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HoodPin
05-23-2013, 07:45 AM
Can anyone here recommend a good company/person that does automotive window tinting. My 15-passenger Ford Van has minimal OEM tinting on the glass, and I'm finding it gets quite hot when parked in the sun all day. My earlier 2000 Van appeared to have darker tinting on the rear glasses, and didn't seem to get as hot as my 2011 model.

I'm looking for tinting that may help reflect as much sunlight as possible, to help mitigate the inside temps. I currently use a folding screen across the windshield and crack the front door windows to help air move around. But all the glass from the front doors back is pretty much exposed.

So any good window tinting leads would be appreciated. Its a lot of glass, but its all fairly flat/rectagular, and easily accessible. As well as any suggestions that might otherwise help keep the Van a bit cooler through the sunny day.

Thanks! :)

LPM911
05-23-2013, 09:26 AM
I used this guy on my M3: http://www.tnttint.com/

They operate out of Martin Motorsports (BMW).

roundel
05-23-2013, 09:38 AM
I used this guy on my M3: http://www.tnttint.com/

They operate out of Martin Motorsports (BMW).

Is that Daniel Martin?

hobiecat
05-23-2013, 12:34 PM
Tony - I use a guy in Glen Burnie, MD. His business name is "The Tint Man". The owner is a good guy....and his shop does good work. Their number is: (410) 547-TINT

They did my tow vehicle (actually all of our vehicles) - I'll have it out at SC next week if you want to see a sample of their work.

racer
05-23-2013, 04:53 PM
paging Vu? ;)

BlackTalon
05-23-2013, 05:40 PM
I used this guy on my M3: http://www.tnttint.com/

They operate out of Martin Motorsports (BMW).

Is that Daniel Martin?Probably Gary Martin. He's off Pickett near Van Dorn in Alexandria. Ivan Arzola started IMA in a bay of Gary's shop. Gary kept 20+ year old Volvos running at the time, but then learned there are loads of newer BMWs out there. I think he did some instructing for BMW Club back a few years ago; not sure if he has lately.