Keep tint jobs and detailing jobs together.
Use your own service names, packages and materials. Costbook helps you see what a job costs and what was left after the work.
By Detailing Costbook · October 27, 2026 · Sample figures, not market prices
1. Name the work clearly
Choose “Window tint” as the service category, or type your own. Give the job a title such as “Front two windows.” State which windows, film product and options are included. List removal of old film separately if it is extra work.
2. Add the film as a material
In Supplies, add a product such as “Example ceramic film — 36-inch roll.” Choose square feet or a length unit at a fixed roll width. Keep pack size, stock and job usage in that same unit. Costbook does not convert area to length for you.
Example: a roll contains 300 sq ft and costs $450. That is $1.50 per sq ft. If you use 30 sq ft on the vehicle and discard 6 sq ft of offcuts, record 36 sq ft used. The film cost for the job is $54. Add other materials separately. These figures are illustrative.
3. Include the whole job’s time
Allow for inspection, prep, installation, cleanup and handover. Add travel if needed. Record removal work and material waste honestly; they still cost time and money.
4. Agree the price before doing extra work
Show the customer what is included, optional extras and any applicable tax. If the scope changes, explain the new work and price before proceeding. More time spent does not, by itself, mean the customer owes more.
5. Compare the result
After the job, correct material quantities and record actual hours. Finish the job to deduct stock once. Open Results to compare your service categories. Use repeated jobs to improve the next estimate.
What Costbook does not do
It does not choose a legal tint percentage, provide film-cutting patterns, track roll batches or manage warranties. Check applicable tint rules and your manufacturer’s requirements separately. For more advanced tint operations, specialist software may be a better fit.
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