What did you pay for tint?

[KevMc]

Really want to tint my glass, I got an estimate for $150. I thought that was kind of high, since it's a regular cab. I have a slider rear window so maybe since it's more complicated to tint than a solid glass they jacked up the price?
Did you guys put a strip across the top of the windsheild?

[Joe]

Most places charge by the pane of glass so a slider would run you more.

I pay about $50-60 for the two front doors :D

Personally, I don't like the aftermarket tint on the top of the windshield, they tend to be too far down and it looks ricey IMO. I just stick with the factory tint band.

[Robinhood]

I paid 4130 for limo all the way around and 9" drop on windshield.

[454ss]

I pay 80.00 with the slider or without.......but I've see a lot of shops trying to get $150.00..keep shopping around.

[Tweeder]

Just remember:

You get what you pay for!:D Just because you find a deal on tint, doesn't mean its not going to peal, streak, bubble, or fade after a while.

On my '86 K10, I paid $150 to get the "wing windows", driver/passenger windows, and rear slider tinted with 20% tint. And it never defected in any way, shape or form.

[2k1Sierra]

Originally posted by Tweeder
Just remember:

You get what you pay for!:D Just because you find a deal on tint, doesn't mean its not going to peal, streak, bubble, or fade after a while.

On my '86 K10, I paid $150 to get the "wing windows", driver/passenger windows, and rear slider tinted with 20% tint. And it never defected in any way, shape or form.

"You get what you pay for" is true if you're talking about the quality of the tint itself. That $150 you paid was for the tint and labor, which, in my opinion, is not very much labor at all.
The tint costs the shop practically nothing, and you're getting "raped" by them because they do a good job on installing the tint.
My buddy owns a tinting company and I had mine done for free, I just tipped him $20 for hooking me up :read:

[Badassilverado]

Originally posted by 2k1Sierra


"You get what you pay for" is true if you're talking about the quality of the tint itself. That $150 you paid was for the tint and labor, which, in my opinion, is not very much labor at all.
The tint costs the shop practically nothing, and you're getting "raped" by them because they do a good job on installing the tint.
My buddy owns a tinting company and I had mine done for free, I just tipped him $20 for hooking me up :read:

That's not necessarily true. The cheapest tint job I've had done on my truck was $75 and I did get what I paid for... bad tint and poor labor. The tint faded fairly quickly (not only lighter but in color of tint as well,) they left razor casing behind my seat, tried to smoke a ciggerette in my truck (still had the dealer plates on it at this point, ) and then they had the nerve to slap their pos logo under the tint and crooked at the bottom of the driver side window.

A "couple" tint jobs later I've found a place that does a perfect job, makes sure nothing gets wet etc, and last time I paid under $140 for all of my windows double layered, so they tinted the truck twice at once. I'm having my entire windshield done right after I get inspected in October, and for that with custom flames cut into the corners it'll run me around $75.

I'd say it is a little overpriced but if you do the job right it is time consuming. :read:

[DarkEternal]

I payed 150 cash for my extended cab all windows and rear 5%. It was a good job, they were fast, and there are no bubbles.

[2k1Sierra]

Originally posted by Badassilverado


That's not necessarily true. The cheapest tint job I've had done on my truck was $75 and I did get what I paid for... bad tint and poor labor. The tint faded fairly quickly (not only lighter but in color of tint as well,) they left razor casing behind my seat, tried to smoke a ciggerette in my truck (still had the dealer plates on it at this point, ) and then they had the nerve to slap their pos logo under the tint and crooked at the bottom of the driver side window.

A "couple" tint jobs later I've found a place that does a perfect job, makes sure nothing gets wet etc, and last time I paid under $140 for all of my windows double layered, so they tinted the truck twice at once. I'm having my entire windshield done right after I get inspected in October, and for that with custom flames cut into the corners it'll run me around $75.

I'd say it is a little overpriced but if you do the job right it is time consuming. :read:
Another reason not to live in Texas :read: :D
Yep, you get what you pay for, that's why mine was $20 and looks perfect. :whatever: :pow: :rolleyes: :LOL:

[Badassilverado]

Originally posted by 2k1Sierra

Another reason not to live in Texas :read: :D
Yep, you get what you pay for, that's why mine was $20 and looks perfect. :whatever: :pow: :rolleyes: :LOL:

Nice. I don't have friends in low places so I have to pay what everyone else does. :read:

[00Silverado]

Originally posted by Badassilverado


Nice. I don't have friends in low places so I have to pay what everyone else does. :read:

:word: I wouldnt be able to get mine done for 20 bucks. Maybe cuz I wouldnt use Gila tint:read:

[LowRed]

Originally posted by 2k1Sierra

Another reason not to live in Texas :read: :D
Yep, you get what you pay for, that's why mine was $20 and looks perfect. :whatever: :pow: :rolleyes: :LOL:

wow, thats a deal:whatever: i got mine for FREE:head: 5% all the way around, no problems or bubbles.

