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.
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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.
TINT LAWS
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
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
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
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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AFTERCARE
Keep the windows up for 2 to 5 days, wait about a week to clean the inside glass, and expect full cure in 1 to 4 weeks depending on the weather. Here is what's normal while new tint cures and what isn't.
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BUSINESS GUIDE
Startup costs from about $2,000, the licenses and insurance you need, which film and tools to buy first, and how to price your first jobs.
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