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Professional Automotive Window Tinting

Beat the Heat, Add Privacy, Protect Your Interior | Oakland Legal Tints | Lifetime Warranty

Service Overview

Transform your vehicle with professional window tinting from Low Price Auto Glass. More than just appearance, quality window tint provides real functional benefits โ€“ reducing heat by up to 60%, blocking 99% of harmful UV rays, protecting your interior from fading, and adding privacy and security to your vehicle.

We offer multiple film types to fit every budget and need, from affordable dyed films to premium ceramic options. All our tints are professionally installed to ensure bubble-free, long-lasting results, and we only use Oakland-legal tint levels to keep you compliant with the law.

Every tint job comes with our lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling, and fading. That's how confident we are in our materials and installation quality!

Pricing: Starting at $199 for full vehicle tinting

Benefits of Window Tinting

Why Tint Your Vehicle Windows?

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Dramatic Heat Reduction

Quality window tint blocks solar heat before it enters your vehicle, reducing interior temperature by up to 60%. More comfortable driving, less A/C use, better fuel economy, and cooler steering wheel and seats.

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Maximum UV Protection

Window tint blocks 99% of harmful ultraviolet rays, protecting your skin, preventing interior fading and cracking, and preserving your vehicle's interior appearance.

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Enhanced Privacy & Security

Darker tints make it harder to see into your vehicle, increasing privacy, concealing valuables, deterring break-ins, and giving your vehicle a more upscale appearance.

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Improved Appearance

Tinted windows provide a sleek, sophisticated appearance that enhances any vehicle, can increase resale value, and makes your vehicle look newer and more expensive.

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Reduced Glare

Window tint significantly reduces sun glare and headlight glare, reducing eye strain, safer driving in bright conditions, and more comfortable long-distance drives.

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Added Safety

In the event of an accident, window tint helps hold shattered glass together, reduces flying glass shards, and keeps broken glass from injuring passengers.

Tint Film Options

We offer four types of window tint film, each with different benefits and price points:

DYED WINDOW FILM

Best For: Budget-conscious owners wanting basic tint benefits

Entry-level window tint using dyed polyester film. Provides good heat and glare reduction at an affordable price.

Benefits:

  • Most affordable option
  • Good glare reduction
  • Non-reflective matte finish
  • Decent heat rejection
  • Provides privacy
  • Blocks UV rays

Pricing: Starting at $199 (full vehicle)

Warranty: Lifetime against bubbling and peeling

METALIZED WINDOW FILM

Best For: Those wanting superior performance and durability

Advanced film with metallic particles embedded in the layers. Provides excellent heat rejection and fade resistance.

Benefits:

  • Superior heat rejection
  • Highly durable and fade-resistant
  • Slight reflective appearance
  • Strong and scratch-resistant
  • Excellent glare reduction
  • Blocks 99% of UV rays

Pricing: Starting at $299 (full vehicle)

Warranty: Lifetime against bubbling, peeling, and fading

CARBON WINDOW FILM

Best For: Those wanting excellent performance without signal interference

Premium carbon-infused film that provides outstanding heat rejection without metal layers. Matte black finish looks sophisticated.

Benefits:

  • Excellent heat rejection
  • No signal interference (GPS, phone, radio work perfectly)
  • Matte black appearance
  • Will not fade or change color over time
  • Strong and durable
  • Blocks 99% of UV rays

Pricing: Starting at $399 (full vehicle)

Warranty: Lifetime against bubbling, peeling, and fading

CERAMIC WINDOW FILM

Best For: Those wanting the absolute best performance and clarity

Top-tier window film using ceramic (non-conductive, non-metallic) particles. The best heat rejection, clarity, and performance available.

Benefits:

  • Maximum heat rejection (best available)
  • Crystal-clear visibility with no haze
  • Zero signal interference
  • Superior UV protection (99%+)
  • Will NEVER fade, change color, or turn purple
  • Maintains excellent visibility at night
  • Highest quality and longest-lasting

Pricing: Starting at $499 (full vehicle)

Warranty: Lifetime against bubbling, peeling, fading, and discoloration

Oakland Legal Tint Levels

KNOW THE LAW โ€“ STAY COMPLIANT

Oakland has specific laws about window tint darkness (Oakland Vehicle Code Section 26708). We ensure all our installations are 100% compliant!

