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Anyone have tinting prices for a 2016?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by DGuy21, Apr 15, 2016.

  1. Steve Lee

    Steve Lee Member

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    I refused to pay $300+ tint job, so I started to study on applying automotive tint film (reading OEM tint film manual and youtube). I bought roll of Geoshield DarkMatter Ceramic 30, cleaning materials, home made squeegee, tinted 5 windows taking me total 2 hours, total material price= $120 (for materials). I compared to dealer applied tint film and workmanship, I can say I did very good job for my first tint. If you want endevor tinting your car window, my experience are the following;
    1. I recommend in checking your local law for minimum tint % transmission and % light reflectance
    2. If you going 30% light transmission, actual tint will be 28% reason being that factory windows are tinted, hence lower % tint (hint if state law is 32%, lower 32% may get ticket and may be removal of tint)
    3. Get good tint film(1.5-2 Mil thick film) and cleaning materials (Do not get low class paper towel will leave paper fibers and no lint rag)
    4. Go to or call any tint shop that is willing to sell you pre-cut tint film
    5. Park your automobile in the garage to minimize dust and sand particles
    6. Protect upholstery while cleaning and applying tint film
    7. Use demin water with baby shampoo soap
    8. Apply tint film ambient temperature above 50 deg F and below 90 deg F.
    9. Cleaning windows very well prior application is key for professional job.
    10. Spray diluted demin water +baby shampoo generously
    11. Don't rush in applying tint film, good tint film will adjust easily with no mess.
    12. Remove as much as water and bubbles with squeegee
    13. Don't roll your windows after application
    14. Let sit on the sun for 4 hours or more. Don't roll windows for 2-3 days.
    15. Don't use ammonia base cleaners when applying tint film or cleaning tinted window.

    The above is my experience, you will need to do your due diligence on selection of tint film, reading tint film OEM and other applicable instruction manual(s)/videos.
     
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  2. vince22

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    Duplicate.
     
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  3. 16hyper

    16hyper New Member

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    $170 In Pittsburgh. Considered 9 windows to do everything but the lower rear and windshield. Did 35% but like the look of the 20% front match on my 16 Pilot.
     
  4. GabriolaGuy

    GabriolaGuy Junior Member

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    Going in Monday to get my C done $225 CDN, 5% rear window 20% rear side windows.
    Just did a hood "bug" deflector that's dark and should go nice with tints. Also ordered window rain deflectors for side windows.and they are similar tint to hood deflector.
    Should all go nice with bright (Real) red.