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Old 06-15-03, 04:46 PM
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Over here $250-300 for all 4 glass and backglass. Also depends on type of tint. Are you suppose to give tip to the tinter?
Old 06-15-03, 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by BAWLEX94
quick question. Roughly how much would a 35% tint all the way around cost? Is it all relative to where you go?
Yup, think about it, tinting is a business.

Shop around and find your best price.

I had 6 windows done (including the front windshield ) for $250. I checked with 4 or 5 different places and was quoted prices btw $178.00 and $450.00.

You live in NC, and I believe your tint laws are max 35% all-round, and therefore window tinting in NC probably is more popular versus places such as Chicago where tinting isn't popular because front tint is illegal.....thus shoot for something btw $100 and $200.

Good LUCK!!!

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Old 06-15-03, 06:38 PM
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Just curious for you tint guys/gals, what kinds of warranty stipulations do you get with the tint?
Old 06-15-03, 08:06 PM
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Xenon:

you mentioned that you had your front windshield done too. How do you like that? Does it make any kind of difference in your visibility? Lastly, do you know where i can go to get the exacts on tinting laws.
Old 06-15-03, 08:25 PM
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175 in NY at a stereo place (parkway stereo)
Old 06-15-03, 09:10 PM
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for $200 they gave me a lifetime warranty (well, as long as the store is open anyway), but i only had to show the receipt since they did the 5% under the table (cuz its illegal)
Old 06-16-03, 02:09 PM
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Originally posted by lexusk8[B}
Just curious for you tint guys/gals, what kinds of warranty stipulations do
you get with the tint?[/B]
Lifetime warranties are standard in the business. I've already taken it back twice for perfecting the tint.


Originally posted by BAWLEX94
Xenon:

you mentioned that you had your front windshield done too. How do you like that? Does it make any kind of difference in your visibility? Lastly, do you know where i can go to get the exacts on tinting laws.
Front windshield tint is helpful. It cuts glare during the day and especially helps at night. Don't go any darker than 55%; if you do do your front windshield, I'd say 70% is ideal. The added bonus is your car looks much cleaner

In regards to your second question, I don't have a site off the top of my head, but try searching "tint laws" in google and I'm sure you'll find some good resources.

Good Luck!!!
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Old 06-16-03, 05:32 PM
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xenon, you mean you tinted the entire windshield?? I thought you were talking about the top strip...ever gotten pulled over for that?
Old 06-17-03, 09:52 AM
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Originally posted by SlashBecks
xenon, you mean you tinted the entire windshield?? I thought you were talking about the top strip...ever gotten pulled over for that?
The top strip is tinted darker than limo @ 2.5%, while the rest of the windshield is tinted @ 70%, with this contrast I hope cops don't think the front windshield is tinted.

If you read my post on the previous page, yes, I was pulled over and ticketed for tinted front side windows, but not front windshield.
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ohh sorry didn't see the last post...

i just dropped my car off for a 20% tint, cost me $200, i should be picking it up in an hour or so...
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Originally posted by SlashBecks
ohh sorry didn't see the last post...

i just dropped my car off for a 20% tint, cost me $200, i should be picking it up in an hour or so...
It's cool. Sweet, post some pics when you get your car back!!
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that looks sweet, now is that 25 20 or 35 percent?

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