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What Tint Percentage Should I Choose?

Tint percentage (VLT) controls how much light comes through. Here’s how to choose the right shade for looks, privacy, and CA law.

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What “VLT” means

VLT stands for Visible Light Transmission, the percentage of light that passes through the film. A lower number means darker tint. 5% (limo) is very dark; 50% is light. The right choice balances looks, privacy, and California’s legal limits.

Common choices

35% is a popular all-around look, noticeable but not too dark. 20% offers more privacy and a sleeker appearance. 50% is subtle and maximizes heat rejection while staying very light. Many drivers go darker on rear windows and lighter up front to stay legal.

Staying CA street-legal

California has front-window VLT limits, so we help you pick a percentage that looks great and keeps you compliant. Remember: with ceramic film, you don’t need to go dark to get serious heat rejection.

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The easiest way to choose is to see samples on your car. Get a free quote and we’ll show you options that fit your style and stay within California law.

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