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Hey guys,

I have decided i dont like this hot melbourne weather, specially when im in my BLACK car. I was wondering if anyone know any contacts or cheap places where they do a good job. I know you get what u pay for but i dont think i wanna pay 400 bucks to tint a car. I hear some of the cheaper ones go green and bubble. I want it to be as dark as it can without being illigal, however i dont mind if the rear passenger windows are as black as the paint colour. Anyways plz let me know if anyone knows someone that does a good job.

Thanks.

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Don't pay more than $200, and don't go to one of those big franchise places like Premier tinting, Solace, etc. With these you are only paying for their advertising budgets and profteering of the franchise owners.

Cheap does not necessarily mean bad. Make sure you get these 2 things for your $200 or less:

(1) Metallised, non-dye based film, preferably made in the US.

(2) Lifetime warranty.

Shop around, you will find lots of places that will do all the above. Also go for 20% tint if you can find it. It doesn't look too dark, but is much better for privacy and keeping the heat out. 35% looks hardly tinted at all. I've never heard of anyone being busted for 20% tints.

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