The honest answer: it depends on your car, the film you choose, and how many windows you're doing. But you shouldn't have to guess. Here's a clear, current breakdown of what car window tinting costs in Melbourne, and exactly what moves the price.
What car window tinting costs
Across the Melbourne market, a full-car tint generally lands somewhere between $220 and $800 depending on the vehicle and the film. Here's where Tint Now sits, with real prices, not "from $X" teasers:
| Service | Typical time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single window / small job | ~20 min | $149 |
| Tint removal only | ~30 min | $200 |
| Tint removal + retint (rear windows) | ~1 hr | $299 |
| Carbon tint film | 1–2 hr | $350–$799 |
| Ceramic tint film | 1–2 hr | $450–$999 |
What actually affects the price
- Vehicle size and shape. A small hatch has less glass and simpler curves than a large SUV, ute or people-mover, so it costs less. Heavily curved rear windows take more time and skill.
- Film type. Dyed is cheapest but degrades; carbon is the value sweet spot; ceramic is the premium option with the best heat rejection. (See our carbon vs ceramic guide.)
- How many windows. A couple of fronts to match the factory rear costs far less than a full car.
- Removing old tint. If there's existing film to strip — especially old, bubbling or illegal tint — that's labour on top. Tint Now prices removal and removal + retint separately so you know exactly what you're paying for.
The hidden cost to avoid: paying twice
The most expensive tint job is the one you have to redo. Go too dark on the front, or use a cheap film that fades and bubbles, and you can cop a defect notice that forces you to professionally remove and re-tint to legal spec. Cheap tint that breaks the law isn't cheap — it's the most expensive option there is. Pay once, fit it legal, use a film that lasts.
Why mobile can save you more than money
Tint Now is 100% mobile. We come to your home or office anywhere in metro Melbourne — no workshop drop-off, no waiting room, no losing your car for half a day. You get a real price upfront, legal film fitted to Victorian standards, and your day back. Get an instant quote — tell us your car and suburb.
Common questions
How much is it to tint a full car in Melbourne?
Most full-car jobs sit between roughly $350 and $999 depending on vehicle size and whether you choose carbon or ceramic film.
Why is ceramic tint more expensive?
Ceramic uses nano-ceramic technology that rejects far more infrared heat and lasts longer without fading, which is why it carries a premium over carbon and dyed films.
Is mobile tinting more expensive than a workshop?
Not necessarily — and you save the time and hassle of a drop-off. Tint Now gives you an upfront price with no workshop visit required.
Does removing old tint cost extra?
Yes. Stripping existing film is additional labour. Tint removal at Tint Now starts at $200, or $299 for removal plus a rear-window retint.
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Real price upfront. Legal film, fitted at your home or office. Mobile across all Melbourne.