What initially started as a misunderstanding has turned into a deep appreciation for this local Albany gem in the automotive aftermarket industry. Tint King is nestled amongst the various shops on "Car Row" on Central Ave. in Albany, where a variety of shops offer maintenance and aftermarket services. This neighborhood is key to the Car Culture scene in Capitaland and the surrounding Hudson Valley & Berkshires, where dealerships, kwik lubes, audio, rims, and tint all meet in one convenient area. It's no surprise that Reddit's most recommended local shop would be here, and I eagerly made an appointment after trading in a leaky Camaro 2SS for a new S650 Mustang GT. What is a (welcome) surprise is that an independent shop like this would have such a professional presence, with a posh waiting and reception area that clearly has benefited from a designer's touch. Staff are friendly, informative, and professional, and it's clear the business-side of things is well managed. Very straightforward to walk in, review options for every budget and taste, and also refreshing awareness of the "scene" and the politics of tint enforcement. Great counsel in the right, no-hassle-from-the-man option for me. All fine and well, but what about the shop? Adrian's work area is immaculate, as proper shops usually are, with tools and materials readily available for the master's hand. The shop adjoins the waiting area, so you never feel isolated from your vehicle by a fluorescent labyrinth of dealership hallways, and you can hear the work proceeding efficiently. End result is expertly applied tint, and a quality product that won't peel, crack, or fade; one gets the sense that if it did, Adrian would take it personally and make it right. Treat Adrian and staff well, and be sure to keep appointments and confirm the text reminders you receive to prevent any misunderstandings. They run a tight ship, what you would want from a quality installer. After visiting the shop, only one thing left to say: Hail to the King. read more

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I brought my Casita travel trailer to Tint King to get tint added to my windows. Adrian the owner was able to get me in right away. I was out the door in three and a half hours complete, at a very reasonable price. I love the finished product, great upgrade to my travel trailer. read more

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Tint King are phenomenal the detail with tinting any vehicle is spot on just take a look at my 2022 Tesla model S that they blacked out... just remarkable! Thank you, Tint King family! I will be using you when I smoke out my lights too! Boom! read more

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Very professional. Finished all 6 of my windows super fast. Great conversation. The transaction was so good I'm going to find an excuse to have something else done to my vehicle here. Haha. Give them a try! read more

So brought back my new ZO6 for tiny and I will not go anywhere else. The consistency and quality are top notch.

These guys are Awesome. The staff are friendly, fair and reasonable. Quality and professionalism are their strong suits. Highly recommended. I will definitely be going back for some more work in the future. Thank you Tint King! (2011 Infiniti G37x) read more

I had my wife's Discovery 2 front windows tinted to match the rest of the vehicle's windows. They did an awesome job and it only took about 30 minutes. I would definitely recommend Tint King to anyone interested in tinting their windows. read more

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Tint King has been thee only place I've brought my cars to be tinted since 2006. I found them when I purchased my first brand new vehicle and had tint put on. They do an amazing job and offer a lifetime warranty. I've had 10-11 vehicles tinted in the past 14 years and never had an issue with any of them. They're conveniently located on Central Ave. across from Carmax. Their prices are fair and the work they do is second to none. They're lounge is modern and clean. Their garage bay is big, clean and well organized. I recommend them to everyone and anyone that's looking for PPF and or tinting. Check out their Facebook for tons of pictures showing their work and you won't be disappointed read more

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Adrian and Katie are genuinely nice people but their business practices are questionable. I called ahead last Friday and was able to get in to have my tints taken off, but the price that Katie told me on the phone ($340) was different from the price that Adrian told me when I arrived ($300) and then after talking with Katie he told me another different price that was higher than what he originally quoted me ($320). I was told a few times that I didn't need to make an appointment to come back and have my tints put back on, but when I came back on Tuesday there was a closed sign on the door that said "be back at 3", so I hung out until 3:20 but no one came back nor answered the phone and I couldn't leave a message because the mailbox was full. I called ahead on Friday and Adrian told me to come in if I didn't mind waiting, so I was there about an hour when someone else came in who had made an appointment and he ended up having to wait an additional hour. Also, when Katie was talking with this customer she quoted the peel deal to him and it was an even LOWER price than any price I had been told so far ($280)! All in all, it was a moderately frustrating experience and $40 isn't a lot but in the future I will go somewhere that has their prices listed on the website and utilizes a scheduling system. read more

Fair and very honest. Hard working and trustworthy. I recommend. My WRX came out perfect. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Great Job! Will be back for more. read more

hands down the best place to go to for all tinting needs! very professional, great customer service and top notch work. HIGHLY recommend. all of our vehicles have came out excellent. read more

Went to tint king and received the best customer service ever. The Place is very clean and hospitable. I googled a competitor prior to booking but the competitor was 3 weeks out; fortunately I was able to get in with Tint King in two days. My two windows was done within a hour, I watched tv and checked my work emails, Great lounge area. I even received a free upgrade on my tint at no additional charge; Not because I did anything special but because he was out of the regular Tint so the owner independently gave me premium tint . Don't expect the same but I even got a pricing discount along with that tint upgrade. This place has a lifetime warranty and provides quality service. Even if you have to pay a little more it is so worth your time and the experience. Jane the dog was also a bonus feature while I waited. read more

