and when you take it off it is a pita and can damage defroster lines or antenna.
Window tint
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Window tint
Checking to see what the average price for rear window tint would be. I was quoted $90 from one guy and $150 from another. They both do good work. So does one want to rip me off or is the other just a real good price.
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Melting Slicks
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If its a daily driver in the south tint is a good idea. Protects the interior and lowers interior temps. That said I only have 1 vehicle out of quite a few that is tinted. But it really does help, just sucks at night.
Price wise? Its what you want to pay and what they want to charge. Theres no "right" price.
You can tint it yourself with cheap stuff for $40.
You can pay a garage to use normal stuff and expect $100 or so.
I have paid $250 to get a truck tinted. That was two side windows and the back glass. The advantage of using that place was :
1. Lifetime warranty.
2. High quality tint like used on office buildings. MUCH lower temps vs cheap tint and far less likely to fade with time or come off.
3. You receive paperwork and a card to show to law enforcement if they want to be ****** proving your tint is within the legal limit. This was actually the reason I went with them mainly
Price wise? Its what you want to pay and what they want to charge. Theres no "right" price.
You can tint it yourself with cheap stuff for $40.
You can pay a garage to use normal stuff and expect $100 or so.
I have paid $250 to get a truck tinted. That was two side windows and the back glass. The advantage of using that place was :
1. Lifetime warranty.
2. High quality tint like used on office buildings. MUCH lower temps vs cheap tint and far less likely to fade with time or come off.
3. You receive paperwork and a card to show to law enforcement if they want to be ****** proving your tint is within the legal limit. This was actually the reason I went with them mainly
Burning Brakes
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I think this is another generational gap thing. I can understand that some people like the visibility of no tint. I still remember my grandpa vowing after he backed into a tree that he would never own a vehicle with tint again. I personally think vehicles without tint look silly and I frequently refer to them as fish bowls.
I'm at the complete opposite side of no, or tasteful percentage of tint and I understand most people wouldn't do what I do. I black out all my vehicles to the point no one can see in and I love that I can stare at anyone I want to without having to feel like I shouldn't be LOL. I've never hit anyone or thing because of the tint. If I can't see, I just roll my windows down or stare long enough for my eyes to adjust.
In regards to the tint price. The Camaro and Vette back windows are some of the hardest to tint, so just think of it this way, you get what you pay for. Make sure that they back their work and are willing to redo it if it peels or they leave to big a gaps. Ask to see pictures of past work or whatever they are currently working on.
I'm at the complete opposite side of no, or tasteful percentage of tint and I understand most people wouldn't do what I do. I black out all my vehicles to the point no one can see in and I love that I can stare at anyone I want to without having to feel like I shouldn't be LOL. I've never hit anyone or thing because of the tint. If I can't see, I just roll my windows down or stare long enough for my eyes to adjust.
In regards to the tint price. The Camaro and Vette back windows are some of the hardest to tint, so just think of it this way, you get what you pay for. Make sure that they back their work and are willing to redo it if it peels or they leave to big a gaps. Ask to see pictures of past work or whatever they are currently working on.
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I just paid $150.00 to have new window tint installed on my '96 CE. The rear hatch was done in 3 pieces (you can't tell). It took about 2 hours.
Here in Florida, I think it's a necessity. I also use the painted top in the Summer, the clear blue top is too hot.
If you have to remove old tint, use Formula 409 cleaner to get the adhesive off. It makes it MUCH easier and no razor is needed, just rags.
Here in Florida, I think it's a necessity. I also use the painted top in the Summer, the clear blue top is too hot.
If you have to remove old tint, use Formula 409 cleaner to get the adhesive off. It makes it MUCH easier and no razor is needed, just rags.
Burning Brakes
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You need to ask the installer what brand of tint they are using. Not all brands are equal. What is the UV rating of the tint? Is the tint metal based or synthetic?
What type of warranty each installer is giving? What is under warranty? Do they cover fading, scratches, defects and peeling?
Anyone can go to an auto parts store and buy 20 dollars worth of film and tint a car and then charge $150. Tint, IMO, is buyer beware.
What type of warranty each installer is giving? What is under warranty? Do they cover fading, scratches, defects and peeling?
Anyone can go to an auto parts store and buy 20 dollars worth of film and tint a car and then charge $150. Tint, IMO, is buyer beware.
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Burning Brakes
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My preference is metal but here is a link that explains it a little bit. Metal based film is more expensive.
You might want to do some other research before you decide.
http://www.tintcenter.com/articles/bt_types.html
You might want to do some other research before you decide.
http://www.tintcenter.com/articles/bt_types.html
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Melting Slicks
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Really shortened the range of my remote start which had the antenna in the dash.
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From: lincoln ri
Just my 2 cents....Here, (R.I.), I was quoted $380 for the rear hatch only, using 3m....I was like WTF!!!!! Kind of a fly by night place also...Went to a 'more reputable place', was quoted $325. Decided I liked the un-tinted look!!!
Burning Brakes
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From: Kingwood Texas
Keep shopping they are quoting that high because they dont want the job, they either cant do that window or they would rather take easier jobs.
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From: Winter Garden Florida
I paid in Florida $150 too for the entire car. I found someone good who does the cars for Rogers. I agree the back window has to be done in 3 pieces and you can't tell and the defroster still works fine on my '86. it takes someone special not just the highest price.
John
John