Tint Noob

Be sure to look at real samples of the tint shades you're choosing between, preferable on an actual car. A 20% tint can look different from brand to brand, some have a purple hue, some greenish, some smoky brown. And give some consideration to the level of tint. 20% is pretty dark and what you'd typically see on new cars, 5-10% is limo black. My personal preference is 35% as it is dark enough to give the tinted look without being so dark that you can't see out of it at night time. 50% don't even bother, you can barely tell it's there. Key thing is to look at samples and be aware that tint will appear darker on the car because the other tinted windows will be blocking light coming into the cabin and give the appearance that the tint is darker than it would look if that was the only window that was tinted.

calpolyarc said:

I got 3 quotes from local tinters
$200 - Maxpro Films
$335 - 3M Color Stable
$229 - Llumar Formula One

All 3 include lifetime warranty on peeling, bubbling and color.

I've never tinted car windows before... what else should I be taking into consideration before setting up an appointment? Reviews for all 3 business are good.

My main concern is aesthetics, not heat reflection.

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Llumar Formula One has a few series. What was the quote for classic, comfort or pinnacle? I just got the pinnacle done on mine and really like it. If that is the price for Pinnacle that is a great deal. Pinnacle is ceramic.

Here is some info on the different tint types.

http://thespokaneshop.com/spokane-window-tinting/different-types-window-tint-film

I think the performance for ceramic made it worth the extra cost.