Did you get ceramic? I'm in OC and will be getting it tinted as soon as I take delivery so I'm shopping around now. I was quoted $1380 from a local place.
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Window Tint Too Expensive
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SocalM3P
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yes, I did get ceramic. we actually had my wife's MYP done at a different place bc it was cheaper and they also had great yelp reviews. give Concours Auto Spa in Torrance and see what they can do for you. their quote might be close to your $1380 quote.
Young Phenom
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Anyone got suggestion on which tint I should go with? I got these quotes from 2 SoCal place, both with really good Yelp reviews.
Option 1. 3M Premier dealer
all side windows + half rear FX-Premium $235 or Ceramic IR $470
Option 2. Mobile installer
all side + full back Rayno Phantom S7 (Carbon Ceramic) $245
Which installer would you go with? Both installer have over 100 reviews with 4.5+ rating. I am not sure which route to go.
Option 1. 3M Premier dealer
all side windows + half rear FX-Premium $235 or Ceramic IR $470
Option 2. Mobile installer
all side + full back Rayno Phantom S7 (Carbon Ceramic) $245
Which installer would you go with? Both installer have over 100 reviews with 4.5+ rating. I am not sure which route to go.
valem
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I noticed that tint places will list Tesla as it's own car category... kind of upsetting really... here's an example where they list:
Coupe / Sedan, Pickup Truck, SUV, Extended SUV, MiniVan, Tesla
Pricing:
Coupe / Sedan
PRIME XR - $349
PRIME XR PLUS - $599
SUV
PRIME XR - $449
PRIME XR PLUS - $699
Extended SUV
PRIME XR - $529
PRIME XR PLUS - $799
MiniVan
PRIME XR - $499
PRIME XR PLUS - $799
Model 3
PRIME XR - $599
PRIME XR PLUS - $999
I can't believe they actually advertise it on their website.
www.alligatorwindowtint.com
Coupe / Sedan, Pickup Truck, SUV, Extended SUV, MiniVan, Tesla
Pricing:
Coupe / Sedan
PRIME XR - $349
PRIME XR PLUS - $599
SUV
PRIME XR - $449
PRIME XR PLUS - $699
Extended SUV
PRIME XR - $529
PRIME XR PLUS - $799
MiniVan
PRIME XR - $499
PRIME XR PLUS - $799
Model 3
PRIME XR - $599
PRIME XR PLUS - $999
I can't believe they actually advertise it on their website.
Pricing | Alligator Window Tint | Orlando, FL
Here you will find pricing information for Alligator Window Tint & Detail's services.
www.alligatorwindowtint.com
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I noticed that tint places will list Tesla as it's own car category... kind of upsetting really... here's an example where they list:
Coupe / Sedan, Pickup Truck, SUV, Extended SUV, MiniVan, Tesla
Pricing:
Coupe / Sedan
PRIME XR - $349
PRIME XR PLUS - $599
SUV
PRIME XR - $449
PRIME XR PLUS - $699
Extended SUV
PRIME XR - $529
PRIME XR PLUS - $799
MiniVan
PRIME XR - $499
PRIME XR PLUS - $799
Model 3
PRIME XR - $599
PRIME XR PLUS - $999
I can't believe they actually advertise it on their website.
Pricing | Alligator Window Tint | Orlando, FL
Here you will find pricing information for Alligator Window Tint & Detail's services.
the back window is quite large and takes more materials, higher price makes more sense to me
valem
Member
It doesn't take more material, but it does require one large piece of tint for the large back window, or an expert join of two pieces. A Tahoe is slightly more $ in materials, but it is a substantially easier installation. The Tesla has much more rake to the windshield, and to do the entire back window in one piece is an exercise in frustration, to say the least.
Materials are not the expensive part of the install.
valem
Member
Windshield is not included in the quote I posted.
So $999 is normal price to tint a M3 ?
I didn't say anything about the windshield. I also didn't comment that the price was good - only that it makes sense the Tesla would cost more than a Tahoe.
$1k to tint a car does sound absurd, but it's not that far off from what most people are paying. 6 months ago, I would have said ~$750 is the most I would pay, but that was before everything decided to get stupid expensive.
I paid around $400 for my last car, and that was not ceramic. Add the cost of ceramic tint, and the pain in the arse of tinting the Model 3, and I'd say $999 isn't that far off from reality, especially when I see what these people on the west coast are paying.
lUtriaNt
Member
i paid 1K for all windows, one piece in back, visor strip up top (as well as the front windscreen) here in LA.
with the electronics and such in these ipad cars we drive, some dealers have to be more protective of the interior, so they toss in a bit more for labor associated with that as well.
with the electronics and such in these ipad cars we drive, some dealers have to be more protective of the interior, so they toss in a bit more for labor associated with that as well.
We added a 2 piece interior roof mounted "shade" via Amazon. Works just fine in Sunny San Diego.
North OC, $460 for ceramic tint, with one piece back roof window. I was given 10% discount from $500 because I am a repeat customer. One Stop Tint.
k3rn3lkill3r
Member
I feel like it’s very location specific. There are pros here who knock out 4 window ceramic tint to 35% in 2 hours for $300. They even pick your car up and return it to the lot once finished.
DamienSteele
Member
I'm in the atlanta area and reached out to one shop based on a lot of positive reviews and they quoted me 900 for ceramic for all side windows and one piece full rear. seems like its on par with some other quotes ive seen in here. its crazy how expensive that rear window can be but i get it.
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