Specialized Auto Tint

One of the most accommodating shops ever. I was able to get an appointment IN THE SAME DAY! NO WHERE ELSE would even consider it. Price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend for anyone who would want to get their car tinted here.

Highly recommend this place for the quality you pay to deserve.
All of the edges are cut and trimmed precisely to match the highest quality film made by 3M.
Lifetime warranty to stand behind their work is a huge plus.
Pricy but definitely worth an investment.

Another car. Another tint job. Happy customer. Excellent and professional with a cash discount. Drop off and either go to the gym (24 Hour Fitness) or get something to eat (Fukada). Either way, you can’t go wrong. Once you are done, your car will be ready to tackle the hot California sun.

I called ahead of my visit and was able to get an appointment the same day along with a quoted price of 200 dollars for their base tint. The owner is very friendly and helpful. They use 3M tint, which is the best quality you can get along with a lifetime warranty. There are 4 different shades that you can choose from. I told him ahead of time that I wouldn’t be able to pick my car up until after work which was after their closing hours. It was not a problem and offered to stay until I was available. It is 10% cheaper paying with cash. The car looked great after tinting and I highly recommend this place.

Got 3m Crystalline tint on all sides (70 front, 50 back/​rear) except for front, they recommended IR 85 from Johnson. I forgot the reason, since I got it a while ago. So far no issues at all! The IR 85 is basically clear, and helps block heat. The effect of this combination was noticeable in heat reduction. Pricey but worth it. Price was competitive, would come back for future tint needs.

Quick and easy business transaction. Jay and his associate had the job completely finished in under the anticipated two hours and it is a high quality job. Jay was very knowledgable and informative when it came to my questions on the tint. They use genuine 3M products and it provides a lifetime warranty on the tint. I would suggest this place to family and friends.

Stopped in today just to get a quote and walked away with a tinted car! Jae laid out all my options guided me to making a good decision and even squeezed me in between his next appointment. Price was lower then the next big OC shop. Had my 2015 Mustang done in less than 2 hours. There are places to get something to eat within a short walk, even could get a massage or a work out in at 24 hour fitness if you are a member.
On pick up, Jae goes over how to care for your new tint and gives you all the documentation for the warranty, they even put stickers over your power window switches to remind you not to drop the windows until the tint has cured.
Thanks again, car looks great!

After reading about this place and seeing all of the good ratings… i had to check this place out. One of my strongest requirements was I wanted a place that absolutely uses 3M film and I was pleasantly pleased to find out that is what this place specializes in… They did a excellent job and i was out in about 2 hours.

This is a small local tint shop right by the Irvine Spectrum. I called last Friday and got some general pricing for removing tint on my lifted Ford F250 Super Duty truck and took it in today to get it done.
Overview:
GOOD 1: They give general quotes over the phone so you get an idea of what you’re in for price wise before you go. I called a few days in advance as I shopped a bit over the phone. They were right in the middle of High and Low quotes I got from other places and had a solid reputation on Unilocal so I selected them. In my case it was $ 100 for tint removal on 7 windows (crew cab + split rear window) and when I showed up they confirmed and kept the quote I was given.
GOOD 2: Jay, (the owner maybe?) was very helpful on the phone and also in person. When I initially called I asked about removing horrible limo tint work done before I owned the truck. I told Jay that I really only wanted a very light tint for UV protection. He suggested removing it first and then looking at it again before deciding on new tint because the rear of the truck might already have factory tint on it. Sure enough it did and it was plenty dark enough for me.
GOOD 3: They were prompt and accurate on their time estimate. When I dropped off my truck they told me it would take about 90 minutes to remove tint on all 7 windows (crew cab + split rear window) and sure enough I got a call 90 minutes later telling me it was done. Personally I’m ok with most time estimates as long as they finish close to the quoted time. This allows me to do other things in between.
GOOD 4: The shop is neat and organized. It’s not big on frills, but the install bay was setup nicely and I felt comfortable leaving my truck with them.
BAD 1: I usually point out things that can be improved, and most places can use improvement in one area or another… but in my experience with Specialized Auto Tint everything went smooth and I really can’t complain about anything.
Overall…
They did a great job removing the horrible double stacked limo tint from my truck and as soon as my schedule permits I’m going back to have them re-​tint my front doors strictly for UV protection. If you’re looking for a solid tint shop with reasonable prices I would give them a try. I’ll happily tell my friends about this place.

Great place and very nice people. They tint my Audi A6 within 2 hours with a smile.

absolutely awesome work. i was quoted a little high over email, i ended up calling to make an appointment but got an even lower quote. once i got there he said it would take a couple hours because they had a lot of cars to complete. i didnt mind, it took about 3 hours total, but he only spent about 2 hours on my car. at the very end he gave me a small discount which was great. he is at a reasonable price for excellent service. his service was $ 80 dollars lower than other places that i called around. their work turned out fantastic!

I’ve had many cars tinted over the years and I will say that the quality of the job here was top notch! Scheduling was easy and the turn around time the day of was just a few hours. I went with the 3M CS tint, dark all the way around. Very pleased with the job and I can easily recommend this shop to anyone that wants a high quality tint.

TOP NOTCH! SUPERB QUALITY!
They take time with the install and they will perfectly install the tint. very professional!
can’t go wrong with them!
highly recommended! I will get my other car tinted here

Awesome Job!!!
Just bought a 5 series and called the morning of to have it tinted. They got it in within the house and it was done within 2 hours if not sooner. Great job, Reasonably priced and they use 3M which is a great grade of tint…
Thank you Specialized Auto Tinting for taking good care of my car!

