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The first question callers ask is.......
How much do you charge to window tint my car?
Generally the cost varies on the type of vehicle, window film type, and the amount and size of the window (s) to be done. Prices for window tinting usually ranges as follows....
Blair's Texas Window Tinting & more call (972) 783-6005 Auto Window Tinting Price Ranges Vehicle Price Ranges (with most commonly used films & vehicles) 2 Door Pick-up truck window tinting
$109.00to$179.00
4 Door Pick-up truck window tinting
$169.00to$239.00
2 Door Car window tinting
$169.00to$249.00
4 Door Car window tinting $189.00to$259.00
Mini vans/ Small Multi Purpose Vehicles
$199.00to$279.00
Large window vans/ (M.V.P.) Vehicles $229.00to$319.00
Custom Vans (with T-Slider Bay Windows) $299.00to$399.00 Costs to Vehicle Tinting Prices Front Windshield Strips
$15.00to$25.00
5% Limo Darkness (available in metalized only) $25.00to$65.00 Sunroofs
$25.00to$35.00
T-Tops
$50.00to$75.00
Film Removal $50.00 per hour Single Window Price Ranges (after broken glass replacements / film removal is additional) Single Door (roll-up) Glass (most cars)
$32.50to$40.00
Single Quarter Glasses (most cars)
$17.50to$37.50
Rear Windshields (most cars)
$50.00to$150.00
*Tax is included in price
see *note* below
....Pricing is based on complete auto window tinting jobs ( excluding front windshields and sunroofs ) to cars with " Clean " Glass that has had no previous window film applied. Film removal is priced at $50.00 per hour.... Average removal time on 4 door cars is approximately 2 (on most) to 3 (on most severely sun baked, but not all) hours. Prices do vary on particular removal jobs depending on the age and quality of the original window film. We do accept cash,local checks, and major credit cards. You can call us for exact quotes at Blairs Texas Window Tinting & more in Dallas,TX. (972) 783-6005 during our normal business hours
Note* We have a lot of people come in with film problems to get a price on how much to remove film they just had installed months ago by someone who did it for them "cheap" only to find their "cheap" deal turned into not so cheap by added removal costs. Then they comment that they went back to have repairs done and only received lip service or the place turned into a Chinese food restaurant, Laundry, or other...
So what we're trying to convey by this notation is not to discredit the window tinting industry (because it's a pretty good industry) but to make you weary of ridiculously low priced jobs or buy this and get this free gimmicks. It's a shame but true that these deals are not designed with your interests in mind and are usually last resort measures for their interests only. Window tinting of any kind should not be viewed just as a commodity because there is more to it than that. Good window tinting jobs can not be done for next to nothing. Good jobs take time, knowledge, skill, and high quality film to achieve a high level of perfection. These ingredients do cost a little, but are well worth the investment on your expensive car(s).
Will my rear defroster cause my window film to bubble?
". A lot of people see cars driving down the road with just their rear window bubbled. This is not due to the rear defroster because if you think about it, it gets much hotter sitting in the sun in the summer than when you use it when the window gets fogged. In fact, window film helps defrosters work faster by distributing the mild heat across the glass a little quicker. The bubbled cars you see are usually cars that the window film is at the end of it's life span. Generally back windows are the first to wear out because they take more of a direct hit from the sun (angled more towards the sky) than the sides do. The sides tend to follow the back window wearing out by about 1 year (or so). All window films out there will eventually wear out (like tires, shocks, brakes, etc...) . You're better off by the film taking all the sun's abuse and wearing out than your upholstery (less money spent on repairs) This is where the quality comes into play. Better films last longer than cheaper films do.
Will removing window film from my car ruin my rear window defroster?
