Auto Window Tinting (Charlotte, Durham, Apex: work, inspection, price)

[miamiblue]

I searched and didn't find any existing threads on this topic, so I thought I'd ask if anyone knows of a reputable place to get the windows on my car tinted. I haven't needed tint on the car since I took possession of it in September, but warmer days are fast approaching! Any recommendations are most appreciated!

[mommiewrites]

hubby (big car guy) recommends a place called Formula One off of Spring Forest

[saturnfan]

Be sure installer follows NC DMV rules or you fail inspection.

You will pay $10 extra every year for the added tint inspection.

[Desdemona25]

Originally Posted by saturnfan

Be sure installer follows NC DMV rules or you fail inspection.

You will pay $10 extra every year for the added tint inspection.

And what are the rules? I know that the tint I have on my car now is the darkest legal tint allowed under Florida law (and it's not really that dark). A friend of mine had the same on her car in Florida, then moved to Charlotte. Her car then failed inspection because of the tint.

[saturnfan]

Window Tinting:

Vehicles with after-factory window tinting must pass the 35 percent visible light requirement during an annual vehicle safety inspection.

In addition to the annual safety inspection fee, there is a $10 charge for any vehicle that has an after-factory tint. If you have any questions about window tinting, contact your nearest DMV Enforcement Office, or call (919) 733-7872.

[Dire Wolf]

Not sure why a thread from last spring was brought back. Likely the OP already got his tint. But anyway, second Formula One. I used the Apex location at Highway 64 and Laura Duncan.

[Funky Chicken]

Formula One in Apex-ask for Rikki (owner). Good work, fair price.

[miamiblue]

Wow, my old long lost thread that never got any replies finally got some hits!

Nearly a year later and believe it or not, I actually never got the tint. I determined that I didn't really feel the need for it. I was expecting my car to be an oven in summer since it is black (yet has a white roof) having lived in FL with a car that became an oven even with (FL legal) tint. Fortunately, this was not the case.

I am still contemplating whether I really want tint. I think at this point it would be more for aesthetics, but if there is going to be a $10 surcharge every year come inspection time, it just isn't worth it to me!

However, if I do end up getting it, sounds like Formula One is the place to go!

[Trevor92]

Originally Posted by saturnfan

Window Tinting:

Vehicles with after-factory window tinting must pass the 35 percent visible light requirement during an annual vehicle safety inspection.

In addition to the annual safety inspection fee, there is a $10 charge for any vehicle that has an after-factory tint. If you have any questions about window tinting, contact your nearest DMV Enforcement Office, or call (919) 733-7872.

Yeah, on a side note, if you go to a small town garage that doesn't really check everything on an inspection, I know for a fact that state troopers do notice this on a roadcheck and will measure it...

[DUck*Soup]

Originally Posted by Trevor92

Yeah, on a side note, if you go to a small town garage that doesn't really check everything on an inspection, I know for a fact that state troopers do notice this on a roadcheck and will measure it...

It give you more time to admire their nice hats

Is Formula 1 the only shop people recommend?

Anything further north in Durham or ?