Professional Car Window Tint Installers in Houston

Durable, premium, and long lasting window tint options for your vehicle

Tint Your Windows For Privacy, Aesthetics, and Heat Rejection

Houston gets HOT. There’s over 204 days of sunshine. That means when you’re driving to work or to running errands, you’re going to get baked by the sun. Especially when you’re stuck in traffic.

A one-hour commute to your job is very typical. And if your windows aren’t tinted, you’ll struggle the entire drive. Make your commute more comfortable by getting your car windows tinted with professional grade film. 

This will give you more privacy, reject heat, and give your car a more aesthetic look. If you want to protect your paint as well, checkout our Paint protection film (PPF) services. 

Benefits of Car Window Tint

1️⃣ Blocks The Heat and Keeps Your Interior Cooler:
Do you always have your AC on full blast? Well, if your windows are not tinted, the sun is constantly heating up your interior and your AC is always struggling to keep it cool. When your windows are tinted, it blocks the heat that gets inside, making your car feel cooler. 

2️⃣ Gives You More Privacy 
Without your windows tinted, everyone can see what you do (or what you have) inside your vehicle at all times. It’s annoying. If you want more privacy and protection, then getting your windows tinted will greatly help with that. 

3️⃣ Makes your Car Look Cooler
Simply put, getting your windows tinted gives the car a better appearance. It’s like putting on a nice pair of sunglasses with your outfit. So not only do you get all the benefits of less heat, but it also looks cooler. For a more dramatic look, you can also color change your vehicle.

4️⃣ Holds Your Glass Together If Broken
Unfortunately, unfavorable events or accidents will happen. If your glass is shattered, for whatever reason, the tint can hold it together instead of the glass spilling all over your interior. Although it doesn’t make the situation any better, it does help to speed up the process to get it fixed.

Benefits of Car Window Tint

1️⃣ Keeps Your Interior Cooler For Longer:
Do you always have your AC on full blast? Well, if your windows are not tinted, the sun is constantly heating up your interior and your AC is always struggling to keep it cool. When your windows are tinted, it blocks the heat that gets inside, making your car feel cooler. 

2️⃣ Gives Yourself More Privacy 
Without your windows tinted, everyone can see what you do (or what you have) inside your vehicle at all times. It’s annoying. If you want more privacy and protection, then getting your windows tinted will greatly help with that. 

3️⃣ Makes your Car Look Cooler
Okay, let’s be real, having your windows tinted gives the car a better appearance. It’s like putting on a nice pair of sunglasses with your outfit. So not only do you get all the benefits of less heat, but it also looks cooler. 

4️⃣ Hold Your Glass Together If Broken
Unfortunately, unfavorable events or accidents will happen. If your glass is shattered, for whatever reason, the tint can hold it together instead of the glass spilling all over your interior. Although it doesn’t make the situation any better, it does help to speed up the process to get it fixed.

The R3 Car Window Tint Process

Are you tired of getting your windows tinted only to see bubbles form, the edges peel, and the film turning purple in a few months? Yes, so are we.

At R3 Auto Detailing, we only offer premium window tinting services where the installation will be defect free. Here’s a glimpse of the process: 

Step 1: If necessary, we’ll remove the current film and thoroughly clean the glass from any leftover adhesive or contaminants. This is vital for a proper installation.

Step 2: Cut, shrink, and install the tint on your windows. This is where most of the time is spent ensuring it’s a clean and proper job. 

Step 3: Double check our installation. We’ll inspect the the edges, make sure to contaminants got behind the film, and post-heat the film to make sure it sticks. 

The films we use are premium quality, virtually maintenance free, and have excellent durability. This is not a simple tint installation kit you buy at your local auto parts store. 

You’ll get the best final product we can deliver. Depending on the size of your vehicle, installation can take a full day to complete. If you pair it with additional detailing services, it’ll take longer to complete (of course, we’ll discuss all this beforehand).

Tint Film Options We Offer

We only offer window tint that has heat rejection capabilities to give you the best value and results.

Carbon Tint

This is a better option if you want your tint to block the heat and keep your car cooler. It adds the privacy element but also blocks up to 62% of the heat. 

✅ 62% Heat rejection
✅ Lifetime guarantee
✅ Does not interfere with electronics (radio/phone)
 
Tint percentages available (5%, 20%, 35%)

Ceramic Tint

This is the best option for heat rejection. Aside from the privacy and aesthetics you get, it also blocks up to 95% of the heat. If your goal is to stay cool, this is your choice. 
 
✅ 95% heat rejection
✅ Lifetime guarantee
✅ Does not interfere with electronics (radio/phone)
 
Tint percentages available in 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 50%, 70%

Window Tint Options

Whether you need your entire vehicle tinted or just one window, we have you covered.

Heat Protection Package

Our most popular package to stay cool during those hot Houston days. This is ceramic tint on all your windows, including your windshield. 

This will give you maximum heat rejection.

