Tinting GROUP buy-in for those in the GTA -- Thornhill Tints
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04-12-2007, 08:16 AM
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I'm going to check on pricing at Audio Heaven and FX as well. I see that there are a few concerns with Thornhill's customer service, or lack thereof. Anyone have any comments about these shops? I think Audio uses Solar Guard. I'll have to check on FX.
An added bonus with Audio Heaven is that they appear to be open both Saturday and Sunday. It's always nice not to have to take time off work to get tints
Not sure how cool my boss would be with that 
An added bonus with Audio Heaven is that they appear to be open both Saturday and Sunday. It's always nice not to have to take time off work to get tints
Not sure how cool my boss would be with that
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04-12-2007, 09:08 AM
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04-12-2007, 11:01 AM
Originally Posted by SKperformance
I had mine done by Richard the owner of thornhill tints.
The overall tint was not bad but i ended up with dirt on the rear corners of both rear doors. I then went to get my new bumper wrapped with a clear bra as he does that also. I made an appointment and drove the hour from Mississauga to get it done as i got there as i was leaving the next day to drive to Atlanta and Florida. I get there and he sees the dirt and i tell him i don;t care right now i need to get the bumper done to install it that night. He turns around and said oh i thought you were dropping it off???????? Why the **** would i want an appointment then when i told you i am leaving tomorrow ? He says he is booked and too busy to do it right now. To say i was pissed would be very short of the truth. I told him **** it and left as i had no more time to waste with him complaining about he has too much business. I went to 3m trimline and paid more and got it done right and fast.
BTW if you are uneasy about having your door skins removed don;t go to them as he takes all the door tirm off to get lower on the window. Great in theory but it still loosens all the tight plugs holding them.
The overall tint was not bad but i ended up with dirt on the rear corners of both rear doors. I then went to get my new bumper wrapped with a clear bra as he does that also. I made an appointment and drove the hour from Mississauga to get it done as i got there as i was leaving the next day to drive to Atlanta and Florida. I get there and he sees the dirt and i tell him i don;t care right now i need to get the bumper done to install it that night. He turns around and said oh i thought you were dropping it off???????? Why the **** would i want an appointment then when i told you i am leaving tomorrow ? He says he is booked and too busy to do it right now. To say i was pissed would be very short of the truth. I told him **** it and left as i had no more time to waste with him complaining about he has too much business. I went to 3m trimline and paid more and got it done right and fast.
BTW if you are uneasy about having your door skins removed don;t go to them as he takes all the door tirm off to get lower on the window. Great in theory but it still loosens all the tight plugs holding them.
He did the exact same thing to me when I showed up to install my clear bra. WTF? I freed up my morning schedule and drove all the way from Mississauga for this and you got no time?
The years he spent earning my business and respect...he lost it in less than 10 minutes.
#19
04-12-2007, 11:10 AM
Originally Posted by Chico
that's Richard's attitude these days...I sent him all kinds of referals before when he wasn't as busy....but now that he's gotten too big for his own bridge he's lost me and a few others I know as customers.
He did the exact same thing to me when I showed up to install my clear bra. WTF? I freed up my morning schedule and drove all the way from Mississauga for this and you got no time? The years he spent earning my business and respect...he lost it in less than 10 minutes.
He did the exact same thing to me when I showed up to install my clear bra. WTF? I freed up my morning schedule and drove all the way from Mississauga for this and you got no time?
The years he spent earning my business and respect...he lost it in less than 10 minutes.
I've never heard of too big for his bridge. Would that be too big for his britches?
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Originally Posted by BB_Sam
I'm going to check on pricing at Audio Heaven and FX as well.
So far, i think there are three in total that are interested. Once I finalize numbers I'll see about getting a final, all in, cash price.
Not gonna bother with FX. Their hours suck (only open to 5:30pm).
Looks like Thornhill is out, Audio Heaven is in. Anyone else used AH? Comments?
#21
04-12-2007, 11:16 AM
Originally Posted by RBull
That's a shame for a small business guy to get like that. Some entrepreneurs do well when they're smaller and then struggle to manage effectively when they can't do everything themself.
I've never heard of too big for his bridge. Would that be too big for his britches?
I've never heard of too big for his bridge. Would that be too big for his britches?
give me a break...I'm multitasking here. 
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04-12-2007, 12:03 PM
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04-12-2007, 12:18 PM
psst, I'm with britches, maybe we should have a Poll 
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#27
04-12-2007, 01:06 PM
Originally Posted by BB_Sam
So, Audio Heaven is $199 + Tax. Spoke to Jeff. Discount for groups is $20 off per additional vehicle. They don't do tinting on Sunday but they are open until 7pm so if you bring the car in by 5pm they can have it done by 7pm.
