Pricing, Maryland tint laws, what happens in the bay, and how to take care of new film. If you do not see your question, call us.
A sedan, coupe or hatchback is a flat $108 for every window. That includes the lifetime warranty and a complimentary wash. There is no upcharge for the rear windshield on a car.
The two front door windows on a pickup are $60. Most trucks already have factory privacy glass in the back, so that is all many owners need. If you want the rear glass or back doors done too, call (301) 307-1414 for a quote.
Window count and panel size vary a lot. A two-row crossover and a three-row Suburban with quarter glass are very different jobs. We quote them by window so you pay for what you actually have.
Appointments are strongly recommended and can be booked online for any shop. Walk-ins are taken when a bay is free, but booked customers go first.
Often, especially on weekday mornings. Fridays and Saturdays fill up fastest. Booking online shows you the real openings at each shop.
Maryland requires every window on a passenger car, including the rear windshield and back side windows, to let at least 35% of visible light through. A non-reflective band is allowed on the top of the windshield down to the AS-1 line. We install 35% as our standard shade.
Vehicles registered as multipurpose vehicles and trucks, which includes most SUVs, pickups and vans, must still have 35% on the front door windows. Windows behind the driver can be darker. That is why factory privacy glass on a pickup is legal while the same shade on a sedan is not.
Our shops are all in Maryland, but DC-registered cars book with us. DC allows 70% on the front side windows and 50% on the rear for cars, SUVs and pickups alike; only minivans get 55% front and 35% rear. Tell us the car is DC-registered when you book and we match the shade.
Maryland issues medical exemptions through the MVA for documented conditions. The exemption certificate has to come from the state, not from us. Without it, anything darker than 35% on a car can fail inspection and draw a repair order from police.
Visible light transmission. It is the percentage of light that passes through the glass and film together. Lower numbers are darker. 35% VLT lets 35% of light through and is the Maryland standard.
On the inside of the glass. That is why rain does not affect the appointment and why the film is protected from road debris.
About 45 minutes for two front windows, 90 minutes to 2 hours for a full car. Add time if old tint has to be removed first.
Our standard is a dyed-carbon film from Global Window Films with a lifetime manufacturer warranty against fading and color change. 3M film is available on request, and a ceramic upgrade is available for drivers who want maximum heat rejection.
No. The film sits over the defroster lines without touching their function. Just keep the defroster off for three days after the install so the mounting solution can cure first.
Yes. Removal is priced separately because it takes time to steam the film off and clean the adhesive without harming the defroster grid. Tell us when you book so we reserve the extra bay time.
We can install a non-reflective strip above the AS-1 line, which is legal in Maryland. A full windshield tint, even clear ceramic, is not something we recommend for Maryland-registered vehicles because inspection stations treat it inconsistently.
Wait 3 to 5 days. The film has to bond to the glass before the window edge drags across the seal. Rolling down early is the number one cause of a lifted edge.
The mounting solution is still evaporating through the film. In warm weather it clears in a few days. In winter it can take two weeks. If a pocket is still there after that, bring it back and we will look at it.
A soft microfiber towel and an ammonia-free glass cleaner, or just water with a drop of dish soap. Never a razor blade, never a scrub pad and never a cleaner that lists ammonia.
Bubbling, peeling, fading and discoloration of the film for as long as you own the vehicle. Glass damage and scratches from objects inside the car are not covered. Full details are on the warranty page.
Low-grade dyed film uses dyes that break down in UV light. As the dye fades the film shifts purple and loses its heat rejection. Our film's dyes are stabilized against UV and are warrantied not to change color.