How much should window tinting cost?
Answer a few questions to see a fair price range and what most people pay. Use it to check a quote before you book.
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What affects the price of window tinting
- Number of windows. Most shops price the two front windows, the full car, and a windshield strip separately.
- Film type. Ceramic film blocks more heat and costs several times more than dyed or carbon film.
- Vehicle. SUVs, vans and cars with curved back glass have more glass and take longer.
- Old tint. Removing faded or bubbling film and its glue can add an hour or more.
- Warranty. Better shops use name-brand film with a lifetime warranty against fading and peeling.
The low end of the range is a newer tint installer at about $45 an hour. The high end is an experienced pro at about $80 an hour who travels to you. Many tint installers have a minimum charge of around $60. Prices are higher in big cities.
Common questions
How dark can my tint be?
It depends on your state. Each state sets limits for the front side windows, back windows and windshield, so ask the shop what is legal where you live before you pick a shade.
How long before I can roll the windows down?
Most installers say to keep the windows up for three to five days while the film dries and sticks to the glass.
Window Tinting cost guides
How much should I charge for window tinting?
Enter what your time is worth and your costs. You get a price list you can paste into a flyer, Facebook post or booking page.
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How the prices are worked out
Each price is your hourly rate times the typical time for that job, plus supplies and driving, plus your overhead and profit, rounded up to the nearest $5. Small jobs use a $60 minimum. If you work faster or slower than the times shown, adjust your hourly rate.
Before you post prices, check two or three local tint installers on Google or Facebook. If you're well below them, you can probably charge more.