I get quotes of $600 more or less in Northern California, Sacramento and the
SF Bay area.

Mike

On 3/21/09 7:20 PM, "PB" <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I'd like to have my Westy's windows tinted.  Today I got 2 estimates.  One
> was for $150, but I would have to remove the rear cabinet.  If I don't
> remove the cabinet, he will only go about 1 ft beyond the cabinet
> (ridiculous!) and he would only cover the part of the sliding windows that
> he could reach from the inside, so about 1/2 inch of the sliders wouldn't be
> covered.
>
> The other estimate was for $200, and the guy said it would  be a lot of
> work, but he didn't seem to have a plan as to how it would be done!
>
> A few months ago, a guy estimated it sight unseen at $240.  In that same
> shop,  the owner's 60-ish Westy was gutted and undergoing an "EXTREME"
> remodeling like they do on "Pimp My Ride."  Seeing this, I would tend to
> believe that he's capable of window-tinting a Westy, but not 100% convinced.
>
> Is there anyone in the Southern California area who has had their WESTY
> windows tinted, is pleased with the work, and can recommend the shop that
> did it?  I live in the Los Angeles area, but wouldn't mind a little bit of a
> "drive" to get the work done if I could count on it being done properly, and
> the price is fair for the work done.
>
> Thanks.
> Patti
> 90 Westy automatic