[LOW98GMC]

when i had my 01 silverado ex cab i paid $150 for 25% add on for the front 2 windows and then did limo tint on the other 3 windows, i just got my 98 reg cab one done about a week ago and paid $120 for limo tint all the way around plus a 9" eye brow.....Trey:D

[Nick]

I paid $150 for an ext cab with an eyebrow.

[Sevenfold]

Originally posted by gmcjoe
Most places charge by the pane of glass so a slider would run you more.

I pay about $50-60 for the two front doors :D

Personally, I don't like the aftermarket tint on the top of the windshield, they tend to be too far down and it looks ricey IMO. I just stick with the factory tint band.

:word: I paid $60 for 20% on the two side windows.

[1badgmc]

I paid $140 to have my Caprice done. I paid $175 to have the Yukon done. It's been so long on my truck that I can't remember other than I pay $40 for the 2 doors and $10 for the eyebrow.

[aberbaseball7]

Jason, where do you get the tint done in town? I know chad up at audio source and he wants 50 for the 2 sides to match factory or close to it on my bros 03... Didnt know if we could do it cheaper or not...

[1badgmc]

Originally posted by aberbaseball7
Jason, where do you get the tint done in town? I know chad up at audio source and he wants 50 for the 2 sides to match factory or close to it on my bros 03... Didnt know if we could do it cheaper or not...

I've got a buddy named Brad that does all my stuff as well as NVR2LO, dropd80s, and lime94. He works up at Hobby Town across from the old Carl's Jr on Kemp. Drives a lifted orange Tahoe.

[aberbaseball7]

Yea, I have seen that Hoe around town..

[norcalbrdr51]

kind of a dumb Q but whats the factory tint?:think:

[Badassilverado]

Originally posted by norcalbrdr51
kind of a dumb Q but whats the factory tint?:think:

20% is the factory tinted glass. It is permanent if actual tempered factory glass.

[norcalbrdr51]

but i can still add tint to that and make it darker right?I'm thinking of going limo tint in the back windows or the next lighter and making the fronts around 20. I have a 97 ext cab

[1badgmc]

Originally posted by norcalbrdr51
but i can still add tint to that and make it darker right?

yes

[98bluebowtie]

I only paid like 30-35 bucks for mine I went and bought the tint and tinted the windows myself :D

[2k1Sierra]

Originally posted by 00Silverado


:word: I wouldnt be able to get mine done for 20 bucks. Maybe cuz I wouldnt use Gila tint:read:
What is "Gila" tint? Is that what they use for the $20 tint jobs in Texas?
Seriously though, in Cali you can get a good quality tinting job done for ~$100. Anything more and they are a rip.
Wish I had pictures of my dad's old Acura. It was perfect. Think it was $95 for all 5 windows...:read:

[1badgmc]

Originally posted by 2k1Sierra

What is "Gila" tint? Is that what they use for the $20 tint jobs in Texas?

It's the crap tint you can buy yourself at AutoZone or Wal-Mart.

[00Silverado]

Originally posted by 2k1Sierra

What is "Gila" tint? Is that what they use for the $20 tint jobs in Texas?
Seriously though, in Cali you can get a good quality tinting job done for ~$100. Anything more and they are a rip.
Wish I had pictures of my dad's old Acura. It was perfect. Think it was $95 for all 5 windows...:read:

95 sounds pretty good, I guess it just depends on the shop. Whenever I get mine done it will be on the front two and a bit on the factory eyebrow.

[Pickup Man]

I paid $180.00 for my door windows and rear slider, 20% on the sides and 5% on the back. Yeah I know I paid a lot...but the guy squeezed me in 1 day before Carlisle and did it to my schedule. Gotta pay for convenience.

[norcalbrdr51]

right on, thanks guys!

[2k1Sierra]

Originally posted by LowRed


wow, thats a deal:whatever: i got mine for FREE:head: 5% all the way around, no problems or bubbles.
Hey smart a s s, if you had read my earlier post, I also got mine for free, my buddy owns a tint shop, I just gave him $20 because I'm such a great guy :D plus I didn't want him to do all that work for nothing...and have him think I'm a cheap ***. I could've just got him a case of beer I suppose. :read:

[Badassilverado]

34° 3' N 118° 14' W = San Fernando Valley

:pow:

[steveo431]

i paid 200$ for 5% all around and 35% on the windshield at Mr TINT:rocking:

[2k1Sierra]

Originally posted by Badassilverado
34° 3' N 118° 14' W = San Fernando Valley

:pow:
:think: I don't understand the point of your post? Does it make you feel good that you can punch in numbers on a website and "expose" me? :rolleyes:
Anyone can do that...

