I have a 99 Maxima and looking towards getting all my widows tinted to the same tint level(the maximum legal amount).

Anyways, I'm located around San Jose, California and was wondering what kind of prices would be appropriate for a basic tint job? I don't want to get ripped off or anything.

Also do most places take the windows off the car before applying the tint, or do they leave them on?

Just posting this because I've gotten quotes from $225 up towards $600.

 

around these parts 150 - 190 , the windows stay in ..!
MS

 

I payed 95 for all the windows. they kept them on.

 

I got all mine done with 5% for 160 - windshield included (not at 5% though), would have been 120 without. Any more than 200 would be too much in any part of the country.

 

Anywhere from 150-180 around Des Moines, Iowa (35% front, 20% rear) screw the limits.

 

5% is the best

 

$240 for all windows but front windshield. maybe it was because the bronze tint was extra cost or maybe it was that Im in CA. who knows

 

i did my side windows on my own, the back window and sun roof arent tinted

i bought some tint at autozone, took my windows out, used a soap water, credit card, tint, bam,, almost free =)

now i need to get the reat tinted ,, it looks gay

 

$300 for everything - including windshield. 35% (legal-limit)...cops suck here...

 

180. 10 year warrenty. 35% around 30% back window.

 

What type of life-span do you expect to get out of your tint job??
How much time did it take you?

Thanks

 

I guess the 225 quote I got for all windows including winshield isn't that bad a deal after all.

 

im not sure if tint fades with time or not, i used to have 5% smokey mirrored tint, got it put on the car back in 97 when the car was new, over time i marked it up on the inside moving small furniture and stuff in the car. Just replaced the tint this year, so thats about 5 years, and the tint was fine except for the nicks i had put it in. Which is why i had it replaced. So its at least a 5 or 6 year investment.

I now have the "dark as night" 5% limo tint. I had it installed for 150.

Recently got a ticket for being over the tint limit. Cost me 85 dollars. The fine verys by county in MS. First ticket ever for 5% tint for me anyways.

Then on the flip side, some police, highway patrol, and sheriff cars are using this 5% tint on their cars around here. Not sure how they are able to use it. Its certainly fine by be. I think they need it, but I sure hate being told that its illegal for me.

Bottom Line: I have lived in 4 southern states in the past 15 years. In that time I have only gotten one ticket from illegal tint.

Hints: If you have a sunroof, dont tint it. Keep the top closed and open it around the law. Plenty of sun will shine in. You can also roll your windows down half way with the sunroof open. They will have good visibility of you. Precationary measures of course, and try not to look like a ricer. But thats almost impossible with org members. We have so much class and style. I expect GQ will be calling some of us up for an interview.

Big No No's: Never put that sticker on your windshield that misrepresents your actually tint level. If you say you put that on in our state its a 1,000 dollar fine, or for anyone who put it on, like the place that tinted the car. Another no no is that if your tint is illegal, never say you put it on, or tell them who actually put it on, if you like them. Putting it on the car is another 1,000 dollar fine. Which would explain why many places dont install it.

But again for the regular driver, its not a big deal at all around here. Like I said cost me 85 dollars, cant say I wasnt sweating it. But when I found out it was 85, I laughed, and continued searching for more mods for the max.

 

180 for all windows except windshield/sunroof 20% with a Lifetime Warranty.

-Nick

 

$200, 3M tint, 20%, lifetime guarantee...Keep looking until you find something under $200. You will find it...

 

ibtm......up here in Maine, I had mine done for $200

 

5% all the way around %150 cash, no recipt San Antonio..... The back winshield and back 2 windows can be as dark as you want here, the front's legal limit is 35% i think. I just roll down the front 2 when im next to a cop.

It took me a little while to find a place that would do it. If you want darker than legal you just gotta say I want it (whatever % you want) w/ no recipt and pay ca$h but make sure they will give you atleast a limited warranty b/c it might bubble or its possible to get sant in between the tint and window. I was unhappy w/ the rear and went back a day or 2 later and they replaced it.

 

A decent tinter will use a a piece rear windshield and on the door windows they will grind/round the edge to make it look like it came tinted from the factory - here in Oregon it's about $190 for mobile tint service

 

I think he meant 1 piece for the rear windshield..... yea if they want to put it in 2 or 3 different strips dont let them. it looks goofy

 

Yea seamless rear is critical. I believe that a lot of places actually do use 2 pieces, but as long as they say "seamless" it's ok. I believe mine is two pieces, but the only time you can tell is from the drivers seat looking in the rearview mirror if the sun hits it right there is a tiny shiny line along one of the defroster "wires". There is definitely no overlap or gap...anyone who does that is a moron...but there are places out there that do it (I've seen cars with overlaps...OMG!)

Mine cost me about $215 with a lifetime warranty. Personally I wouldn't be afraid to pay anything under $250 or so. I think it depends on where you are whether you can find a place you trust to do it for less money.

I can't believe people tint their windshields. It must look good...but that still seems a little sketchy to me. I have 35% (legal in MA) and I wish I could have gone one step darker (what is it like 23% or something like that is the next darkest?). I think that's the best looking/best visibility/keep the cops away compromise.

 

Got mine done for $89.95 plus tax...one piece rear window, machine cut foil...i'm happy with the job...plus they gave me a lifetime warranty on the job. that's in NJ by the way

 

I've been quoted 180-225 at various places for 35% all around (minus front windshield)...

 

180, windows still in, any color or % in philadelphia. took about 45-60 mins

 

$190, 35% all around (not legal, no reciept, said he would only do it because he knew me so well), lifetime warranty, I've only had it for 4 days and it looks okay. I had quite a few bubbles and imperfections when I first got it, but he told me to give it time and bring it back in 4-5 days. Well most of the bubbles have dissapeared (weird?) and it is looking better everyday. Friday I'm taking it back for final touches and I should be good. Oh yea, I have a 2-piece rear window joined on a defroster line. You use to be able to see where they joined because there was tint juice along the edge, but now it's all gone and it looks just like a 1-piece in any light.
-Cyrus

 

around 100 bucks. any more than 100 would be straight rip off, unless they are "reflective tinting" meaning, 35% is as black as 5%, b/c of reflection, but when cop uses his flashlight device, it's 35%.

 

Tint King did a silver fading tint on mine plus the sunstrip for 200$ and a 3 year warrenty......see for yourself! Tell me wut u think

 

what are they supposed to do when you take it in for final touches?

 

$130, 30% all around (legal, receipt, life time warranty) they did not do the front windshield strip and did the entire back window(took out 3rd brake light)

Looks really good.

 

I'm guessing smooth out the extra bubbles that haven't dissapeared with either a scraper or this little high-power air horn they use. But I'll let you know for sure on Friday.
-Cyrus

 

i havent seen any cars get tinted for more than 120 bucks in Tampa, unless its for an SUV. and 120 is for the top-notch places