C7 Window Tint
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by Bcarr
Since we're on the subject... My back window appears pretty dark but only says 70% transparent. Do all come with this or is it an option?
2nd question: Does anyone have 50% pictures? That is all our great state allows.
2nd question: Does anyone have 50% pictures? That is all our great state allows.
I just tinted my car with 70% tint and now my side windows are at 65% according to my tin meter.
Le Mans Master
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I just paid $700 for 70% on everything including the windshield, so I'd say yes.
Le Mans Master
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Tint prices are highly dependent on three things:
1. coverage
2. Tint %
3. Type of film
Looking at raw film prices I've found that tint which is lighter (as in it lets more light through) is more expensive. My theory is that this is do to process controls, the tint must be clearer and can have less blemishes.
Type of film also plays a big factor with your ceramic type films being much more expensive than your standard non-metallic and metallic types.
My cost was for example 70% film (the lightest), ceramic nano film (one of the more expensive types) and for the whole car (so the most coverage). I would not expect to see pricing higher than what I paid. In fact I would expect most to be less.
Anything under $300 that included the windshield I'd be wary of though. Windshields are usually very visible tint, and are the most difficult to install. I'd expect $150-$200 just for that piece of glass.
1. coverage
2. Tint %
3. Type of film
Looking at raw film prices I've found that tint which is lighter (as in it lets more light through) is more expensive. My theory is that this is do to process controls, the tint must be clearer and can have less blemishes.
Type of film also plays a big factor with your ceramic type films being much more expensive than your standard non-metallic and metallic types.
My cost was for example 70% film (the lightest), ceramic nano film (one of the more expensive types) and for the whole car (so the most coverage). I would not expect to see pricing higher than what I paid. In fact I would expect most to be less.
Anything under $300 that included the windshield I'd be wary of though. Windshields are usually very visible tint, and are the most difficult to install. I'd expect $150-$200 just for that piece of glass.
Melting Slicks
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From: MOUNTAIN HOME Arkansas
Tint prices are highly dependent on three things:
1. coverage
2. Tint %
3. Type of film
Looking at raw film prices I've found that tint which is lighter (as in it lets more light through) is more expensive. My theory is that this is do to process controls, the tint must be clearer and can have less blemishes.
Type of film also plays a big factor with your ceramic type films being much more expensive than your standard non-metallic and metallic types.
My cost was for example 70% film (the lightest), ceramic nano film (one of the more expensive types) and for the whole car (so the most coverage). I would not expect to see pricing higher than what I paid. In fact I would expect most to be less.
Anything under $300 that included the windshield I'd be wary of though. Windshields are usually very visible tint, and are the most difficult to install. I'd expect $150-$200 just for that piece of glass.
1. coverage
2. Tint %
3. Type of film
Looking at raw film prices I've found that tint which is lighter (as in it lets more light through) is more expensive. My theory is that this is do to process controls, the tint must be clearer and can have less blemishes.
Type of film also plays a big factor with your ceramic type films being much more expensive than your standard non-metallic and metallic types.
My cost was for example 70% film (the lightest), ceramic nano film (one of the more expensive types) and for the whole car (so the most coverage). I would not expect to see pricing higher than what I paid. In fact I would expect most to be less.
Anything under $300 that included the windshield I'd be wary of though. Windshields are usually very visible tint, and are the most difficult to install. I'd expect $150-$200 just for that piece of glass.
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Been following this somewhat & I'm confused. Since our (at least my '16 Z) cars are 70% on all windows, why would you pay anyone to put the same amount of tint on your windows? Each of my windows says 70% in small writing. Just trying to wrap my tiny mind around your reason for overlapping what the factory put on.
I am interested in tint not for the visual effects, but rather the cooling effect and the reduction of fading and wear on my leather.
EDIT: I have the Panaflex Carbon Ceramic https://www.flexfilmplus.com/automotive
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For all you guys that have had tint installed. What did your installer do with the dots on the small side windows? I thought I saw that they create a triangle when the film is installed. I contacted an installer and when I brought that to his attention he said he would remove them with steel wool.
Then there is the small icons on the rear window, are those a problem also?
Then there is the small icons on the rear window, are those a problem also?
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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona
For all you guys that have had tint installed. What did your installer do with the dots on the small side windows? I thought I saw that they create a triangle when the film is installed. I contacted an installer and when I brought that to his attention he said he would remove them with steel wool. Then there is the small icons on the rear window, are those a problem also?
Then there is the small icons on the rear window, are those a problem also?
Drifting
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From: Sarasota Florida
Anybody have LEO problems when they leave their state with legal tints and go to another state that has very different requirements?
In theory an out of state cop can't cite you but up north they will.
USAF?
In theory an out of state cop can't cite you but up north they will.
USAF?
Le Mans Master
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What I have heard people getting in trouble for is living in a state 1/2 the year and having a car that is tinted. They usually can't prove this unless your license or registration are in the state they pull you over in.
Up here it's a lot of Florida plated cars driven by folks with Michigan drivers licenses.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ten Mile TN
I have been all through OH, IN and MI with no issues with my tint.