What are you 16 or something? Get a life :rolleyes: :read:

[slamm1t]

Originally posted by 2k1Sierra

:think: I don't understand the point of your post? Does it make you feel good that you can punch in numbers on a website and "expose" me? :rolleyes:
Anyone can do that...

What are you 16 or something? Get a life :rolleyes: :read:

I'm in part of the SFV too, what part you in, maybe i've seen your truck around :cool:

[Code3Response]

Has anyone had 20% done on the front windows on a NBS? I want to do 20 on the front to match the back on my tahoe so it all looks the same - will it? Thanks

[00Silverado]

Originally posted by slamm1t


I'm in part of the SFV too, what part you in, maybe i've seen your truck around :cool:

Maybe its a white gmc with a denali front end, or a pewter gmc with some katzkin leathers :smokin:

[2k1Sierra]

Originally posted by 00Silverado


Maybe its a white gmc with a denali front end, or a pewter gmc with some katzkin leathers :smokin:
Huh? :think:
The longitude and latitude in my avatar are for the county of Los Angeles, at least on the website I took it from...maybe I copied the wrong one...I dunno....who cares?
Obviously someone does... :assclown:
If you must know, I live in Santa Monica...I frequent the valley alot though.
Oh yea, I have a black 2001 Sierra....4/6 drop...

[Badassilverado]

I'll just spell it out then:

"lalito212002" :read: :D

[Joe]

Originally posted by Code3Response
Has anyone had 20% done on the front windows on a NBS? I want to do 20 on the front to match the back on my tahoe so it all looks the same - will it? Thanks
I had my frt doors match the rear factory tint, I think it is 20% :think:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/00gmc/images/bfg285/bfg_side.jpg

[Sevenfold]

Originally posted by 2k1Sierra
I have a black 2001 Sierra....4/6 drop...

Ex cab or single cab?... I don't see black reg cabs dropped 4/6 often at all, especially GMCs. Sounds really nice... maybe I have a twin. Any other mods? Got pics?


:head:

[Sevenfold]

Originally posted by gmcjoe

I had my frt doors match the rear factory tint, I think it is 20% :think:


Yep, 20% :D

[levelgrape]

Let me know BADDASSILVERADO how the winshield tinting goes...what are you going to do just an eybrow or the WHOLE thing and how dark?

[Badassilverado]

Originally posted by levelgrape
Let me know BADDASSILVERADO how the winshield tinting goes...what are you going to do just an eybrow or the WHOLE thing and how dark?

The whole windshield in 35 or maybe a little lighter. Right now I have a 10" eyebrow that has to come off for inspection, so when I have it redone I'm going to do the whole windshield instead of an eyebrow. I'll let y'all know how it is.

[levelgrape]

I have never had a problem with inspection and my eyebrow but it might be different in your area. Mine is well below the AS1 safety line and is almost a black out...I think I am going to go 5% limo all the way around and a light tint to the windshield if I can find some one to do it.

[Nick]

Originally posted by Badassilverado

Right now I have a 10" eyebrow that has to come off for inspection, so when I have it redone I'm going to do the whole windshield instead of an eyebrow. I'll let y'all know how it is. What's an inspection? :think: :crazy:

[Sevenfold]

Originally posted by Nick99Chevy
What's an inspection? :think: :crazy:

:word: :think: :confused:

[levelgrape]

each year the great state of Texas charges every car 12.50 for a vehicle inspection to make sure it is in opperating condition and not a hazard to the other drivers or your self

I.E. brakes, tires, signals lights, exhaust etc...

[slammedchevy01]

Im gettin my rears done 5% on friday and most likely my tint stripe also or eyebrow.......Im payin $150 for all, and its Llumar with lifetime warranty :cool: guys there are cool and I know alot of friends that had there rides done and it comes out excellent so well worth the extra $$$$ I had my fronts done there for $60 so i kinda wanna keep it all at the same shop :wink:

[91_bowtie]

I ordered a FSC.com decal a few days ago, and I think it would look better without the purple background. I plan on getting 5% on the rear. The doors are 35% now, and I'm happy enough with that for the time being. Any ideas what the rear should cost me? :D

[Badassilverado]

Originally posted by levelgrape
each year the great state of Texas charges every car 12.50 for a vehicle inspection to make sure it is in opperating condition and not a hazard to the other drivers or your self

I.E. brakes, tires, signals lights, exhaust etc...

