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Got a quote for window tint for a VLX. $250 dollars for tint? Seemed high to me. Is this the right price or should I drag the boat to another shop. No sense wasting the gas if this is in the ballpark.
That's a pretty good price, I actually got mine done for $200 but most times you get what you pay for. Ask if they're comfortable making that curve on the corners, they seamed and pinstriped mine, which I wasn't happy about. Ask where they plan to put pinstriping and make sure you're comfortable with it.
I been looking to have the same done on my new ride, but was blown away with the pricing I got. Two quotes at 500-600. . The damn newer windshields have no curve in them and they are 5 separate pieces. Looks pretty straight fwd to me. I had my VTX done for free. ( paid for film) a few years back because the guy wanted to try and get into the boat scene. Same guy wanted 600 this time around. I laughed to say the least. That's 2 days decent wage and I know it won't take that long.
I have had a price quoted of $150 if I remove the windshield. The price Parrothead got was for non seamed tint job. We are working together to try and get a better price since we will give the installer 2 exact jobs, his 08 and my 06 VLX. Same windshield.
Paid 300 for mine. One piece, left the windshields on the boat. I sat and watched them do it. Very reputable place that many people go to and it took them 5 hours to get it right. I want to say they went through three pieces of film just on one side. Price kinda sucked at the time but well worth it in my opinion.
Boat tinting is much more difficult and time consuming than a typical vehicle. There's also a higher likelihood of waste. If the windshield has a compound curve in the front corners, then it is murder to shrink the film in one piece so the film doesn't lift (fingers) at the bottom of the curve and come out later on. It's also difficult to trim the film at a right angle at the base where the dash mold rises. This is where you often see a fine gap which is preferrable to cutting the window gasket. Then it's rare that a boat can be done in a completely protected area so that the air born particles don't get on the film or glass after the film liner is released. So the shop can usually knock out three perfect automotive jobs with zero waste in the time that it takes to do a boat. There are also different grades of film. A boat is more like a convertible in that the interior of the film sees far more direct UV radiation than the typical shaded hardtop vehicle. Some film has very little UV inhibitors on the interior side to protect the adhesive. Depending on the hours a boat sees, a cheaper film may not be a good investment. It's like anything. If it's too cheap you have to wonder why.
My stereo installer is doing my 13 vlx for $300, 20% tint. The malibu windshield is actually easier than a one piece curved (supra uses this style). Any good tinter should not have any problems tinting the windows.
I'm working on tinting my 2013 MXZ right now. I don't mind paying someone to do it, but I did my jeep with great success a year ago and thought I would give this a try. The compound curves on all the windows make it take way longer than say the side windows of the car. You have to heat shrink every single window which isn't that hard to do, but is very time consuming. I think 2-300 on the older style windows with the continuous curve is a great deal.
Strike 1 and 2 for me in Middle Tn. for tinting the 06 VLX windshield. Went to pick up my boat today and the guy said he just couldn't get it to lay down flat. Was afraid to use heat cause he didn't want to melt the rubber seals around it. I called another local shop that had a 2011 model this week and he said he couldn't do that one either.
I'm in Olympia Wa and have struck out with any place willing to take the tint job on (05 VLX). Very interested in any place from here to Seattle that anyone can testify for. $300 seems reasonable for quality work without having to take the glass out.
I live in olympia wa and have struck out on finding anyone to even touch my 05 VLX windshield. If anyone has someone anywhere between here and seattle please let me know. $300 seems reasonable with the windshield in place.
$100 bucks, OK my buddy does this for a living and he only charged me for material. He did my 1998VLX and did a great job. He did make a comment that if you use a high quality tint then jobs like these are not as difficult. He used a 3M titanium film, I am sure there is more info on this product that I am not aware of. Anyone in SW Missouri. Ultimate Auto Trim, Tony has been tinting windows for 25 years. "Shameless Plug"
Choosing which brand and materials, while factoring in price, can be tricky. Getting your windows tinted by a professional window tinter is a great way to avoid worrying about regulations (and spending time doing it yourself).
For higher-end tints, like ceramic, you can expect to pay between $100* per window or about $650* for all 7 windows on your vehicle. We offer Rayno Phantom S9, Phantom S7, or Phantom S5, our high-performance nano carbon ceramic tint series. For drivers who want a lighter tint and/or want their front windshields tinted, we offer Rayno Platinum Air 7090.
In order to safeguard yourself and your Tesla vehicle (Model S, Model 3, Model X, or Model Y) from dangerous UV rays, full 360 protection is a must. If you want to save some money, you can opt out of tinting the roof.
A newer type of film that Rayno has pioneered contains a hybrid of both ceramic and carbon. Rayno Phantom contains Nano Carbon-Ceramic particles to help stabilize the color of the tint, increase durability, heat rejection, and visibility.
The cost will depend on how many windows, size, and type of windows you want to be tinted. Some windows are harder to tint than others. Even the most seasoned tinters may need extra time to get the job done. Some cars with complex windows are the VW Beetle, Corvette Z06, and Audi A8.
Tint costs can be drastically different depending on the city and state where you get your tint. The areas with a high demand for tint might charge more. Since there is more competition, though, you might score a good deal. We recommend getting a quote from at least 3 locations so you can compare options and pricing. Furthermore, some states have strict tint laws on the legal VLT% you can have on your windows, which can narrow your tint options. Read our article that shows you the tint laws by state so you can be compliant with your local laws. You can also read detailed tint laws for the following states: California, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and Maryland.
This article gave you a general idea of how much does window tinting cost, but you can find a tint shop near you to get an accurate estimate. We have tint shops in California, Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, Denver, Florida, Las Vegas, and more so you can know the window tint prices near you. Our Rayno dealers can offer you various tints to fit your needs and budget.
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Installers mainly base prices on the number of windows your vehicle has. For example, a coupe has two front windows and two smaller rear windows. A sedan has a front two with two larger rear windows and some smaller quarter panels. Station wagons and SUVs are more complex and have more windows. All of these cars will have different tinting costs.
When it comes to trucks, the main factor that will affect the price will be the number of windows. Crew cabs take longer and require more material than a standard cab truck. Below are various price ranges for truck tint.
When it comes to an SUV or van, the main factor which affects the price is the number of windows. If your vehicle is more of a cargo van, transport van or conversion van, you could pay more for your installation.
While an affordable installer may appear attractive, a less experienced installer can ruin your tint and cause you to have to pay more to replace the tint. Tinting is a craft that takes installers months to master. After training, an installer receives a certificate from a tinting company. Installers also need certifications for different types of tints because not all tints are equal.
I know we all have different pricing. We all have a different equation that adds up to how we price our work. From film brand(s) we offer to film type to location to shop size (literal size and/or employee count) to clientele we would like to keep etc etc etc...
I am trying to work up a "basic" pricing structure to go off of for quick answers and consistency. I also have two friends that own audio shops that I am working with and would like to give them a sort of cheat sheet so when people call or come in they can give a rough quote along with my information if the customer asks "well, how much for my car?" to possibly weed out some of the undesirables. Also, when I start approaching dealerships to try and lock down some work with them, I want hard "retail" pricing before they try to beat me up on price. I know what I want to give them depending on how they want to structure the relationship. Also want ammo walking in the door so they see a number and (hopefully) realize that I will not be using cheap film or doing cheap work.
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