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Black Mustang with dark tinted rear glass

Ceramic & carbon window tint in Hayward

Machine-cut XPEL film installed by trained tint technicians, with a lifetime warranty on every job. We’ve tinted Bay Area cars for over 10 years, from Hondas and Toyotas to Teslas and Porsches.
XPELSunTekCeramic filmCarbon filmLifetime warrantyMachine-cut99% UV block5% to 70% shades

Pick your shade

Tint is measured in visible light transmission. The lower the number, the darker the glass.

35%Medium

The most popular shade. A clear view out, and hard to see in during the day.

Side view of an SUV
35%35%
The SUV or truck from outside, with 35% on the front side windows and 35% on the rear windows.

How the car looks from the street. Tap a window to set its shade. An illustration; we’ll show you real film samples in the shop.

XPEL film

Heat rejection. Ceramic heat rejection with a deep black look.

Windshield
Your setup

$600

XR Black, SUV or truck, side windows and back glass

Quote this setup

More than a darker window

Quality tint is multi-layer polyester film engineered to control light, heat and glare.

UV protection
Blocks 99% of UV rays that age skin and fade your interior.
A cooler cabin
Less heat build-up on sunny days, so the AC works less.
Less glare
Easier on the eyes driving into low sun and headlights.
Privacy
Keep bags and valuables out of sight from the street.
Safer glass
Film helps hold shattered glass together in an impact.
A sharper look
A clean, even shade that finishes the car’s lines.

Ceramic vs. carbon tint

Both come with the same lifetime warranty. The difference is how much heat they stop. See tint prices.

Carbon

Great everyday film with a deep matte finish.

  • Blocks 99% of UV
  • Good heat rejection
  • Won’t fade to purple
  • No interference with phone or GPS signal

Ceramic

Best heat control

Our premium film for the most heat control at any shade.

  • Blocks 99% of UV
  • Highest infrared heat rejection
  • Keeps cool even in light shades
  • No interference with phone or GPS signal

Lifetime warranty. No fine print.

If your tint ever bubbles, peels or fades, bring it back and we’ll make it right. We use high-quality film so it lasts as long as you own the car.

5–70%

Shades in stock

Same day

For most vehicles

Questions we hear a lot

What is window tint?

A thin, multi-layer polyester film applied to the inside of the glass. The layers control UV light, heat, glare and privacy. Film comes in shades from 5% (very dark) to 70% (very light).

What do the tint percentages mean?

The number is how much visible light the film lets through. The smaller the percentage, the darker the film: 5% is limo dark, 70% is nearly clear. Try them on a real car with our shade tuner.

How is window tint applied?

We machine-cut the film to the exact size of your car’s windows, clean every window thoroughly, then heat-shrink the film to the curve of the glass and apply it to the inside surface.

How long does tint take?

Most cars are done the same day. Plan to keep the windows rolled up for a few days while the film cures, and expect a little haze at first — it clears as the moisture dries out.

Is it covered by a warranty?

Yes. Our window tint comes with a lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling and fading.

Is ceramic tint worth it?

If the car sits in the sun or you want a lighter shade that still keeps the cabin cool, yes. Ceramic rejects far more infrared heat than carbon at the same darkness, so a lighter shade can still keep the car noticeably cooler.

Can I tint my windshield?

Yes. We can add a non-reflective strip across the top of the windshield, or clear ceramic film on the whole windshield, which blocks heat and UV without darkening the glass.

Will tint affect my rear defroster?

No. The film goes on the inside of the glass over the defroster lines and the defroster keeps working. Just don’t scrape the inside of the back glass afterwards.

What’s the difference between carbon and ceramic film?

Both block 99% of UV and won’t fade to purple. Ceramic film rejects noticeably more infrared heat at the same shade, so a lighter ceramic can keep the cabin cooler than a darker carbon film.

How much does it cost?

Our pricing page lists window tint, paint protection film and ceramic coating prices by vehicle size. Audio, remote start and cameras depend on your car and the parts you pick, so call or send your year, make and model for a price. Either way we confirm one clear price before any work starts. No surprises at pickup.

Didn’t find your question?

Talk to the technician who’ll do the work.

Call (510) 583-1661Open Mon–Sat 9 AM – 7 PM

Get your tint quote

Tell us the car and the shade you’re after. We’ll reply with a price, usually the same day.

Serving Hayward and nearby Fremont, San Leandro, Union City, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and Oakland.

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