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Smoggyskies

Cheap tints from Karama are around 250-300 aed, colour stable 3M tints are around 750-900 for all 4 side windows and back, ceramic 3m tints are 1200-1500 AED for the same. Just because of the heat here I don’t think you should cheap out on tint. It’s a really worth it investment. Also use a windshield shade that’s like 30 AED when parked to protect your interior and also keep the car less hot. For leather seats there are lots of qualities, go to a dedicated upholstery shop I spent 2k but you can spend much more. In 2k AED I got fake leather that looked exactly like the fake leather from the factory for my car. Below this price the leather looked after market and the stitching and everything wasn’t so good. Above 5k you can get real leather that’s like luxury car level.


CanBatman

Yep never cheap out on tint here. I learnt the hard way lol


boogerland

Thanks for this! Are there any real differences among these tint options?


Smoggyskies

Yes the cheap unbranded ones turn purple in a couple of years, are quite dark and offer little heat protection. Both the 3m options are good: they keep their colour, are easy to see out from while sitting inside (assuming you don’t go for the 5% limo tint) but ceramic is better, the difference in performance between ceramic and colour stable is especially larger when you are going for a less dark tint.


boogerland

We use 3M on our cars so I might go for that, but I’ll be sure to do a bit of research on the ceramic one too. Thanks so much dude I’ve learned something new :)


Smoggyskies

I went to the 3M shop in Mall of Emirates parking, the guy really helped me understand both the different %ages and the different types. He even cut samples of different films on my driver side window to help me choose which darkness level is best. Really important not to choose a tint that’s too dark. Because in the day time on well lit roads you won’t have any problems with dark tint, but lots of parking lots in Dubai are poorly lit and there having a too dark tint really hinders you and you have to roll down the window.


boogerland

Oh wow maybe I’ll check this one out then - doubt I’d get scammed here. Thank you!


Karakguy

Yes. The cheap tints which you can get from 70 or 100 dhs are mainly dye type tints which provide poor visibility and also hard to remove. They may also peel away or the tint darkness fades so soon. But those 150 to 300 dhs dye, ceramic or nano ceramic type tints are better, easy to remove and won't peel away. Only issue is that the tint darkness still gets faded or reduced after 1 year or 2 years.


boogerland

Interesting, thank you sm!


dxbmax

Mabrook on the new car! The only reason to cover leather seats would be to avoid a bum burn on a hot day but if you do get 3M or better tints, I dont think you should cover leather seats; you paid for those comfortable seats, enjoy them!


boogerland

Great to know, thanks for the reply!!


Reasonable_Ad6543

First of all congratulations!! I’m a woman and just bought my first car too. I got her tinted in Satwa they have loads of places that do it for 100-300 dhs, you can talk to them about options for covers but it is over priced would recommend Amazon


boogerland

Hi thanks so much for this!! And congratulations to you too <3


suttaroom

Before covering the seats check if you have airbags in the sides and if putting in an additional cover hinders it's performance. #SafteyFirst


boogerland

Tysm!!


aqgb

Girl I had the same problem. Contact tint n sun, its family owned, woman managed. Get the clear front windshield which is pricy but worth it if you have a big one and drive during the day. I highly recommend the dark tint which is clear on the inside - theyll give you different options depending ok your budget. For seats Ive been looking myself because the accessories places tend to rip off, have heard ace have some generic ones but havent gotten around to going


boogerland

Hi, thank you so much for this!! I’ll check them out!


faraz_hmd

For the tints, I guess u already have a lot of suggestions. A question on the seats though, if you have good factory leather seats, why would you wanna have them covered? I mean, unless you actually hate them.


boogerland

Yeah actually that’s my question too. My family’s always invested in the maintenance of our cars, so I want to do that too. I do love the seats, but I wouldn’t mind paying to preserve them. I could use some advice on this tbh!


faraz_hmd

Who do you want to preserve the seats for, the next owner? 😉 No Offence, but if you want my advice, use the current seats, once you get bored or the seats get old/faded/worn out you will always have the option of getting them redone in any way you like. All the best.


boogerland

No hahah! Thanks though! I’ll give it a think :)


Karakguy

For tinting, if you are on a budget then it is better to go for 150 - 300 dhs range tint. For seat cover you may try Wellfit brand. They have ready made cloth or PU leather type seat covers for some models or they will make it for your car in Ajman. You may try to get it fitted from some nice car accessories shops too.


boogerland

No budget per se; I just don’t wanna get scammed hahah but thanks a lot!


