Ceramic IR window tint for West Seattle: glare off the Sound, afternoon sun on Alki, heat in the ferry line. From $190, installed in Tukwila.
For glare, the film type matters more than the shade. Ceramic IR rejects heat and UV through the ceramic in the film, so a medium shade like 35% gives you real comfort without turning the car into a cave at night. If you want more privacy in the back seat for kids or gear, a darker shade on the rear windows and a lighter one up front is a common split. We stock 15%, 25%, 35% and 70%, and we'll go over Washington's rules for each window. Two to Match is $190, Standard (five windows) is $450 and Large (seven windows) is $550. A windshield strip, which is especially useful driving east over the bridge into the morning sun, is $100. Most installs take one to four hours, and the windows stay up for two to five days afterward.
Head south on SR-509 or SR-99 to our Tukwila shop at 1050 Industry Drive; neither route goes through downtown. Most tint jobs take one to four hours.
Along Alki, Beach Drive and Harbor Avenue, the afternoon and evening sun comes straight off the water. Commuters crossing the West Seattle Bridge drive into the morning sun heading east and back into it coming home. Ferry riders heading to Vashon or Southworth spend a lot of time parked in the sun at Fauntleroy.
Yes. Ceramic IR film reduces glare and blocks much of the heat that comes with it. For the windshield, a strip across the top of the glass is the most useful option.
Yes, and it's a popular choice. It gives privacy for passengers and gear while keeping good visibility up front. We'll explain Washington's rules for each window.
Two to Match is $190, Standard (five windows) is $450, Large (seven windows) is $550 and a windshield strip is $100.
Most installs take one to four hours. Afterward, keep the windows rolled up for two to five days while the film cures.
Glare off the water Sun reflecting off Puget Sound hits the side windows as well as the windshield. Ceramic film cuts glare and heat without needing the darkest shade.
The bridge at sunrise Heading east over the West Seattle Bridge in the morning puts the sun right in your eyes. A windshield strip across the top of the glass helps.
Ferry line heat Waiting in the Fauntleroy line on a summer day turns a car into an oven. Ceramic IR film keeps the cabin noticeably cooler.
Night driving Dark, wet nights are a good reason to keep the front windows moderate. A darker shade in back gives privacy without hurting visibility.