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The Ultimate Guide to Window Tinting in Philadelphia

Car Pretty provides professional automotive window tinting services that block harmful UV rays, reject infrared heat, enhance vehicle privacy, and upgrade aesthetics. Window tinting protects vehicle interiors from fading, plastic from warping and improves daily driving comfort.

At Car Pretty, we offer three film options: SunTek’s High Performance, Carbon CXP, and Ceramic IR. For maximum heat rejection, we recommend installing our ceramic window tint. Ceramic window tint blocks up to 94% of infrared heat and 99.9% of harmful UV rays. Ceramic film provides superior optical clarity, the best glare reduction, and the best temperature control without interfering with cell phones.

Our team installs films ranging from a clear 90% VLT (visible light transmission) down to a dark 5% VLT film. We utilize high-precision Graphtec digital plotters to pre-cut window film templates, ensuring a flawless, scratch-free fit tailored exactly to your vehicle’s year, make, and model.

Every window tint installation includes a lifetime warranty against peeling, bubbling, and fading.

Window Tint Film Selections

High-Performance

Window Tint Film Selections

High-Performance

The industry standard for reliability, SunTek High Performance, is our most cost-effective solution without compromising on essential protection. While it focuses on extreme privacy and 99.9% UV rejection rather than infrared heat blocking, its classic reflective finish makes it the boldest, darkest-looking film in our lineup. Backed by a comprehensive lifetime warranty, it’s the perfect entry-point for a high-impact transformation.

Carbon CXP

Engineered for those who refuse to compromise, Carbon CXP is the ultimate fusion of comfort and style. This carbon-based film outperforms our High-Performance line with superior heat rejection and advanced glare reduction. If aesthetics are your priority, Carbon CXP delivers the deepest, truest black finish on the market.

Ceramic IR

Experience the pinnacle of window film technology with SunTek Ceramic IR. As an industry leader in thermal defense, this advanced ceramic film offers our highest level of infrared heat rejection and total comfort. Beyond its extreme protection, it provides unmatched optical clarity—allowing for maximum privacy without compromising your vision. Transform your driving experience with the luxury, cooling performance, and sophisticated finish that only Ceramic IR can provide.

Film Comparison

Film Comparison	Good High Performance	Better Carbon CXP	Best Ceramic IR
Reflective Finish	Yes	No	No
UV Protection	99.9%	99.9%	99.9%
IR Heat Block	No	Yes	Ultimate
Signal Safe (GPS)	No	Yes	Yes
Lifetime Warranty	✓	✓	✓

Carbon CXP

Ceramic IR

Film Comparison

Film Comparison	Good High Performance	Better Carbon CXP	Best Ceramic IR
Reflective Finish	Yes	No	No
UV Protection	99.9%	99.9%	99.9%
IR Heat Block	No	Yes	Ultimate
Signal Safe (GPS)	No	Yes	Yes
Lifetime Warranty	✓	✓	✓

Window Tint Pricing

We are proud to be the only shop in the Philadelphia area that offers our window tint pricing on our website with full transparency and no hidden fees.

Window Tint Pricing

We are proud to be the only shop in the Philadelphia area that offers our window tint pricing on our website with full transparency and no hidden fees.

Vehicle / Service	Good High Performance	Better Carbon CXP	Best Ceramic IR
Full Vehicle Packages
2 Front Doors	$140	$170	$200
2-Door Coupe / Truck	$250	$320	$400
4-Door Sedan / Truck	$280	$360	$450
Small SUV / Crossover	$280	$360	$450
Mid-Size SUV	$320	$400	$470
Large SUV	$350	$420	$500
Individual Services
Windshield Strip	$50	$70	$90
Full Front Windshield	$180	$220	$250
Sunroof (Single)	$60	$80	$100
Sunroof (Panoramic)	$120	$150	$180
One Window (Door)	$60	$80	$100
Back Window Only	$100	$120	$140

*All prices are "starting at" rates and do not include the removal of existing window tint. Pricing may vary for specific vehicles (XL sedans, luxury cars, transit vans, and classic automobiles).

Windshield Tint: Invisible Protection

Clear Ceramic Protection

When people think of windshield tint, they often imagine a “blacked-out” car with poor visibility. But today’s technology has changed the game.

We utilize advanced clear films—SunTek’s Ceramic CIR 70% and Cool-Sight 90%—that provide massive benefits without darkening your view. While these films remain virtually invisible, they deliver:

Superior UV and IR heat protection.
Reduced glare.
Critical protection for your skin and your vehicle’s dashboard and electronics.

Other Options

We also offer High-Performance, Carbon CXP, and Ceramic CIR films for windshields. However, for safety and visibility, we strictly do not tint windshields darker than 30%.

⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that windshield tint may cause vehicles registered in PA, NJ, and DE to fail state safety inspections.

Headlight and Taillight Tinting

Customize Your Lights

Complement your window tint with our headlight and taillight tinting services. This upgrade not only enhances your vehicle’s aesthetics by blending the lights seamlessly with the paint but also serves a practical purpose: toning down the harsh glare often found in modern factory LED lights.

Window Tinting: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the legal tint limit?

Window tinting is a growing and more accepted business with each passing year. Each state has their own laws but these outdated laws are becoming more lax, especially in major cities. The legal limit in PA is 70% for sedans and 70% front windows and any % on the back half of trucks and SUVs.

What is ceramic tint?

Ceramic tint is simply the best quality of film on the market. Ceramic films allow for the use of clear tint while still getting heat and UV protection. Even though the visibility is better for the driver, darker shades can still be too dark at night for some.

Does the film go on the outside or inside?

Although we heat shrink the film on the outside of the vehicle, the film is applied on the inside of the glass.

How long does it take to tint my car?

The average time to tint a vehicle is roughly 30 minutes for two windows and one hour for a full vehicle (windshield not included). The front windshield takes about 90 minutes to tint on its own.

What is covered under warranty?

Our lifetime warranty covers peeling, fading, bubbling, splitting or discoloration. It also covers any imperfections from the installation process. Our tint is expected to last eight to ten years after installation.