JonnyF Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hi, Does anyone have a rough guide regarding the cost of getting the windows tinted on an average sized 5 door saloon car. I've had one quote so far and they wanted 10,000 baht ("special offer" reduced from 15,000 - so they said!). It seemed a bit steep to me. Of course I have no real idea of the costs of the materials or how long this takes to do so if I am underestimating the costs involved then fair enough. I'd just like an idea of what people paid so that I have a rough idea to use when trying to get a good deal. I don't want to get ripped off but I don't want to insult the guys either... If it makes any difference I am after a fairly dark tint, my car is like an oven after being left in the sun for an hour or so... Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoodrob Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hi,Does anyone have a rough guide regarding the cost of getting the windows tinted on an average sized 5 door saloon car. I've had one quote so far and they wanted 10,000 baht ("special offer" reduced from 15,000 - so they said!). It seemed a bit steep to me. Of course I have no real idea of the costs of the materials or how long this takes to do so if I am underestimating the costs involved then fair enough. I'd just like an idea of what people paid so that I have a rough idea to use when trying to get a good deal. I don't want to get ripped off but I don't want to insult the guys either... If it makes any difference I am after a fairly dark tint, my car is like an oven after being left in the sun for an hour or so... Thanks in advance. hello..i had my new fortuna tinted real dark for free but i did ask how much it would be if had to pay and i think they said 6000 bt so i think you should be able to get it done for around that or cheaper as your car is smaller.....if you can then get a thai to take it to the shop then you will get the proper price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj123 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I am planning to get V-Kool fitted to my car as it would appear to be the most effective for keeping out the heat. http://www.v-kool-nawamin.com/ For a price list go to: http://www.charoenthai.com/priceList.php or http://www.v-kool-usfilm.com/ Both companies charge the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray08 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Since we are on Window tinting , hope someone can help on this , just ordered a new car and comes with free tinting , so am getting front and sides done at 80% , the salesgirl asked about the front if i wanted 60% since i have never done front and would like to see at night i asked for 40% , would anyone outthere know if it is still safe to see at 40% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hi I have 20% in front, i would not go for 40%, but maybe OK for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonfruit Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I got 60% sides and 40% front. The 40% front is perfect. I dont need to use sungalsses during the day, and at night-time, or more importantly in car parks there is still plenty of light coming through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globeliner Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I got 60% sides and 40% front. The 40% front is perfect. I dont need to use sungalsses during the day, and at night-time, or more importantly in car parks there is still plenty of light coming through. Yea 40% is the way to go, get 'Lamina' which is good quality, to tint a Ford Ranger cost me around 5k Baht, ... But buyers beware, be present when they are in action fitting the film, I was away in china when my wife got ours done, gaps and ill-fitting film, went back to annoy them several months later about their shoddy workmanship, the company had upt and left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globeliner Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Sorry, we have 60% tint, and it's fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Had it done in Malaysia, waited till my next visa trip 'cause I didn't trust the thais to do a good job and would have been over-charged in samui, with a cost of about 3600 baht. No problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumrit Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hi,Does anyone have a rough guide regarding the cost of getting the windows tinted on an average sized 5 door saloon car. I've had one quote so far and they wanted 10,000 baht ("special offer" reduced from 15,000 - so they said!). It seemed a bit steep to me. Of course I have no real idea of the costs of the materials or how long this takes to do so if I am underestimating the costs involved then fair enough. I'd just like an idea of what people paid so that I have a rough idea to use when trying to get a good deal. I don't want to get ripped off but I don't want to insult the guys either... If it makes any difference I am after a fairly dark tint, my car is like an oven after being left in the sun for an hour or so... Thanks in advance. I think I payed 5000 baht for my Triton (4 doors +front and back windows) at the Mitsubishi dealer when I bought the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teej Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 5k for my Triton also for Lamina tint (4 doors + front and back like the above poster) Tried V-Kool at 17K for my 7-series. Clear tint (oxymoron, yes) but great protection. I have to say I do prefer the 80% on my Triton, but I just didn't want to go too mafia with my bimmer. I've also tried Hi-Kool at 3.5k for one of my SAABs. The UV protection is ok, but I don't like the general "look" of the tint (in comparison to Lamina). Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksterbs Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I paid B5000 for 60%, 40% Lamina on a Colorado in KK. Yeah, quite happy with 40% on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottleymike Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Since we are on Window tinting , hope someone can help on this , just ordered a new car and comes with free tinting , so am getting front and sides done at 80% , the salesgirl asked about the front if i wanted 60% since i have never done front and would like to see at night i asked for 40% , would anyone outthere know if it is still safe to see at 40% As other posters have already mentioned, 40% should be fine. I had it in my motor, and it cuts the heat and sun during the day, but I can see OK at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks chaps Went to a small local place today and got my girlfriend to go in and get a quote (I stayed out of sight) and they quoted just under 5000 for 60% on the side/back and 40% on the front including fitting and removing the current inadequate tint. I'll go with that I think, big improvement on the initial quote of 10,000 - thanks for the replies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoodrob Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 nice one...........told ya haha. they had originally given you a special price......the special for farang price ..........from treble the thai price to only double hahahah.welcome(your wallet) to thailand. whenever possible i try to get the mrs to get stuff done as when a farang is seen then thats the end of getting a good price wherever you are .........not easy to do all the time as i have to go look to choose stuff etc another tip is to call there bluff and tell them you just had a quote for half there price from other place and if they can do it about same then you will go with them.....some will say ok and some wont budge and would rather lose a sale at good profit still than lose face.....no wonder so many business's do so badly.gonna start a new topic on this i thinkas got a story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhafly Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 there must be a great difference in types of laminate, i assume there must be a factory spec available at dealerships that is better than that cheap purplish crap that peels up on some of the old cars on the road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 nice one...........told ya haha. they had originally given you a special price......the special for farang price ..........from treble the thai price to only double hahahah.welcome(your wallet) to thailand. whenever possible i try to get the mrs to get stuff done as when a farang is seen then thats the end of getting a good price wherever you are .........not easy to do all the time as i have to go look to choose stuff etc another tip is to call there bluff and tell them you just had a quote for half there price from other place and if they can do it about same then you will go with them.....some will say ok and some wont budge and would rather lose a sale at good profit still than lose face.....no wonder so many business's do so badly.gonna start a new topic on this i thinkas got a story. Yeah I normally get my girlfriend to go and get quotes and I've had some quite pi$$ed of expressions from the salesman when she gets a good price and then I suddenly appear on the scene out of nowhere to pay the bill I've found that calling their bluff rarely works and in any case once I know that they're trying to rip me off then I lose all interest in giving them my business and just smile and walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggons Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Mrs D was 10,000 to get all the windows done on a new Commuter so would think a family saloon would be about half of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 A 5 door sedan cost here in Pattaya 3000 Baht with 60% green Lamina Film or 1500 Baht with a no brand 60% dark film or 2200 Baht for a "ice cool" green mirroir effect film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 What does the % refer to, the amount of light they let through, or the amount of light they block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Cost is all to do with the film.. I have had quotes down under 4k for cheap films but when you look at the heat index and UV transmission those were awful.. I found that ok ish tints with a good heat blocking effect were 5 - 6k and up.. V Kool was a shocking 18k.. I am told v kool is good stuff but the heat index and UV blocking were only a % or two better than the 5 - 6k films.. I think the usual metric (40% / 60% / Etc) is based on light transferance but they should have other info also if you ask.. UV being one and heat being my main concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 From the V-Kool Thailand website http://www.v-kool.co.th/products_services_car_eng.php It is light tranmission that the % refer to so I can't understand anyone wanting 20% or even 40% on the front. You're really resticting your vision, it must be like driving at night with no lights on and wearing sunglasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 There's even a price calculator on there under the menu Test Film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfie Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 beware cheap tints, as already mentioned, much of the cost is in the film... as I come from "The Sunburnt Country" (Australia) I can tell you with some authority that cheap film goes purple, blisters off the glass and look s#!& in a few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlbraun Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 A 5 door sedan cost here in Pattaya 3000 Baht with 60% green Lamina Film or 1500 Baht with a no brand 60% dark film or 2200 Baht for a "ice cool" green mirroir effect film Hi, where in pattaya ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingnoi34 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 beware cheap tints, as already mentioned, much of the cost is in the film... as I come from "The Sunburnt Country" (Australia) I can tell you with some authority that cheap film goes purple, blisters off the glass and look s#!& in a few years The quality of film is paramount especially in a climate like Thailand. However, the good stuff is not that much more expensive considering the shops buy bulk 30 Meter rolls. When they upsell you to a better film the profit margin grows much more than the cost factor.... L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Had it done in Malaysia, waited till my next visa trip 'cause I didn't trust the thais to do a good job and would have been over-charged in samui, with a cost of about 3600 baht. No problems I was told if I wanted to take my car to Malaysia I would have to REMOVE the tint from my windows as it's illegal there???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 There seems to be a few shops offering window tinting services. The place I went to offered legal and illegal, or so they had it marked. I had a legal, and barely noticeable, tint on the front screen and illegal, but not extreme, all the way round. I have been back to Malaysia in it, just wound the front windows down when I went thru the border, and had no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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