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Window Tint in Hollywood, FL

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Florida Tint Law, Plainly

VLT means how much visible light must still pass through glass and film together — Florida sets minimums, and they differ by body style. Per Florida Statutes 316.2951–2954:

WindowSedansSUVs, Trucks & Vans
WindshieldNon-reflective strip above the AS-1 line onlyNon-reflective strip above the AS-1 line only
Front side windows28% VLT or lighter tint — minimum 28% of light through28% VLT — same as sedans
Rear side windows15% VLT minimum6% VLT and up — dark tint allowed
Back window15% VLT minimum6% VLT and up — dark tint allowed

Reflectivity is also capped (about 25% front / 35% rear), and medical exemptions exist for darker levels. We install to the limit — and tell you before a shade you like crosses it.

Darkness ≠ Performance

The Three Tiers of Tint

The same shade of dark behaves completely differently depending on what the film is made of. This is the choice that matters — and the one we slow down to explain.

01

Dyed

The entry tier. Darkens the glass, adds privacy and a cleaner look. Does the least against heat, and lower grades can fade over the years. Right when budget leads and looks are the goal.

02

Carbon

The solid middle. Real heat rejection, holds its color long-term, matte-dark appearance, no metallic layer to interfere with signals. The value pick for most daily drivers.

03

Ceramic

The top tier. Best heat and infrared rejection, best UV blocking, zero signal interference, longest life. The one we recommend when a cool cabin in August is the actual goal.

South Florida reality: the sun that destroys unprotected finishes is the same sun cooking your cabin. Tint pairs naturally with the rest of the protection stack — ceramic coating and PPF outside, film on the glass.

The Install Matters

Why Tint Is a Precision Job

Tint looks simple and is unforgiving. Film is cut to each window's exact shape, the glass is decontaminated the same way we prep a panel for wrap, edges are finished clean, and dot-matrix borders and defroster lines are handled properly instead of trapped with bubbles. The difference between a professional install and a rushed one shows up in weeks — peeling corners, purple fade, bubbled dots.

We're a wrap shop first, which means glass gets the same prep discipline as a $6,000 wrap — and the same honesty: we'll tell you which tier actually solves your problem, and when the legal limit says no.

Tint FAQ

Straight Answers

For every vehicle, front side windows must allow at least 28% of visible light through (28% VLT). Behind the driver it depends on the body style: sedans must keep rear side windows and the back glass at 15% VLT or lighter, while SUVs, trucks, and vans may go darker — 6% VLT and up — behind the front doors. The windshield may only carry non-reflective tint above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. These figures come from Florida Statutes 316.2951–2954.
Tint at or lighter than the legal limits is exactly that — legal. We install to the limit you choose and we'll tell you plainly when a shade you're considering crosses it. If you want the blacked-out look on a sedan's front windows, we'll be honest: that's not something we can make road-legal in Florida.
Yes. Florida grants medical exemption certificates for conditions that require reduced light exposure — the exemption is issued by the state, not by the tint shop, and the paperwork rides in the vehicle. If you hold one, bring it and we'll install to your prescribed level.
Yes — that's the reason South Florida cars get tinted, with looks a close second. Quality films reject a meaningful share of solar energy, which means a cooler cabin, less air-conditioner strain, and UV protection for your skin, dashboard, and upholstery. How much cooler depends on the film type — ceramic films lead — and we'll walk you through honest expectations for each tier rather than quoting magic percentages.
Dyed film is the entry tier — it darkens the glass and adds privacy, but does the least against heat and can fade over years. Carbon film steps up heat rejection and holds its color. Ceramic film is the top tier: the best heat and infrared rejection, no signal interference with GPS or phone, and the longest life. Same darkness can behave very differently depending on which tier you choose — darkness and heat rejection are separate properties.
Quality carbon and ceramic films are non-metallic and don't interfere with GPS, cellular, keyless entry, or SunPass. Older metallic films could — one more reason film choice matters more than film darkness.
Most full-vehicle tint installs are done the same day. The film then needs a few days to fully cure — expect us to ask you to keep the windows up for a short period after install, and don't worry if you see slight haziness or small water pockets in the first days; that's normal curing, not a defect.

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