Car Windows Tint Suggestion

Lancerx on 27/12/2017 - 20:22
Last edited 28/12/2017 - 14:13 by 1 other user

Hi all, thinking of getting my Forester retinted with darkest legal tints, the current one faded a bit. I believe in WA, we're allowed 20% on rears, and 35% on front windows.

Came across few brands like 3M, Solargard, llumar, FM7, Octane etc. At the moment,I'm quoted the most expensive from FM7, but it seem to be the best product, just not sure how much better. The main question is, is it really worth paying more or they all more or less do the same thing? Mainly just wanna reduce amount of heat and sun coming into the car.

Love to hear from industry insiders. Thanks!

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  oscargamer on 27/12/2017 - 20:39

  3M

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    Lancerx on 27/12/2017 - 23:20

    Why? They probably one of the most common ones out there, and so far the cheapest. Anything to watch out for?

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      TheBilly on 28/12/2017 - 21:03

      Why?

      They probably one of the most common ones out there, and so far the cheapest

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        Lancerx on 28/12/2017 - 21:41

        That's why I'm worried. Is it cheap because inferior quality or just better wholesale pricing?

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  irdonn on 27/12/2017 - 21:27

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  Hi mate, I highly recommend having a chat to Trent at TKO Tinting in Carlisle. I have had a few cars tinted there. Independent, honest and treats all the cars that pass through his workshop with utmost care. He'll be able to answer all of your tinting questions. Cheers.

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    Lancerx on 28/12/2017 - 01:40

    Mind PM me what sort of price you got charged? Unless it's mate's rate?

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      irdonn on 28/12/2017 - 14:07

      Sure, regular pleb rate. 3M Colour Stable for a VF Commodore was $385

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        Lancerx on 28/12/2017 - 21:40

        Have to say that's a bit dear for 3M? Did you look around before you went with him?

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  [Deactivated] on 28/12/2017 - 03:08

  Interested to see what you find. Please let me know what prices you have been quoted as I'm needing to retint as my driver's side has started bubbling.

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    Lancerx on 28/12/2017 - 03:21

    If you got it from retailer, you should be covered under warranty

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      [Deactivated] on 28/12/2017 - 10:44

      I got it from a used car dealer.

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  Vancomycin 1000mg on 28/12/2017 - 04:08

  I did my Mazda 3 in November for $345 for Octane 20, although I did get a cheaper quote for $275 but I wasn't happy with their reviews online so I've decided to go with Tint a Car Cannington.

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    Lancerx on 28/12/2017 - 11:17

    same thing cheaper?

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      Vancomycin 1000mg on 28/12/2017 - 22:06

      I dont know what you mean but Yes the other shop quoted me $275 for Octane 20 for all my windows except windshield.

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  Lancerx on 28/12/2017 - 21:43

  Upon asking few people, looks like llumar brand is pretty popular among small tint businesses. Any particular reason behind this?

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  modgod on 30/12/2017 - 21:44

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  TKO tinting is my go to place, All my cars are tinted by them
  They also do front windscreen 75% highly recommend (not legal)
  I have 75%windscreen, 20%front, oem privacy glass rears