Window Tint Questions, Answered
Straight answers to what people ask us most about getting started, films and shades, Tennessee rules and safety, cost, timing and care.
Getting started
Where do I start?
With a call, a text or the form. Tell us what you want to tint and your town, and we set up a free estimate or a shop appointment. The free tools on this site can help you think it through first.
Do I need an appointment?
Cars, trucks, SUVs and vans are tinted at our shop by appointment. Homes and businesses get a free on-site estimate and then an install date.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. For homes and businesses we come to you at no cost. For vehicles we quote when you book.
Do you tint businesses too?
Yes. Offices, shops, restaurants, clinics, schools and churches, planned around your hours.
What areas do you serve?
Our shop is in Goodlettsville and our mobile service covers Middle Tennessee within about 25 miles. Use the service map or call to confirm yours.
Films and shades
What is the difference between ceramic, carbon and dyed film?
Dyed is the lowest cost, carbon holds its color and cuts more heat, and ceramic cuts the most heat without needing a dark color.
Which film is best for heat?
Ceramic and infrared films, because they are built to reject the part of sunlight you feel as heat.
What does 35 percent tint mean?
The film and glass together let through 35 percent of visible light. A higher number is lighter.
Can I get tint that is clear?
Yes. Clear UV and infrared films add protection with little change in look.
Is frosted film the same as etched glass?
It looks very similar and costs less, and it can be removed later.
Tennessee rules and safety
How dark can I go on my car?
Tennessee sets a minimum for how much light must pass through side and rear windows, and has rules for windshields and mirrored film. We explain the current rules at your appointment.
Is a sun strip on the windshield allowed?
Tint on the windshield is generally limited to the area above the marked line. We follow that line.
Can I get a medical exemption?
Exemptions can exist. Ask your doctor and check with the state, and we can explain what we know.
What does security film do?
It holds cracked glass together and slows a break-in. It is not bulletproof and it is not a shutter.
Does safety film make glass unbreakable?
No. It helps hold broken glass together.
Cost, timing and care
How do you price a job?
We look at the vehicle or the glass, the film and the shade and give you a clear written estimate, so you can compare.
How long does a car take?
Most cars take a few hours. Vans, curved glass and removing old film can add time.
How long before I can roll the windows down?
A few days is typical, and cool or damp weather can add time. We tell you for your vehicle.
How do I clean tinted windows?
Use a soft cloth and an ammonia-free cleaner, and wipe along the defroster lines, not across.
Can you fix bubbles or remove old tint?
Often yes. We tell you honestly whether a repair or a re-do is the better call.
Did not find your question?
Call or text, or send the form. We are happy to explain.