FRONT WINDSHIELD:

  • Only a 4-inch strip at the top is allowed to be tinted
  • OR tint up to the AS-1 line (marked on windshield)
  • No other tinting allowed on front windshield

FRONT SIDE WINDOWS:

  • MUST allow MORE than 70% of light to pass through
  • Only very light tint is legal
  • Legal options: 70% or 80% tint (very light)

BACK SIDE WINDOWS:

  • ANY darkness level is permitted
  • Can be very dark "limo tint" if desired
  • No restrictions on light transmission

REAR WINDOW:

  • ANY darkness level is permitted
  • ONLY if your vehicle has both side mirrors
  • If one side mirror is missing/broken, rear window can't be dark

โš ๏ธ PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL TINT:

Oakland law enforcement CAN pull you over for illegal tint and issue a fix-it ticket. Don't risk it โ€“ we keep you legal!

โœ… We Ensure Compliance: All our window tint installations comply with Oakland law. We'll never install illegal tint on front windows!

Shade Options Available

We offer six darkness levels (measured by Visible Light Transmission or VLT %):

5%

LIMO TINT

Extremely dark, maximum privacy. Very difficult to see through.

Legal for:

Back side windows, rear window only

15%

DARK TINT

Very dark, high privacy. Hard to see through from outside.

Legal for:

Back side windows, rear window only

20%

MEDIUM-DARK

Dark but you can see shadows/shapes. Good balance of privacy and visibility.

Legal for:

Back side windows, rear window only

35%

MEDIUM TINT

Moderate darkness, decent privacy. Can see through somewhat clearly.

Legal for:

Back side windows, rear window only

50%

LIGHT TINT

Lighter tint, subtle appearance. Easy to see through.

Legal for:

Back side windows, rear window only

70%

VERY LIGHT

Very light, almost clear appearance. Barely noticeable.

Legal for:

ALL windows (front legal at 70%+)

Our Tinting Process

Professional 6-Step Window Tint Installation

1

Thorough Window Cleaning

We meticulously clean all windows inside and out, removing all dirt, oils, and contaminants. Clean windows are critical for proper adhesion!

2

Precision Cutting

We precisely cut tint film to match your exact window shape and size. No pre-cut generic films โ€“ every job is custom!

3

Application Solution

We apply a special solution to the window that allows us to position the film perfectly.

4

Film Application

We carefully apply the tint film to your windows using professional techniques developed over 25+ years.

5

Squeegee & Remove Air/Water

Using specialized squeegees, we remove all air bubbles and water from between the film and glass. This requires skill and patience!

6

Trim & Final Inspection

We trim edges for a perfect fit and perform final quality inspection to ensure no bubbles, gaps, or imperfections.

Installation Time: 2-4 hours for full vehicle

Care Instructions

After Your Tint Installation:

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Wait 3-7 Days Before Rolling Windows Down

The tint needs time to fully cure and adhere. Rolling windows down too soon can cause the film to peel or shift.

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Use Only Ammonia-Free Cleaners

Ammonia (in Windex and some cleaners) will damage window tint! Use ammonia-free glass cleaner or just water and a microfiber cloth.

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Avoid Abrasive Materials

Don't use paper towels, rough cloths, or anything abrasive. Use soft microfiber cloths only.

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Don't Worry About Small Water Bubbles

It's normal to see small water bubbles for the first few days as the tint cures. They'll disappear on their own!

Pricing

Window Tinting Pricing:

Dyed Film: Starting at $199

Full vehicle (all windows except front windshield)

Metalized Film: Starting at $299

Full vehicle (all windows except front windshield)

Carbon Film: Starting at $399

Full vehicle (all windows except front windshield)

Ceramic Film: Starting at $499

Full vehicle (all windows except front windshield)

Individual Windows: Available

Call for pricing

Pricing varies based on:

  • Your vehicle type (cars vs. SUVs vs. trucks)
  • Number of windows
  • Film type selected
  • Shade/darkness level

Get Your Exact Quote: Call (510) 568-7131

Lifetime Warranty

We Stand Behind Our Work!

Every window tint installation from Low Price Auto Glass includes our LIFETIME WARRANTY against:

Bubbling
Peeling
Fading
Discoloration (turning purple)
Delamination

If any of these issues occur due to film defect or installation error, we'll fix it FREE!

(Warranty does not cover damage from external sources like scratches, accidents, or improper cleaning)

Know your glass

Not sure what to call it? Windshield, vent, door, sun roof, quarter, and back glass โ€” this diagram shows the usual names.

Side view of a wagon with labeled auto glass parts: windshield, front vent glass, front door glass, sun roof, rear door glass, rear vent glass, rear quarter, and back window

Ready to Transform Your Vehicle?

Beat the heat and add style with professional window tinting!

Call Now for Your Free Quote:

(510) 568-7131
Oakland legal tints
Lifetime warranty
4 film types available
Professional installation
25+ years experience
Low Price Auto Glass โ€” Oakland (San Leandro)
8451 San Leandro St, Ste 1 (Inside Pick-N-Pull)
Oakland, California 94621
Mon-Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Sun: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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