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RE: Window Tinting

wholeinpocket — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:25:00 GMT

Give the 'Tint Professor' a BIG MISS if you love your car.

Just had mine done there, (new car) came back a mess, ***** all over it from overspray on the windows (inside/out) and debri (dirt), hair and bubbles trapped in the tint.

Their website is a joke, I got to witness first hand their '8 step' process with '3' step checking process before car delivery..and it doesn't happen.

And as for their '30 day satisfaction guarantee', asides from the posts above, their website says just bring the car back and they 'RIP OFF' the tint.. (sort of gives you a hint as to how they will treat your car) and is clearly designed to dissuade anyone from taking them up no their 'offer'.

IMHO, the 'rip off' starts at the commencement of your dealings with them.
Just go to a tint-a-car and get them to match price.

RE: Window Tinting

boxa78 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:28:33 GMT

I have also had to deal with Ric the manager of Tint Professor and after what i went through would never go back. They suck.

Had my windows Tinted at their City branch and had my car returned to me with parts missing off the door trim, broken glass and tint strips all over my parcel shelf, and the tint job had bubbling in several areas.

This is a company that will say they can do the work, take your money but as soon as you make a complaint or warranty claim they give you the run around and dont want to know about it.

I was even told to source the missing parts that THEY lost myself from a wrecker, and that the tint job was the way it was because my car is 15 years old. Go figure.

After getting the run around from their rude phone staff and writing a complaint letter (from which i got no response) i took the matter to consumer affairs. The manager then contacted me and asked me to take my car to their Nunawading head office(40 mins away) to have the matters sorted. I ended up sourcing the parts myself and had to waste my time and petrol to get it sorted out. And to top it off dealing with the manager Ric.... i wont say anymore.

RE: Window Tinting

CHEFAI — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:20:37 GMT

Tint Professor-Coburg

Shocking tint, been in there 3times for bubbles. Wish i got it removed and my money back. Will never go back.

RE: Window Tinting

qqhsiao0802 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:51:51 GMT

may i ask where did you guys get the tint installed?
(i meant the one you guys ain't happy with)

which shop?

RE: Window Tinting

emsta2003 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:45:26 GMT

So I see you had the unpleasurable task of dealing with Ric too hey.

Id never take any car there again. They managed to put a dent in my one day old Skyline - didnt own up to it (rather very relucantly). Didnt offer any compensation for the damage. Ric popped most of the dent back, but still left a small dent.

Came back next day to get them to fix it for me - and i never forget the way he drove my car out of the Tinting workshop to the panel beaters. Not a care in the world that the car is not his. Came back, said it was a huge job, and that he has no time blah blah.

Took it to my dealer, who had me take the car to a contact of his - didnt require any panel removal, and cost only $100 to fix.

Sent the copy of the reciept to Ric and only got paid $70 out of the 100.

So the tinting cost $320 odd + damage + me having to pay $30 extra to get it fixed.

Yeah, like im going to take my car back there......

And Im not hte only person who had problems with these people before. They had a forum where people posted their negative experiences, and guess what - their forums is now closed!

Never going back again - the tinters looked dodgey and the owner is abusive. Not the best way to run a business.

/end Rant

mytime2 (25/01/2008)

Have recently had the unfortunate experience in dealing with the Tint Professor recently and was not satisfied with their work. Tried to get a refund under their 30 day satisfaction guarantee and ended up having to deal with the main owner. Would not wish that experience on anyone. Needless to say he is not the best person to deal with. I would not rely on any of their guarantees in making your decision.

RE: Window Tinting

zeppster — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:17:22 GMT

Funny that .....currently dealing with the owner of Tint Professor about the a quote and the finished product ...not happy and didn't get what I had asked for.

RE: Window Tinting

mytime2 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:03:52 GMT

Have had work done by Tint A Car in the past and it lasted the life of the car.

Have recently had the unfortunate experience in dealing with the Tint Professor recently and was not satisfied with their work. Tried to get a refund under their 30 day satisfaction guarantee and ended up having to deal with the main owner. Would not wish that experience on anyone. Needless to say he is not the best person to deal with. I would not rely on any of their guarantees in making your decision.

RE: Window Tinting

honda_civic — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:51:42 GMT

should look at the Tint Professor.

They give good advice on what kind of tint would be suitable for your lifestyle and the "look" you want for your car.

RE: Window Tinting

honda_civic — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:16:31 GMT

yes, your friend is right! - generally black cars look nice and slick with a metallic sheen in the tint.

looks nicest if you do the back window slightly lighter than the side windows.

Window Tinting

HondaType_R — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:12:18 GMT

Hi guys,

I recently got a new car and I have been shopping around for a nice looking and affordable window tint.

I would like to know what is best to go with a Metallic Black exterior though? - a friend of mine suggested to get a tint with a metallic sheen, but I'm not sure, as the car is already metallic?

and how dark? - what would the darkest legal tint be?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!