Usually we don't see many problems with defrosters and auto window film removals if good quality film had been used previously. The problems we do see is when someone's window film dies (when it wears out " bubbles ") and it is left on the vehicle in a " dead state " through a couple of hot Texas summers. The film tends to become " sun baked ". In these conditions the window tinting becomes brittle and usually has to be scraped with a razor thus sometimes damaging defroster lines. Try to keep in mind that people usually have their window tint repaired when it first starts to look worn from the sun 's effects. These cars usually never have defroster problems associated with film removal. This is where the quality of the film comes into play. We feel ( just like parachute purchases or any thing else ) that you might pay a little more up front for better quality, but the long run benefits out weigh the initial cost difference.
How long does window tint last ?
All window tinting has life spans. Your cheaper economy versions ( which we don't and won't sell ) usually will last you here in Texas 2 to 4 years if you're lucky ( depending on who's putting the window tinting on ). You're better window films will last you a lot longer. We usually recommend and specialize in two particular types of Llumar window films with different warranties for different needs. These auto window films do very well for us and are very predictable. Naturally everyone you talk to is going to tell you that their product is the best. What we'll tell you is that we have tried all sorts of films over the years and we like how the Llumar window film holds up over time. The next section will try to explain to the difference between the two window films.
Our dyed window films are an excellent affordable choice for people who need help with....
Blair's Texas Window Tinting & more
13502 Floyd Circle
Dallas Texas 75243
Call (972) 783-6005
Or email us with your comments & questions at....
E-mail Us
We also specialize
-Headliner Repair
-Convertible Top
Replacements
-General &
technical Repairs
-Foreign, Exotic,
DomesticCooling ....
Aids cars with weak air conditioners.
(Helps them cool down better & faster).Safety & Protection ....
Of YOU & upholstery in interiors of cars
(greatly reduces fading)Toning down light glare ....
Day or night time driving
(making driving more comfortable)Ultraviolet light blockage ...
For sun related skin conditions
( such as skin cancer ect...).Providing a barrier ....
(in the event of glass breakage )
between YOU and the broken
glass
.......And not to mention, auto window film makes all cars look better (if it is installed properly). The appearance of these films have the traditional tinted look without the purple color you sometimes see driving down the road. They match up very well with factory tints and sunroofs. They are available in several darknesses to which there are window tinting state legalities involved. These films carry a factory backed 3 year nation wide warranty and we generally find these window films to last approximately seven years, if the car see's quite a bit of sunlight and intense heat (& depending on how the vehicle is maintained). If the vehicle is garage kept these films last even longer. The way to view this window film is that You're better having the film take most of the abuse from the sun rather than you or your upholstery. These window films are an affordable choice for people leasing their cars or planning to keep their cars for 5 years or less. This way the person that buys your car from you will have a few good years before they have to replace it. These window films are factory backed with a 3 year nationwide warranty that is good to the original purchaser. Warranty claims can be handled preferably by us or if not then at any authorized Llumar dealer in the United States or Canada at minimum or no charge at all to the customer within the 3 year period.
These window films are our best films. We recommend these window films for all the same reasons as the dyed films above, plus.....
Blair's Texas Window Tinting & more
13502 Floyd Circle
Dallas Texas 75243
Call (972) 783-6005
Or email us with your comments & questions at....
E-mail UsLonger life span ....
...More years of window film service to the customer.More color stable ....
...Retains it's original pigment color over a longer period of timeMore heat blockage ....
...For the amount of legal window tint darkness allowed by law (good on black cars with black interiors that need extra help)PLUS... It Just Looks Good !
These metalized window films are built heavy duty for longer service.They appear to have a conservative metallic appearance ( not looking like chrome or a mirror ) and also are available in several film darknesses with window tinting state legalities involved. We have been installing these metalized auto window films for approximately seven years and have not had any problems so far. We've had a lot of skeptical customers when deciding which auto window film to install on their cars.They skeptically decide to go with metalized for all the reasons above. They come to pick it up when it's finished. They are usually doing high fives in the parking lot when they see it. We have not had any customers comment that they didn't like the metalized window tinting ( or the dyed window film either ). We strive and are proud to keep it that way. These auto window films come with a factory backed nationwide lifetime warranty. For example, if a customer has us window tint his / her car and that customer moves out of state ( college / job transfer ) and should experience problems with their window film, they wouldn't be stuck having to come back to this state to have repairs made. They could just take it to their nearest Llumar window film dealer ( in the continental U.S. or Canada ) and have repairs made at minimal or no charge at all.
