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Old 05-06-2011, 09:00 PM
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Window Tinting: Cost & Tint Levels..
What do you guys pay for window tint?

I'm being quoted $220 for all but the windshield....

Am thinking 50% front and 35% rear..

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Huper Optik ceramic is around $400 or more... was quoted $550 from a reputable guy around NYC.

I went with a carbon which was $220 for all but the windshield as well. 35% all around.

50% may not do much - may as well not bother. When you say front I assume you mean the front sides. 35% is dark enough to look good (with the white) but light enough that cops can still see you on a bright day. My front sides are "illegal" too but haven't had any trouble.
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Whilst on the subject of tinting, can anyone report on potential interference from the rear window being tinting of the radio reception?

I am about to tint, but I just want to make sure I don't ruin my radio reception.
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Whilst on the subject of tinting, can anyone report on potential interference from the rear window being tinting of the radio reception?

I am about to tint, but I just want to make sure I don't ruin my radio reception.
You wont ruin anything; I got 20% in the back windows over the factory tinted windows and 10% on the front ceramic; no issues.
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3m 20% all around but front windshield. No issues.
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I paid 150$ for all my windows all around
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I had all windows tinted except the front windshield..but now that it is getting hot (we had 3 days this week with 95-100F), I think I must have the front windscreen tinted! It is unbearable!

I did the front windows at 35%, all other windows with 20%. Even though I have the privacy glass option, I still tinted all the windows, since the dark BMW glass does not offer any real heat prevention.

I had 3M Ceramic film installed. Paid $220, 5 months ago. NO radio problems. Looks and performs great. I would not own a car without tinted windows, especially where I live.
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I paid 150$ for all my windows all around
$150 for full tint--are they using tin foil ?
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$150 for full tint--are they using tin foil ?
thats how much it is in brooklyn
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