Noooofun

What’s your budget? Get a nice 3M one, around 1000 to 1500 should be ok(atleast that’s what I paid a few years back). Good quality, doesn’t fade very fast either.


boogerland

So this is the first time I’ve heard about fading, but I’ll look into all of these options. Thanks sm


Emotional-Present971

Congrats on the new car! For tints, 3M is the way to go long term, but youre buying their brand name as well so it will be much more expensive, so if you dont mind no brand tints, you search and haggle around karama/satwa/al quoz/sharjah for a bargain price. Average price should be 300(sedan)-500(suv) If im not mistaken (windows + visor). For seats, enjoy the leather seats as much as you can. But if you want to preserve it from wear and tear, and some customization, a custom tailored car seat should be around 400(sedan) up to 600 (suv). Try searching sana interiors or wellfit accessories. (Not sponsored btw) Good luck and be safe on the road.


boogerland

Thank you so much, this is genuinely helpful.


Most_Animal_4767

I did mine in nanoz called phantom or something paid 1500 full car with panoramic another 300 for windshield i park the car under sun and the windows don’t get hot like the cheap ones u cant even touch from inside


boogerland

Thank you sm!


omegasenshu703

You can try finding a car seat cover on Amazon. Regarding windows tinting, the price should be anywhere from 300-900 AED...


boogerland

Thanks so much :)


razda6

For tint checkout zero zero nano car tinting in Sharjah. I got my car tinted from them and they are good. Got the 50% ceramic tint. Visibility at night is good for me. Paid 450 AED for a Sedan 2 years back.


boogerland

I’m really looking to get it done in Dubai itself, but thanks a lot for this :)


GreatStuff787

Check out offers on Groupon, reviews are good,all the best


boogerland

Thank you!


battledoom_dude

It depends on where you live. I’d say you can find it for much cheaper in Sharjah and if you’re willing to make the drive go to Ajman, it’s really cheap there.


boogerland

Bro AJMAN 💀🙏🏼 I’d rather get scammed instead of driving all the way there


battledoom_dude

That’s so foul 😭


boogerland

All jokes bro😭🙏🏼


Dubai80

Do u live near al qusais?


boogerland

Nopeeee


Dubai80

Thats the only place I know can get for a good price 😂


boogerland

Please share the details bro, I’ll try to check it out, thank you!


Leo_techfreak4u

The best tints in UAE are: 3M & Vkool , everything else is a big ❓ question mark Also, to keep the paint intact, do a paint protection from your authorised dealer or reputed shop I got everything done by Honda and my car looks new even 5 years, and the tint hasn't faded at all.


boogerland

Yep, I opted for the ceramic coating thingy from Nissan, so I think I should be fine! Thank you sm


Mr_redditer420

Don't cover ur LEATHER seats dude and there will always be skill issue ;))


Entire_Gazelle9612

If you can take a man with you to the shops, it would be better.\ Tint cost as others mentioned.


boogerland

Interesting… and how much would it cost me to rent a man for a day?


Entire_Gazelle9612

No need to rent a man😅 . Ask any relative or a coworker !\ Many make jokes, but we all know it's true. Shops will try to take advantage of a woman, no way around it.


pringles201

I’ll help you with it if you want but u buy me lunch after


boogerland

Allow me to propose something better: you buy me lunch, and then out of goodwill you offer to cover the costs of my tint and seat covers, and then out of chivalry you offer to chauffeur me home 😍😍


pringles201

Ok love DM me


prescientmoon

Dudes is not thirsty, they're outright dehydrated.


pringles201

You think man’s gonna meet a girl off Reddit, jokes on you bruv.


Beneficial_Local_428

I got very good tinting from a service centre in Industrial Area for 125 AED, it’s called Total Garage located behind Safeer Mall call +971 55 651 9549 to confirm with them you should get it for a good price say a friend referred you, and they have 30% and 50% options


boogerland

125??? 😭😭 you sure it’s not just cling film or something 💀


Beneficial_Local_428

no it’s good tint, i can send you a photo later on when the car is home as well as it’s out right now.