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OP @Watzupdogs - It depends on what kind of tint the quote was for. Not all are the same.
I believe solar heat rejection and ultra-violet light protection are two different things but are being a tad mixed up in some of the posts. You can have UV protection with no solar heat rejection, meaning your Bronco gets really hot inside even though the windows are tinted and reduce UV penetration. Ceramic coatings in the tint film provide the solar heat rejection. So, if your goal is to reduce the amount of heat getting in the Bronco from the sun, then you really want ceramic coated tint applied. My understanding is the rear glass door windows (on 4-door) and the glass in the MIC hardtop are dyed glass and provide no to limited solar heat rejection but the glass is dark and provides good privacy (and will reduce some of the heat). (Not sure if the glass in the Base MIC is already tinted for privacy.)
Price will vary and depends not only on geographic region but on who manufacturers the tint, whether it is ceramic coated tint (costs more), light level of the tint (darker can cost more), and warranty provided by installer.
For now, I had my two front door windows done in ceramic coated tint manufactured by Llumar and got the tint level pretty close to the rear windows. That ran me about $200 and included a lifetime warranty on material and labor. Keep in mind the 4-door front windows are a little smaller than the the 2-door windows, so that might account for a little more cost with a 2-door. So, if your quote of $300 was for all 5 windows on the two-door and included ceramic coated tint from a reputable manufacturer, then I'd say that's a pretty good price. In any event, call around to other local shops to get ballpark quotes for comparison.
I believe solar heat rejection and ultra-violet light protection are two different things but are being a tad mixed up in some of the posts. You can have UV protection with no solar heat rejection, meaning your Bronco gets really hot inside even though the windows are tinted and reduce UV penetration. Ceramic coatings in the tint film provide the solar heat rejection. So, if your goal is to reduce the amount of heat getting in the Bronco from the sun, then you really want ceramic coated tint applied. My understanding is the rear glass door windows (on 4-door) and the glass in the MIC hardtop are dyed glass and provide no to limited solar heat rejection but the glass is dark and provides good privacy (and will reduce some of the heat). (Not sure if the glass in the Base MIC is already tinted for privacy.)
Price will vary and depends not only on geographic region but on who manufacturers the tint, whether it is ceramic coated tint (costs more), light level of the tint (darker can cost more), and warranty provided by installer.
For now, I had my two front door windows done in ceramic coated tint manufactured by Llumar and got the tint level pretty close to the rear windows. That ran me about $200 and included a lifetime warranty on material and labor. Keep in mind the 4-door front windows are a little smaller than the the 2-door windows, so that might account for a little more cost with a 2-door. So, if your quote of $300 was for all 5 windows on the two-door and included ceramic coated tint from a reputable manufacturer, then I'd say that's a pretty good price. In any event, call around to other local shops to get ballpark quotes for comparison.
I lived near Sacramento for over 20 years so I know all about wanting to get away from the heat. We pray for more heat here, it was 38º for a high temperature today and our lake is still 100% covered in ice. Bring on the global warming.
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Appreciate all the answers.
Ceramic seems the way to go here in oklahoma.
Here's a pic of my windows.
I don't think there's any factory tint.
Ceramic seems the way to go here in oklahoma.
Here's a pic of my windows.
I don't think there's any factory tint.
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Appreciate it.
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The price all depends on the type of film and the amount of coverage you want. Standard Film does nothing to reducing the heat in the vehicle, ceramic film helps reduce the heat in the vehicle by limiting IR. Broncos with dark windows in the rear don’t have tint they have darkened privacy glass. Cost is dependent on how much coverage you want. I have Xpel Prime XR ceramic on my doors and Windshield, it does a great job reducing the heat in the vehicle and has a nice Black look, some films have a slightly grey green look. Just check around at local shops but don’t let someone talk you into some cheap film that’s gonna need to be removed and replaced a few years down the road.
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2 door also, $350 for all 5 windows with ceramic tint(I live in AZ). Up front 30/35%(whatever was legal limit). The rear 3 have the factory privacy glass with additional 20% tint. Its perfect!
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Had just the 2 front windows done to match the rears. (Making it actually illegal in Florida )
$100 + $20 that I tipped him to go buy his lunch or a few beers after work.
Worked great in the black Jeep I owned for 6 years!
)$100 + $20 that I tipped him to go buy his lunch or a few beers after work.
Worked great in the black Jeep I owned for 6 years!
Looks like a lot of people in this thread know a lot about tint. Does anyone know about SunTek/Spectra PhotoSync bands? Which one would you guys put on your bronco out of these 2 brands?
I think it’s a bit high. Anyway, ask if you can pay in cash and get a discount.
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$200-400 depending on film. Carbon-ceramic
Eastman Performance Films owns Suntek and Llumar so they are the same technology under two different names. Both are quality films as are 3M and Xpel. The shop and installer matter more than the brand of film.
Will that interesting info thanks for information. The price difference was big between the two so I thought there was a big difference.
$300 sounds good for all 5 windows.
For those that have higher trims, note that the Base has no tint on any of the windows.
If and when Ford ever builds mine I will do 35% on the sides, and whatever folks reccomend on the clam-shell, probably 5%. Plus a sun strip across the front if it doesn't have one.
For those that have higher trims, note that the Base has no tint on any of the windows.
If and when Ford ever builds mine I will do 35% on the sides, and whatever folks reccomend on the clam-shell, probably 5%. Plus a sun strip across the front if it doesn't have one.
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Beat me to it! A lot of people talking about the film type but the shop/installer is more important.
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