It depends on the window. Front side windows have a specific VLT limit under California law, and the windshield has its own rule. We check the current code for your vehicle type before every install and explain your legal options before you book.

A 4-door sedan runs $230 to $300 in carbon film or $330 to $450 in ceramic. Larger vehicles cost more because there is simply more glass. The full matrix on this page covers every vehicle type, and every quote is free.

Give it 2 to 4 days. The film needs that time to bond fully to the glass. Fresno heat actually helps the curing along, which is one small favor our summers do for tint.

Wait a few days until the film has cured, then wash normally. On the inside of tinted windows, skip ammonia-based cleaners. They break down film adhesive over time. A damp microfiber does the job.

For a daily driver that sits outside, yes. Ceramic blocks significantly more infrared heat than standard dyed film, which is the heat you feel on your skin. Carbon looks great and costs less, but ceramic is the one people notice on a 105-degree afternoon.

The film can peel or shift at the edges before the adhesive sets. That is why we say 2 to 4 days. If an edge does lift, bring it back. We fix our installs.