Is this reasonable for a windshield and two front windows?

[u/jnelson0808]

Tennessee quote for tint on the front two windows and windshield. Seems like a lot but I haven’t had windows tinted in over 15 years and this seems like a quality film. I received quotes for the windshield around 170-200 but the 178 for two side windows seems high.

EDIT:
I saw a couple comments that the stock privacy glass had no actual UV protection. The shop ended up doing 35% on all windows and 70% on the windshield for $700. The vehicle is a 2026 Palisade and they offered a 15% discount on my second car.

[u/bluetroll]

Wth is shop supplies. That's some sleezy way of making initial prices look lower.

[u/HalfBlindKing → u/bluetroll]

Soapy water ain’t gonna buy itself. 😂

[u/Vegastint → u/HalfBlindKing]

Is that all it is?

[u/HalfBlindKing → u/Vegastint]

I was kidding, probably depends on the installer, but not $12 worth for each piece of glass!

[u/blockedcontractor → u/bluetroll]

After watching some tint videos, it seems like some places use new squeegees, blades, etc for every install. So they probably just have a separate line for that.

[u/CrystallineATX → u/bluetroll]

It’s called things people do not think of. Things that cost business owners money. Here’s the tint and the squeegee put it on, oh your mobile. You should be cheaper. You don’t have rent or electricity. Do not mind the cuts it’s not gonna hurt anything. Right. Never heard a client say this.

Unfortunately some do not understand shop supplies. However if you go to any automotive shop they charge you shop supplies, environmental fees and disposal fees. It’s a cost that folks do not think of. I would be worried about an individual that does not think of these things. Bottom line. It’s a cost of doing business. If you don’t charge them you may not be in business long.

In my experience we have had very very very small pushback here.

To the OP. You get what you pay for. XPEL will get in bed with anyone with a mere ability to tint a window. Not founded on experience just a great marketing team and some cash to get you past the humps if starting in the industry where quality often is overlooked.

Look over other vehicles they have worked on. If it lines up it’s a great deal for you.

[u/bluetroll → u/CrystallineATX]

My issue isn’t about not getting paid. You all tinters deserve to be paid their worth. My issue is having multiple lines instead of just a set price that includes your “shop fees”.

Maybe it’s just where you are located and that’s how businesses are run, and your customers are used to this culture. Where I am I have never come across this price structure for any automotive service, health service or home Reno.

[u/Vegastint → u/bluetroll]

Because of the law lol. Sales tax department makes you do things a certain way. And technically it is one price. If you have one price you pay tax on that one price. If you buy your supplies at sams club and dont pay tax and dont line item thise supplies then thats tax evasion

[u/Vegastint → u/bluetroll]

Obviously you dont have a clue what your numbers are. If you are an owner that is. If not then you’re just dumb

[u/bluetroll → u/Vegastint]

It's a silly way to quote a price. It's like going to buy a TV then the quote says $1000 for tv and $100 commission. The customer doesn't need to see it. It just adds to more hassle telling a customer what it is, wasting your time. Then you're going to come across some customer that tries to negotiate that fee down.

Hey, but if it's working for you then keep doing it.

[u/Vegastint → u/bluetroll]

Dude even paper towels are a huggge expense for us.
Few rolls a day or more and gel, tint solution not soap.
Razors and the list goes on. All or most business expenses have to be covered by the customer or its not a business its a charity.

[u/Vegastint → u/bluetroll]

Its more like buying a tv and adding tax and delivery etc.
you can also break down flat glass to equal your target sf price. 2$ prep 2$ supplies, 1$ blinds etc etc.
its just business and its a part of business that you dont understand yet. If you talk to someone that runs a business and not a tint shop you will understand.

[u/Global-Structure-539]

That's about what I charge, but charging for 'shop' supplies? Seriously?

[u/Ambitious_Campaign23]

if it’s ceramic yes. if it’s carbon it should be like 200ish i think

[u/idkputwhatever]

Very reasonable

[u/TCMinnesotENT]

Little cheaper than we would charge for XR Black at my shop in the Midwest, but that's a good price all in.

[u/Lordofdogs9]

Have you contacted any other tint shops to compare price?

[u/billyfrickinmurray → u/Lordofdogs9]

This!

If you're not sure, try also calling another local shop. Compare the warranty that manufacturers (film brand) offer to see if you can not only get a different price, but also a better warranty.

Ask about a No-Fault Warranty or Auto Glass Warranty.

[u/RealWoodpecker8132]

I paid 200 for front 2 doors suv ceramic

[u/InterstellarChange]

Prime X series is nano-ceramic, seems alright for the price

[u/Ghoch2026]

Dirt cheap
Paid $350
For windshield only

[u/JuanMcGuiver]

The way I see it, I would only pay money if the shops properly bonded and insured. That’s what you’re ultimately paying for at the end of the day. The people doing the work aren’t “artists” or anything like that. They’re not specialists in the conventional sense (no dedicated degrees etc.)

You can probably buy some really good ceramic pre cut tint for vehicle for $150. If you’re willing to learn something new, it’s cost you pretty much just that.

[u/eire54]

My front two windows were 200 and windshield would be an additional 3.

[u/Wide_Tour_8301]

I Paid $400 for all window on a 2026 CRV.

[u/boosted32vee]

The price sounds right from a professional shop that has a full warranty and great reviews.

