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How much for tint?

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Surrylic, Jun 16, 2012.

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  1. Surrylic

    Surrylic Junior Member

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    How much should I expect to pay for window tint? I've never gotten any of my cars tinted before, but I've always wanted to. I've called around to a few places in my area and they're all quoting between $200 and $225. That seems like a lot... but I don't know much about it.
     
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    Haven't done it yet, but that's around the price I was quoted here.
     
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    $200 is the norm from a pro. $40 a window, is standard these days. The man I deal with (a tinter for dealerships) was pleased that the rear window in my C was going to be easier than the strange rear window of the gen III.
    Like I said I know a guy. I paid $135
     
    #3 jjrhea, Jun 16, 2012
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    Paid $200 for all windows except windshield and small glass on tailgate. That was the cheapest quote I had too.
     
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    I'm actually surprised by how we were all quoted the same amount regardless of where we lived haha. I figured the price would vary a little at least. Thanks folks, I was hoping it wouldn't be this expensive, but at least I know I'm not getting ripped off ;)
     
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    I had the back door windows and rear hatch window tinted for $190. (The front door windows would have been an additional $60, so I passed on them.) I am going back in on Wednesday to get a 6" strip across the visor area for another $40.

    This is the 4th vehicle they've window tinted for us and we've been happy with their work, but alas, no discounts for repeat business...

    Deb
     
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    In Puerto Rico I paid for all windows 35% tint for my PC3 $80.00 later I post pics
     
    #7 ROLOPR, Jun 17, 2012
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    I bought the kit from ebay. $44. it is not a perfect job, but save money. :)
     
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    $200 is what I paid.
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    As promise
    IMG_0051.JPG IMG_0050.JPG IMG_0049.JPG IMG_0048.JPG
     
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    I used a mobile tint guy out of Novato, CA. $300 for Llumar CTX 5% rear 50% front
    He used a heat gun and seamless edging on all four roll down windows, overall great job. photo 1.JPG
     
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    I must have gotten a great deal I got 15% all the way around and 50% on the front windshield and it was 190 out the door. Had I opted for no tint on the front windshield it would have been $110 out the door. He does a great job and hes tinted my last 3 cars.
     
    #12 Melissa5588, Jun 21, 2012
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    Can you see normally with 50% on the front windshield, specially at night? I guess it's legal in FL to tint it, it's not in CA but the shop told me if they put 70% or more cops won't see it.
     
    #13 DKTVAV, Jun 21, 2012
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    Paid $160 for 40% tint all around
     
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    I feel like I could stomach $160. I wish the places around me quoted that low!

    SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 ? 2
     
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    Actually I was going to go with 70 but he suggested 50% and honestly when you are sitting in the car you cant even tell that the windsheild has been tinted
     
    #16 Melissa5588, Jun 23, 2012
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    I wish I could go darker than 35% in Oregon. And that I could tint the windshield some. It's almost not worth $200+.
     
    #17 Ashley7, Jun 23, 2012
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    A good proportion of the respondents to this thread don't seem to be worried about whether their tint is legal or not. Has no-one ever got a ticket for excess tint?
     
    #18 ftl, Jun 23, 2012
  19. Surrylic

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    Kinda funny I wrote this at 6:30 this morning. Called another auto place at like 10am and they said it would be $165 haha. This may have to happen.


    SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 ? 2
     
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    So far no tickets, cops just admired it je je.
     
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