Quick question on tint installers.

[Althalus]

So I looked up some places for tint and this guy seems decent and offers lifetime warranty, but I worry 'cause his shop is behind his house:

Quote »The Versa is $175. That is with a lifetime warranty against cracking, fading, bubbling, peeling, changing colors, or any other factory defects. It will give you a 99% UV protection from the sun as well as a 45% or greater solar energy rejection. The process takes about 4-5 hours, I do jobs by appointment, I do my auto tinting in my shop behind my house in Carrollton, Feel free to call me with any questions, thanks a lot.[/quote]Site: http://www.highoctanetinting.com

[Ever Victorious]

If you have positive references, I don't think it matters so much where his shop is.

However, if you can't find positive references, or any references for that matter, I'd steer clear.

[DemoDave_26]

I paid 130 for 15% all around and lifetime so 175 seems alittle high in price to me.....But prices could change either way depending on where you live.

[Ever Victorious]

I paid 130 for 15% all around and lifetime so 175 seems alittle high in price to me.....But prices could change either way depending on where you live.

130 may be the lowest that anyone here has paid. around $200 is normal.

[Jemdawg]

Around me I have only heard of 200+, nothing less.

[cireecnop1]

the mid to upper $200's I think are the norm for SOCO( ha ha southern colorado )

The 20% tint on my V was $170. This was a popular independant shop that I took it too. So I think I got a deal

[Paula]

The guy that did mine does it in a shop behind his house. He's been doing it for years. I've got one window that needs to be re-done (there's a hair or something under the film). He said it'll take less than an hour, so I can make an appointment, go to his shop and watch him replace the film on that one window. One of these days I'll give him a call and get that fixed !!

Paula

[marleyfan]

Haven't done it yet but I was quoted $170. Thats for back windows and rear windshield only. Here in BC it is legal only to tint anything behind the driver. Shame cus fully tinted looks tight.

[Cowboys Fan 87]

130 may be the lowest that anyone here has paid. around $200 is normal.

$135 for 35% on all four doors (including the little curb windows) and the hatch and for a 5% sun strip across the front. Guy works out of a cheap metal shack and came highly recommended by serveral co-workers... He did an outstanding job.

[Ever Victorious]

$135 for 35% on all four doors (including the little curb windows) and the hatch and for a 5% sun strip across the front. Guy works out of a cheap metal shack and came highly recommended by serveral co-workers... He did an outstanding job.

This would be an example of "low overhead".

[proxim2020]

Just have a look at the shop before you have any work done. Don't judge a book by it's cover. If the shop is clean on the inside then you shouldn't have any problems. Remember that little floaties in the air can get behind the film and cause problems. That's why you need to make sure the shop and work spaces are free of the floaties. Like everyone else has said, references are key. Ask for like 10 recent customers and pick a few to call.

[siggie]

I paid $120 for 30% all-around including the front triangular windows. The tint and labor are covered by lifetime warranties from both the shop and the manufacturer. The job was done in 45 minutes. They did an excellent job.

Does anyone know if turning the rear defroster on will damage the rear window tint?

[Jemdawg]

As far as I know, the tint should hold up to the defroster, but don't feel embarrassed to call the guy who did the tinting. But it is warranteed...

[mvalpreda]

I paid $120 for 30% all-around including the front triangular windows. The tint and labor are covered by lifetime warranties from both the shop and the manufacturer. The job was done in 45 minutes. They did an excellent job.

Does anyone know if turning the rear defroster on will damage the rear window tint?

If they don't cut out around the defroster lines, it will heat it up and cause it to bubble. Every car I have EVER had tinted had it cut out around the defroster lines. There's no way they did that in 45 minutes.

I got mine done with 15% on all 9 windows in about 3 1/2 hours for $200.

[proxim2020]

If they don't cut out around the defroster lines, it will heat it up and cause it to bubble. Every car I have EVER had tinted had it cut out around the defroster lines. There's no way they did that in 45 minutes.

Also, if you needed the tint removed for some reason you can pull up the lines with the tint. A lot of shops will refuse to pull up your tint because they don't want to be held liable for the lines being ripped up. After you've had your tint on, cured, and have a cold day, test the defrost line. Some tint guys accidentally cut some defrost lines while measuring. Make sure each line is working correctly.

[Jemdawg]

Interesting. I'm glad that I'm getting to hear all of this before I get my V tinted.

[mvalpreda]

Anyone in So Cal who wants their Versa (or otherwise) tinted, I have a guy that I used for my Versa and two other cars. Couple of people at my office got it done by him and everyone has been happy.

[siggie]

If they don't cut out around the defroster lines, it will heat it up and cause it to bubble. Every car I have EVER had tinted had it cut out around the defroster lines. There's no way they did that in 45 minutes.

I got mine done with 15% on all 9 windows in about 3 1/2 hours for $200.

This has not been a big issue for me as I don't expect to use the rear defroster much here in South Florida. After reading this reply, however, I did a Google search and there are posts stating that the tint will actually help the rear defroster do its job because it helps spread the heat on the window. I could not find a posting that reported bubbling of the tint from use of the rear defroster, nor the requirement to cut lines in the tint to accommodate the defroster. The primary concern is when removing the tint and not damaging the defroster.