It must be different where you are, I pay around $35-40 for inspection. I think that whole inspection thing should be cut out or at least excluded from newer vehicles. It's not that hard to roll your windows down or borrow some tires if say yours are worn down. I think the whole windshield looking black will look better than an eyebrow anyway, plus it'll be a change.

[1badgmc]

Originally posted by Badassilverado
It must be different where you are, I pay around $35-40 for inspection.

Emissions inspections cost more than what us non-emissions folks pay. :tongue:

[Badassilverado]

Originally posted by 1badgmc


Emissions inspections cost more than what us non-emissions folks pay. :tongue:

I knew there had to be something different just couldn't think of it. :confused: Just more BS IMO :read: :D

[Nick]

Before they did away with our inspections last year, we paid $5 a year. :D

[96Forged281SC]

Im paying $60 right now to have my back 3 windows done 5%
I paid them 2 months ago $40 to have my driver and pass side windows done 35% to match the factory back windows.
They do a awsome job to Ive had them do all my vehicles and friends, and not one complaint.
In my 96 mustang convertible they charged 110 5% all the way around excluding windshield.

[levelgrape]

OLD POST...:D

[KevMc]

LOL.
I eventually did get my tint for $70 a couple months ago.
Not 2 minutes after I picked the truck up I got pulled over for running clear tails and the officer got p!ssy with me becuase I couldn't roll the window down on the fresh tint.:D

[Rookie]

i paid $85 for 5% on the two sides and rear. the guy works at a reputable shop, but did it for me under the table. shop wanted about $150. so he made money and i got a deal.

[steveo431]

where you payin 125 for 5% tint in the bay area?

[Code3Response]

Just got mine done today - 3M Premium tint - $70 for the front two windows for 50%, 35%, or 20% - add $10 for 5% limo. I went with the 20% and it looks awesome!

[danez71]

I paid $80 for the driver and passenger window and the rear (3 total) to a mobile shop that came to my work to do it.

35-40%??? on the 2 windows..... I left the factory 20%??? on the xtracad windows alone and did the back window to match.

I have noticed that people (friends) that got the 2 front windows tinted as dark as the xcab windows tended to get pulled over more.

With the fronts a little lighter than the xcab windows they dont look as dark and I have never been ticketed in 10yrs with this combo.

[sack]

i went to a small shop that has been around for ages and paid $100 for 15% on all 5 windows in my x-cab and it is a great job, don't rush them and be ontime and they will treat you the same way.

my buddy and my cousin didn't take my advice(of going to the same shop for his reg cab at $80 or her car for 130) and went to a newer shop in town that specialized in ricer's and the latest fads.
they both got screwed and got bubbles in the tint, paid more(150 and 180) and they didn't trim the lines at the top of the windows well so it has started to peel.

so my $.02 is find a shop that has been doing this for a while and do it when they are not extremely busy, and tell them you got a better price from someone else and they will probably match it after you compliment the quality of their work and say that is why you want their business, plus you'll refer other people to their place.

[96Forged281SC]

Originally posted by sack
i went to a small shop that has been around for ages and paid $100 for 15% on all 5 windows in my x-cab and it is a great job, don't rush them and be ontime and they will treat you the same way.

my buddy and my cousin didn't take my advice(of going to the same shop for his reg cab at $80 or her car for 130) and went to a newer shop in town that specialized in ricer's and the latest fads.
they both got screwed and got bubbles in the tint, paid more(150 and 180) and they didn't trim the lines at the top of the windows well so it has started to peel.

so my $.02 is find a shop that has been doing this for a while and do it when they are not extremely busy, and tell them you got a better price from someone else and they will probably match it after you compliment the quality of their work and say that is why you want their business, plus you'll refer other people to their place.
I agree its not always the fancy shop that does the good work, most the time you find a shop thats been around for awhile in alil worse part of town (cost less to rent the space) which in turn they should charge less to do things. More volume!!!!!

[DirtyBlackHoe]

For 5% all the way around on my Z and the strip across the top of the windshield I am going to end up having to pay around 135-150. That is from the best place in town with lifetime warranty and he does an awesome job! I definately agree to go with a shop that has been around for awhile.

[sack]

p.s. the % tint shouldn't matter with the price, and they should do whatever tint you want, illegal or not.

but i prefered the 15% because i can see out it just like normal(backing up in the dark is a pain, i couldn't imagine what 5% would be like)

[Pickup Man]

What's 5% like? Let's just say you hit stuff :cussing: