turbon50

Hi,

I was looking to tint my 3gs and I think I got a high quote. How much you all paid for tint and what type of tint was used? Also where did you go to get it tinted? I got a $400 quote for ceramic tint on all windows and that legal film on windshield.

Thanks

VIP LXS

iTrader: (1)

I paid a little less than that for my 2IS. Ceramic tint is the shizzle... Keeps the car way cooler than normal tint. Got it done at auto trim hawaii.

CK6Speed

iTrader: (1)

I paid around $400 for Formula One Ceramic tint on my previous GS430 a couple years ago. Seems to around the going rate for ceramic tint. Some cheaper some more expensive, but I had a lifetime warranty so I didn't care about saving the $50 or so at another shop.

PS. Mine didn't even include the full front windshield tint, so $400 for all 6 windows is pretty decent IMHO. Especially if that is from T&T.

turbon50

thanks. Do you know how much that paint protective film should run? I got quoted $800 that should cover the front bumper, part of the hood, part of the fender, and the mirrors.

noku

B4 deciding on tint, check out Pro Tint and talk with Dwight. Excellent work, excellent products and excellent prices. He's da man!!!

AAHawaii07

Go TINT-ZONE in kalihi... tint is pretty cheap

RickJames1

my brother in law owns tintwerks by ward. he does good stuff. just let him know your chris's friend.

FUNF

chris i didn't know you were married.

turbon50

Thanks man. I appreciate the help. You got their number?

RickJames1

no my sister is married to him. still a little young to get married. plus thats money i could use for my car the number is 596-2111

rennwerkes

+1 on Tintwerks.
Just had them do my SC430 today. VERY reasonable prices. They've been my go to tint shop for a long time. They've done my BMW's, Mercedes, Porsche, etc. Always happy with the work and price.
I'd suggest doing a bit of homework on tints. Ceramic allows a nearly clear tint to be used and still blocks much of the UV and IR coming through. But when you start using actual tint, I'm not sure if there's much of a difference between ceramic and regular tint. I could be wrong, though.

turbon50

Thanks guys. How dark you all tinted your windows? If it's less than 35% did cops ever give you shet for it?

rennwerkes

I don't know.
What's your goal here? To reduce heat and protect the interior of your car or just too look "cool"?
If a cop pulls you over the fine per window is crazy expensive and if you want to avoid the fines you have to go to court and the hassle of going to court and removing your illegal tint.
Maybe I'm an old fut but that doesn't sound like it's worth it to me to run illegal tint.

turbon50

Trying to keep the heat down and protect the interior. legal tint doesn't block as much heat as I want. The darker tint definitely keeps the inside much cooler and looks much better on a black car.

rennwerkes

+1
I hear you on keeping things cooler but still not sure if the ramifications are worth it.