Window Tinting: Cost & Tint Levels..

[midwest x6]

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..

Gotta stay legal!

[rh71]

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.

[curry]

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.

[8ball]

Originally Posted by curry

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.

[rh71]

Originally Posted by curry

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.

shark fin is on the roof... also used for the nav.

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by rh71

shark fin is on the roof... also used for the nav.

I think part of the rear defroster is used for the FM and maybe AM antenna. When I turn my rear defroster on, the radio gets staticy. I've yet to take it to the dealer for this but that's how I know it either is interfering with radio reception or part of the rear defroster is used as the antenna.

I believe the shark fin is exactly what you said - navigation and satellite related things - such as Sirus radio and BMW Assist. Could be wrong though.

[Noodles]

3m 20% all around but front windshield. No issues.

[kcort_x5]

I paid 150$ for all my windows all around

[BGM]

Originally Posted by kcort_x5

I paid 150$ for all my windows all around

$150 for full tint--are they using tin foil ?

[kcort_x5]

Originally Posted by BGM

$150 for full tint--are they using tin foil ?

thats how much it is in brooklyn