Window Film Summary .....
With either of these two types of window film used, a person should be more than happy with the outcome (particularly the way it's installed). We use factory mounting solutions and all factory supplied materials during installation to ensure long term service to the customer and our reputation. So to simply say, we don't cut corners which ultimately leaves everyone involved in the deal satisfied (and that's what we call a good old fashioned deal).
What are the legal limits regarding window tint on my car?
Texas has two sets of laws regarding window tinting that have been amended as of 9-1-03 from a film darkness law to a film net law (combined with any existing tint already in the glass). Passenger cars go by one set of laws and and Multi Purpose Vehicles by another. They are summarized as follows ....
Cars (Passenger Cars)
This law restricts the amount of window film darkness on all side windows combined with any existing tint already in the glass to no darker than a number total of
35%25%LT (LT = light transmission). If the car has 2 outside door mirrors (one on each side) it allows any darkness on the rear wind shield. If the car has only 1 outside mirror the car is only allowed a total of35%25%LT on all windows including the rear wind shield. It does allow front windshields to be tinted measured down from the top of the windshield 5 inches or to the AS1 line which ever measurement comes first (most cars have this AS1 line & some don't). Total of35%25%LT allowed here as well. 1987 and older are not excluded from this law any more.M.P.V. (Multi Purpose Vehicles)
( M.P.V. ) Multi Purpose Vehicle laws restrict the amount of window film darkness on the front doors only combined with any existing tint already in the glass to no darker than a number total of
35%25%LT (LT = light transmission). If the M.P.V. has 2 outside door mirrors (one on each side) it allows any darkness on rest of the rear windows (behind the front doors). If the M.P.V. has only 1 outside mirror the M.P.V. is only allowed a total of35%25%LT on all windows combined with any existing tint already in the glass. No part of front windshields are not allowed to be tinted at all in both cases. It does allow front windshields to be tinted measured down from the top of the windshield 5 inches or to the AS1 line which ever measurement comes first (most M.P.V.s have this AS1 line & some don't). Total of35%25%LT allowed here as well. 1987 and older are not excluded from this law any more.Exemptions:
A vehicle that is: (A) used regularly to transport passengers for a fee; and (B) authorized to operate under license or permit by a local authority.
A vehicle that is maintained by a law enforcement agency and used for law enforcement purposes.
A motor vehicle that is not registered in this state.
Those individual drivers that present a written medical permit and/or a letter of exemption from the Texas Department of Public Safety are exempt from inspection requirements of sun screening devices.
It is not a violation to sell or offer to sell a vehicle with uncertified window film.
More Links:
To see the actual law amendment effective 9-1-03 click here.
To see the Texas Vehicle State Inspection enforcement policy click here.
To see what almost happened to our tint laws and our rights click here.
How many different darknesses of window film do I have to choose from?
Here at Blair's Texas Window Tinting we usually deal in several of the most popular darknesses (the number represents the total amount of light transmission that will pass through the film) and they are as follows :
Dyed Non-Reflective Film
# 35% darkness - Is one of our most popular and used film. This film type (dyed) is the darkest that can be used on law restricted windows here in Texas and most other states. It gives a medium darkness appearance. If used on all windows, cars have that nice smooth classy medium tinted O.E.M. look. **Note** There is no available darkness choice between this 35% dyed film type and the 15% dyed film type shown below...
