Perhaps the tint was bubbling or peeling off the car that passed you, giving it a less-than-desirable look. As is often the case, you get what you pay for and auto window tinting is no exception. Auto experts say applying low-quality tint requires precision and skill. Oftentimes people will install cheap film by low-quality quality installers on their glass and it looks decent at first, but within a year it starts to bubble or peel off the glass.
Cost to tint car windows
There are a number of businesses in Jupiter Florida and all over Palm Beach County that offer professional window tinting at competitive prices.
High-quality tint shop owners in Jupiter, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach Florida in Palm Beach County & Hobe Sound, Stuart Florida in Martin County typically charge $90 to $190 per window but offer discounts for tinting the entire car which typically takes about two hours for a standard car and longer for larger vehicles. Low-quality tint shops will charge less.
A basic tint for an average-sized car using low-quality film may cost $99 for an entire sedan. Using higher-quality tint and installation techniques costs between $350 to $750 for the entire vehicle, depending on several factors. That’s the price for higher-performing films and quality installations. The more heat the film offered rejects the more the price goes up. Shops around the country say the most common request their shops gets is from customers wanting just the front two windows tinted which ranges between $175 to $375..
Shop owners in Jupiter, Florida, say their prices range from $265 for a small pickup to $570 for vans. They say prices vary depending on the type of vehicle, how many windows it has, and whether Dyed, Metallized, Ceramic, IR Ceramic or Ultra Premium IR+ Ceramic Tint is used. In this area, shop owners typically charge $350 for a sedan with a Color Stable Dyed Tint, with prices going up slightly for midsize and large SUVs. An option that only the best installers offer is adding film to your vehicle’s full windshield which ranges from $175 to $660 depending on the product and vehicle size.
According to data collected on the internet, across the country, prices range rather drastically. Window tinting can cost $175 to $570 for using standard dyed tint and $200 to $650 for metallized tint. When you get into premium ceramic films the prices go even higher as these films are very expensive, but have incredible heat-rejecting capabilities. Entry-level nano-ceramic tint ranges from $225 to $730, and IR Infrared Ceramic tint ranges from $275 to $895. Ultra Premium IR+ Infrared Ceramic tint ranges from $375 to $1220.
Benefits of window tinting
It’s estimated that window tinting blocks up to 99 percent of UV rays and cools the car down by 65 percent or more, which protects people from the sun and their car’s interior from fading or cracking. A lot of people have their cars tinted because they want to block the heat. Some want it for privacy too.
Another benefit to having a professional tint your car is reputable companies should know the law when it comes to local or state regulations regarding tint and how dark windows are allowed to be. States have different laws, and it’s important to check your state’s law before getting your windows tinted.
Professionals also use higher quality films that are typically not available to the public and can guarantee the tint is applied evenly without any bubbles or debris. It’s a skilled labor that’s typically done with a heat gun that contours the film to the glass. There’s a chance someone with less experience can scratch the glass, moldings, damage the car’s paint or even the interior or exterior with a razor blade or heat gun. Most consumers are attracted to cheaper prices. Experts say that when you see a cheap price there is usually something missing from the equation of quality. High-quality installations and products aren’t cheap. Don’t be fooled by using a cheap shop only to pay more later to have the film removed and replaced by an expert using high-quality tint and installation practices.
The benefits of having a professional installation done primarily is the warranty along with the quality of the tint plus installation. Most manufacturers like LLumar Films offer a lifetime warranty against color change, bubbling and peeling with proof of purchase from an authorized installer.