Considering a Window tint

[Prius The First]

Wanting to tint the windows in our 2007.

Not a clue as to what it would cost.

If you don't mind, what did you pay and how was it done?

Film? Spray? What to avoid?

Thanks!

[priusFTW]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prius The First @ Mar 31 2007, 10:44 AM) [snapback]415439[/snapback]</div>

Wanting to tint the windows in our 2007.

Not a clue as to what it would cost.

If you don't mind, what did you pay and how was it done?

Film? Spray? What to avoid?

Thanks!
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I paid $200 for it to be professionally done, it is guaranteed for life. Not too many places around that do that sort of thing where I live, I had to drive almost 2 hours. The owner was awfully nice though, and has been in the business over 20 years. I didn't mind the price as much as I wanted it done right ... and it was, I am very happy with the work. I had the back two doors and the hatch done to 35% tint. Can't do the driver side or passenger front side unless you have a medical waiver in New Hampshire, which i do not, but every state is different. The place i had it done is here: http://www.tintit.com/

I find that it makes a big difference both in the appearance of the car, and keeping it somewhat cooler. Be sure to ask the person who does it for you how long they have been in business.

[tbstout2]

I paid $235 here in the D.C. area. The guy did an awesome job.

[edmarin]

I had it done in the dealer for 299 good job but for my taste a little to light on the tint color.

[jackovalltrades]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tbstout2 @ Mar 31 2007, 08:42 PM) [snapback]415698[/snapback]</div>

I paid $235 here in the D.C. area. The guy did an awesome job.
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I'm in the DC area and looking for a good place. Can you share the name and location? Also, just out of curiosity did you go with the legal or darker?

[slothfratelli]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jackovalltrades @ Apr 1 2007, 11:57 AM) [snapback]415946[/snapback]</div>

I'm in the DC area and looking for a good place. Can you share the name and location? Also, just out of curiosity did you go with the legal or darker?
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http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...301880690.html

I went with these guys. Took 2 hrs and looks great. I went 25 in the back and 35 on the two fron sides (illegal) with the windshield strip.

[jimmylozza]

Just got a quote for $199 from a local Toyota dealership. Lifetime warranty.

Whatever you do, make sure they have plotter-cut film. Otherwise, they use the outside of the window as a template and cut directly on the outside of your car. They can easily cut your window gaskets.

[Sunfire4jc]

i had 5 windows done (front - 35%, back/trunk - 20%) for $200 in Socal, Lifetime warranty. Alot of shops tend to charge around $250 or so.

[tbstout2]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jackovalltrades @ Apr 1 2007, 11:57 AM) [snapback]415946[/snapback]</div>

I'm in the DC area and looking for a good place. Can you share the name and location? Also, just out of curiosity did you go with the legal or darker?
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I went to:

Undergorund Tint Shoppe
7708 Backlick Rd
Springfield, VA 22150

(703) 451-9031

I did go legal. Going "less-than-legal" costs more money.

[priuscali07]

Damn Socal beats Norcal in this area. The better looking shops here are charging $300+ for lifetime warranty tint, and $200+ for the "will go purple soon" tint. I feel like they are scaring me into the $300 job.

I found a good window tint site that has good articles like how much to pay for window tint and stuff. The site also talks about DIY Pre-Cut film, and it seems like a Prius car tint will cost $74.95, and the film would be the High Performance film thats the shops use.

Going to give it a try this month.


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sunfire4jc @ Apr 5 2007, 09:42 AM) [snapback]418246[/snapback]</div>

i had 5 windows done (front - 35%, back/trunk - 20%) for $200 in Socal, Lifetime warranty. Alot of shops tend to charge around $250 or so.
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