How much did your tint cost?

[K_Sport Driver]

going to get an estimate today, and just wanted to see what some comparable prices people were quoted/charged. also what percentage? I'm thinking 20% all around (not EXACTLY legal), but my friends have told me to go as low as 15 for the fronts and 5 for the rears. I figure tint is going to look a lot darker on a white car.

[jnolte]

I have 15% on all side and rear windows and 35% on the windsheild. I dont think you should go 5% its pretty hard to see at night.


mine cost 300 for the sides and rear and 140 for the windshield

[r0csfinest]

20% all around $170 with a lifetime gurantee

[rollinrealbig]

2.5% back three windows, $25 @ Wal-mart!

LMAO :D tore it all off a week later, better leave it to the pros!

[Abuimad]

damn the us is expensive, i had 100 done allround and the front was done 50 (later replaced it to 30 percent) and i payed about 80 bucks for the whole thing

[duboduce]

i got mine for 120 lifetime gurantee 8 percent all around

[K_Sport Driver]

Originally posted by duboduce
i got mine for 120 lifetime gurantee 8 percent all around
good lord, i need to go where you went lol. i tried to get a quote today, but the shop was closed on sundays. go figure.

[duboduce]

the place i went to is called solar eclipse. just try asking around the prices should get lower

[ryhi]

$120 for quantum. all i have to say is im glad i live in california..

[K_Sport Driver]

got a quote of $245 today. needless to say I'll be shopping around a bit longer.

[duboduce]

ya keep shopping around 245 is way too much for tint.

[MBenzNL]

approx 600USD for 30% COATING (no film but a liquid on the inside of the glass) in BLUE all around (rear, sides and front) of the 202.

Getting the factory tinted windows (privacy glass) on my 203 station has cost me even more then that...

greetingz,

[Abuimad]

im dying to get that factory tint in newer model cars..the bluish tint (not the gay type that costs u 20 bucks for the whole car) but the original type of tint that comes standerd

[davis449]

I got mine done at the dealer for $147.

[rollinrealbig]

Originally posted by Abuimad
im dying to get that factory tint in newer model cars..the bluish tint (not the gay type that costs u 20 bucks for the whole car) but the original type of tint that comes standerd

Its on my w203,

nothing special about the blue tint - you can barely see it!
but I really like the rear sunshade, doesnt look hard to put in on a 202. http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2179000-2179999/2179797_30_full.jpg

[!!!!!NJ Drive]

i had a 202 tinted all the way around for $250



Originally posted by davis449
I got mine done at the dealer for $147. which means it cost them about $50-$60....

[davis449]

I can't complain, the guy who did it did a good job. Haven't had any scratching or bubbling problems, it warrantied anyway.

[tinter101]

Hey all I can add to this post is make sure they use color stable tint, it's the newest breakthrough in window tint. Your tint will never turn purple as long as you own the car. I use Llumar.
Don't just shop price. The quality shops are going to charge a little more than all the rest. They will most likely be putting the felt
strips on the door panel molding for you and tinting all the way to the top edge of you door glass. The one area where it's OK to spend a little more $$ is tint. Trust me, I've been tinting cars
for 22 years now. Any other questions? e-mail me at
scott_blackout@yahoo.com

[Abuimad]

i would definetly spend more money as long as it is done right...cause in the end i would be saving my money..and time

[bosssman]

I got quote today for @225....they told using these Madico tint is the best that's why it's more expensive....has anyone heard of this brand or was she just stroking me........

[rollinrealbig]

never heard of that .... but just ask yourself - how long are you going to keep the car ? that should answer your question.

[jnolte]

Originally posted by bosssman
I got quote today for @225....they told using these Madico tint is the best that's why it's more expensive....has anyone heard of this brand or was she just stroking me........

I went to a place that uses Llumar tint. I guess its the best out there. Go to a place that uses Llumar.

www.accutintseattle.com

[K_Sport Driver]

yeah, all the places in st. louis use llumar

[C280Rookie]

Originally posted by bosssman
I got quote today for @225....they told using these Madico tint is the best that's why it's more expensive....has anyone heard of this brand or was she just stroking me........

I have Madico on our Accord. It's a very nice tint. I got 38% on all side and rear windows. And the guy who did the Accord put felt strips for the windows, too.
I am going back to him to have the 280 re-tinted. The Accord cost me $225. It may end up more with the Benz because he has to peel the old tint off, and put a new film.

I've heard of Llumar, and a lot of people use that. This tint guy I went to uses both Llumar, and Madico, and he said Madico is better.

[albanianbenz]

Originally posted by tinter101
Hey all I can add to this post is make sure they use color stable tint, it's the newest breakthrough in window tint. Your tint will never turn purple as long as you own the car. I use Llumar.
Don't just shop price. The quality shops are going to charge a little more than all the rest. They will most likely be putting the felt
strips on the door panel molding for you and tinting all the way to the top edge of you door glass. The one area where it's OK to spend a little more $$ is tint. Trust me, I've been tinting cars
for 22 years now. Any other questions? e-mail me at
scott_blackout@yahoo.com

Tinter does a very nice job, thats where mine was done.

[tinter101]

Madico is not color stable unless there is something new.
It's made with old technology. Llumar is the best and that's why
it's the only film I sell. You can go to www.tintdude.com and ask
window tinters from all around the country questions. Also you
can find a quality shop in your area.
Tinter.

[1995c280]

i have 15% on all the doors front and rear as well as the back window. 5% on the sunroof and 52% on the entire front winshield. so far i have never even been stopped by a cop and ive had them for 3 year now. i paid $320 for everything but that including tip cuz my friends shop did them. he only charged me $280. he also put felt tape in all the doors for no charge which can get pricey depending on teh shop u chose and i have lifetime warrenty not to metion.

[c77]

K_sport I am not sure who you called in Bloomington for a quote but I own a shop that does tint in Bloomington. We use Johnson film which is metalized so it will never fade and has a lifetime warranty. On a 4 door car I would quote $185 unless you want the entire winsheild done too then I would say $245 total. If you do anything darker than 15% it gets real hard to see out at night. If you do the windsheild then I would definately not do it that dark. If you need more info just give me a call at Landmark Mobile Customs Audio/Video- 812-330-9343. Oh I am Shane We are open M-F 9-6 and Sat 10-3.

[K_Sport Driver]

Originally posted by c77
K_sport I am not sure who you called in Bloomington for a quote but I own a shop that does tint in Bloomington. We use Johnson film which is metalized so it will never fade and has a lifetime warranty. On a 4 door car I would quote $185 unless you want the entire winsheild done too then I would say $245 total. If you do anything darker than 15% it gets real hard to see out at night. If you do the windsheild then I would definately not do it that dark. If you need more info just give me a call at Landmark Mobile Customs Audio/Video- 812-330-9343. Oh I am Shane We are open M-F 9-6 and Sat 10-3.
hey, i got the quote at home in st. louis. I'll give you a call when I want to get it done, because that's probably the best price i'm gonne find! thanks Shane.

[ludachris]

I went to the best tinting place i could find in my area because i have had problems in the past with cheap tint and cheap tint jobs. It wasnt cheap but it is the cleanest job i have ever seen on any car.

I had it done at a place called Accutint which specializes in tinting and clear bras.

I had 5% put on all the windows a while ago and it cost me about $350. I just recently had the windshield done at 35% and it cost me $150. So although it was a bit pricey at a total of $500 i believe it was well worth it. I dont cut corners when it comes to tinting.

[K_Sport Driver]

i hope you don't need to see out your windows. 5% is really dark.

[jnolte]

Originally posted by ludachris
I went to the best tinting place i could find in my area because i have had problems in the past with cheap tint and cheap tint jobs. It wasnt cheap but it is the cleanest job i have ever seen on any car.

I had it done at a place called Accutint which specializes in tinting and clear bras.

I had 5% put on all the windows a while ago and it cost me about $350. I just recently had the windshield done at 35% and it cost me $150. So although it was a bit pricey at a total of $500 i believe it was well worth it. I dont cut corners when it comes to tinting.

same place as me I have 15 percent on the sides and 35 percent on the windsheild. Is 5 percent hella dark

[ludachris]

Originally posted by jnolte
same place as me I have 15 percent on the sides and 35 percent on the windsheild. Is 5 percent hella dark

Yeah its dark but its not too dark for me...i love it...you can see out...you just cant see in...at all.