How much did you spend for your Window Tinting?

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Old 08-15-2008 | 01:34 PM
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$180, from tintmax in queens, NYC with moleskin
Old 11-27-2008 | 10:47 AM
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any pics of what the mole skin looks like?

i'm thinking 30% and ceramic film. The shop (shades of gray in PA) recommends metallic because of durability but i noticed that the majority on here recommend ceramic because of potential interference. anyone with first-hand experience?
Old 11-27-2008 | 01:55 PM
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$100 for 5% all around except windshield.

AutoSports in the Bronx, but this was about two years ago.
Old 11-27-2008 | 02:01 PM
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lesson learned:

don't fu**ing cheap out on your tint like i did...i ended up paying even more to get it fixed also, don't forget about moleskin AND get the tint WITHOUT the metallic shit. bitter as you can see...

on a more positive note - happy turkey day
Old 11-27-2008 | 02:14 PM
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$240 Madico 35% all around except front windshield.
Old 11-27-2008 | 04:01 PM
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$220 for 3M and moleskins from Tint Shop in Great Neck, NY, plus $20 tip because he pushed me to the front of the line!
Old 11-27-2008 | 04:04 PM
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$175 for 20% Llumar - lifetime guarantee. 1 Piece rear windshield.

Had it done in Pembroke Pines, FL at Cartronics.
Old 11-27-2008 | 05:12 PM
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250.00 3m
Old 11-27-2008 | 05:37 PM
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$225 for Madico 35% ceramic all around. Located in So Cal.
Old 11-27-2008 | 08:22 PM
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180 5%All the way around including moleskins. Back window is also a one piece. Its also the ceramic kind.
Old 11-27-2008 | 08:38 PM
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$200 Llumar Non Metallic 15% all around with felt and never had a problem Carroll County Ga!
Old 11-27-2008 | 08:38 PM
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$260 with moleskin- 35% all the way- unlimited lifetime warrenty-and NO GAPS
Old 11-27-2008 | 09:40 PM
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$195 for 5 windows + moonroof, 3M w/ lifetime guarantee. Original quote was 285, so definitely haggle and pay cash. Premium Glass and Tint in Sunnyvale, CA.
Old 11-28-2008 | 04:18 PM
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i paid 120 instead of 200 for mine 35% and they did a great job
Old 11-29-2008 | 04:41 PM
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Just got mine done, $170 for 30% on rear and sides, Llumar lifetime guarantee, great shop/service, great work.
Old 11-29-2008 | 04:48 PM
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Also, they didn't recommend mole skin but rather they said they cut off part of the existing protecting-rubber/felt-stuff on the inside. They said that this will eliminate the material that touches the film, thus eliminating scratching. I'm not even sure what exactly they removed because I can't tell, I only know because they told me about it.
Old 11-29-2008 | 05:10 PM
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I think i got screwed over this.. i paid 340 something for 35 % 3M ceramic tint...
Old 11-29-2008 | 07:38 PM
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$150.00 for the rears 20% 3m CS, from NJ so that's all the law allows.
Old 12-01-2008 | 05:18 PM
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150 15% all windows but not the drivers
Old 12-02-2008 | 09:18 AM
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I'm thinking of getting Llumar ATR (metallic) 35% this Friday for $225. That's with moleskin included.

Can anyone definitely say that they've had metallic tint on their TL and had to remove it because of interference? Three out of four tint shops I've talked to about ceramic said it was just an upcharge and not really needed.
Old 12-02-2008 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by substitute
I'm thinking of getting Llumar ATR (metallic) 35% this Friday for $225. That's with moleskin included.

