Can someone give me the lowdown on having your vehicle's windows tinted? I want it done right, so what do you estimate it would cost? What is the best type of film to get? I read up a little about it on TintCenter.com but I am confused at the percentages. According to that website,,
I'd like to get the darkest tint possible, so what percentage would that be? I am not sure what it refers to; the reflective or the amount of light let in.

Comments please!

 

Are your rear windows already tinted from the factory? If yes, then a 20% would match perfectly and you should pay around $75 to get the two front done. If you have no factory tint, I'd expect to pay $150-$200 to get all the windows done. Look for a place that will warrenty the film & their work for the live of the vehicle. If they don't, run away.

My 20% front with the factory rear:

 

The percentages refer to the amount of light that will pass through the window. 20% tint allows 20% of the light to pass through and therefore is darker than 35% tint. Most vehicles that are tinted from the factory have 20% tint. I'm not sure about the rules in Georgia, but in Washington a vehicle can have as dark as 5% (limo tint) on all rear windows (ie, the back doors on a Supercrew or ext. cab side windows), and 5% on the back glass (rear slider window). The front driver and passenger windows are not supossed to exceed 35%. I have my fronts tinted 20%, like dezervit, and have had no problems with police yet. I personally don't think 35% is dark enough so I'd go with 20% all the way around if it was me. You can check out my gallery for some pics.

-Craig

 

I see that GA has a law of 32% allowed on all but hte front windshield. I'd talk to your local police shop and get the goods.

 

GA's tint law was just struck down as unconstitutional last year. I believe you're good with any tint now. Before you couldn't have darker than 32% on the front side windows. I personally wouldnt pay more than $50 to get the 2 front side windows done.

 

hmm 50...75.....i was quoted 125 for the front two windows on my scab. After that i didnt bother even looking around anymore. Perhaps i should check some more shops if thats what you guys are paying.

 

I paid $50.00 to have my dricer and passanger windows tinted with 25% tint and the folks did the rear door windows for free (said it didn't look right after he tinted the front windows). The rear window already has the factory privacy tint and I have a window graphic on it too. And yes Georgia doesn't have a valid tint law on the books right now. I don't know where in Ga you re but if you check out Trucks 'n More in Thompson or Martinez they can set you up. There are many trust worthy companies in the state who will do the job right.

 

heh...I know why she wants it tinted.

 

Yeah, I'm going down for Valentine's Day next month and she wants to be able to give me a beejer on the way to her place from the airport. Duh.

 

So that's why YOUR windows are tinted?

 

Mine are tinted so if I pull up next to a chick I'm currently 'friendly' with they can't see if I have another 'friendly' chick performing certain 'friendly' tasks....

 

Since you own a 2004 Screw you will most likely not find anyone willing to tint your windows for less then $100. I doubt you will find anyone to do it for $50. They see you coming and know you’re loaded with cash, you know the 04 Screw and everything, and so they want some of that cash burning a whole in your pocket…

 

oneagle1,
Thanks, I'll have to see how far I am from there.

LGJ,
you think you know everything

dzervit
you gotta be drivin then eh? I can't DUI.

 

Yes, I'll drive.

Anywho... once last thing stuck in my head - you said you'd like as dark as possible. Now living in a state that doesn't have any tint laws on the books, you maybe compelled to get something really dark... just remember if you drive at night, anything lower than a 32% makes it difficult to see. At 20% your struggling, and if a vehicle or person isn't lit up, you will NOT see them. Limo tints are close to it - forget about driving safely at night. Food for thought. 20-30% will be plenty to protect your privacy while doing un-holy acts to your man while on the road.

 

Thanks for the warning. It's something to consider. Un-holy acts you say? such as getting down on our knees?