2008 Prius window tints

Gilbert · 02-12-2008, 05:47 PM

Anyonen living in Sacramento CA, or near Sacramento know a good place to go for Prius window tinting? There is one guy close here, but he wants to charge 240.00!! I've never paid more than 135.00 ever for window tints (all-round vehicle), and my last car was a big big gmc truck.. so i dont know why they want to charge so much for window tints.Im willing to adjust, but not that high. Dealer also told me they had to be non-metallic so it wouldnt interfere with the GPS.

Thanks in advanced.

pmanza · 02-12-2008, 06:04 PM

Gilbert
I am in Sacto and that sounds like about the going rate for good quality film. I haven't done my yet, plan on doing them this spring. You definitely want non-metallic film. I found a place in Roseville (mr tint maybe?) that was about $185 but others were higher.

Good luck and let us know what you find.
Fernsmom

jbdan · 02-13-2008, 12:01 AM

Got mine done for $235 here in GA. I thought it was very reasonable. They used 3M's nanofilm (Colorstable-CS) which is both non-metallic and non-ceramic. Installer told me the ceramic film still has metal in it and is known to fade over years of sun exposure. I have no clue as to the validity of those statements.

The CS has a lifetime warranty against fading from my installer. We'll see

Also take a look at 3M's Crystalline Film. It's new, has superior heat rejection, and is getting a lot of praise.

rexg · 02-13-2008, 12:08 AM

i just had my 2 priuses delivered and tinted last saturday here in antioch. it was 206otd per car and 216 with the small back window tinted. they used formulaone metallic tint 15% rear 50% front. i havent mounted my tomtom yet but i seem to be getting a good signal in the car sitting on top of the dash.

F8L · 02-13-2008, 10:17 AM

The price sounds about right. You have 7 (8 if you count the small window on the hatch) windows on the Prius and each window no matter how small requires extra time to cut, clean and place tint on. I am going to assume you've never worked in a job where you charge labor per hour? Most shops charge $60-$90/hour so including the cost of a high quality film I think you are being charged fairly. Just be thankful you are not trying to remove tint as well, that really kicks up the price.

(My stereo shop does tint so I'm familiar with the time it takes to prep and apply)

Some advice, do not tint the front windows on either side of the driver or if you do then stick with something no lower than 73%. I got two tickets within 3 months by CHP in Sacramento and Placer County.

I don't think they like Prius'.

NoMoShocks · 02-21-2008, 01:10 PM

I am just starting to look into this.
Anyone around Portland used Alexia's Auto Tint 10100 SW Canyon Rd, Beaverton? I asked for high quality legal tint for the purpose of reducing heat in the summer that would apear as though it was part of the original glass and they say they are running a special for $265, but regular price is $315.

I kind of suspect that a $135 type job would include raged edges and similar problems.

Pings · 02-21-2008, 03:49 PM

I got my done in Yuba City cost me about 120ish.

Gilbert · 02-21-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pings

I got my done in Yuba City cost me about 120ish.

Mind giving some more infor about it? like the place name or phone #, is it high quality non metallic? how many windows you got tinted? got a pic? tnx

rochesteruser · 02-23-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilbert

Anyonen living in Sacramento CA, or near Sacramento know a good place to go for Prius window tinting? There is one guy close here, but he wants to charge 240.00!! I've never paid more than 135.00 ever for window tints (all-round vehicle), and my last car was a big big gmc truck.. so i dont know why they want to charge so much for window tints.Im willing to adjust, but not that high. Dealer also told me they had to be non-metallic so it wouldnt interfere with the GPS.

Thanks in advanced.

Gill that is a really good quote. Most charge $250 in my area for quality work with quality film. Go for it.

F8L · 02-24-2008, 12:14 AM

I looked up the Prius on our Window Tint estimate program and it showed $235. So it would seem that to do all of the windows anything from $200 or so sounds reasonable. Anything drasically less than that and you are either getting crappy tint, crappy workmanship, or a crankhead (Yuba City is notorious for them) that needs quick cash. LOL

Some midwest or southern states will obviously charge less due to lower wages and such.

