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California-Legal Front Window Tint

70% VLT on the front sides. Windshield banner only where the law allows. Darker rears if you want them. Ceramic heat rejection without an illegal front shade. Serving Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Orange County.

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windshield tint on this Tesla Model X with two shades

Tesla Model X · 50% windshield · 5% visor · Los Angeles

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Legal fronts. Real heat rejection.

California Vehicle Code requires front side windows to pass at least 70% of visible light. That is the default we install. A light ceramic shade on the fronts still rejects infrared heat — up to 95% IR per 3M, varying by film and shade — which is the point for Los Angeles and Long Beach summers. Darker is not always cooler. Ceramic is.

The windshield stays clear except the top 4 inches. Full windshield film is not legal in California. A windshield strip and a full windshield are two different products. Rear sides and the back glass have no VLT cap, so we quote limo-dark back there when you want privacy. OC and LA drivers who commute at night keep the fronts legal so they can see, then go dark in the rear.

We are not a ticket shop. We will walk the medical-exemption path if you have a physician certification. We will not claim a dark front is legal because a meter in another state said so. No public prices. Payment plan available.

  • 70% VLT on front sides by default
  • Windshield: top 4 inches only
  • Rears as dark as you want
  • 3M ceramic film so legal fronts still reject heat

Full tint FAQ · Tesla glass

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Year, make, model — we text or call you back. No public prices. Payment plan available.

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Can't be without your car? Drop it off the night before.

Tuesday through Thursday, drop your car at close (by 6 PM) and pick it up the next day. We photograph your car at check-in so you see its condition before we touch it. Text Nick to reserve an overnight spot.

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Questions

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How long does tint take?

Most cars take about two to three hours in the bay. Book a 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM slot, or text Nick your year, make, and model. You can drive the car when the install is finished.

Can I drive right after?

Yes. You can drive the car when the install is finished. Keep the windows up while the film cures. The aftercare page has the cure rules.

How long before I roll windows down?

Keep the windows up for 3 to 5 days. Haze and small water bubbles clear on their own as the film cures. Do not clean the glass for a week. After that, use a soft cloth and an ammonia-free cleaner.

What's the difference between carbon and ceramic?

Solar Carbon is the entry film. Solar Ceramic rejects more heat. Premium Ceramic IR is the top film tier. Text Nick the year, make, and model and he will say which film fits the car. A Payment Plan is available.

How dark can I go legally in California?

California front side windows are 70% VLT, and we install fronts to that spec. Rear side glass and the back glass can go darker. Full windshield film is not legal in California. Text Nick before you add a windshield strip.

Do you tint windshields?

Yes. A windshield strip and a full windshield are two different products. Full windshield film is not legal in California. Text Nick the year, make, and model and he will say which option fits.

Do you remove old tint?

Yes, when it is part of a new tint job. There is no posted removal price. Ask Nick. He texts the quote for your year, make, and model.

Do you offer a payment plan?

Yes. A Payment Plan is available. Open the Payment Plan page to apply, or text Nick and he will send the link. Booking a slot does not take a deposit.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. Book a slot or text Nick. Same-day is possible if you arrive at 9:30 opening, Monday through Saturday. Sunday the shop is closed.

Can I drop my car off overnight?

Yes, Tuesday through Thursday. Drop your car at close, by 6 PM, and pick it up the next day. We photograph your car at check-in so you see its condition before we touch it. Text Nick to reserve an overnight spot.

What warranty do you give?

30-day written workmanship warranty on installed products. Film and hardware carry the manufacturer's own warranty.

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