Skip to content

Car tinting

Window Tint Shades San Diego, CA

See every Union shade on a real car, from the darkest to nearly clear, before you choose.

Call (669) 200-1970
Black Toyota Supra with tinted windows outside the Avanti Window Tint shop in San Diego
  • 5% to 70%, darkest first
  • See it on a real car
  • California law checked

Tint shades

Compare window tint shades

Tap a shade, from the darkest to nearly clear, and drag the line to compare it with clear glass.

White Audi SQ5 with 35% window tint on the right and clear glass on the left
Clear glass35%

Tint shades

What each shade looks like

The number is how much light the film lets through, so 5% is the darkest and 70% is nearly clear.

  1. 5%

    The darkest shade we fit. Nothing visible in the cabin from outside.

  2. 15%

    Dark, with a finished blacked-out side profile. Popular on SUVs.

  3. 20%

    A clean daily-driver dark with a little more light through.

  4. 35%

    A balanced look: privacy by day, an easy view out at night.

  5. 50%

    A light, classy shade that still keeps heat out.

  6. 70%

    Nearly clear. Heat and UV control without a dark look.

In California the front side windows take clear UV film only, and the rear side and back windows can take any of these shades. Read the California tint law.

Union window film

Which Union film is right for you?

Two films, both blocking 99.99% of UV. The difference is how much of the sun’s infrared heat they keep out.

Carbon IR

75%of infrared heat kept out

99.99% of UV blocked

Carbon-particle film that holds its color and stays black. The everyday choice.

Ceramic IR

87%of infrared heat kept out

99.99% of UV blocked

Carbon with a ceramic layer on top, made to stop heat. The coolest Union film.

Free quote

Get a free car window tinting quote

Tell us what you need

Step 1 of 2

Questions

Questions about tint shades

See all our FAQs
What tint shades can I choose from?

From darkest to lightest: 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 50% and 70%. Darker shades give more privacy, lighter ones keep a factory look, and we make sure the front windows stay legal.

How dark can I tint my windows in California?

In California, the front side windows can only take clear UV film, which still cuts heat, and the rear side windows and back window can take any shade. We check the law for your car before we start.

Is ceramic tint worth it?

Yes, if heat matters to you. Ceramic film keeps more heat out without having to look darker: Union Ceramic IR blocks up to 87% of infrared heat, against 75% for Union Carbon IR.

When can I roll my windows down after tinting?

Keep them up for 3 to 5 days while the film dries, and wait a week before cleaning the inside of the glass. Use a soft cloth and an ammonia-free cleaner.

How much does car window tinting cost?

Car window tinting usually costs from $200 to $800. The price depends on your vehicle and the film you choose.

How much does ceramic window tint cost?

Ceramic window tint usually costs from $350 to $1,000. The price depends on your vehicle and the ceramic film you choose.