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Car Protection Guides: Tint Law, PPF & Ceramic Coating
Tint law, ceramic coating vs PPF and more, straight from our Fremont installers.
3 guidestint, PPF and coating
2026California tint law, updated
Installer-writtenfrom our Fremont bay
Real pricesno “call for pricing”
The guides
Know before you buy. No jargon, no pressure.
01 · Window tint
California window tint law (2026)
Front 70% VLT, rear any shade, windshield strip, medical exemptions.
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02 · Paint protection
Ceramic coating vs PPF
What each protects against and why most owners combine them.
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03 · Window tint
Ceramic vs carbon window tint
Heat rejection, clarity, signal and value, plus when Ultimate IR is worth it.
Read the guideQuick answers
California tint law, in three numbers.
- 70%
Minimum visible light
California requires at least 70% on the front side windows, glass and film combined.
- 5%
Darkest rear tint
Rear side windows and back glass can go as dark as 5% if the car has two side mirrors.
- 4 in
Windshield strip
A non-reflective strip is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
Full details in our California window tint law guide.
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