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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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tint costs?

Whats the average people pay for tinting? ive been calling around and it looks like its going to be 3-350 for 5windows in my g35 coupe :-/ I dont ever remember it being that expensive when i got my other cars tinted.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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They are ripping u off. A quality tint and work should not cost over $150.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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^ +1
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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I believe I paid about $200 ish when I had mine done in Sac. That quote sounds kind of high though, maybe it is more because of the area??
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Klubbheads
They are ripping u off. A quality tint and work should not cost over $150.
in la yeah , but the bay area it cost more. 200-300 is the going rate
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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mine cost $300
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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i Got my quote from "Mr. Tint" alot of people recommended him. he gave me a 275 price, tax included for all 5windows.


im also 1 that believes in "you get what you pay for" so im just thinkin to go with the actual tint specialized shop or go with a cheaper person who does "tint" in a mixed shop
 

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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it's not always about money, but you should ask to see an example of the work of the person who will be tinting your car. the main challenge on our cars is the dot matrix... a lot of tinters do not get it right
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Go with Vince at Omega Tint Werkz. Should be about $250, he does good work on the dot matrix issue.
 

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sfgr415
Go with Vince at Omega Tint Werkz. Should be about $250.

u lie! i called... he quoted me @ 200 for being a forum member Guess ill go with him instead of mr tint from the reviews i read hes really good. so i guess the 40min drive wont be so bad.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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^ hahaha good idea, i love the job he did on my tint earlier this year
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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I got mine done at mr tint for $200 in 20% all around...The one in san jose
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 1trueG
I got mine done at mr tint for $200 in 20% all around...The one in san jose
he wanted 300, then offered 275 if i made an appt so they can precut the layout or what ever. pfft he tryed to rip me off then
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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I've been thinking of getting mine done and most places at most say $250. King Tint in San Bruno is $200 and so is the tintonwheels guy. Most of the guys use Suntek or 3M it seems, not that different imo between materials offered from place to place. Tint mall specialist or something like that in Fremont has a few more choices. King Tint pretty much has their prices on the site. More stuff on useful sticky.

https://g35driver.com/forums/nor-cal-g/156204-unofficial-bay-area-automotive-shop-directory.html
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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one thiing about tint is the quality of the tint NEVER EVER EVER GET JOHNSON FILMS cause it fades purple

always get 3M and Suntek Tints and they dont really fade at all and if they fade they fade green.

Tint is the quality of the film and the work they do so every bodyshop does differently and i recommend people to go to King Tint =D

Price should be 200-220 for good tint and the quality of the service
 
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