Automotive Window Tinting
Cars, trucks, and SUVs — increased privacy, protection from harmful UV rays, and a cooler, more comfortable cabin, installed to South Dakota's legal limits.
What We Do
One shop in Aberdeen for your car, your home, and your business.
Home & Office Window Tinting
Enhance comfort and privacy while reducing energy costs with professional window tinting for your home or office. Our high-quality films block harmful UV rays, minimize glare, and improve insulation year-round.
Window Tint Training
Want to learn the trade? Down The Line Customs offers hands-on window tint training right here at the shop in Aberdeen — real cars, real film, and real shop experience. Call (605) 290-4057 for training details.
South Dakota Tint Law — Know Before You Tint
35% VLT MAX
Front side windows
20% VLT MAX
Rear side windows & rear windshield
South Dakota law (SDCL § 32-15-2.4 and § 32-15-2.5) sets the darkest legal shades above, measured as film and glass combined. On the windshield, tint is limited to a non-reflective strip above the AS-1 line. VLT is visible light transmission — the lower the number, the darker the film. We install to legal limits and will walk you through your options before any film goes on.
Tint Care Questions
The things drivers ask most after fresh film goes on.
How dark can I legally tint in South Dakota?
South Dakota's limits are laid out in the tint law band above: 35% VLT MAX on the front side windows and 20% VLT MAX on the rear side windows and rear windshield, measured as film and glass combined. Windshield tint stops at a non-reflective strip above the AS-1 line. We'll confirm the legal shade for your vehicle before any film goes on.
How long should I wait before rolling down my windows after tinting?
Follow the aftercare guidance provided by the installer. Cure time can vary with the film and weather, so the shop will give you the right timing for your installation.
Does window film go on the inside or outside of the window?
Automotive window film is normally installed on the inside surface of the glass, where it is protected from weather and road debris.
What should I use to clean automotive tinted windows?
Use a soft microfiber cloth and a tint-safe cleaner. Avoid abrasive tools and ask the installer which products they recommend for your specific film.
Can you help me choose the right shade?
Yes. The shop can help you balance appearance, privacy, heat control, visibility, and applicable tint laws before installation.
Can you film my home or office too?
Yes — Down The Line Customs installs window film on homes and businesses as well as vehicles. Home and office film enhances comfort and privacy while reducing energy costs, blocking harmful UV rays, and minimizing glare. Send the quote form below with a few details about the project and we'll take it from there.
Get a Free Quote
Tell us what you're driving — or what room you're tired of squinting in — and we'll get back to you with a quote. Prefer to talk? Call the shop.
