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Old 09-16-2003, 06:07 PM
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Tinting cost

I know that the costs can vary wildly for tinting our cars due to differences in installation and product. Generally how much did you pay for tinting your windows? I called Mr.Tint-a Local Bay area company and they quoted me $325 for all of 7 windows. Is this competitve?


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Old 09-16-2003, 06:30 PM
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Re: Tinting cost

Mine was about a third of that cost... I went to my dealership and had them recommend some guys they use. The one I used was a contract tinter; had all the tools in his shop, and just brought them to his house and did it there. Excellent job, not a single bubble, no visible lines, and a lifetime warranty. Not too bad...

Keep looking-- try individuals recommended by dealers, not just big shops. Sometimes you get much better service, too.

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Old 09-16-2003, 06:46 PM
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My tint was $165 for the coupe. Shop around and look for a place that only does tinting. YOU can do better!

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Re: Tinting cost

I paid about 185 for the coupe in westchester ny. Thats everything except the front.

 
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Old 09-16-2003, 07:31 PM
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In my area (NC), tinting all windows except the front windshield using an un-dyed film that carries a lifetime warranty costs around $250.

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Re: Tinting cost

200 for sedan

This was thru dealer and they gurantee the tint so if I have problems they give me a loaner and if the door screws up the tint they take car of.

Good deal!

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Re: Tinting cost

I was thinking to myself that $325 was ay too high. It has been so long since I tinted the windows on my SHO that I have forgotten the cost. Can anyone recomend a good tinter in the San Jose Ca area?
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Old 09-17-2003, 06:45 AM
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Re: Tinting cost

Also, look around for a shop that uses the computer cutter to make the cuts from factory designs

makes everything fit great! Definately the best tint job I have ever gotten.

the film name is Bekaert http://www.solargard.com/
They have a dealer selector and make sure they do the computer cuts.

Just my opinion but real nice.

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Old 09-17-2003, 12:21 PM
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Re: Tinting cost

I just got mine tinted this past weekend at auto mall tint factory (litespeeds) in Fremont. $360 for everything but the front windshield, but I got the more expensive huper optik ceramic-based tint. Not sure how much it would be for the other tints. They did a really nice job, and the guy there (sidney) is a perfectionist.

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Old 09-17-2003, 06:30 PM
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I paid $200 with lifetime warranty for Lumar brand tint.

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Re: Tinting cost

Got everything but the front windshield of my sedan done with all 35% tint for $200. Had it on for almost a year and it still looks perfect.

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A place in the Bay Area, CA quoted me $250 for all 5 windows, lifetime guarantee.


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LOL i gave a tint installer a couple of bottles of Grey Goose and he tinted my car for free. It came out great

 
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Unfortunately, it IS that expensive here in Cali. The businesses have to pay higher gas prices, higher energy bills, higher rents, and higher taxes so that we can recall our governer!

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