02-12-2008, 05:47 PM	#1
Gilbert Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 181 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	2008 Prius window tints Anyonen living in Sacramento CA, or near Sacramento know a good place to go for Prius window tinting? There is one guy close here, but he wants to charge 240.00!! I've never paid more than 135.00 ever for window tints (all-round vehicle), and my last car was a big big gmc truck.. so i dont know why they want to charge so much for window tints.Im willing to adjust, but not that high. Dealer also told me they had to be non-metallic so it wouldnt interfere with the GPS. Thanks in advanced.

02-12-2008, 06:04 PM	#2
pmanza Fernsmom Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 119 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints Gilbert I am in Sacto and that sounds like about the going rate for good quality film. I haven't done my yet, plan on doing them this spring. You definitely want non-metallic film. I found a place in Roseville (mr tint maybe?) that was about $185 but others were higher. Good luck and let us know what you find. Fernsmom

02-13-2008, 12:01 AM	#3
jbdan Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ATL GA Posts: 51 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints Got mine done for $235 here in GA. I thought it was very reasonable. They used 3M's nanofilm (Colorstable-CS) which is both non-metallic and non-ceramic. Installer told me the ceramic film still has metal in it and is known to fade over years of sun exposure. I have no clue as to the validity of those statements. The CS has a lifetime warranty against fading from my installer. We'll see Also take a look at 3M's Crystalline Film. It's new, has superior heat rejection, and is getting a lot of praise.

02-13-2008, 12:08 AM	#4
rexg Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SF Bay Posts: 34 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints i just had my 2 priuses delivered and tinted last saturday here in antioch. it was 206otd per car and 216 with the small back window tinted. they used formulaone metallic tint 15% rear 50% front. i havent mounted my tomtom yet but i seem to be getting a good signal in the car sitting on top of the dash.

02-13-2008, 10:17 AM	#5
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 5,447 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 20 Thanked 185 Times in 134 Posts Friends: 35	Re: 2008 Prius window tints The price sounds about right. You have 7 (8 if you count the small window on the hatch) windows on the Prius and each window no matter how small requires extra time to cut, clean and place tint on. I am going to assume you've never worked in a job where you charge labor per hour? Most shops charge $60-$90/hour so including the cost of a high quality film I think you are being charged fairly. Just be thankful you are not trying to remove tint as well, that really kicks up the price. (My stereo shop does tint so I'm familiar with the time it takes to prep and apply) Some advice, do not tint the front windows on either side of the driver or if you do then stick with something no lower than 73%. I got two tickets within 3 months by CHP in Sacramento and Placer County. I don't think they like Prius'. __________________ 2005 Prius - Upgrades: Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X993, Diamond Audio D9800.2 and D61500.1 (1900w RMS), Diamond Audio D971 7" component set, 2 Diamond Audio D910D4 10" subwoofers (600w/ea). California Rangeland ConservationCoalition Ranchers, Environmentalists, And Agencies Working Together For The Benefit Of All.

02-21-2008, 01:10 PM	#6
NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camas, WA Posts: 1,219 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 2 Thanked 49 Times in 31 Posts Friends: 1	Re: 2008 Prius window tints I am just starting to look into this. Anyone around Portland used Alexia's Auto Tint 10100 SW Canyon Rd, Beaverton? I asked for high quality legal tint for the purpose of reducing heat in the summer that would apear as though it was part of the original glass and they say they are running a special for $265, but regular price is $315. I kind of suspect that a $135 type job would include raged edges and similar problems.

02-21-2008, 03:49 PM	#7
Pings Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 15 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints I got my done in Yuba City cost me about 120ish.

02-24-2008, 12:14 AM	#10
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 5,447 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 20 Thanked 185 Times in 134 Posts Friends: 35	Re: 2008 Prius window tints I looked up the Prius on our Window Tint estimate program and it showed $235. So it would seem that to do all of the windows anything from $200 or so sounds reasonable. Anything drasically less than that and you are either getting crappy tint, crappy workmanship, or a crankhead (Yuba City is notorious for them) that needs quick cash. LOL Some midwest or southern states will obviously charge less due to lower wages and such.