Question for those that tinted windows?

Is the factory window tint a film that needs to be removed prior to applying tint? Looks like the glass is darker, but to me doesn't look like a film.

 

Its not a film.

 

I didn't have mine removed, assuming it's a film. The mobile tinter I used was able to put the new stuff on top of the old and match it so all windows. The front half is as dark as the back.

Before:




After:

 

The glass itself is smoked, it's not a film.

 

What's the going rate for ceramic tint? (Ball park)

 

That's what I have. I paid $360 to have all the windows done, including the "Eyebrow" on the front wind shield.

 

Rear glass is dyed, not tinted. I had my fronts done at 30%, rears (over dyed glass) at 70% and sunroof at 40%. All using Xpel XR Plus and it set me back roughly $690. Huge, huge difference in heat as well as glare.

 

I have 5% rear 20% front air 80 windshield all ceramic. 7 bills i think.

 

1.5 years ago, every single window tint (30) including the windshield (70) was just under $1,000. Also XR+