Here is the first critical review of Specialized Auto Tint. I wish I had the 5 star review that everyone else had. My experience was so so. I had an issue and I was only partly satisfied with my experience. I understand that things happen, but how a person handles this is the true test of customer service.
The good.
I agree Jae is friendly and pays very close attention to detail. I really liked how he convinced me to purchase the top quality 3M tint. It was a little bit pushy to get the high end tints and I know he’s in a hurry. The more questions I asked the more he reminded me that there are more customers. I chose the Crystalline tint with 70% clear front and 30% medium all the way around. I freaking love this tint! It is amazing. At night time, I can see perfectly and the tint looks natural. I would have given 5 stars, but I noticed some defects and glue. Service was fast only about 1.5 hours to complete. He called me as soon as my car was done.
The Bad:
1. I followed the rules and did not roll down the windows for about a week. I noticed some sticky glue like substance on the driver front door. I didn’t think much of it because I figure that this was part of the drying process.
2. Every time I got a car wash this glue went away, but it would always come back a week later so I was convinced this was a defect in the tint.
3. After multiple visits Jae cleaned my window with his solution, but by the 4^th visit I was feed up, because we need a solution.
4. I called him before the 4^th of July weekend and he made an appointment for the following Saturday. He said what every the customer wants he will do it to resolve an issue. He will replace the window tint.
5. Later, when I got there he told me that I had to wait 3 customers before this could be fixed. WHAT THE F! We have an issue! F everyone else. Plus, I made an appointment. He said that we serve customers in order first come first serve. I argued with him for about 30 minutes and we tested the window. He concluded that there may be glue under the window and that it may be window defect, but he will still change the tint. I call BS. He kept telling me that there’s no defect and the installation is fine. In the end, his logic did make sense, but I don’t like that I had to come 4 times to figure this out.
My conclusion. Yeah he’s nice… sorta but he should really take care of his customers issues and concerns. And by customers I mean PAYING customers. I don’t give a F about people that keep walking in. I don’t like Jae telling me that he has other customers. Resolve my issue first. I don’t deny the quality of his work and I am satisfied with my product but the customer service to solve issues could be better. It could be a language barrier so I didn’t push too much. I like the guy, but my experience was sub par. I rather save my time and not have to get pissed off to get results. This issue could have been dealt with sooner. I felt that new customers took priority over existing customers always. Not cool bro. I am ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ whether I can recommend this place. If you have no issues, yes this place is awesome but if you do have issues. Hold on for a fun ride and waste your weekends coming back because this shop does not open outside of standard business hours.

I’m very glad I found this place. The other Unilocal reviews were very helpful and accurate in describing how great this shop is.
We got our Ford C-​Max Energi tinted using the 3M medium all around and it looks great.
I am definitely bringing our Tesla Model S to get tinted at this place when we take delivery in August and will update this post afterward.

Best Tint experience I’ve had hands down. I’ve had 8+ cars tinted in my life. This is the best one.
Customer Service: Guys are super friendly
Speed: It was done blazing fast and it feels like I barely waited
Quality: Uses top quality 3M tint and others and explains everything to you. Jae even took the time to put everything to a heat lamp to show the differences of heat
Cost: Jay quoted me over the phone and it was even cheaper than what he quoted. That won’t happen all the time, but he’s very upfront and honest. Out of all the top rated tint shops in South OC, J was cheaper than all of them by $ 30+ dollars
Would definitely come back.

J is the best. Good quality, fast service, decent price. He even gave me a ride to the spectrum and back.
One of my best experiences fixing up my car.

If I could give more than 5 stars I WOULD! I can’t say anymore than what most other 5 star reviews have said.
Jae & his staff are the consummate professionals. I had an early Saturday morning appointment, 1^st one in!
What made me feel like I did the right thing going with Jae instead of the other Irvine window tinters I contacted for quotes, is he said although my car is technically labeled an SUV it’s too small to truly be considered one so he gave me the «car» pricing.
Hmmm so that’s why all the other guys were $ 50-​$ 75 more expensive than Jae on my particular car/​SUV. This showed his integrity & honesty & that he wasn’t into trying to squeeze me for every penny!
I also love the touch of placing those bright green stickers on the automatic window buttons! I mean I’ve had tint done to dozens of cars throughout my life & I don’t know how many times I’ve been in a car with a friend & of course they don’t know I just got them done & they proceed to roll the windows down, then I just freak out on them!
Jae’s also very thorough about what to do in the next few days & what not to do. There’s really nothing that’s changed in the 20 years I’ve been getting my cars tinted but just taking the few extra moments to let me know the procedure was nice as well.
Jae & his staff are good guys! NO BUYERS REMORSE here! I’ll be bringing my cars here from now on.
P. S. Oh yeah & I was done in a little less than 2hrs!

I sent an e-​mail to Jae asking about pricing for a tint and to schedule an appointment. Arrived a little early but he was willing to start on my car right away.
He was helpful and knowledgeable about finding the best tint for what I was looking for and the end result is fantastic! My car looks amazing and the glare from the endless California sun no longer bothers me.
If I ever get another car, this is the only place I would consider for window tinting. Service, quality, and professionalism are all A+