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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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What is a good repitible place to go get windows tinted in chicago or in the chicago land area
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Midco on 87th and cicero
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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Another vote for midco.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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I had a guy tint 3 of my camaros last month. He comes to your house and does a great job. My 2010 camaro was $100, and my 2 4th gens were $125 each.
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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How much does midco charge?
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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i got a better guy, jimmy da greek, one of the best around he gives full life time warranty, has been tinting my window since the 80`s, so hes been around
and his prices are great, if you want his number let me know
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Ziebart on Mannheim just off grand Avenue by the old Strats.
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bdyman
i got a better guy, jimmy da greek, one of the best around he gives full life time warranty, has been tinting my window since the 80`s, so hes been around
and his prices are great, if you want his number let me know
He does great work.. My bestfriend's dad, is REALLY good friend with him
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Ziebart on Mannheim just off grand Avenue by the old Strats.
too bad Charles doesn't work their anymore John

But this shop did my Avalon 5% all around, my Trans Am 5% all around.. I've since sold my avalon but the windows were still black as night.

And my trans am, I had a little bubbling issued on the very front corner of the windows, the did them for free no questions asked.. They also tinted my T-tops 5% too.

I will have them tint the windows on my Jeep.. Prolly like 18%.. That is pretty much what factory is
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Originally Posted by 99FBODY
Another vote for midco.
my buddy lives right by midco and he did good work on all of his cars, however i just called him a few weeks ago and he WILL NOT do anything over the legal limit. i was kinda pissed cause i wanted 5% all the way around (minus windshield) and he wouldnt do it. i found someone on craigslist that uses 3m tint with lifetime warranty, $120 for all the windows at 5%.

just my 2cents

also ztech in naperville is good, they have done a few of my cars, however its a little expensive. side windows arnt bad i think they are $75 no matter what vehicle and percent. the hatch tho i think was somewhere around $200
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Ziebart on Mannheim just off grand Avenue by the old Strats.
Charles did my regal and did a flawless job. He also did it for dirt cheap.

I know a lot of people who have gotten theirs done at Perfect Auto Finish. I think they charge about $220
http://www.perfectautofinish.com/additional-services/
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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That's kinda weird at midco, he has tinted all my cars over the legal limit.
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 99FBODY
That's kinda weird at midco, he has tinted all my cars over the legal limit.
hmm im wondering if he just said he wouldnt cause it was over the phone.... i know the owner was working really hard at getting the tint laws approved so im thinking he says he wont do it over the phone... maybe ill go over there and ask.
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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does anyone know if scott still owns midco?
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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what would be a good percentage tint for front windows and hatch that isn't to dark, (I don't wanna get pulled over for it lol)
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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I have 20% all the way around on all of my cars.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Yes 20% is good. You can see inside during the day when the sun goes through the front window, but you can't see in at night.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Yea depending on the car but for your camaro there I would say limo for the hatch, 35% or 20% for the front. 20% is pushing it for risk of being pulled over because it can look really dark depending on your interior color.

I recommend Umbra Window Tinting in Schaumburg off of Wise Rd.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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If you're going to get anything darker than 35%(the legal limit) then get it as dark as you want.

20% is dark enough to get you pulled over, so in my opinion if you're going to break the law, at least look as good as you want doing it.

I've got 5% rear/sides, paid $100 for those, and $30 to tint the tops 5%.

Don't pay more than $150 for tints.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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carsmart in frankfort. kinda a bit south but ive had 4 personal cars get tinted through them and about 7 others (friends and family) and they all come with a lifetime warranty.

ask for Tom and tell him Kevin Ryder sent you and he'll hook u up.

Office:815-464-6600
Cell: 708-935-5668 <----Tom's direct number. hes a great guy to work with.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr CHI
If you're going to get anything darker than 35%(the legal limit) then get it as dark as you want.

20% is dark enough to get you pulled over, so in my opinion if you're going to break the law, at least look as good as you want doing it.

I've got 5% rear/sides, paid $100 for those, and $30 to tint the tops 5%.

Don't pay more than $150 for tints.
Who tinted your windows Aaron? I am looking to get my windows tinted as well.
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