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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:50 AM
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I have an appointment on Monday the 28th to get my 2 front windows tinted to match the factory tint already there. What is the average price you guys have paid to get this done. I'm going to Machines of Mayhem and they are charging me $65+ tax. Is that a good price? How is the privacy at this level? Also, can you guys that have this done, post some pics?
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 04:03 AM
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I'm actually a tinter at Audio Depot in Arlington, Tx and for two windows we charge $45+ Tax, and thats with top quality film and lifetime warranty. 60+ for just the two fronts seems a bit much. If your gonna go for it, make sure that theres somekind of warranty. I actually did my whole car. I got 30% on front, 15% on quarters, and 5% on back.
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 04:31 AM
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I'm pretty sure there is a lifetime warranty on it.
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 04:38 AM
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I just paid about 170 for my whole car here in CT. I got 35% up front and 20% on the quarters and back
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 04:45 AM
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I paid $60, good film, lifetime warranty against fading, peeling, scratching, bubbling. The 20% looks very good. I got the visor done as well, and I had him cut it to be even across the top, which looks so much better than the standard visor.. Here are some (overused) pics:



Old Nov 27, 2005 | 05:31 AM
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max that's 20% all the way around?

what is the stock percent on the rear windows of the xB?
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 05:55 AM
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max that's 20% all the way around?

what is the stock percent on the rear windows of the xB?
The rears are very close to 20% (slight variation happens) I just had the fronts tinted to 20% and the match is very close. I did not have any film applied to the rear.
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^^^looks good! Would you guys recommend going darker than the factory tint?
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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max that's 20% all the way around?

what is the stock percent on the rear windows of the xB?
The rears are very close to 20% (slight variation happens) I just had the fronts tinted to 20% and the match is very close. I did not have any film applied to the rear.
Looks good, i hope the tinting place near me will cut the front piece to make it straight like that
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PaRaGoNViCtiM
^^^looks good! Would you guys recommend going darker than the factory tint?
I wouldn't personally, but to each their own. I think the 20% is plenty dark, and any darker at night would be a bit much.
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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I had 10% on the front windows on mine and an additional 20% on everything else. I got ticketed though and decided to take it off and make it legal, 35%, rather than risking another ticket. They said that next time it would be a $500 ticket.
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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oh yay... ANOTHER tint thread..... the price of whatever you're doing (tint wise) varies widely upon what area you live in. what may be 45 in one town may be 70 in another... it's whatever the market supports. There are other factors that may affect the price - like maybe the higher price guy removes the panels so the tint goes past the 2nd seal in the door - or he shaves the edges so there is zero edge gap at the top edge of the glass. Anyhow - there are variables - alot of them. If you're willing to pay the price - then it's a good deal (and if price is the #1 concern - then you'll probably end up at craphole dirty shop with crackhead pot smoking alcoholic window tinters.)
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damn someone has delt with some **** before
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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......anyone whose done any type of work dealing with the public could relate.
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Max: your car is well-done.
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