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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Looking to have new tint on my windows . What is a fair price and what type should I go with? I live in NY. Also, can the rear plastic be tinted with anything?? Thanks
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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You first need to ensure that the area you live in allows you to install tint on your windows. Some locales don't allow it. If it is allowed, most places allow you to go, I believe it is 32% on the sides and the rear you can do what you want. The place you go to for the installation should know. You should pay somewhere between $150-$250, depending on the shop. NY prices will be higher than other states. I'm not sure what plastic piece you are referring to on the rear.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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I have a CONV, the plastic window. Getting it done today. $100 for both side windows and $20 to remove the old tint from both sides. $120 total for both side windows.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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I paid $175, legal tint, lifetime warranty, and they did the back window in 1 peice of tint!!

Not only that, they removed all the latches and struts off the hatch and tinted underneath the mounts.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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I paid $225 15% on sides ( Illegal ) and 15% on the back (legal). The car looks great. They did the back on 3pcs and cut around the glass struts and latch. If they do not cut around the glas struts it will crinkle
over time.....The roof is off in the picks. It really looks good with the
roof on.






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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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I don't believe you can tint the plastic rear window on a vert. They do sell tinted rear windows so you could have yours removed and a tinted one sewn in.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Just picked it up, looks good. Went with 30% on both sides, thats what the car has had for the past 12 years when it was bought. I saw a couple tiny bubbles, but I look for everything . All in all, I like it.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Does tinting it make much difference in how cool the car is inside? Particularly on hot days.
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ill be going 20% on the sides and 10-15% on the rear
my guy does all one piece rear and costs $125 with lifetime

and fading/hiding/heat are my reasons
o and it looks slick as hell
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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I did 15% on all 3 windows and it ran me $170. He even came to the house and did it in my garage.
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Originally Posted by CStewTAMU
Does tinting it make much difference in how cool the car is inside? Particularly on hot days.
It definitely does help keep the heat from penetrating your vehicle. You'll notice the effects of a tinted vehicle more so in a warmer climate. If you live in a state such as TX, AZ, FL, etc., you definitely should tint your car.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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there are pre-cut kits !
try here
they had the complete kit once ..i don't know now ..ask them
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I just had mine done this weekend. $150 for all, not exactly sure of the % but it looks good. You'll be glad to did! Oh yeah....make sure they use one piece on the back glass. (not pieced together). It will look better and is a sign of a good installer.
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I had mine done about two weeks ago...5% all around, $200.00.

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I'm going to get my rear hatch done. NO SIDE WINDOW FOR U!!!

I also have to fix my rear defogger and my struts are getting weak. They hold the hatch but it won't raise on its own.

So, I decided I'm going to take the hatch right off the car and get it all done in one shot.
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