First, is it legal in California? I have found mixed answers and don't understand when it says it can be darkened 30% but not reflected at all?

Also, if it is legal, anyone know of good cheap places in Norcal? The cheapest quote I have got so far is $220 which seems expensive to me.

 

In cali the laws are 70% front side windows, and any on all the backs. That means you pretty much cant even tint your front windows. From the factory the windows are slightly tinted.

As far as being reflective they probably mean you cant have any of that silver crap

 

i think the rears can be as dark as you want. and $220? ridiculous.. the average around here is a 100

 

for which type? i seen 100 dollar tint turn purple within a year

 

ive never personally gotten tints but my friend with an ep got tints about 2 years ago and it seems to be holding up fine

 

different tint types and brands cost more. I paid 215 for mine, and that is pretty stardard here in va.

 

his tint cost $100 and shops around here seem to be like $100-$120.. so i thought anything over $200 was crazy but i guess not from what dj and OP said

 

paid around 200 for both my cars, 1st one had suntek and the tC has llumar. I love the llumar a lot more

 

i've had multiple cars done at just over 100 and a few cars done at almost 200 .

all of em still had good tint and color 2-5 years later .


more than anything look for name brand tint like 3m or llumar

and a good installer , honestly a lot of guys charge close to or more than 200 with crappy installs and subpar materials but they get away with it , and i've come across shops/guys that charge hardly anything and do a good job , using high end materials .

 

i've tried 100 dollar tint for a year and it faded and turned purple pretty bad. so you guys in OC and know where asian garden mall is, do not go to USA Tint.

 

I paid $150 and it comes with a lifetime guarantee.

 

I have %60 in the front & Limo in the back I paid $170 for life time warranty

 

i get mines tinted in Hayward from a guy my friend knew. He charges $150 for 5 windows if you don't know him. I got 5 done for 120 7 for 150. It's been 2 years with the tint and no bubbling or any flaws on it. I don't know what material he uses though but it's not the reflective stuff. Anyways he might be on craigslist since he works out of his garage.

 

I had 5% smoke 3M tint on my tC lasted forever. Paid $120, my wife and baby love
the limo tint that block out majority of the sun, I'm the only one getting roasted up front driving lol

 

Just don't buy lowball tint film as they turn into a very noticeable purple.