Tinting in melbourne

[Y2008]

I've been looking around for information on window tinting in melbourne but can't seem to find any conclusive information. Does anyone have any recomendations for where to get it done and what product to get? I'm looking for the darkest legal that would suite the black (black prefferably nothing silvery or so)

[PogoAmy]

I've been looking around for information on window tinting in melbourne but can't seem to find any conclusive information. Does anyone have any recomendations for where to get it done and what product to get? I'm looking for the darkest legal that would suite the black (black prefferably nothing silvery or so)

Try Rob at Cartint in Ringwood - http://www.cartint.net.au/ - he did my red GTI (and black cars previously) brilliantly. His darkest tint doesn't have that silvery look many have.

He's been tinting for years and does many show cars - you may pay a little more, but he's good. Mind you, after doing my Polo he said it was a bugger of a job, so he may not like my referring you...

But if you say Amy sent you it may help.

Cheers!
PogoAmy.

[OilBurna]

yes I would 2nd that... even happy for me to watch the whole thing, better than getting some young apprentice to hack your car..

[pixl]

I've been looking around for information on window tinting in melbourne but can't seem to find any conclusive information.

You've been reading my mind. I spent quite a bit of time researching over the last couple of days and like you, no solid info.

I decided to hang back and deal with the factory tint until I can see a type of tint on a black car and go YES! That's what I want and then go ask them. But failing that, if you decide on getting yours done by the Rob, let me know.

[Y2008]

how much do you think i'd be looking at?

Try Rob at Cartint in Ringwood - http://www.cartint.net.au/ - he did my red GTI (and black cars previously) brilliantly. His darkest tint doesn't have that silvery look many have.

He's been tinting for years and does many show cars - you may pay a little more, but he's good. Mind you, after doing my Polo he said it was a bugger of a job, so he may not like my referring you...

But if you say Amy sent you it may help.

Cheers!
MsAmy.

[PogoAmy]

You'd be looking at only around $100 more than crap merchants like Tint Professor.

As Oilburna said, Rob's more than happy to chat to you and let you watch all he does, even explaining why this is done, that is done etc. So it can be quite interesting. I had him do mine without removing door trim, and he did a great job.

I've also seen him trash a sizeable piece of tint just because he was unhappy with a tiny nick or whatever that nobody else would likely notice. Rob cares about what he does, so is well worth the fee.

Cheers!
PogoAmy.

[Y2008]

Thanks a lot guys, all your help is much appreciated. Will keep you updated with how things turn out.

[pixl]

Mind you, after doing my Polo he said it was a bugger of a job, so he may not like my referring you...

But if you say Amy sent you it may help.
PogoAmy.

Well, Amy. I think you've ruined it for all of us. I emailed Rob asking him for a quote and told him the car I have and this is what he said.

"I've only done the one and to be honest I wouldn't like another as they are quite difficult to get on. The one I did was for an old customer who pleaded with me to do it."

I emailed him back and this time I dropped your name.

I said if you really feel uncomfortable working on my car, then I respect your decision.

If he does indeed knock me back. I'll understand. But I still admire the heck out of the guy for being so honest.

[Y2008]

at least he said he didn't like doing them, much better than to do it while not happy. I hope we will find someone good at the end. Thanks for the attempt Max

[PogoAmy]

If he does indeed knock me back. I'll understand. But I still admire the heck out of the guy for being so honest.

Haha, I wouldn't say I pleaded, but anyway...

I could tell it was a bugger, but he never got surly or anything - great guy, backed up by his honesty with you.

Good luck guys - I tried!

Cheers!
PogoAmy.