How much for window tinting?

bogey523 · Post by **bogey523** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:27 am

The first day that I got my Vibe, a passing vehicle threw a rock up at me and now I have to get a cracked windshield fixed and was going to check how much tinting would cost for the back liftgate and passenger windows. Was wondering what other people have paid for this. I wasn't going to go completely limo dark, maybe something in between to try to make it harder to see in. Any experiences would be very helpful! Also looking at bug/stone deflectors and wondering what brands and where people got theirs. I love my Vibe so much, now I have the mod-ing bug!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:30 am

Mine was $275 for 35% all around with full lifetime warranty against peeling, bubbling or fading. Make sure you get a warranty!

tcam · Post by **tcam** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:36 am

Mine also had a lifetime warranty and was 35% front, and 15% rear. It costed $150.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:55 am

$125 difference between MN & AZ.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:12 am

$50 all the way around, TJ! No warranty! So far so good after 2+ yrs!

ZubenElGenubi · Post by **ZubenElGenubi** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:13 am

Mine was $180 for 32% all around with a 4" banner on the windshield as well.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:52 am

The guy who takes care of my tint charges $140 for most cars... 35% but he also does 15% for the same price I believe. The Vibe was $150 since I got the windshield strip as well, lifetime warranty and using great film. I skated by with $130 for my new car since I didn't need the windshield strip and he knocked off ten bucks for being a repeat (and satisfied) customer.

Katscan · Post by **Katscan** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:03 pm

Priced my Vibe here in Nebraska, gonna cost me around $250 for all the windows and the strip at the top of the windshield. Lifetime warrenty and such.

tcam · Post by **tcam** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:38 pm

Geez. So far the prices in the Midwest are both pretty steep

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:17 pm

$210 for all windows@5% and $10 for windshield strip

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:48 am

i live in IL right across the river from ST Louis and i got quoted approx. $275 to remove the tint i have and get 5% on all 5 of the back windows on my maxx. not too bad considering they have to remove all that crap first. i just paid $25 for the 5% 6" strip on my windshield.

RaveVibe · Post by **RaveVibe** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:42 am

I paid $216 for 10% all the way around and an 8in windshield strip(5%). I opted for the lifetime warranty service, but the sales rep explained that while the "lifetime warranty" means they will replace the tint for any defects, it also denotes a completely different kind of tint film that contains some sort of metal or something that keeps the tint from turning purple over time. Im not exactly sure what that means, but I hate that old faded tint look and it was only like, $30 more.

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:20 am

around $180 for my 25% all around with a 5" eyebrow

JustinVGT · Post by **JustinVGT** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:58 pm

Mine was around $275 with the lifetime warranty too.

bogey523 · Post by **bogey523** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:41 am

Update: I am getting mine tinted 25% on all rear windows on Aug 22nd for $175. Not too bad, comes with warranty. About $160 cheaper than next best price and in same city as I work, so much easier to deal with. Not getting the front windshield strip done, actually think this is illegal in Illinois, so not going to risk it.

Katscan · Post by **Katscan** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:43 am

Is it illegal to have tint up there or a complete blackout strip? I know in Hawaii you can have tint up there as long as it wasnt a complete blackout.

bogey523 · Post by **bogey523** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:58 am

I did a little more research and found that in IL we can have a 6" strip on windshield. I was sure that the dealer said that was illegal. Here's a chart that I found with a listing of the state laws reguarding tinting. Hope this helps!http://www.doityourselftint.com/tintlaws.html

Markt2717 · Post by **Markt2717** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:59 pm

hey nice chart!!

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:47 pm

Quote, originally posted by bogey523 Â» Not getting the front windshield strip done, actually think this is illegal in Illinois, so not going to risk it.go ahead and get it man. in IL, you can have it completely blacked out up to six inches from the top of the windshield. as far as the back windows, you can black those completely out if you want to also. it is technically illegal in IL to do anything on the front door windows, but you can usually get away with something like 35%.-edit-poop, nevermind, i should have read all the way down.god i'm stupid! i hate myself!

bogey523 · Post by **bogey523** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:58 am

No problem man! I might actually get the windshield strip done. As I was driving home squinting, thinking dang it having that tinted up there might help some. lol! We'll see how much that adds to the cost. I've got too many bills right now...insurance due next month, car payment, credit card...jeez! If it's only $15-25 more I'll get it done, any more than that is too much!

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:15 pm

Just got all 7 limo'ed in Tijuana today for $50!

nuvibe · Post by **nuvibe** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:25 pm

I mite go some time soon to get mine done in TJ for about $50 AND with warranty, I just need to find time to go down there..... nuvibe

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:36 pm

Quote, originally posted by nuvibe Â»I mite go some time soon to get mine done in TJ for about $50 AND with warranty, I just need to find time to go down there..... nuvibeWarranty, they just told me I have a 1yr warranty, but with no receipt and not even a clue as to the name of the place, I don't think that is going to happen! lol

shadow_dog · Post by **shadow_dog** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:57 am

$240 for all the windows, except the front, same tint as the "factory dark" tint rear window on my 2000 GMC Sierra.

nuvibe · Post by **nuvibe** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:44 pm

It all depend's who you take it too. Friend had his Mit's Eclips done with life time warranty..... nuvibe

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