GTA tint shops - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dylanby · 05-08-2006, 10:10 AM

Looking to get some tints done when my Yaris arrives.
Any recommendations for GTA shops? I'm getting a 5-DR so it'd probably be easier to go to a location that's done this model. I'm thinking the small windows on the front & rear doors would be a pain for those shops without templates or experience.

So far I'm looking at Lazer Tint & FX Auto as they carry the Formula One brand. I may get into XM or SIRIUS later on & think a ceramic based tint would cause less problems.

Any thoughts?

jcove · 05-08-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylanby

Looking to get some tints done when my Yaris arrives.
Any recommendations for GTA shops? I'm getting a 5-DR so it'd probably be easier to go to a location that's done this model. I'm thinking the small windows on the front & rear doors would be a pain for those shops without templates or experience.

So far I'm looking at Lazer Tint & FX Auto as they carry the Formula One brand. I may get into XM or SIRIUS later on & think a ceramic based tint would cause less problems.

Any thoughts?

If you haven't received it already, it could be as cheap, but easier if you have the dealer do it. The dealer would also cover the tint for the life of the car.

riceboy · 05-08-2006, 01:24 PM

Deal with Wayne @ FX I've got two Yaris done with him already. They do a pretty kick ass job, tell him Albert sent you he'll set you up with good cash price! btw their work includes a lifetime warranty!

Dylanby · 05-08-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by riceboy

Deal with Wayne @ FX I've got two Yaris done with him already. They do a pretty kick ass job, tell him Albert sent you he'll set you up with good cash price! btw their work includes a lifetime warranty!

Thanks. I'll give him a call when I finally take possesion (in about two weeks).
About how long do they take to do the tint? Did you do it on a weekday, or could you book a Saturday?

Dylanby · 05-08-2006, 02:45 PM

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If you haven't received it already, it could be as cheap, but easier if you have the dealer do it. The dealer would also cover the tint for the life of the car.

Most decent tint places will give you a lifetime guarantee. The problem with going with the dealer is that they won't do the % of tint I want for the front/front sides.

Dylanby · 05-08-2006, 03:23 PM

riceboy, I really like the pics you posted of your white 3-DR. I'm not a dark tint guy so I'll probably do 35 or 38% all 'round. Hopefully it'll look as good on a 5-DR bayou blue ;)

plushDJ · 05-08-2006, 06:08 PM

you guys are lucky that you can get your door windows tinted, it's illegal in Red Deer.......anyways, I'm getting my back 3 done next monday for 150, what's everyone else been quoted??

ubetiam · 05-08-2006, 08:39 PM

I originally got a quote of $210 CDN for what I thought was 5 windows... however those two small windows at the front added $70 to total... The tint guy says theyre more of a bitch to do properally.

In Alberta, the front windows are illeagal (other then factory) but the remaining windows are fine. I decided to go 50% on the front which is closest to factory tint and take my chances with the Calgary Police Service or the RCMPs

ubetiam · 05-08-2006, 08:44 PM

I originally was quoted $210 CDN for what I thought initially was a 5 window job... but the two small windows near the side mirrors are a bitch to tint according the shop. It added $70 to the total.

Its illegal in Alberta (not just Red Deer) to tint the front driver/passenger windows (other then factory tint). I decided to go 50% on the fronts (closest to factory) and take my chances with Calgary Police Service & the RCMPs

riceboy · 05-08-2006, 10:29 PM

I got it done on a weekday it took about 3 hrs? They're open saturday but they are usually fully booked, you can reach them at 905-471-7555... as far as the % I got 35, my brother's Orange Yaris was done at 30% as the darker color matches up a little nicer.

bigsky2 · 05-19-2006, 05:30 PM

I can't recommend any shops in Toronto for tinting, but I can recommend a particular film.

Madico manufactures some of the best films for glass applications, and their two premier brands are Onyx and Charcoal.

The film is very high quality, and it is backed by a lifetime warranty. Depending on your shop's policy, maintenance and removal (if necessary) of the tint is absolutely free and covered for life (hopefully the business doesn't go belly up during that time).

I was quoted about $230 for 5 pieces - Rear Windshield, 2 x Rear Passenger Windows, 2 x Rear Passenger Corner Windows.

GabL · 05-27-2006, 02:42 PM

Just got the car tinted at FX this morning, but they fucked up my door lock... can't lock the driver side door now... can see they removed the panel to do the tinting. That's ok with me, but they didn't close the panel probably, leaving big gaps at the bottom. Good that it's not raining this weekend, or else I'll wonder what will happen. sigh... got a appointment at the dealer for Monday, hope they can fix the problem for me for free... need to take away the "DO NOT OPEN WINDOW" sticker just in case!

Dylanby · 05-27-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GabL

Just got the car tinted at FX this morning, but they fucked up my door lock... can't lock the driver side door now... can see they removed the panel to do the tinting. That's ok with me, but they didn't close the panel probably, leaving big gaps at the bottom. Good that it's not raining this weekend, or else I'll wonder what will happen. sigh... got a appointment at the dealer for Monday, hope they can fix the problem for me for free... need to take away the "DO NOT OPEN WINDOW" sticker just in case!

Man...that's unacceptable. Can't stand incompetence. Looks like I'll be checking out Lazer & the Detailing Shop.

