's all personal preference my man, to me 35% is like having nothing at all. To some 35% or 20% may be perfect.

P.S. I'm a police officer and even I stay away from Bartlett, if I can. 

Most of us have a rule of thumb - if we can see the driver we couldn't care less. With either one (35 or 20 %) you'll probably survive a trip through Bartlett unscathed.

And I second the recommendations for Tennessee Tint.

[maroonandwhite]

Man comments like that make me wanna go darker now! haha. The only reason I am considering 35% is the whole inspection thing. I don't have one now since I live in Moscow. I am not planning on moving into Memphis or Bartlett. We will be "in the country" somewhere around here hopefully. I don't expect to ever be pulled over for 20% because it isn't that dark. I just don't know!!

[jdi731]

I never got pulled over in Bartlett for my window tint and it's 5% but no tint on the windshield so a lot more light is let in than if the front was tinted. I used to be right across from the station a lot too so I know they saw it.

PS: Jon that doesn't mean you need to pull me over now if I'm ever out that way again and you see me!

[maroonandwhite]

I ended up going with 15%. They did a great job and only took about 15 minutes. A+ for Tennessee Tint Co.

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[Capbyrd]

Nice choice. I had my fronts tinted to match (15%) by TN tint. Very happy with them. Here are my before and afters.

[Guest db99wj]

How much do they charge for something like that?

[maroonandwhite]

Mine was about $168 with taxes. I did not get a strip on the front glass.