Automotive Window Tinting
Cars and trucks — a cooler cab, less glare, UV protection for your interior, and a cleaner look, installed to Texas’s legal limits.
What We Do
Window tint and truck accessories — right here in Livingston.
Truck Accessories & Customization
Bed covers, steps, lift kits, and the rest of the truck catalog — Texas Truck Accessories has outfitted Livingston trucks from the same location since July of 2000.
Texas Tint Law — Know Before You Tint
25% VLT MAX
Front side windows
25% VLT MAX
Windshield (top strip above the AS-1 line only)
Texas law — Texas Transportation Code § 547.613 and the Texas DPS Window Tinting Standards. Rear side windows may go as dark as you like. The rear windshield may go as dark as you like when the vehicle has an outside mirror on each side; without both mirrors, it follows the same 25% VLT MAX rule as the front side windows. Film on the front side windows and the windshield strip may not be more than 25% reflective and may not be red, amber, or blue, and a compliance label goes on the driver’s side window. 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 Texas?
Texas’s rule is laid out in the tint law band above: 25% VLT MAX on the front side windows and on the windshield strip above the AS-1 line. Rear side windows may go darker, and the rear windshield may too when your vehicle has an outside mirror on each side. 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 the weather, so the shop will give you the right timing for your installation.
Why does my new tint look hazy or bubbly?
A hazy look and small water pockets are a normal part of curing — the film is applied wet, and the moisture works its way out as it dries. It clears on its own over the curing period. Don't press on the bubbles; let them dry out.
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.
How should I clean 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 Texas's tint laws before installation.
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.
