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Old Jul 17, 2003
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how much should i pay for tint??

I have no idea since this is my first time getting windows tinted. I also don't know how dark to get it. Anyone know the legal limit in sc? Do you have any pics of the darkest legal limit? I dont really care about that but i don't know if like limo tint will look good on my car. How much should i expect to ay for 4 windows, back window, strip on the windshield?


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Legal limit in GA is like 36%. I've got 20% on the sides and 15% on the rear. No problems yet *knocks on wood*. It cost about $120 with a lifetime warranty.
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120! damn thats a lot, I guess depends where you get it, but most shops that do good jobs, with warranties cost prob like 70-100 at most, I got my Civic tinted for 75 bucks with warranty for 3 years, color of tint doesnt affect price so dont sweat it
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i think im gonna call up some local places tomorrow out the yellow pages to see who is cheapest and has the best warranty.
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I've called all around town here and most places want about $150. That seems to be the going rate, at least around here. Don't settle for anything less than a lifetime warranty, if the place doesn't offer a lifetime, that doesn't say much for their confidence in their work. Also, here is a linky that'll take you to a site with the tint laws. After the page opens up, just click US or Canadian tint laws and there you have it.

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thanks for the link, $150 the going rate, DAMN THAT IS HIGH. i can get it for $69 but no warranty, but im not gettin that. im gonna call around in the morning
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Yeah .. that $150 is here, I'm not sure if it'll be less, or more there. But lifetime warranty is best, but 3 years isn't bad. Just depends on how long you want to worry about it. If you aren't going to have the car in 3 years, skip the lifetime. If you're going to have the car for awhile, then get lifetime so it's 1 less thing to worry about if it starts to peel off.
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I'm considering getting a very light blue tint similar to the kind found on Jetta's/Mercedes/BMW. Does anyone know what exactly this type of tint is called? As far as I know, it's just "a light blue window tint" but there has to be some name for it. Anyway, if anyone knows, PM me it pls. thx.
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the going price for tint is around 150 in texas.
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no more than $100.00
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you people that think 150$ is high, unless you go to a tint only shop, prices are runnin 300$
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man, the place around me charges $180 for tint!!! anyone know any places for a good deal on tint in my area?
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lol 150$ is cheap. i paid $225 for all my windows including front strip on the top, 20% tint. lifetime warranty. i love it. glad i got it.
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yea i paid 155 tahts with lifetime warranty
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i had a man tint windows out of his garage w/ lifetime warranty for $125 w/ 5% all around and ive had it on since xmas and no problems w/ the law
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yup tint price's in charlotte are around 200
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$100 with lifetime warrenty here at my homeboi's place.
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I paid $200 for mine here in Michigan. But I have 2 extra windows, it would have been $150 for a coupe.

The tint is top of the line, with a lifetime warranty.

Also, make sure that you ask whether or not the back windshield is 1 piece or 2 pieces. Cause it looks 10 times better when it is only 1 piece (what I have of course).
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i paid $175 for my tint for a coupe. One piece rear window and its cut from a machine not hand done so it fits perfectly to the edge of the front windows.
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got my tint done with privacy tint on all windows (including full windshield ) for $160
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Originally posted by pheaton
I've called all around town here and most places want about $150. That seems to be the going rate, at least around here. Don't settle for anything less than a lifetime warranty, if the place doesn't offer a lifetime, that doesn't say much for their confidence in their work. Also, here is a linky that'll take you to a site with the tint laws. After the page opens up, just click US or Canadian tint laws and there you have it.

Tint Laws
True but kinda weird if ya think about it, he said "Don't settle for anything less than a lifetime warranty, if the place doesn't offer a lifetime, that doesn't say much for their confidence in their work" but if ya think about it, If ya have good work dont worry bout warranty right? Kinda like the HONDA commericail, what will you think about if you dont have to think about your car....Another example id like to give is, I was reading Car and Driver and they said Dae Woo is worst car past 3 years lol thats why they offer 10 year warranty! **** thats a long time man lol, they said that 7 outta 10 cars break down with major motor problem within few years thats horrible man...so IMO tints tint, save urself money but make sure to go to good shop, lifetime warranty is whatever 3 years is long time, but if ya want that extra assurance spend 150 instead of like 70 bucks
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my sedan was $120.00 with 32% all around
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Okay i may be too late for this one, but I don't feel like reading to see it. I paid 129 dollars total for my tint. It was 35% on sides and 20% on the back. I have a lifetime... nationwide warantee. So if it ever cracks bubbles peels chips shifts discolors tears or scuffs... they fix it for free. anywhere too. I dont remember the company right now, but i have my warantee in my glove box, so i can get it to you later. there are authorized dealers in most all states. so yould be good to go if you got what i did.
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the 129 i paid...thats for 2 door or 4 door. i think suv's are 139, but thats as high as they go.
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i paid $140 for my 35% tint..
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