I bought a new Lexus and the dealer charged me $99 for Nitrogen

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01-27-18 | 11:50 PM

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Vitveet

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Originally Posted by lexusrus

I would like to know where I can get 3M Crystalline tint for $100. Or $300. All around and ALL windows and windshield. At these low prices, you will get the bubbling effect or the purple effect. LOL

....I own a high end car audio shop (sell and install tint as well) so HERE is where I can get 3M tint installed for $100, lol☺️.
And "bubbling effect" moreso comes from bad installation rather than cheap tint. But yest you're right, purpling comes from cheap tint.
But I'm still here to tell you that $400 is too much. On the other hand, there are a few shops in the area that charge around $600 for a 4 door sedan and they stay BUSY all day everyday solely because they have very good tinters and most people feel like the more they pay, the better quality they get (in some cases this is true, in others it's far from true).

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01-28-18 | 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mikemu30

My dealer tried an add on for some cocamamie paint treatment. $499 without telling me. When I spotted it, they said they add that to every car they sell. I replied "not this one or you're selling it to someone else". They are truly theives.

Smart!, you spotted it.

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01-28-18 | 09:40 AM

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Enzima

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Ok, here is the deal.
So this charge was for unlimited nitrogen refill for life in any of the NitroFill locations.
I still think they sleep this one on me without telling me and me noticing.

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01-28-18 | 03:04 PM

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lobuxracer

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Originally Posted by Kramer

L...The benefit of this is nitrogen is a larger molecule, which does not seep through the porous nature of rubber, plus it is a cooler molecule. These characteristics aid in keeping the air pressure in the tires a lot more consistent, especially in areas where temperature varies greatly day to day.
Now, with that being said, it is a very profitable venue for dealerships charging for it because there is not much it entails on installing it......not much cost....however these nitrogen machines do cost about $8k new, but pay for themselves very quickly!

Total hogwash. N2 is N2. Whole air is 78% N2 and removing the water vapor is what makes the difference, nothing more, nothing less. Removing the oxygen and 1% noble gases does nothing but lighten your wallet. You can buy a ridiculous amount of pure nitrogen for $100. Take it from someone whose lab used 7 tons of liquid nitrogen weekly. There is no advantage whatsoever for pure nitrogen in the tires of your street driven vehicle.

There is a huge advantage to putting pure nitrogen in the landing gear struts of your C-135 if you are flying to Eielson AFB in the winter because (again) there is no water vapor in it.

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