Can anyone definitely say that they've had metallic tint on their TL and had to remove it because of interference? Three out of four tint shops I've talked to about ceramic said it was just an upcharge and not really needed.
I just got that film last weekend (30% $170 in a shop in PA) and they said there is no interference in FM, XM, or bluetooth (from within the car at least, there may be shorter range as you go outside the car but that isn't really relevant). However in AM there is some static. That is also what I've noticed/experienced. It's safe to go with the metallic and I believe it's also more durable and looks better.
Old 12-02-2008 | 10:38 AM
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i believe i paid 250 through the dealer with lifetime warranty....

i noticed on my 09 loaner tl the other day that they are now using the felt strip on the inside of the window now, so you dont need the moleskin....
Old 12-02-2008 | 11:11 AM
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well they counted 7 windows since the little ones on the back door are a separate window apparently. Every shop does that here.

so 7 windows, 3M film with moleskin 300$. With lifetime warranty. And I can get hooked up with detailing for half the price of what others will pay and a cheaper 3m hood protection.
Old 12-02-2008 | 12:18 PM
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$200 for 10% all around and the windshield with a lifetime guarantee from Robert's in Lou,KY on my '05 silver TL.
Old 12-02-2008 | 12:48 PM
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$150 20% all around
Old 12-02-2008 | 03:21 PM
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Old 12-07-2008 | 12:20 PM
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$312 for Formula One Pinnacle, 35% all around, with moleskin.

I decided to drive an hour for Formula One, instead of getting the Llumar at the local shop 5 minutes away. I'm glad I did since it was less than $100 more, and it's ceramic and done right.
Old 12-07-2008 | 12:38 PM
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i paid $180 for 35% all around, would have liked to go a little darker, but gotta keep it legal.
Old 12-08-2008 | 12:54 AM
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i paid 240, moleskin and 15% all around except windshield then went back and had my windshield done 40% for 100 bucks
Old 12-08-2008 | 02:25 AM
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$250 20% for 5 windows... and $150 more if i want the windshield tinted
Old 01-07-2009 | 11:48 PM
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Has anyone ever heard of a tint shop not using moleskin, but instead "roughing up" the stock felt? I've used this shop 5 times and always been happy, but everything I've read says to get moleskin or the windows will scratch.
Old 01-08-2009 | 02:35 AM
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$150 30% all around Madico tint.
and $15 to redo the rear driver cause someone shot it out with a bb gun...

A friend works at a tint shop.

Have had the tint for about a year and a half w/out moleskin and no scratches!
Old 01-08-2009 | 08:53 AM
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$150 for all (6) windows. Lumar tint---15% all around, 30% on winshield. both winshield and rear window are one piece tint
Old 01-08-2009 | 10:20 AM
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all windows and windshield visor in 35% black for $210 computer cut tint
Old 01-28-2009 | 08:09 PM
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Just got our TL back from the tint shop. $300 for 20% 3M Color Stable all the way around, (except the windshield). Price was a little high but the work was incredible. The shop was also right down the street from us so it was convenient. Could've probably saved some money by shopping around but most of the places I called around Denver don't offer Color Stable, just the FX-HP.
Old 01-29-2009 | 01:49 AM
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$100 35%
Old 01-29-2009 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by TL_Lover07
I just want to see how much did other paid for professional tinting on their TL?
I got quoted for 220, and that's for 5 window, which I think is pricey. So how much did you paid for the tinting?
that doesnt sound too bad depending on the material/job they do. i got 7windows tinted for $250. 3m color-stable 35%'s
Old 01-29-2009 | 09:40 AM
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paid 180 for llumar 35% tint for 7 windows on another car with BIG windows, customs shop local is daytona.
Old 01-29-2009 | 10:06 AM
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$175 for all 5, 25% all around...
Old 01-29-2009 | 11:21 PM
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Last 3 cars I've had I've taken to Senor Stereo in Pembroke Pines, FL. 100 bucks for 2 door and 110 four door. Took my gf's car to JR Electronics to get her 08 accord done. I was floored...never seen someone actually freehand a one sheet tint and not leave the little gap for when the window closes. I ended up taking my "new" 2004 TL there. Jose, the only installer there is awesome. Ricky is the owner. Very nice, professional and best of all 99 bucks with lifetime warranty whatever you want 5, 20, or 35%. They are the metallic solarshield ones. Look great to me, single rear window sheet, and all windows tinted to the EDGE of the glass. This, of course, is only helpful if you live in MIAMI. Bird and 95th ish ave.

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