After trying for almost two months for a Huper Optik tint installer in SF bay area (emails, phone calls to Huper Optik corporate and regional distributor), I fave finally found the installer I would be getting my coupe tinted from. The other installer puts vinyl over the dot matrix area which, some members here suggested, looks cheap. Some people here have got their cars tinted by him using a different film.

http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...b=5&o=&fpart=1

The shop's name is Auto Mall Tint Factory and is in Fremont (also has shop in San Leandro called California Sunscreen but that one does not do Huper Optik). The guys name is Sidney and can be reached at (510) 659-8468. He normally charges $425 for a 2 door car, $495 for a 4 door car, $550 for an SUV for Huper Optik Ceramic film but is discounting the price for members here. He will be doing G35 coupes for $360 ( + $30 for custom file job on the front windows for that factory finish look, instead of regular + $40). For only the rear 3 windows it is $240. Here is some more info from his email.


A little history about me. I have been tinting for over 15 years now and still take pride in what I do. I am very excited to carry this new and high tech film. I usually tint every vehicle with a set standard. All back windows will be tinted with one full sheet of film with no cuts and no seams. All roll up windows will be tinted below the door trims and inside the side trims and within 1/16" from the top. Custom file jobs are available at $20 extra per rollup window. We always try to do the best we can do but as you know, glass is not perfect and sometimes there are imperfections which will show up after applying the film. The rear window cannot be scraped with a razor blade to remove any imperfections because of the defrost lines. We are not working in a dust free environment but we try to acheive that buy rinsing each car that comes into our shop. We remove door panels to ensure the tint goes below the door trims and eliminate any possiblities of film catching and creasing. When we apply the film, we spray the area down with a mist of water to control some of the free floating particular matter in the air. Again, we are not perfect but we strive to be the best and that is why we have been so successful through the years. We stand behind each and every car that we tint and am very customer oriented. We will be more than happy to give you a ride within the area when you drop off your car to us. Most cars will take about 3-4 hours to do but if I have a helper, I can probably do about 3 cars a day without rushing. If there are any other questions that you may have, please don't hesitate to ask. I know you have done all your research regarding window film and that is why you chose Huper Optik for your new car.


When I talked with him yesterday, he already had two G35 coupes lined up for Huper Optik and I will be getting mine done next weekend (this weekend is the G35 meet).

Please PM me if you have questions about the discount info.

 

This is no longer true~~~ apparently, $360 is the "Group Buy" price and it's ended. Contacted Auto Mall Tint Factory today and got a "DISCOUNTED" quote for $470 for my coupe. $470 for huper tint is too much.... maybe they're spoiled by the nice customers we sent from g35driver.com. I am wondering if anyone had their cars tinted by this shop recently and how much did they charge!!



Bug'Ngeec

 

I personally have not seen the work they've done, but if they're able to get the Huper Optik line, then somehow they could back it up w/ many yrs of experience and technical expertise.



Certified Window Tint & Detailing Specialist
Clearshield ("Clearbra") Authorized Dealer
Madico Dealer
syu@machiii.net

 

Had the Huper installed in Jan and the stuff is still drying. Still have bubbles of water - though better as time goes on. The passenger window has a huge bubble under the film - but the tint shop sais it's water and will eventually go away. I doubt it and will probably have to have that window redone.

Just be aware that while Huper is the best, installation is unforgiving and drying times range to months.

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Hmmm.....I have not seen any of Fremont Automall's Huper tint jobs, but it shouldn't take that long for it to cure. I have a friend in LA who is a Huper dealer and I've seen some of the work just minutes after and it doesn't sound like what you're describing. Huper film does take longer to cure, but what you're experiencing sounds a bit longer than it should.


Certified Window Tint & Detailing Specialist
Clearshield ("Clearbra") Dealer
Madico Window Film Dealer
syu@machiii.net

 

what is hyper optik tint?
any one had pic to share?
thanks

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