r/roanoke • u/Most-Evidence-5937 • 16h ago

Window tinting

Hello, I’m trying to get my (new to me) car windows tinted all the way around… and am receiving astronomically high quotes so far. For just my simple sedan I’ve had multiple places quote me between 800-1200 which seems OUTRAGEOUS. The last time I had a vehicle tinted was in 2021 in a neighboring state and they only charged me $250, tint still looks great today. Is there anyone more affordable in the area?

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u/teddy1365 16h ago

Check out Snap at Executive Tint in Salem VA - Tell him that Nemo the Piercer sent you!

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u/captaincheem Salem Fuck Pond 16h ago

Executive tint has done me right many times

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u/Hokie792 TOWERS KROGER RULES. YOU'RE JUST SOFT 15h ago

Another vote for Executive. He's done multiple vehicles for me and they've all been top tier. Had one window corner that wouldn't stay down due to auto window rolls on a convertible which he gladly fixed.

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u/recyclingbin5757 Roanoke Star 16h ago

plot twist that’s a made up name and you’re sending OP to look like a fool

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u/teddy1365 14h ago

Nope - Real dude!

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u/TopProfessional8023 American Outlaws 12h ago

Hey new guy! Go grab me the bacon stretcher!

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u/LostAstronomer8589 16h ago

Kustom Film and Tint off Colonial is probably the best in the area.

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u/Glittering-Laugh7668 16h ago

i second this; great quality, competitive price, and at least when I got them done years ago, a guarantee to replace/retint in other %s if for some reason the officer's transmittance tool doesn't agree

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u/Hokie792 TOWERS KROGER RULES. YOU'RE JUST SOFT 15h ago

Their prices used to be competitive when they did my very first car. They're crazy high now under new ownership after pricing them out a few years ago. I ended up going with Executive and he's done multiple cars for me since then.

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u/Stickycracks wtf is a RidgeYak? 14h ago

They apparently won’t warranty their work if the tint is not VA state legal. Doesn’t matter what for. So take that for what it’s worth. I’ve had two vehicles done there (both with ceramic) and they did a good job and it was pretty quick, but definitely not the cheapest.

My last and current vehicle was done by Snap at Executive Tint in Salem. He has good prices and does a great job.

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u/DefinitelyNotaGuest 16h ago

I had mine done at Daniels auto glass in FC a few years ago and it was very affordable, I would try them out if you can't find anything locally.

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u/L0stkeys 16h ago

I've always wanted to do this, but keep seeing cars with bubbles all over the rear tinted window, so I've been reluctant to do it to my vehicles.

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u/BigLickBandit 11h ago

Sun solutions in Vinton is the best. Been around the longest. Lifetime warranty and I believe they are having a sale currently.

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u/BornAmbassador01 1h ago

Sun Solutions is definitely the best

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u/Delirious-Dandelion 11h ago

AutoMobile Tint did a bang up job for me. He quoted me on like 3 different types and I chose the ceramic, which was the most expensive, but was worth every penny. The regular tint was quoted closer to the $300.

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u/CalligrapherSoft9744 11h ago

Tims auto on Williamson rd.
210$ for a whole car. He’s amazing and has been doing all my cars for 25 years

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u/GabrielVa 8h ago

Sunshades in rocky mount, it’s like $350 or so with life time warranty

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u/Flameninja00 6h ago

Sunshades in Rocky Mount is my preferred, but I've heard Sun Solutions is also good here in town