GeorgeKaplan

For my 2012 C63 Coupe. All windows except windshield. Benz dealer quote me $675 + tax?? Seems really high for a tint job. Any thoughts?

w204_Generic

That window tint better be made from diamonds....

m a x i m u s

Um, it's a dealership, what did you expect?

rentzington

Skip the dealer and find a reputable local shop, you should be able to get good ceramic tint for around 400 or less.
Make sure you get ceramic or a tint that wont interfere with the gps, radio, keyless system, etc

SaphGreyC63

Got my car tinted for $150. It's been 2 and half years, I've had zero issues with it and it keeps out sunlight so it's doing the job.

Critter

ceramic for sure,400 dollars max
Just what dealership does in house tint, they send it out and guaranteed it will be the cheap stuff.

quaalude

I just got mine tinted for $265 with 18% Suntek CXP ceramic from the tint shop I go to so it should be around $300-400 max as Critter said.

INS1GNIA

Ceramic around here ran me about $350 for all windows. $675, better come with a food butler and some sort of message treatment!

GeorgeKaplan

lol. got it. I got a quote from a tint shop for llumar formula 1 classic for $300 and pinnacle formula 1 ceramic for 400. i guess i will go with that one over the dealer for sure.

rentzington

see if they have llumar ceramatrix
i got this on two car's and it's really nice, cant remember what i paid but i think it was around 300

jcfay

I need a tint job too, seems like ceramic tint is key. I'm in NY and I'm sure other states have laws on tint %, but any thoughts from you guys on what tint % to go with? The factory windows already come with a modest tint to them as well, don't they? Thx

INS1GNIA

I know that the tint is rated differently at each place (also depending on what type you get), but I got 20% ceramic all the way around. I wanted it somewhat dark but not the murdered out look. You can still see in quite a bit but still gives that dark look. Able to see out just fine at night as well (I know some worry about that). I would suggest 20-35%, all depends on how dark you want it though. Any tint looks better than no tint at all though lol.

rentzington

here in tx i believe the max on the front windows is a total of 30% the shop i used explained thats a total rating combined with the factory coating. So i got 35% on my front two windows

here theres no restriction on the back but i wanted to see out at night so i got 15% looks really dark and i can see perfectly.

i'd just check local laws first to be informed so you don't rely on the shop.

as you said ceramic (or equivalent like wincos)is key

GeorgeKaplan

I am in NY as well. 70% is the law. The tint master said 50% will be fine. 35% should be ok. 20% gets you pulled over once a month. I am going tomorrow. Thinking 50% I don't want to go too dark but ultimately will depend on what it looks like in person.

MJ50

which film does stealer use?
huper optik is in $500 range...

rentzington

good point, i passed on huper due to price and it isn't dark. completely forgot about that brand.
if it's huper then that quote isn't as bad but still very high

MJ50

yea, everything's high at stealer... :smack:

solekeeper

If someone takes their car to a dealer for tint, you are a complete idiot.

jcfay

Thanks, I thought that was the # here. So you're getting 50% all around? IIRC correctly the NY law has some differences for driver's versus passenger and rear and windshield too. But maybe I'd be fine with 50% front and back?

Any other suggestions on picking a place for tint (besides NOT going to the dealer)? I always think of tint-gone-wrong on cheap, old cars that's all bubbly and peeling...

Thanks again

GeorgeKaplan

back window you can go as dark as you want. i just want all of them to look alike. will send some pics post tint tomorrow.

rentzington

a gradual difference in the back windows doesn't look bad at all...well on sedans anyway.

AMGangster

That is a joke right? You should be able to get that done for $250 tops!

GeorgeKaplan

No laughing over here. No joke. Probably a 30% markup just for NYC pricing. She is getting worked on right now. I will post some pics post. I wanted 50% but they convinced me to do 35% all around....

QWKSNKE

I agree. 50% would be a waste of money. 35% or darker is the way to go. I used to run 50% on my entire front windshield and 30% on all other glass on previous cars.
I am thinking on the AMG I may do 30% on the front doors, 20% on the rear doors, and 30 on the back glass

GeorgeKaplan

Done. Looks pretty sick. I can't believe I am saying this but almost could have gone darker. Definitely better than 50pct. It started snowing here so I am not jumping around taking pics but should have tomorrow.