zeitgeist57 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 My FiL just tinted his new Model 3, and it looked sick. I realized that, in driving my tinted BMW and CTS-V, my cheap-o Silverado needs some lovin'! With a regular cab that has 3 flat, big, easily accessible windows, has anyone ever gotten good-quality rolls of tint film, a spray bottle, razor, and squeegee...and just gone to town on their vehicle? If I had a curved rear glass with defrost, or a whole bunch of odd angles/curves, I'd definitely let the pros do it. But to save a buck, I feel like this could be the time. Looking for experience/recommendations. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 I wrestled with this for a while. Yeah, I definitely think you can do it. If you haven't messed with tint before, try it with cheap tint the first time so you don't ruin the expensive stuff if you mess up. Trucks like ours are really simple, but after going back and forth about it I eventually just said F it and paid a shop to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Talk to Buck, he did this exact same process on the Fiero. He can probably shed some light on the DIY process for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Talk to Buck, he did this exact same process on the Fiero. He can probably shed some light on the DIY process for you. Yes I did the Fiero. It sucks and looks horrible. I paid I think around $50 for the tint (3 rollls, fucked one up, so two did the whole car). It looks like shit and I'll be paying someone to do it in the spring or some other time. Just look up DIY window tinting. They make it look a lot easier than what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 DONT get the static cling kind...even though its super easy and looks ok. I did my car back in high school with that stuff and they dont roll down when its hot out because it gets soft and its hard to roll down a window covered in rubber against a rubber seal lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 I wish tint was not so damn expensive to do, I was quoted over $500 to do my bmw with ceramic tint and said screw that noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 I wish tint was not so damn expensive to do, I was quoted over $500 to do my bmw with ceramic tint and said screw that noise Holy shit, where? I had my crew cab F150 done at a shop here and it was $229. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Holy shit, where? I had my crew cab F150 done at a shop here and it was $229. With ceramic tint? If so please lmk where The good tint almost doubled the price but I don’t want to put cheap crap on there to turn purple and bubble up months later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Beard Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 It may be a bit of a hike for you, but Buckeye Sun Control up in Marion is where I have always gone. Tint is good quality and price is decent. Last car that was there was my buddy's integra and it was only $120-$150 for the whole car. I have messed with it in the past, and like others have mentioned by the time you factor in your expense and time its breaking even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 With ceramic tint? If so please lmk where The good tint almost doubled the price but I don’t want to put cheap crap on there to turn purple and bubble up months later Yea, ceramic. But it's a place here in Pittsburgh. You prolly don't want to drive for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 I wish tint was not so damn expensive to do, I was quoted over $500 to do my bmw with ceramic tint and said screw that noise Talk to Tim or Kevin over at Dublin's Performance Auto Spa. No, not cheap but they did a great job with Pinnacle's Ceramic on my Audi and now on my Q50. Top of the line stuff and turned out perfect. Really helps cut out the heat. They are right around the corner from Lucore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 I wish tint was not so damn expensive to do, I was quoted over $500 to do my bmw with ceramic tint and said screw that noise I got our bimmer(535) done for around $350 at Pickup Trucks Plus over in Lewis Center. Yes, it has the ceramic tint. They also tinted my Duramax and it was less(I think metallic tint was used). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 I got our bimmer(535) done for around $350 at Pickup Trucks Plus over in Lewis Center. Yes, it has the ceramic tint. They also tinted my Duramax and it was less(I think metallic tint was used). I might give them a ring and see.. I also don’t know if mine was even more because it’s a wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Is Yousef not around anymore or something? Last time I had him do a car for me was in 2012 when I got my current car done. I think it was $200 for a 4 door car, 35% tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 You can get precut tint kits from ebay exactly for your car, takes out the hardest part. After that it's just removing the inside trim on windows that roll down so you can get the tint below the seal. The rear window is the hard part if it is heavily curved. That's why I didn't even attempt the mustang myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 I like the eBay idea, but I can’t help but think that the film quality is going to be doo-doo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I got my F150 tinted last year for like $200 for the whole thing. Awesome quality and was guaranteed for life. Seems like something that's worth spending the money on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I tried to do my buddy's Grand Am back in college. We spent about 3 hours before we said the hell with this. Never again. I got the ST done at Professional Eclipse about four years ago. $209 for mid-grade tint and he lifetime warranties his work. He's also got a collection of cars you can check out while you're waiting. Haven't had any noticeable issues since I've had it done. It's so cheap compared to the time spend doing it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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