what is a reasonable price for tint? Im getting anywhere from $220-$250 for my TL. seems kind of steep to me, i remember getting 4 doors done for under $200 before?

 

I had all 4 doors, rear quarters, and rear window done for $160..

 

that sounds more like it to me. maybe i need to keep calling.

 

its aroung 220 for acuras..with lifetime warranty... i guess they have to put something on the window so it doesnt scratch our tint

 

$225 with moleskins. I still think I paid a bit too much.

 

Remember the price really comes down to what tint brand you're getting.

Do you have a navigation system?

 

yea i have nav, why?

 

Mine is no llumar tint, or anything fancy (I don't think). It was just done by a local tint shop, who has been around for awhile and has had a lot of my business. My tint also has a lifetime warranty.

 

Many people here recommend ceramic tint so it doesn't interfere with your navigation.

Ceramic tint could be costy, though.

 

It depends on the brand of tint you're getting. I got my car retinted last week, it cost me $395 after taxes. They installed moleskins took the rear window tint off and retinted with Formula One Pinnacle series 50%.

 

fuck me, really? i thought the sat antenna was on the roof? why would tint screw with that?

 

I had all four doors and the wind shield done for $200.. it actually helps save on heat damaging the dash!

 

Yes, ceramic tint is very costy.

Metallic tint which is the tint you're probably getting quoted for, is around the $250 price range.

The antenna on the roof is for XM Satellite Radio.

The navigation antenna is on the rear deck/shelf.

 

well f*ck me sideways. thanks for your help. just did some searching here and it looks like i need to stick with non-metallic. kinda sucks

 

depends on the manufacturer of the tint and it's quality. I paid 155 for my accord for 35% Llumar Tint with a lifetime warranty against bubbling and scratching across the US. BUT for higher end tints like the Huper Optik, it can run almost 400 dollars! But Huper Optik is the Rolls Royce of tint!

Stick with a good brand such as Pinnacle, Formula 1, 3M and Llumar and you'll be good.

 

thanks for the info, much appreciated.

 

Are you from the Boston area? If so, there's a place called tint king in Billerica, Ma. Took my car there for Huper Optik 35% a few weeks back and thought they did a great job. They said a lot of TL's go through their shop so they were familiar with moleskin and tinting the full rear quarter window and behind the 3rd brake light. As csmeance mentioned, ceramic can get pricey but i felt it was worth it. The price these guys charged were in line with my expectations ($400)

 

im actually in ohio, born in mass and a huge B's fan

 

Ahh yes, the B's are doing it big next season, goodbye dennis wideman, have fun in florida! I was getting tired of booing him all season haha jk

Anyways, I'd still recommend looking into Huper. Great quality and stands out from the rest imo

 

Maybe a silly question, but do ceramic tints still scratch?

Also, I thought the nav 'antenna' was built into the rear window? IDK..

 

Ceramic tints are much better quality (you pay for what you get) so I assume they can withstand scratches a little better, but they could still scratch anywho.

The radio antenna is built into the rear window.

 

I'm in Ohio also...Northeast Ohio (Akron, Cleveland Area). Looking for a reputable shop to do my window tinting. Was wondering where you are located and who you have called?

Thanks,
attritorman

 

called finishline in brooklyn/parma and north shore tint in cleveland. someone told me horizon in canton does good work too.

 

savard will finally have a legit winger again with horton.....drool.

cant wait to see who we get ....hall or seguin. either one rocks

 

Just spray paint the rear window I've learned that I am glad I got a non-navi, as well as a model without TPMS lol

 

At least down here in miami i could get them for $120 and for others for $150 which includes lifetime 5% tints and removing the old ones on four dr cars. Ive been going to this shop for almost 10 years from rims to systems.

 

Got my TL tinted a couple weeks ago for $200 with Llumar 18% (metallic).

Have noticed absolutely ZERO impact to my Navigation signal. Not saying it may not be as strong, especially in weak signal areas...but so far for all day-to-day purposes, it hasn't affected my Nav signal.

 

I got mine tinted for around $190 including moleskin. I don't know the brand, but the tint shop is very highly regarded in SoCal, so not too worried. Moleskin is where it really hurts, $10 for each window is pricey. :/

 

this + moleskin

unless you dont have a nav then just mole skin

mine was 230$

would have been like 180 tho without the ceramic tint and moleskin.

 

Just called Brian from Tint King and was quoted $400 for the Huper too. Probably taking it in next week to have it done.