I went to Tint King on 5/31 to have tint put on my car windows. My skin is very sensitive to the sun as a result of a medical condition. I know very little about cars to begin with and I had a few questions about which tint I should purchase. The technician was extremely help and patient. He stopped what he was doing to come into the lobby area and talk through the best window tint options for someone with my condition. I typically do not receive that kind of honest assistance from any kind of car center. The results of my window tinting were awesome! The appearance is crisp and cool and my skin did not feel hot at all. I am going to hand out Tint King business cards to everyone I know who needs window tint for their vehicles! read more

DO NOT GET TINT HERE!!! GO TO SHOWROOM CAR CARE IN SCOTIA!! Owner is very rude, and not accommodating to clients. The shop is a retail tint store and is not open on weekends. i asked owner to tint my car on a sat and he laughed and said he would not work on a sat. after a few weeks the owner called me back and said he would come in on a sat to tint my windows. i had an appointment which the owner was 20 min late showing up to. 8 months later my wife had gotten a scratch in the tint and called him to see if he could repair the scratch. the Owner was very rude and stated the warranty did not cover scratches. offered to re tint the window for $200, seeing as i only paid $190 to have my whole car done i laughed at the guy. I will be calling other tint shops in the area to re-tint my window. read more

The best tint service i have ever had. I bring all my vehicles here and will not go anywhere else. If you want tint done right Tint King is the spot to go. Dave is great, fast and knowledgable. Thanks. read more

Tint King is a tint shop. Why I am wasting my time reviewing a place like this you ask? Simply because the quality of the work at this shop is second to none. It is a professionally run business that uses super accurate machine cut templates and quality film. The downside is that they are more expensive than most of the hole in the wall hood shops. If you have what would be considered a nice car and a reputable job of some sort this is your place. If you are considering buying a roll yourself and or running limo tint on the just the rear windows (TIGHT) you can get away with one of the more questionable establishments. The Bottom Line: If you are going to tint you car in the Capital District this is by far the best place to have it done. read more

This was the 2nd time I've trusted Tink King to tint a vehicle I've owned, and I'll continue to come back. The receptionist was super polite and accomodating (my appointment was the following day). The computer cut pattern is flawless and the quality of Llumar (lifetime guarantee) can't be beat. I always opt for 15% tint which keeps the heat out in the summer and also allows for privacy as my vehicle often doubles as a dressing room. read more

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I had to get windows tinted on my work car. I looked at a couple places and landed here. The staff was very helpful, both on the phone and in the showroom. The owner had to adjust my appointment by about 20 minutes, which was not a big deal, considering he was working on a couple vehicles ahead of mine. I know I would be happy to wait an extra 20 minutes to be sure the quality of the product they put out is the best. I am a big believer in quality vs. quantity. So I don't mind waiting for something that is worth while. The results were excellent. The tint was very professional looking, as I had expected, and there were no bubbles. It is very early, but based on the appointment made, the installation time, the curiousness of the employee and the owner, and the initial appearance, I will definitely be brining my personal cars here. read more

Tint King on Central Ave./Colonie, NY. What can I say? I feel horrible that this business was hit by an errant driver, so the place has been demolished. :( Very sad. The owner has always done extraordinary tint work on my Corvettes. He even let me take his Tint King pickup home while I dropped off my Stingray for the day! Unheard of. I wish them the very very best and hope they can rebuild or relocate quickly. Anybody who wishes excellent tint job on their vehicles, this is the place to go in Colonie/Schenectady/Albany, NY. read more

Definitely worth the wait, great customer service! Looks great! Sandy and Dave were awesome and were very friendly. Will definitely recommend them. read more

Tint king got me in for a Window tinting the next day. The man on the phone was very polite and professional. The tint came out perfect, no bubbles. The tint looks very professional and black. I was ways worried that tint would look a more purple-ish color based on some I had seen from other tint shops but this isn't the case with tint king. I would recommend them to anyone! read more

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I have gotten four vehicles tinted at Tint King over the last 15 years. My cat scratched the tint on my newest car. But other than that I have had no problems. Their tint holds up very well. Their shop is very clean and all the work is done indoors in a climate controlled garage. Sometime in the last few years they got a real nice lady to work the front desk which is very helpful. Restrooms are very clean and Wi-Fi is good. No TV however. read more

very nice family owned business staff is super nice and very informative very clean shop good competitive prices very quick turn over- literally 2 hrs for tints around the whole car full warranty on tints they offer free tint removal for ny state inspection as long as your buying from them to put them back on after. if your looking for a place to tint your car come here read more

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I have had several vehicles done here, from the old State st site, to his home, yes his home and now at his new location on Central Ave in Albany. The quality of his work is 2nd to none he takes the time to do it right the first time every time. If one of my clients sees my vehicle and mentions the tinted windows I always give them the tint Kings name. I have no reservations in doing so. Hey just tell them Frank at Allstate in Troy sent you. Thanks once again for a great Job. Frank G read more

