Window Tinting costs?
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Originally Posted by otter
i was planning to do 20% on the rear sides and a tiny 5 inch strip on top of the rear and 4 inch strip on top of windshield by myself...but im afraid that i might mess up, or the film will turn purple or bubble up. Im too cheap to spend $150+ on windows... i'll probably practice with these $10 tint from walmart and then after mastering the technique (after wasting 5 tubes?) i'll go buy some llumar or 3m. That way it will still be cheaper than $100
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What's all the "%" mean... im possibly getting a tint today, but im new to this... I never tinted any of my cars because I thought it was to "look cool" and was afraid of "cop attention".
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US TINT LAWS --- http://www.gilafilms.com/PDF%27s/Sta...t%208-9-04.pdf
CANADA TINT LAWS --- http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Consumer_In...vincelaws.html
Here's what different tints mean.
And I suggest getting maybe a clear colored window film. Check my profile in my signature and look at my windows. Its perfectly legal in almost every state.. just check the US tint laws above, and see if you're state has any excluded colors. The chart applies to ALL WINDOWS except the windshield in most cases. Check with your local police dept. like I did. They give me 0 problems.
For costs, check out ALL your automotive window tinting shops in the area. My custom color job ran me about 200 or so for all the windows. The film had to be special ordered since it was a pretty rare color, and non-mirror tint. Oh, and I have a lifetime warranty.
CANADA TINT LAWS --- http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Consumer_In...vincelaws.html
Here's what different tints mean.
And I suggest getting maybe a clear colored window film. Check my profile in my signature and look at my windows. Its perfectly legal in almost every state.. just check the US tint laws above, and see if you're state has any excluded colors. The chart applies to ALL WINDOWS except the windshield in most cases. Check with your local police dept. like I did. They give me 0 problems.
For costs, check out ALL your automotive window tinting shops in the area. My custom color job ran me about 200 or so for all the windows. The film had to be special ordered since it was a pretty rare color, and non-mirror tint. Oh, and I have a lifetime warranty.
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Originally Posted by Arithmetic
What's all the "%" mean... im possibly getting a tint today, but im new to this... I never tinted any of my cars because I thought it was to "look cool" and was afraid of "cop attention".
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Originally Posted by Arithmetic
Done.
I got 3m ceremic tint, total cost was $232.76. I got a lifetime warranty and got 20% in the front, 35% in the back and it looks real good. Ill post pics later.
I got 3m ceremic tint, total cost was $232.76. I got a lifetime warranty and got 20% in the front, 35% in the back and it looks real good. Ill post pics later.
NY is 70% front AND rear!? wtf is that? any NYers on here have any input on what a Buffalonian like me should go with for tint percentage cause even 50% sucks and they want 70%? sheesh
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Sorry, I got 35% in the front, and 20% in the back + rear... i read it backwards . I hate the fact I can't roll my windows down for 24hours, sucks... I hate A/C, I don't know why, but if I use it for to long it makes my stomach quezzy and I get car sick. Plus, having a black on black RA sucks in this So Cal heat-WAVE!
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Originally Posted by blk-majik
you might be ble to get it for a bit less in atlanta. more demand where its hot. I got mine done for $100. quality stuff. used lumar tints. do ur research and make sure they are using good stuff.
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Originally Posted by 05 Silver RA
I'm about to head out and check on some tinting prices. how much did some of you pay?
i'm planning on 20% with a 5% visor strip
JJ
i'm planning on 20% with a 5% visor strip
JJ
GOOD CHOICE ON THE COLOR OF YOUR CAR!!
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i'm pretty sure that any tint in CA is illegal (especialy dark like mine ) I had mine done for 220. They did a great job but my only complaint is i hear a slight buzzing in my door panel when i crank up the stereo so i had to go back ane tighten evertyhing down. Looks great. oh just dont use windex
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20% on all doors and the back , $175 with lifetime warranty. i live down a poorly lit road and tree shaded in some spots and at night it is HARD to see around one of the corners i have to make. i have to roll the damn window down and make sure i dont run over someone walking even in the late afternoon.
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