How much does window tint cost?
BEAK Automotive · Updated November 7, 2026
The short answer
Having a shop tint a whole car with ceramic film typically costs about $350 to $800 in 2026, depending on the vehicle, the film and where you live. Cheaper dyed film runs about $100 to $300. Doing it yourself with a pre-cut kit costs $60 for the two front doors or $125 for the whole car, with free shipping.
Typical prices
| Option | Whole car | Front doors only |
|---|---|---|
| Shop, dyed film | about $100–$300 | often under $100 |
| Shop, carbon film | about $200–$500 | varies |
| Shop, ceramic film | about $350–$800 | about $100–$250 |
| BEAK pre-cut ceramic kit (you install) | $125 | $60 |
Shop figures are typical published ranges for 2026, not quotes. They vary a lot by region, vehicle size and the brand of film, so get two or three local quotes before you compare.
What drives the price
- Film type: ceramic costs the most, dyed the least. The difference is mostly the film, not the labor.
- Vehicle size: an SUV or minivan has more glass than a coupe, and curved rear glass takes longer.
- How many windows: front doors only is the cheapest job, and it's the common choice when the rear glass is already dark from the factory.
- Removing old tint: shops usually charge extra to strip old film first.
- Warranty: lifetime warranties from big-name film brands add to the price.
Where the DIY savings come from
Most of a shop's price is labor: cutting film to each window and installing it. A pre-cut kit removes the cutting, because every piece is already shaped to your vehicle's windows. What's left is cleaning, placing and squeegeeing, which most people can do in an afternoon.
Every BEAK kit is the same price for any vehicle and any shade: Front Sides $60, Full Car $125.
The honest downsides
- You do the work. A shop's install is usually cleaner on the first try, especially on curved rear glass.
- Shop warranties often cover the labor too; a DIY kit's warranty covers the film.
- Dust or rushing leaves bubbles and specks you'll see every day, so set aside time and a clean, shaded spot.
Pre-cut ceramic tint for your vehicle
Front Sides $60 · Full Car $125. Any shade, free shipping, Perfect-Fit Guarantee.
