20% or 35% Tint? Which Shade Is Right for San Antonio Heat?

35% or 25% Tint? Which Shade Is Right for San Antonio Heat?

Tint
May 30, 2025•1 min read

Visibility

  • 35% Tint: This shade is what most shops offer, it is 10% lighter than the legal limit, less heat rejection and privacy.

  • 25% Tint: Right at the legal limit so you get the most shading, privacy and protection legally.

Heat Rejection

Texas heat is no joke. Our films offer the highest heat rejection industry wide, the Ceramic film is rated at 61%-66% Total Solar energy rejected and 90% of the infrared heat which is directly associated with the heat you feel inside the car.

Legal Compliance

  • 25% is the darkest legal limit for the front two doors in Texas, there is no limit on the rear portions of vehicles.

Customer Preference in San Antonio

Here in San Antonio we love our dark tint, 25% on the front really is a noticable difference both in privacy and comfort.

Conclusion: If you want maximum privacy, glare reduction and heat reduction legally...go with 25% on the front doors

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