So far, i think there are three in total that are interested. Once I finalize numbers I'll see about getting a final, all in, cash price.
Not gonna bother with FX. Their hours suck (only open to 5:30pm).
Looks like Thornhill is out, Audio Heaven is in. Anyone else used AH? Comments?
So far, i think there are three in total that are interested. Once I finalize numbers I'll see about getting a final, all in, cash price.
Not gonna bother with FX. Their hours suck (only open to 5:30pm).
Looks like Thornhill is out, Audio Heaven is in. Anyone else used AH? Comments?
Personally I have never had anything installed at audioheaven but my friends who have seem to like them and their pricing. I went to check out their tint prices on the weekend and Jeff said that he would do my G35C and my friends 06 SI for 170 cash. They use metallic tints and do not carry ceramic.
For me, the cleanliness of a shops work area is important and if you go to AH, lets just say I have seen cleaner shops, and the person who was doing the tints didnt look too "professional". With that said, if you check out FXauto, their place is clean and the people who work their do look "professional". The owner at FX quoted me 250 for 2 cars. However if we were to get a group but it might be cheaper. I know a lot of Mazda 3's get their tints done at FX.
My 2 cents, hope I didnt offend anyone.
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04-12-2007, 01:35 PM
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[QUOTE=alphabit]Hey BB_Sam,
I went to check out their tint prices on the weekend and Jeff said that he would do my G35C and my friends 06 SI for 170 cash. They use metallic tints and do not carry ceramic.
The owner at FX quoted me 250 for 2 cars. However if we were to get a group but it might be cheaper. I know a lot of Mazda 3's get their tints done at FX.
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I spoke to them at FX after I posted the Audio Heaven pricing. They also told me $250 but there was no discount for a group buy in.
I expected that Audio Heaven would be negotiable when i spoke to Jeff earlier today - not even sure the "group buy" even means anything to them.
I saw some boards where Audio Heaven is given good reviews. Check this one out:
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread...=404365&page=2
Are you leaning toward the more expensive FX?
Another consideration (for me) is the later hours that AH has. FX closes at 5:30pm -- not sure how I'd get the job done if I went there.
I went to check out their tint prices on the weekend and Jeff said that he would do my G35C and my friends 06 SI for 170 cash. They use metallic tints and do not carry ceramic.
The owner at FX quoted me 250 for 2 cars. However if we were to get a group but it might be cheaper. I know a lot of Mazda 3's get their tints done at FX.
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I spoke to them at FX after I posted the Audio Heaven pricing. They also told me $250 but there was no discount for a group buy in.
I expected that Audio Heaven would be negotiable when i spoke to Jeff earlier today - not even sure the "group buy" even means anything to them.
I saw some boards where Audio Heaven is given good reviews. Check this one out:
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread...=404365&page=2
Are you leaning toward the more expensive FX?
Another consideration (for me) is the later hours that AH has. FX closes at 5:30pm -- not sure how I'd get the job done if I went there.
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04-12-2007, 01:50 PM
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3m trimline is one of the best for clear bras and tint . Problem is they are expensive and there attitude sucks because they know they are good. They do not bargain for a group or anything else but you will get a perfect job for a high amount. All depends on what is more important to you.
3m does not make a metallic tint though.
3m does not make a metallic tint though.
#30
04-12-2007, 02:28 PM
[QUOTE=BB_Sam]
Hi BB_Sam,
I am going to get my tints done at FX because after seeing samples of metallic and ceramic tints on my car side my side I prefer the look of the ceramic tint, as it does not look as reflective as the metallic tint. Although FX is a little more $$, I think they will take better care of my car after visiting both shops.
I beleive you can make appointments for Saturdays at FX.
Originally Posted by alphabit
Hey BB_Sam,
Are you leaning toward the more expensive FX?
Another consideration (for me) is the later hours that AH has. FX closes at 5:30pm -- not sure how I'd get the job done if I went there.
Are you leaning toward the more expensive FX?
Another consideration (for me) is the later hours that AH has. FX closes at 5:30pm -- not sure how I'd get the job done if I went there.
I am going to get my tints done at FX because after seeing samples of metallic and ceramic tints on my car side my side I prefer the look of the ceramic tint, as it does not look as reflective as the metallic tint. Although FX is a little more $$, I think they will take better care of my car after visiting both shops.
I beleive you can make appointments for Saturdays at FX.