# 15% darkness - Is also a most popular and used film. This film darkness appears dark and is what we use mostly when people request to use darker film on windows allowed by law (usually juuust right when going darker where allowed to by law). Usually used on large, long sloping rear windshields and on unrestricted windows on trucks and S.U.V.s.
Metalized Film (Mildly Reflective/Conservative)
# 38% darkness - Is one of our most popular and used film types. This film darkness fits well within legal limits on law restricted windows here in Texas and most other states. It is mostly used on restricted windows that has an already heavier than average pigmentation within the glass. It gives a medium darkness appearance and a slight glossy appearance similar to polished super clean glass.
# 30% darkness - Is our most popular and used film type. This film darkness is the darkest film made that falls within Texas' new legal limits on law restricted windows here in Texas. It is mostly used on restricted windows that has low pigmentation within the glass. It gives a medium to slightly darker appearance than the 38% listed above and is what requested to us as "maximum legal". It has a slight glossy (conservative) appearance.
# 18% darkness - Is also our most popular and used film type. This film darkness appears pretty dark and is what we use mostly when people request to use darker film on windows allowed by law (usually juuust right when going darker where allowed to by law). Usually used on large, long sloping rear windshields and on unrestricted windows on trucks and S.U.V.s. (where you are not trying to match an already dark factory pigment color).
# 5% darkness - Is our darkest film. This film darkness appears really dark and is what we use mostly when people request to use the darkest available film on unrestricted windows allowed by law. This is what is typically used on limousines, cars with problem air conditioners, sunroofs, etc.....
(Most Legal Reflective)
"35% ONLY" Metalized (highest legal-reflective) - This is the most reflective automotive film made within the line of films we handle. It appears more reflective while still being legal here in Texas and comfortable to drive with. It does not impair day or night vision.
**Note** Anything more "mirrory" could potentially impair night vision such as turning on an interior dome light or on coming head lights shining in the front wind shield causing reflection reversal creating a reflection of yourself trying to look out your window.We have many that want to know the more technical side of the films we most commonly use. For those needing this information, CLICK HERE to see the film specifications.
How dark will the legal tint look on my car ?
Illusion has a lot to do with how dark the window film appears. For example you can take a white exterior vehicle with a black interior and put a 35% (medium darkness) film on all glasses (which is a legal film in most states that will pass a light meter test) and it appears very dark from the illusion of the contrasting surrounding colors of the car almost appearing illegal. The opposite illusion occurs on black exterior vehicles with light colored interiors (such as light tan or white). These darker colored cars tend to have a more conservative look on the darkness appearance. Interior colors tend to have the most dramatic affect on how the window film darkness appears. This is not to say that the film works better on one or the other. It filters energy transmission equally on both scenarios.
Will I be able to see out of the windows at night ?
Why certainly so...as long as you turn your headlights on and follow your local tinting laws. In our minds we feel it holds true that laws are made for the mind set of the people that live and govern a particular region. Here in Texas we usually deal with three different darkness ranges (depending on film type used). 35%-28% (darkness used on law restricted windows), 15%-18%, and 5%(limo). Since 1984 we have never had even one person come back in and request a lighter film be reapplied because of night vision problems. In fact our customers comment that they wished the legal limits allowed them a darker choice. We have had a few people that went with our 5% (limo tint as some call it) on unrestricted windows allowed by law and comment it's no problem but, it does take a little getting used to it being on there, but in their same sentence say they wouldn't do it differently because they like it. Keep in mind the darker you go where you're allowed to, the more heat and energy is filtered. However we do recommend to a person that has bad vision problems (but, good enough to have a driver's license) to stay towards the lighter end of the darkness scale just to be completely on the safe side of things.
Should I wait till a nice sunny day to have my auto windows tinted ?
Any day is a nice day to have your windows tinted! Weather conditions during window tinting installations does not affect the final outcome of the installation (unless you're in a hurricane or tornado). We've Installed window film on days when it was 107°f as well as 8°f, rain, snow, or shine. The only thing we noticed is the curing ti