How much did they charge you for the 5-DR? I know it has the little windows on the front & back doors that are harder to tint. Did you get the FormulaONE tint? What %'s?

GabL · 05-28-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylanby

Man...that's unacceptable. Can't stand incompetence. Looks like I'll be checking out Lazer & the Detailing Shop.

How much did they charge you for the 5-DR? I know it has the little windows on the front & back doors that are harder to tint. Did you get the FormulaONE tint? What %'s?

It's $225 for 5 doors, I think that's why they removed the panel in order to access the little windows. It's Formule One tint. I went with 20%.

Dylanby · 05-28-2006, 12:27 PM

Thanks for the info.
I'm really disappointed by your experience with FX (not as much as you of course). It'd be good to get more feedback about other GTA tinters. I'll Google around.

Doc Zaius · 02-08-2007, 12:51 PM

BUMP for an old thread! (This should be in the Canadian forum)

Just wondering if there were any new opinions about shops in Toronto. The one place in Ottawa that everybody recommends is like $350CDN (Goldwing Autocare... they use SolarGuard). Anything cheaper/better down in the GTA?

Thanks!!

uncleyaris · 02-14-2007, 11:39 PM

theres place in woodbridge i heard of, Ill find the name

Doc Zaius · 02-14-2007, 11:41 PM

Thanks uncleyaris... but actually, my gf gave me a gift certificate to a tintshop here in ottawa for my birthday... just this past weekend. (nice gift, eh?) So I guess I won't have to drive down to TO to find the better deals..!

05-08-2006, 10:10 AM	#1
Dylanby Drives: RS 5-DR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GTA Posts: 113	GTA tint shops Looking to get some tints done when my Yaris arrives. Any recommendations for GTA shops? I'm getting a 5-DR so it'd probably be easier to go to a location that's done this model. I'm thinking the small windows on the front & rear doors would be a pain for those shops without templates or experience. So far I'm looking at Lazer Tint & FX Auto as they carry the Formula One brand. I may get into XM or SIRIUS later on & think a ceramic based tint would cause less problems. Any thoughts?

05-19-2006, 05:30 PM	#11
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	I can't recommend any shops in Toronto for tinting, but I can recommend a particular film. Madico manufactures some of the best films for glass applications, and their two premier brands are Onyx and Charcoal. The film is very high quality, and it is backed by a lifetime warranty. Depending on your shop's policy, maintenance and removal (if necessary) of the tint is absolutely free and covered for life (hopefully the business doesn't go belly up during that time). I was quoted about $230 for 5 pieces - Rear Windshield, 2 x Rear Passenger Windows, 2 x Rear Passenger Corner Windows. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

02-08-2007, 12:51 PM	#16
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	BUMP for an old thread! (This should be in the Canadian forum) Just wondering if there were any new opinions about shops in Toronto. The one place in Ottawa that everybody recommends is like $350CDN (Goldwing Autocare... they use SolarGuard). Anything cheaper/better down in the GTA? Thanks!! __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

02-14-2007, 11:41 PM	#18
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	Thanks uncleyaris... but actually, my gf gave me a gift certificate to a tintshop here in ottawa for my birthday... just this past weekend. (nice gift, eh?) So I guess I won't have to drive down to TO to find the better deals..! __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

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ubetiam "oh what a feeling" Drives: 2007 Yaris RS (B) - 3dr Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada - Calgary, AB Posts: 20	I originally got a quote of $210 CDN for what I thought was 5 windows... however those two small windows at the front added $70 to total... The tint guy says theyre more of a bitch to do properally. In Alberta, the front windows are illeagal (other then factory) but the remaining windows are fine. I decided to go 50% on the front which is closest to factory tint and take my chances with the Calgary Police Service or the RCMPs

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ubetiam "oh what a feeling" Drives: 2007 Yaris RS (B) - 3dr Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada - Calgary, AB Posts: 20	I originally was quoted $210 CDN for what I thought initially was a 5 window job... but the two small windows near the side mirrors are a bitch to tint according the shop. It added $70 to the total. Its illegal in Alberta (not just Red Deer) to tint the front driver/passenger windows (other then factory tint). I decided to go 50% on the fronts (closest to factory) and take my chances with Calgary Police Service & the RCMPs

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riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	I got it done on a weekday it took about 3 hrs? They're open saturday but they are usually fully booked, you can reach them at 905-471-7555... as far as the % I got 35, my brother's Orange Yaris was done at 30% as the darker color matches up a little nicer.

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GabL I want JDM bumpers! View User's Garage Drives: 5 Dr Yaris RS in Blazing Blue Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 419	Just got the car tinted at FX this morning, but they fucked up my door lock... can't lock the driver side door now... can see they removed the panel to do the tinting. That's ok with me, but they didn't close the panel probably, leaving big gaps at the bottom. Good that it's not raining this weekend, or else I'll wonder what will happen. sigh... got a appointment at the dealer for Monday, hope they can fix the problem for me for free... need to take away the "DO NOT OPEN WINDOW" sticker just in case!

05-28-2006, 12:27 PM	#15
Dylanby Drives: RS 5-DR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GTA Posts: 113	Thanks for the info. I'm really disappointed by your experience with FX (not as much as you of course). It'd be good to get more feedback about other GTA tinters. I'll Google around.

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uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	theres place in woodbridge i heard of, Ill find the name