What window tinting costs,
and why quotes differ.
Four things set the price of a tint: how many windows, the shape of the glass, how much film the vehicle takes, and the tier. Here is how each one moves the number.
What sets the price
Glass count
How many windows are being filmed: two fronts only, or the whole car including the rear screen.
Quote my car →Glass shape
How curved the glass is, and how much preparation it needs before the film goes on.
Quote my car →Film amount
More glass means more film: a van or wagon takes more than a hatch.
Quote my car →The tier
ZV70, ZV80 and ZV90 differ on how much heat they stop: 78.5%, 87.2% and 96.7% infrared rejection.
Compare the tiers →Price and legal shade are separate questions
Every tier carries the same lifetime warranty. The shade you can legally fit is decided by your glass, not your budget: front side windows keep 35% overall, and your branch measures the glass before recommending one.
PPF does have a price list
Paint protection film is priced by coverage, so it can be published: bonnet $1,200, full front $2,700, full body $7,200 for a standard car, and fixed Tesla prices from $799.
Tinting cost questions
How much does car window tinting cost in NZ?
It is quoted for your car, because cars differ: the number of windows, how curved the glass is, and how much film it takes. Send the plate or a photo and your branch replies with a fixed price, usually the same day.
What makes one quote higher than another?
The glass count (two fronts only, or the whole car including the rear screen), the glass shape and how much preparation it needs, how much film the vehicle takes (a van or wagon takes more than a hatch), and the tier you pick.
Does a darker shade mean a better film?
No. The tier is the heat grade and the shade is how dark it looks. They are chosen separately.
Why not just publish a price list?
A single price would be wrong for most cars. A quote from the plate takes a few minutes and is the number you actually pay.
How long does it take?
Two front windows take around 40 minutes. A full vehicle is two to three hours.
What is the warranty?
Lifetime on ZV automotive film, against bubbling, peeling, cracking, delamination and colour change.