Tint King has done 7 or 8 of my cars, in addition family members have used them. The work is stellar-no bubbles, perfect. I had used another company previously but the work here far surpasses theirs. Yes, it is a small place-so what? You will be thrilled with their work. read more

This is my 3rd car in about 5 years that I have had tinted here. Every single time the job was done to perfection and I have never had a problem. They are very careful with your car and treat it like it's their own. The owner is a very friendly guy who is a businessman who will accommodate your needs for a fair price. Great place! I will be back!! read more

Great place to go. Owner very knowledgable and willing to help you and not tell you what you want to hear. They are willing to stay after hours if their times cant accommodate yours. Id def recommend this place to others. read more

Every three years I get a new car, and I have used Tint King product on my last three cars. I have been totally satisfied with their work. Before you make a decision as to what you want, you are shown a large picture gallery of different models of cars with various types of tint, so you can judge what your car will look like upon completion. You are also shown the actual tint that will be applied, with guidance as to the legality of each strength. Your total cost is clearly explained.After choosing, the application takes about an hour. Absolutely amazing how much it adds to your cars appearance. I highly recommend this stress free upgrade. Best to make an appointment, as they seem to be fairly busy. read more

Third time at Tint King and not all for the same vehicle. Friendly staff and awesome quality of the product and the skill. Highly recommend Tint King for tinting windows. read more

This is my first review ever. After buying a new Camry SE. I took the salesman's advice on getting my windows tinted. I first spoke with a few buddies and they told me check out Dave over at Tint King. I must say I'm glad I did. I stopped in just to check it out and get a price quote. I walked in the front door and was greeted by Dave and he asked what he could do for me. So I was told him I was looking to get my windows tinted. He told me the price would be $270 and than he showed me some examples of tint shades. After deciding on a shade, it was time make an appointment to my delight he was able to get me in within a half hour after a quick stop by my bank to grab the funds. It was very accommodating as I wouldn't have miss time from work. All in All this is my kind of place. No run around straight down to business. Would highly recommended giving them a look. I know I'll be a repeat customer. read more

The quality of work, and service accommodations, from Dave at Tint King was exceptional. I've had other tint jobs done before elsewhere and the finished product may contain embedded dirt, dust, and sloppy cut lines. The Tint King difference is that his shop (and personal vehicles in the shop) are squeeky clean (a very good sign of how your vehicle will be cared for!) and the patterns are computer cut. It is barely distinguishable where the tint film edges are on my job. After hearing about this shop from local family & friends I traveled 4hours from the Boston area to have a worry-free experience with Tint King NY; it was well worth it! read more

I started using Tint King over 15 years ago for my truck. When I traded the truck in 12 years later, the tint still looked brand new. No fading at all. I have used them for all my cars and trucks since. Dave just tinted my 2017 Dodge Challenger and as usual, it looks awesome. I would recommend them over any other shop in the Capital District!! read more

I guess this review is long overdue, but I wanted to take the time to say that Dave continues to do a superlative job when it comes to window tinting. First, I should mention that the old Shop on Central got decimated by a truck last year, and they are working out of a temporary location until the new site is ready. With all of this, they were professional and very accommodating to our schedule.This was the third car I've had done by Tint King; the first was my Jeep in 2008, the second my Subaru in 2014. Eve with all the offroading I've done in the Jeep and the abuse it's taken, the tinted windows STILL look like new. It's crazy. This time it was a belated birthday present for my wife. Dave tinted the windows on her 2016 Forester. She loves the car, but felt is wasn't sexy enough and, while she likes the visibility out in the car, she didn't like the visibility in. Dave took the time to explain the tinting options and she couldn't be happier with the results. I have to admit, it really does make a big difference cosmetically and now she also doesn't need a shade stuck to the back window for our 9 month old. Best of luck to Tint King with the new site. read more

My husband and I have been using Tint King for 10+ years. Every vehicle they have done for us has turned out great and we have never had any problems with the tint. They are fast and efficient. A+ in my book. read more

Great Service!! Very Fast and professional. Got my car windows tinted today, and they came out fantastic!! I would highly recommend this company to anybody that wants the best service they can find. read more

I went to Tint King at the recommendation of a friend who had had home and car tinting done by this company. From the moment I called to inquire about their services I was very pleased with the manner in which I was treated. I was able to get an appointment based upon my convenience. When I arrived I met Moe who was very knowledgeable about their products and also very approachable, welcoming my hundreds of questions about window tinting as this was my first tint purchase. We purchased the window tint for my daughter's car as a suprise for Christmas and she LOVES the way her car looks. I did notice a small tear in the tint on the driver's side window the following day after we brought the car home. I called TInt King left a message as it was Sunday and my call was promptly returned on Monday morning. I have been assured this will be taken care of after the first of year as the business is closed for the holiday which is completely understandable. I have no doubt that the repair will be handled in the same fashion as my original contact with this business. I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking to have tinting done. read more