where can i get tints (GTA) and how much do they run?

[s2kdarren]

don't know much about it and don't want to get scammed..... anyone know any good tinting places (around toronto-thornhill) as well as how much i should expect to pay?

thanks so much in advance

[ericgu22]

got mines done at Unique tinting near Mcowan/nugget. There are 3 different tint options ranging from $99 to 250. I got the second best one, which is all you need. Cost me 140.

[Carzzz]

Originally Posted by s2kdarren

don't know much about it and don't want to get scammed..... anyone know any good tinting places (around toronto-thornhill) as well as how much i should expect to pay?

thanks so much in advance

You can buy some the "tinted Film" through ebay and they are pre-cut. It going to cost you less than $40

[Schroeder64]

Originally Posted by Carzzz

You can buy some the "tinted Film" through ebay and they are pre-cut. It going to cost you less than $40

ya...i would deffinitly not reccomend that^^

ive done that before and it had air bubbbles and started peeling.
its a skilled job to do.

[lowincash]

one of my pet peeve is people calling tint "tints" lol

i would also stay away from those pre-cut do it yourself tint kits...it's just going to make the car look ghetto after a while. those kits usually aren't really high quality tint. just get it done professionally...if you need suggestions you can probably check out www.tintdude.com and check out their subforums...there's info on which shop is good and stuff.

[LeanBurn]

How long until the typical window tint turns purple-ish? Are there any grades or types that do not do this after time?

[jwmartell]

In Nova Scotia it is illegal to put add-on tint to car windows.

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by jwmartell

In Nova Scotia it is illegal to put add-on tint to car windows.

well, the op is from toronto so that doesn't apply.

my suggestions is to check out some places.... audio heaven is quite popular and has good customer service, i think they're having a special during importfest weekend.

Originally Posted by LeanBurn

How long until the typical window tint turns purple-ish? Are there any grades or types that do not do this after time?

it depends, but in terms of a quality tint job, you get what you pay for. imo, i wouldn't pay anything less than $150 and still expect a decent job.

metallic based tint film usually resists color degradation better, but the trade off is that it interferes with your gps navigation signals and weakens am radio reception. get a ceramic based tint that has no metallics, but they tend to be more pricey.

[s2kdarren]

thanks guys i made an appointment with unique tinting in markham

[Carzzz]

What's the tint % and price?

[s2kdarren]

i brought in two cars and got the top of the line tint "solar guard" for 200 instead of 250 he said he would give me that price cause i brought a friend to do his civic as well (i dunno.... if they would give everyone 200 im sure they would)
I got 35% all around... im pretty happy with it i just hope ii can see at night.