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What's a reasonable price for quality window tint?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by junkyarddogg, Sep 28, 2022.

  1. Sep 28, 2022 at 12:11 PM
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    junkyarddogg

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    I feel like 70% is not even noticeable on the windshield. Plus my other car has about 20% tint on the front windows and never got pulled over in since I got it 10 years ago.
     
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  2. Sep 28, 2022 at 12:20 PM
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    tacoman2001$

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    Getting pulled over is all about how you drive and how flashy you are. My lexus rarely gets pulled over even with being lowered exhaust tint etc because I drive relaxed and it looks like a mom car. Just cruisng being respectful and safe most cops won't pull you over. When a cop thinks somethings up or youre being unsafe flashy obnoxious they'll pull you over becausing you're being dumb. Crusing with 20% won't get you pulled over doing 35 over will and then they just add tint on. Also in some states tint is a secondary offense so you can't get pulled over for just tint, not NJ though. IMO just get the back and sunroof done and use a sunshade.
     
  3. Sep 28, 2022 at 12:23 PM
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    Shellshock

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    This is what it costs at the place I had mine done

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  4. Sep 28, 2022 at 12:25 PM
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    Shellshock

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    Totally agree. I wouldn’t bother with anything other than ceramic. It made a huge diff in temperature during the summer and it’s only a few dollars more
     
  5. Sep 28, 2022 at 12:38 PM
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    Damn I was close. $805 for what OP orginally wanted plus removal of old tint and you get pretty close to those orginal offers. One of those mobile places is probably a bit cheaper considering their expenses.
     
  6. Sep 28, 2022 at 12:48 PM
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    WaitingOnMyR1T

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    Sounds like the tint that you got a quote for is equivalent to SpectraPhotosync.

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  7. Sep 28, 2022 at 12:51 PM
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    I'm imagining you standing in the scorching sun wondering why everyone else is standing in the shade.
     
  8. Sep 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM
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    Xpel Prime XR 15% all around the cab, nothing on the windshield $330, Central FL. Outstanding quality installation.

    Didn’t do the windshield because I wear polarized glasses and I my Maui Jim’s give a rainbow effect on the tint. Doesn’t bother me on the side windows but the windshield sure would.
     
  9. Sep 28, 2022 at 1:01 PM
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    crackils

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    I had mine done for about $200 to $300 and it's 3m when I was living in Irvine CA area. Shouldn't be too much imo
     
  10. Sep 28, 2022 at 1:57 PM
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    Llumar ATC 30. 2 fronts only. $80. Alta Mere in Plano TX

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  11. Sep 28, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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    Thanks all, I requested some more quotes from other places that offer 3M.
     
  12. Sep 28, 2022 at 2:14 PM
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    ROFL $1000 for tint what the fuck lmao

    20% llumar, $70 in richardson, tx
     
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  13. Sep 28, 2022 at 2:20 PM
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    if the tint is dark enough the cop can't tell... does it matter? :rofl:
     
  14. Sep 28, 2022 at 2:25 PM
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    Seems fair for quality work and materials. We all need to eat.:thumbsup:
     
  16. Sep 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM
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    Paid about $400 for 20% 3M ceramic all around (nothing on the windshield)
     
  17. Sep 28, 2022 at 5:57 PM
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    Yep, that is one of the best. I just did my 2 front sides to match the back sides and rear. From factory they are 28% and using the 35% tint they matched perfectly. Cost was $260 for the sides and I asked about the windshield and they said $275.
     
  18. Sep 28, 2022 at 6:40 PM
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    I had Llumar installed on all windows ans paid $300. Arguably one of the best brands.
    Comes with a lifetime warranty that can be performed by any umar installer.
     
  19. Sep 28, 2022 at 6:49 PM
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    Does this also work for cold weather? Or is the tint just keeping the sun away..?
     
  20. Sep 28, 2022 at 6:59 PM
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    I paid $350 about two months ago, ceramic tint 20% sides and rear, 70% windshield. I’m very happy with the performance of the tint so far.
     

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