Window Tinting
Nov 19, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Window Tinting
Having my windows tinted on my coupe. I was quoted $240 for the two door windows and rear window. Does this sound fair?
Nov 19, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Seems a bit high. I live on FL, just had mine done a month or so ago and paid $135
Nov 19, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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i'm getting mine done from a very good tint shop for $199.00 with a full warranty...
Nov 19, 2007 | 05:08 PM
Melting Slicks
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that price is ridiculous.I got mine for 99 bucks.
Nov 19, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Nov 19, 2007 | 05:50 PM
Melting Slicks
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Its definetely high, but if the guy knows what he's doing on the back glass and will back up his work, it might be worth it. Alot of tint shops have no clue how difficult the rear window on the Vettes are...especially around the dot matrix areas
Nov 19, 2007 | 06:43 PM
Burning Brakes
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Sounds a bit high to me. I have a vert and know there is WAY less glass in the rear but mine cost $150 with a lifetime warranty.
Nov 19, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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I have to agree with it being high.
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Nov 19, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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corvette tax.
Nov 19, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
dmoore
Having my windows tinted on my coupe. I was quoted $240 for the two door windows and rear window. Does this sound fair?
I paid 190 and it was a very reputable shop using the best tint...so it does sound a little high.
Nov 19, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Make sure they do not use any metal in the tint. I can barely receive AM or FM on my radio due to a metallic back window tint.
Nov 19, 2007 | 08:55 PM
Melting Slicks
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it is high. my side windows were $80.00 and i was quoted $50 to redo the back glass.
Nov 19, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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That's about the same price I was quoted from a shop in St. Louis - and I felt that was too high. Haven't looked into any other installers yet, but you should be able to get it done for under $200.
Nov 20, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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I paid $239. for 35% 3M tint. Lifetime and rear window was done in one piece.
Nov 20, 2007 | 09:04 AM
Instructor
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I had my whole car done with 15% here in sunny FLA for $150.00
Nov 20, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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See if you can check out his work first,a good tint man can tint the back window on a coupe without the defrost wires showing through.
Nov 20, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Way to high in my opinion, got mine was tinted for $95
Nov 20, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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Shoot over here to MD and I will do it for $120!!! And it will be done right!!!!
Nov 20, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Depends where you live... I paid $250, which was on par with the four other placed around me in Northern Jersey that gave me quotes.
Nov 20, 2007 | 10:57 AM
Burning Brakes
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Way too high! Figure on $60 for the side windows, $100 for the rear window. Shop around a little.
corvette tax.
Way to high in my opinion, got mine was tinted for $95