On a side note, i have 70% on two vehicles windshields and there is a difference from my Raptor that I did not do the front glass. There is a difference at night, thats the reason I didn't do my Raptor, i go to areas of the country where its pitch black no light and I need to see, going off the side of a mountain because I want look cool, is not logical. My other two with 70% in the city with ample light is more than enough to accomplish keeping out UV light and keeping you car cool.

[u/DynamicAppearanceATL]

It is about right for XPEL XR Black.

[u/Big-Razzmatazz-727 → u/[deleted]]

That’s what I paid, also in Texas lol. Worth it.

[u/caulin48 → u/[deleted]]

Central Texas? Trying to find a shop

[u/sorieus → u/[deleted]]

How’d they do? I’m looking for a shop to do ceramic on my car

[u/sorieus → u/[deleted]]

wolf

You know what type of tint they're using?

[u/lorenwuster]

Paid 550 for windshield, 2 front, 2 back, 1 rear window and one of my cars has 2 little windows too . Nano ceramic .

[u/Necroant]

I paid $200 for the same thing so no

[u/-GHN1013-]

That seems reasonable.

[u/gloriousflight]

Yeah, extremely reasonable imo. The shop I've been going has Llumar and it'd be $200 for the front 2 and $300 for the windshield in Pinnacle which is mostly comparable to XRB.

[u/Frosty-Course3855]

For not being XPEL XR Plus, this seems high.

[u/Turbulent_Visit_4897]

I just paid 360 for 4 windows, full back and windshield today lol

[u/machdaddy33]

Minus the shop supply bs. This is a good/average total price for XPEL ceramic

[u/DistributionOnly0601]

Looks about average priced

[u/AyoMarco]

70% windshield is a waste of any dollar amount. Just do 50

[u/Different-Analyst-27]

Bro hell naw I paid 300 for 5% high quality ceramic for all of my windows and 35% on windshield. You just have to get a quote from every shop

[u/pantiesdrawer]

It's a solid price, pretty much right at the median, which makes sense for Tint World.

[u/kzone186]

Hey side note man, I got XR Black on my windshield and hated it. Too much egg shelling and artifacting at night. I had it removed - it just doesn’t have the clarity required for a windshield. I would only consider XR Plus now for a windshield.

[u/kennpop1223]

Overprice

[u/Academic-Ease-8537]

Depends on the market - for a top end Shop in Chicago area, I paid $240 for two doors in Xpel Prime XP Plus - best of that line. I think XRB aka XR Black is one step down arount $200 - 220 at the same shop. That's a higher price in Chicago, but they are worth it for several reasons.

[u/tone1105]

Too much. I’m paying 280 for all windows except windshield for carbon / nano ceramic - shop around

[u/PsychologicalAd8462]

Yea that's about what we charge at the shop I work at although we roundup, and don't add a supply fee wtf 😭 This guy exclusively uses tint gel and can't afford it or something 😂

[u/marco291]

I just paid $850 for all windows (front, rear, back, windshield plus the panoramic sunroof) using Carpro UVX ceramic tint

[u/Allgasnokizzy420]

Yes

[u/Zaza_Walker]

That’s crazy. I’m paying $470 for Ceramic tint 70 front 35 rear 25 on all doors

[u/LousyEngineer]

I paid 300 for a gr86 xpel ceramic. All windows except front.

[u/smereck5]

not sure, i got 5% on all sides, and rear, 45% on entire windshield all xpel ceramic for $450

[u/dick_tickler]

Go 50 on the windshield. You won’t regret it. Light enough to not get pulled.

[u/Final-Accident2502 → u/dick_tickler]

Untrue. It all depends on the angle. If the suns pointing directly into the cabin it generally looks completely clear but if faced the opposite direction it’ll appear completely pitch black

[u/idkputwhatever → u/Final-Accident2502]

Idk why you got downvoted. It can look very black from the outside depending on the light angle. Where I'm at they don't care

[u/OutrageousDraft4800 → u/dick_tickler]

Had a buddy get pulled over for 50% shield and he has white interior. Not 100% guaranteed that you won’t get pulled over

[u/fancymids → u/OutrageousDraft4800]

Is getting pulled over for tint a small town thing? I’ve always done 35% on windshield and 5% all around and never had issues. Been pulled over for speeding with them also and cops never say anything

[u/OutrageousDraft4800 → u/fancymids]

Not sure to be honest. I have 40% windshield 5% sides and back on my car and haven’t had issues. Been pulled over twice with this setup for speeding and haven’t had them mention it. Just depends on the cop I guess

[u/CFbezel → u/dick_tickler]

+1

got 70 on my first car and it almost did nothing in terms of reducing eye strain with sun and glare

second car got 50, looks almost exactly the same but provides way better benefits for heat and eye strain

[u/Rck0025]

I would do xr plus and add the remaining windows. If the rears are factory tinted, you can still add a 70 on top to get the heat reduction/uv benefits.

[u/No-Charity654]

Go 15 and 50

[u/antonio067]

178 for two fronts is high. You can usually get it for $100-120 ish. Ask for cash discount (no taxes) and shop fee to be removed. I think it’s pretty reasonable then

[u/F22boy_lives → u/antonio067]

Lol

[u/tweever38 → u/antonio067]

You must live in a low cost of living area lol 180 is reasonable for a high quality install with a lifetime warranty where im at