Automotive Window Tinting
Better privacy, less heat and glare, and the look you want - installed in a clean, climate-controlled shop and backed by a lifetime warranty.
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Why Tint Your Windows?
Automotive window tint offers far more than just a sleek look.
Glare reduction
Reduce harsh sunlight and glare for a more comfortable and safer drive.
HEAT REJECTION
Keep your vehicle more comfortable by reducing the solar heat entering through the glass.
uv / ir protection
Block 99%+ of harmful UV rays to help protect you and your interior.
sleek appearance
Give your vehicle a cleaner, more finished look with the shade you prefer.
privacy
Add privacy to your vehicle for a more private driving experience and protect your valuables.
interior protection
Help reduce the UV and solar exposure that contributes to fading and deterioration over time.
Understanding Window Tint
A little knowledge goes a long way. Here are the terms that matter most when you pick your tint.
What VLT Means
Simply put, VLT is how much light gets through the glass. The lower the number, the darker the tint.
VLT stands for Visible Light Transmission, the percentage of light that passes through the film and glass. A lower VLT number means a darker tint. A 5% VLT limo tint lets very little light through, while a 70% tint is nearly clear. Most states measure front side windows by VLT, so the number matters for staying legal as much as for the look you want.
Infrared (IR) Heat Rejection
Simply put, infrared is the heat you feel coming through a window, and IR rejection is how much of it the film stops.
Infrared is the part of sunlight you feel as heat on your skin. IR heat rejection measures how much of that heat the film blocks before it reaches your cabin. Ceramic and ceramic IR films reject far more infrared than standard dyed or carbon film, which is why a light ceramic tint can keep your car cooler than a much darker cheap film. More IR rejection means a cooler seat and less strain on your AC.
Window Tint Myths, Busted
A lot of what people believe about tint is out of date. Here is the reality on the three we hear most.
Myth: Tint Is Only About Looks
Reality. The right film blocks 99% of UV, rejects real heat, and cuts glare, so it protects your skin and interior every drive.
Myth: All Tint Is the Same
Reality. Cheap dyed film fades purple and bubbles. Carbon and ceramic films hold their color and reject far more heat.
Myth: Tint Ruins Visibility at Night
Reality. A legal shade installed by a pro keeps night visibility clear and actually reduces blinding headlight glare.
Pennsylvania Tint Laws
The VLT percentage number is how much light still gets through the finished window. A lower number means a darker window. Pennsylvania sets the darkest you are allowed to go, so anything lighter than the number is legal. Clear automotive glass typically meters between 70% - 80% before any tint is applied. THE LEGAL LIMIT APPLIES TO THE FINISHED GLASS + FILM VLT - NOT THE FILM SHADE ALONE.
Areas We Serve
Conveniently located right off major highways near the Pittsburgh Airport / Robinson area and serving customers throughout the Greater Pittsburgh, the western suburbs and nearby Ohio and West Virginia communities.
- Pittsburgh
- North Fayette
- Imperial
- Robinson Township
- Moon Township
- Oakdale
- Coraopolis
- Kennedy Township
- Carnegie
- Crafton
- Collier Township
- Bridgeville
- South Fayette
- McDonald
- Canonsburg
- Sewickley
- Clinton
- Mckees Rocks
- Upper St. Clair
- Washingtom
- Weirton
- Follansbee
- Wellsburg
- Steubenville
- Wintersville
- East Liverpool
- Mt. Lebanon
