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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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'.

 

I am just starting to look into this.
Anyone around Portland used Alexia's Auto Tint[SIZE=-1] 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.[/SIZE]
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I got my done in Yuba City cost me about 120ish.

 

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

 

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.

 

looking for inexpensive window tinting in SF bay area???

 

I had my windows tinted for about 300 bucks and the job came out horrible. The two front windows move when the windows row up/down and I can see the tint line. The individual that my windows in Chicago on the corner of cicero/63rd street was an idiot!

Yeah, im a little angry.

 

I would be too!

I assume you did not try to roll the windows down for a few days right?

 

i have metallic film all around, no problems with GPS, but then again im in Florida

 

do the metallic tints really help with heat in the car parked under the sun? What percent tints did you get?

 

has anyone ever tried the pre cut tints they sell on Ebay?

steve

 

my metallic tints help so much with heat, it takes about 5 minutes to cool down with a/c, but i have high metallized tint. The best tint for heat is ceramic, i think its called huper optic, its 45 or 50 % shade but its a lot more efficient than the 30 % metallized

 

i've got carbon dyed tint... i do remember it making a difference in the summer heat. just did the windshield at the very end of the hot season here, but i'm sure that will help next summer. 30% on the side windows, 45% on the windshield.

windshield tint is illegal in quite a few places so check your local laws before going ahead on that one.

 

PM me. I got mine done in Sac for $115.00. Lifetime warranty.

 

I wonder how long they'll be in business. lol