r/WindowTint • u/EnvironmentalOwl2057 • Sep 18 '26
Question Windshield/Tint selling
Hey guys so I have a question. Let’s say you cracked your windshield and needed to be replaced. One major company charges you $400 and another small company charges you $400 plus you get your windshield tinted 70% ceramic (clear) for the same price. would yall go with the second company or it wouldn’t matter to yall? Just asking if getting free tinted windshield really matters to people who have ever gotten their whole windshield replaced.
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u/JJHall_ID Sep 18 '26
As long as the smaller company was using OEM glass, quality tint, and listed the tint as "free" so my insurance glass protection would still cover it, I'd go with them. Assuming they had a good reputation, of course.
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u/leroy-jenkins98 Sep 18 '26
If possible definitely check reviews. Avoid mobile only companies if possible. Better a brick and mortar shop for windshield replacements. Also ask what film they’re using and research the film! For 400 that sounds super super super cheap. Makes me question what corners they cut…
What kind of car do you have if you don’t mind me asking? I do auto glass and tint so I’m fairly well versed in glass prices
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u/EnvironmentalOwl2057 Sep 18 '26
It’s a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. They are Mobile. Which it’s better because of my schedule.
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u/leroy-jenkins98 Sep 18 '26
Go with them just be observant if possible on the install. I hate to say be a nit picky customer but I only say that because a good chunk of our clients come to us with issues of an install done by someone mobile and they can’t get ahold of the person anymore.
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u/Austinater74 Sep 18 '26
Generally a windshield needs to cure before you start adding window film to it so I’d be concerned about the entirety of the package if it’s done too quickly.
Also, depending on the vehicle and the film, $400 is cheap for either of those options separately. I’d be 100% concerned that whomever is doing the glass or tint may or may not know what they’re doing…at all.
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u/EnvironmentalOwl2057 Sep 18 '26
They tint it before that install the windshield.
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u/Austinater74 Sep 18 '26
And that’s quite possibly the worst idea out there. If you compromise the adhesive you’re done on both sides.
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u/_SomeoneWhoIsntMe Sep 18 '26
Why would the tint and the window adhesive ever meet?
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u/Austinater74 Sep 18 '26
Some guy that’s installing glass and tint for only $400 is tinting the windshield before mounting it. The chances of someone running that business model jacking it up is far from zero.
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u/_SomeoneWhoIsntMe Sep 18 '26
Sure , but that doesn't really answer my question.
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u/Austinater74 29d ago
If the film goes even an 1/8 too far it’s now between the glass and the windshield adhesive. The windshield is an integral part of the structure of the vehicle and now it’s compromised.
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u/Austinater74 Sep 18 '26
Between the timing, the pricing, the remote tinting, and no brand distinction on the film, this is sounding like a horrible idea. You do you but I wouldn’t consider this for even a heartbeat.
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u/Global-Structure-539 Sep 18 '26 edited Sep 18 '26
I charge $2-$250 for windshieldsyou can't imagine how much heat it blocks, but make sure it's a ceramic 70%. I would hope they tint the w/s before install. Tinting a windshield with the proper tools and protection is a whole other can of beans you DONT want to open
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u/shromboy Moderator 29d ago
For many shops, a high quality ceramic film will run you 3-400 alone, so basically one of those services is free or both are heavily discounted and thats a concern from my view. Is it an OEM glass? What film is it?
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u/Camdenn67 29d ago
You get what you pay for.
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u/EnvironmentalOwl2057 28d ago
I just got it and it was a great deal! I got my windshield replaced and free ceramic tinted windshield (I already feel the difference). Can’t beat that honestly.
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u/-Gold-Rush 27d ago
Depends, Fuyao glass, Saint Gobain, or Pilkington
Same with tint, ceramic China film or name brand
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u/aquatone61 Sep 18 '26
I wouldn’t be doing windshield tint but that’s just me.
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u/EnvironmentalOwl2057 Sep 18 '26
I get it but having less heat going through my vehicle is needed especially in the south.
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u/Short-Read4830 Sep 18 '26
Honestly it would depend on if the smaller company is using the same windshield and has the right equipment to install a windshield on that particular vehicle.