What should a good tint job cost? - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

yahtzee · 04-06-2008, 07:51 PM

Like an idiot, I paid $500 for the tint job on my current 535i from last June. It was convenient and I had never had tint on any of my previous so what the hell did I know...

This past weekend, my buddy in Charlotte, NC has his new JB M3 done for 185 with Madico Tint.....

What should or shouldnt I be tinting with and what is a good price for an M3 sedan?

badfish · 04-06-2008, 08:39 PM

It depends on the film. This weekend I dropped $500 to have my car tinted with Huper Optik at Song's Tint Masters. They did a good job. It's better to pay more for a good job then have some dude hack up your car for cheap. The starting price at Song's depending on the film was $120 for 5 windows on to $500 for Huper Optik.

I can't tell you how important it is to choose a reputable place. These guys can tear up your leather, cut your rubber molding, burn things with the heatgun, and just mess your car up. Many people recommend Song's so I went there and I am satisfied. With the Huper Optik film, there are bubbles that started forming today but they will go away as the film dries in 2 weeks.

!Xoible · 04-07-2008, 12:51 PM

im doing ceramic FormulaOne for about 500 in irvine

KonigsTiger · 04-07-2008, 01:24 PM

That sounds about right to me for a good quality job!

SS32 · 04-07-2008, 04:58 PM

Formula One non-ceramic I paid $240

UltimateBMW · 04-08-2008, 08:53 PM

I speak to a BMW sales associate that mentioned they have a in-house guy that will tint for $299 through the dealership. Seemed like I decent price, but I didn't ask what grade of tint they used.

Davinhci · 04-09-2008, 12:23 AM

might go with the ceramic as well

zeebeda · 04-14-2008, 11:05 PM

I paid $250 for the tint on my Z. It looked alright until it was scratched from someone trying to break into it.

Davinhci · 04-14-2008, 11:13 PM

Ceramic formula 1 just got it done today 35% tint for $349

Bama M3 · 04-16-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yahtzee

Like an idiot, I paid $500 for the tint job on my current 535i from last June. It was convenient and I had never had tint on any of my previous so what the hell did I know...

This past weekend, my buddy in Charlotte, NC has his new JB M3 done for 185 with Madico Tint.....

What should or shouldnt I be tinting with and what is a good price for an M3 sedan?

I always use LA Tint in Sterling VA. They've done 4 cars for me already, and they do the best work I've ever seen. They can even avoid any bubbling around the dot matrix areas. I once had a small spec of dust under a piece of film, and they were happy to replace it with zero hassles.

They use Formula 1 film, which comes with a lifetime warranty. I paid $289 for their top non-ceramic film on my E90 in Nov.

They'll definitely be doing the tint on my M3 when it gets here.

SS32 · 04-16-2008, 04:45 PM

Talked to another shop around here and they said ceramic for $300, non for $225 and it comes w/ a lifetime guarantee

SnowsM3 · 04-18-2008, 12:50 AM

Can someone please explain the pros/cons of ceramic/non-ceramic and what's the big deal about huber optik? My M3 should be arriving in about 2 weeks and I'm researching tint right now. What is the best and why? Thanks!

04-06-2008, 07:51 PM	#1
yahtzee Captain Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 620 iTrader: (1) View yahtzee's Garage	What should a good tint job cost? Like an idiot, I paid $500 for the tint job on my current 535i from last June. It was convenient and I had never had tint on any of my previous so what the hell did I know... This past weekend, my buddy in Charlotte, NC has his new JB M3 done for 185 with Madico Tint..... What should or shouldnt I be tinting with and what is a good price for an M3 sedan?

04-07-2008, 01:24 PM	#4
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,413 iTrader: (0)	That sounds about right to me for a good quality job! __________________ ==================================================

04-07-2008, 04:58 PM	#5
SS32 Major Drives: 08 M3, 87 325 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleighwood, NC Posts: 1,329 iTrader: (0)	Formula One non-ceramic I paid $240 __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

04-08-2008, 08:53 PM	#6
UltimateBMW Colonel Drives: 2001 330ci Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 2,012 iTrader: (0)	I speak to a BMW sales associate that mentioned they have a in-house guy that will tint for $299 through the dealership. Seemed like I decent price, but I didn't ask what grade of tint they used. __________________

04-09-2008, 12:23 AM	#7
Davinhci Colonel Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,373 iTrader: (0) View Davinhci's Garage	might go with the ceramic as well __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| Breyton GTS Race 19's \| APE Air Filter \| Premium \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Premium Sound \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| H&R Spacers \| RPI Scoops

04-06-2008, 08:39 PM	#2
badfish Captain Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 962 iTrader: (0) View badfish's Garage	It depends on the film. This weekend I dropped $500 to have my car tinted with Huper Optik at Song's Tint Masters. They did a good job. It's better to pay more for a good job then have some dude hack up your car for cheap. The starting price at Song's depending on the film was $120 for 5 windows on to $500 for Huper Optik. I can't tell you how important it is to choose a reputable place. These guys can tear up your leather, cut your rubber molding, burn things with the heatgun, and just mess your car up. Many people recommend Song's so I went there and I am satisfied. With the Huper Optik film, there are bubbles that started forming today but they will go away as the film dries in 2 weeks.

04-07-2008, 12:51 PM	#3
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	im doing ceramic FormulaOne for about 500 in irvine

04-14-2008, 11:05 PM	#8
zeebeda Private First Class Drives: Nissan 350Z, BMW e90 328i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pensacola Beach, FL Posts: 145 iTrader: (0) View zeebeda's Garage	I paid $250 for the tint on my Z. It looked alright until it was scratched from someone trying to break into it.

04-14-2008, 11:13 PM	#9
Davinhci Colonel Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,373 iTrader: (0) View Davinhci's Garage	Ceramic formula 1 just got it done today 35% tint for $349 __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| Breyton GTS Race 19's \| APE Air Filter \| Premium \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Premium Sound \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| H&R Spacers \| RPI Scoops

04-16-2008, 04:45 PM	#11
SS32 Major Drives: 08 M3, 87 325 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleighwood, NC Posts: 1,329 iTrader: (0)	Talked to another shop around here and they said ceramic for $300, non for $225 and it comes w/ a lifetime guarantee __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

04-18-2008, 12:50 AM	#12
SnowsM3 Enlisted Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	Can someone please explain the pros/cons of ceramic/non-ceramic and what's the big deal about huber optik? My M3 should be arriving in about 2 weeks and I'm researching tint right now. What is the best and why? Thanks!