Window Tint, PPF & Ceramic Coating FAQ in Fremont, CA

Pricing depends on your vehicle, film and coverage. Call (650) 461-0442 or request a free quote and we will give you a written price, usually the same day.

Most cars are done the same day. Two front windows usually take about an hour and a full vehicle a few hours. Removing old tint adds time.

Rear side windows and the back glass can go as dark as 5% (limo tint) if the car has two side mirrors. Front side windows must keep at least 70% visible light with glass and film combined, so they need a very light or clear film. The windshield may have a non-reflective strip on the top 4 inches.

If heat is your main complaint, yes. Ceramic IR and Ultimate IR reject far more infrared heat than carbon at the same shade, so the cabin stays cooler even with legal front windows. Carbon X is a great-looking, fade-proof value film if privacy and style matter most.

Infrared (IR) window tinting uses ceramic films, like our Ceramic IR and Ultimate IR, that block infrared heat. They keep the cabin cooler than carbon window tinting without needing a dark shade, and they do not block phone or GPS signals.

Pricing depends on your vehicle, film and coverage. Call (650) 461-0442 or request a free quote and we will give you a written price, usually the same day.

Both are self-healing films installed the same way. The 10-year film carries a longer warranty against yellowing, cracking and peeling, which suits owners who plan to keep the car.

Yes. Light swirls and fine scratches in the top coat disappear with heat from the sun or warm water. Deep gouges that cut through the film won’t heal, but the paint underneath stays protected.

From normal viewing distance it’s virtually invisible. Edges are wrapped wherever possible, and full-panel coverage on hoods and fenders avoids visible lines.

We install gloss paint protection film, matte paint protection film, black paint protection film, urban paint protection film and color change paint protection film at our Fremont shop. Ask for samples and we will quote the finish you like in writing.

Pricing depends on your vehicle, film and coverage. Call (650) 461-0442 or request a free quote and we will give you a written price, usually the same day.

Pricing depends on your vehicle, film and coverage. Call (650) 461-0442 or request a free quote and we will give you a written price, usually the same day.

The 3-year coating suits leases and daily drivers, the 5-year is the long-term sweet spot for most owners, and the 10-year is for cars you plan to keep. All three look the same on day one; the difference is how long it lasts.

Pricing depends on your vehicle, film and coverage. Call (650) 461-0442 or request a free quote and we will give you a written price, usually the same day.

Plan on 1–3 days depending on the coating and paint condition. Avoid washing for 7 days after pickup while it fully cures.

Pricing depends on your vehicle, film and coverage. Call (650) 461-0442 or request a free quote and we will give you a written price, usually the same day.

Pricing depends on your vehicle, film and coverage. Call (650) 461-0442 or request a free quote and we will give you a written price, usually the same day.

Step 1 is a single machine polish for light swirls and dullness. Step 2 adds a cutting stage before the polish to remove heavier swirls, water-spot etching and marring, usually on older or darker paint.

Step 1 usually takes a day. Step 2 on a larger or darker vehicle can take 2–3 days.

It removes defects in the clear coat. Scratches you can catch with a fingernail, or that reach the base coat, usually need touch-up or paint work. We’ll tell you honestly before we start.

Pricing depends on your vehicle, film and coverage. Call (650) 461-0442 or request a free quote and we will give you a written price, usually the same day.

No. It’s done with film, so it can be removed later and the original chrome underneath stays protected.

Most chrome deletes take a day, depending on how many pieces are covered.

Yes. We install windshield protection film and headlight PPF, plus an interior ceramic coating. See our windshield and headlight protection page for details.

After your install we show you how to wash and care for your film, tint or coating so it lasts. For a ceramic coating, avoid washing for 7 days after pickup while it cures.