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What Is PPF on a Car? Cost, Lifespan, Pros and Cons
PPF is a clear urethane film that takes rock chips and scratches instead of your paint. Costs, lifespan, real downsides, and PPF vs. ceramic coating.
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2026 Statutory Standard • All 50 US States
Window Tint Laws in the USA. 50-State Legal Limits & Directory.
The authoritative, independent standard for automotive window tint compliance in the United States. Direct legal statutes, accurate VLT percentages, and a curated directory of 11,700+ certified tint installers.
51
Official Jurisdictions
50 States + Washington, D.C.
11,725
Verified Tint Shops
Customer ratings & direct contact
3,585
Cities Mapped
Geocoded nationwide coverage
FMVSS 205
Federal Glass Standard
Automotive safety compliant
2026
Statutes Audited
Active legislative revisions
High-Traffic State Regulations
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Complete Jurisdiction Directory
State Window Tint Laws (A – Z)
Select your state to inspect statutory Visible Light Transmission (VLT%) rules, front windshield AS-1 requirements, medical waiver procedures, and licensed local installers.
AL
Alabama
279 tint shops
Front Windows:
32% VLT
Back Windows:
32%
AK
Alaska
111 tint shops
Front Windows:
70% VLT
Back Windows:
40%
AZ
Arizona
160 tint shops
Front Windows:
33% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
AR
Arkansas
195 tint shops
Front Windows:
25% VLT
Back Windows:
25%
CA
California
683 tint shops
Front Windows:
70% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
CO
Colorado
296 tint shops
Front Windows:
27% VLT
Back Windows:
27%
CT
Connecticut
106 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
DE
Delaware
33 tint shops
Front Windows:
50% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
FL
Florida
520 tint shops
Front Windows:
28% VLT
Back Windows:
15%
GA
Georgia
504 tint shops
Front Windows:
28% VLT
Back Windows:
15%
HI
Hawaii
49 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
ID
Idaho
225 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
20%
IL
Illinois
313 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
IN
Indiana
247 tint shops
Front Windows:
30% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
IA
Iowa
195 tint shops
Front Windows:
50% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
KS
Kansas
228 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
KY
Kentucky
221 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
18%
LA
Louisiana
280 tint shops
Front Windows:
25% VLT
Back Windows:
25%
ME
Maine
62 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
MD
Maryland
147 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
MA
Massachusetts
110 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
MI
Michigan
478 tint shops
Front Windows:
No limit VLT
Back Windows:
Any
MN
Minnesota
311 tint shops
Front Windows:
50% VLT
Back Windows:
No limit
MS
Mississippi
165 tint shops
Front Windows:
28% VLT
Back Windows:
28%
MO
Missouri
250 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
MT
Montana
106 tint shops
Front Windows:
24% VLT
Back Windows:
14%
NE
Nebraska
130 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
20%
NV
Nevada
88 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
NH
New Hampshire
45 tint shops
Front Windows:
70% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
NJ
New Jersey
138 tint shops
Front Windows:
No limit VLT
Back Windows:
Any
NM
New Mexico
133 tint shops
Front Windows:
20% VLT
Back Windows:
20%
NY
New York
241 tint shops
Front Windows:
70% VLT
Back Windows:
70%
NC
North Carolina
417 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
ND
North Dakota
112 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
OH
Ohio
337 tint shops
Front Windows:
50% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
OK
Oklahoma
201 tint shops
Front Windows:
25% VLT
Back Windows:
25%
OR
Oregon
170 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
PA
Pennsylvania
307 tint shops
Front Windows:
70% VLT
Back Windows:
70%
RI
Rhode Island
33 tint shops
Front Windows:
70% VLT
Back Windows:
70%
SC
South Carolina
288 tint shops
Front Windows:
27% VLT
Back Windows:
27%
SD
South Dakota
89 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
20%
TN
Tennessee
224 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
TX
Texas
1,022 tint shops
Front Windows:
25% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
UT
Utah
141 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
Any
VT
Vermont
59 tint shops
Front Windows:
No limit VLT
Back Windows:
Any
VA
Virginia
583 tint shops
Front Windows:
50% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
WA
Washington
251 tint shops
Front Windows:
24% VLT
Back Windows:
24%
DC
Washington, D.C.
9 tint shops
Front Windows:
55% VLT
Back Windows:
No limit
WV
West Virginia
70 tint shops
Front Windows:
35% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
WI
Wisconsin
308 tint shops
Front Windows:
50% VLT
Back Windows:
35%
WY
Wyoming
55 tint shops
Front Windows:
28% VLT
Back Windows:
28%
Visual Compliance Engine
Sedan vs. SUV Tint Regulations
Under federal classification, Passenger Cars and Multi-Purpose Vehicles (SUVs, pickup trucks, and minivans) frequently fall under different darkness statutes. Our interactive vehicle engine calculates exact tint allowances per window pane for both classifications.
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PAINT PROTECTION
FILM TYPES
Ceramic Tint vs. Regular Tint: Real Heat Numbers
At 35%, ceramic film rejects 48% to 59% of solar heat vs. about 35% for dyed. Spec-sheet numbers, prices, night driving, and when regular tint is enough.
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TINT LAWS
Can Police Pull You Over Just for Window Tint? What the Law Says in 2026
In most states, yes: an officer who reasonably suspects your tint is darker than the law allows can stop you for that alone. Virginia is a notable exception. Here is how tint stops work, what officers check, and how to avoid one.
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COST GUIDE
How Much Does Window Tinting Cost in 2026? Prices by Car, Film, and State
Full-car tint runs about $150 to $900 depending on the film and the vehicle. See prices by car type, add-ons like windshields and removal, what illegal tint really costs, and home window film prices.
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MEDICAL EXEMPTION
How to Get a Medical Window Tint Exemption in 2026: State-by-State Guide
There is no federal medical tint exemption. Each state runs its own process, usually a doctor-signed form or letter. See who qualifies, how it works in Florida, Texas, New York, and other states, and what to carry if you're pulled over.
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DIY GUIDE
How to Remove Old Window Tint Without Damaging the Glass or Defroster
Heat or steam the film, peel it slowly in one piece, then dissolve the leftover glue. Side windows and rear windshields need different tools. Here are the methods, which solvents work, and when it's worth paying a shop.
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