Car Window Tinting Maryland

Automotive window film can reduce solar heat in the cabin, cut glare on bright days, filter ultraviolet light and add daytime privacy, depending on the film and shade you choose. It also helps protect trim and upholstery from sun exposure. For a fuller explanation of what different films do, see our window tinting information page.

Kepler films are built as durable, multi-layer nano-ceramic products, and looked after properly they hold their appearance well. After fitting, the film needs time to cure, so follow the aftercare advice your installer gives you before lowering the windows. From then on, clean the glass with a soft cloth and a mild, ammonia-free cleaner. Your installer can explain the warranty terms that apply to the film they fit.

Cost depends on the vehicle, the number of windows and the film range and shade you choose, so pricing is confirmed by the dealer rather than shown on screen. Start with our quote enquiry, and ask a local tinter whether they carry Kepler film or can get it. It helps to know roughly which shade you are after first, so take a look at the film pages and compare the ranges before you send the enquiry.

Kepler films are offered in a range of shades, from very dark through to near-clear, so you can match the look you want. The percentage attached to each film is its visible light transmission, meaning the amount of visible light passing through the glass; it is a measure of appearance, not of solar heat performance, so compare the exact film and shade for both. Permitted darkness for vehicle glass is set by law and varies, so check the current rules for your windows before deciding. Browse our window tinting options to see how each shade looks, then confirm what is allowed on your vehicle with the tint laws page and your installer.

Window tinting is legal, but the rules on how dark film may be, and which windows it may be applied to, are set by state law and differ from place to place. Fitting film outside those limits can lead to penalties or a requirement to remove it. For an overview of the limits that apply, see our window tint laws page, and check the current published rules under State Laws. Choosing a film and staying within the law are two separate steps, so confirm both before your appointment.

Old film can be removed, but it needs care. Rushing the job risks scratching the glass or damaging rear window heating elements. If you would rather not tackle it yourself, an installer can take care of removal before fitting new film. Our guide walks through the process step by step: Removal Instructions.

Kepler's ceramic window tinting uses nano-ceramic construction to balance solar heat performance, ultraviolet filtering and clear visibility, in both the IR and IR+ automotive ranges. Film is not only for vehicles, either. For home window tinting, the same thinking applies to glare, solar heat and privacy, with the right product chosen once the existing glazing has been identified.

Fitting window film to your glass does not normally affect a vehicle warranty, since the film is applied to the glass rather than to mechanical or electrical components. If you have any doubts, check the wording of your own warranty with the selling dealer or manufacturer before booking.

Newly fitted film needs time to cure, so leave the windows up for as long as your installer advises. After that, clean the tinted side with a soft cloth and a mild, ammonia-free cleaner, and avoid abrasive pads or scrapers. Regular gentle cleaning keeps the film clear and looking its best.

Tesla glazing differs by model and year, including the large glass roofs fitted to some cars, so suitability and the right film choice depend on the vehicle in front of the installer. A Kepler dealer can confirm what works for yours and which shades suit the look you want. See our Tesla window tinting page for more on film options for these vehicles.