Starting at $700

All Windows

Whether you have a new car or need new tint, get all your windows tinted to add privacy, block the heat, and make your car look better.

This doesn’t include the sunroof or windshield.

Starting at $500

Windshield Only

The windshield is often times the biggest window on your car which lets the most amount of light and heat in.

Tinting the windshield will greatly help cool your interior. We use 70% shade to not add darkness or affect visibility.

$200

Sunroof

Many customers only have the sunroof open when it’s nice weather outside. If not, they’ll keep it closed and is blocked by the sunroof cover.

 

$125

Two Windows

Do you need the front or rear windows tinted?

Often times, the rear passenger windows will be tinted from the dealership and it’s the front two are left clear. 

$180

Single Window

Do you just need one window tinted due to a shattered glass or your dog scratching up the film?

We’ll check to see the shade percentage and best match the shade.

$100

My Last Tint Bubbled and Turned Purple. Will That Happen Again?

We see that all the time in our shop. Generally speaking, when your film discolors, that’s due to the quality of the film. You could have good, clean install, but if the film is very old or of lower quality, the black dye will eventually deteriorate and discolor. With the brand we use, HITEK, they have a lifetime guarantee that it won’t purple or bubble up. So it should last you a very long time!
 
Another common problem we see with window tint is debris and water moisture getting stuck behind the film, which means you’ll see a dust, very small bubbles, or hair in your glass. This is due to a manufacture defect in the film, a crease that was created in the film during the installation process, or if the work environment simply wasn’t clean enough and as the tint was being installed, debris got back onto the glass.  
 
To reduce and eliminate the chance of debris contamination during the installation process, we have two separate shops. In one unit, we have our dedicated detailing shop where we can perform the interior cleanings, paint correction, ceramic coatings, and more. The other shop, right next door, is dedicated to all our film services like window tint, vinyl wrap, and paint protection film. This greatly helps us produce a much cleaner installation and end-results.  

Window Tint is a Must To Stay Cool While Driving in Houston Heat

Houston heat is relentless. You sometimes can’t get away from it. It’s hot in your house, it’s hot outside, and it’s hot when you’re driving around the city. But one thing that can greatly reduce the heat inside your vehicle is ceramic tint. 

And this is why we call our most popular window tint option the Heat Protection Package. This is when we tint all your windows, including your windshield, in ceramic film.

The key part to this is the windshield because it’s often times the biggest window you have in your car and where it lets the most amount of heat in. So with ceramic film, the film that has the most heat blocking abilities, will dramatically make your car cooler. 

If you pass by our shop, we can even show you a demo on how it works using our infrared light box. You’ll instantly feel the difference of what ceramic film can offer. 

And this makes a big difference if you have pets or younger kids inside your vehicle. When your windows aren’t tinted in ceramic film, the sun is still getting through the windows and heating up your interior. Which makes it much more uncomfortable for your kids, babies, or pets. 

Window Tint FAQ

Where is your shop located?
We offer our window tinting and detail services at our shop located just down the street from Willowbrook Mall. Other services we offer are paint correction, ceramic coating, and interior cleaning.

12155 Cutten Rd Suite 104

How long does it take to tint my windows?
A few factors must be taken into consideration: Are we removing pre-existing tint? How big are the windows? How many windows are being tinted? Are the windows complex? Generally speaking, if we’re doing all the windows, we’d ask for a full day to complete the job. If it’s just the front two, then we’ll just need a few hours.

What’s the difference between a tint kit and what you offer?
Tint kits are a great starting point if you want to tint your windows yourself. But it can quickly get complicated and frustrating. On top of that, the quality of the film is usually subpar relative to premium brands. Nonetheless, it will get the job done if you put in the effort.

Are the windows tinted on the interior or exterior of the car?
Your car windows are tinted from the inside! You may have seen photos where the tint is on the outside of the window, but that’s only to cut or shrink the film The actual installation is done on the interior. 

What are the tint laws in Houston?
You can find a detailed page on tint laws in Texas here. The front two driver windows must be no more than 25%. The rear passenger windows have no regulations. The rear window must also be 25% or higher.
 
How long will my window tint last?
Like many things, it depends on the quality of the film, how you store the vehicle, and how you maintain the film. The film we use, HITEK, has a lifetime warranty. The film will no delaminate, crack, peel, bubble, or color-change.
 
Can you tint my front windshield?
Yes, we can definitely do that. The windshield will often times be the biggest window on your car (unless you have a large sunroof or back window) and allow the most heat in. So if you want to keep the heat out, you’d want to go with carbon or ceramic tint. This will make a big difference in rejecting heat! And you don’t have to lose visibility. We often use 75% ceramic to not add any darkness but to gain all the benefits. 
 
What’s the difference of each window film?
There’s a lot of brands and options of tint on the market. For us, we choose to go with a Good, Better, and Best option. You can choose whichever shade of tint you want like 5%, 20%, 35%, etc… The biggest difference is in the ability to reject heat. Classic tint has no heat rejection. So you’re only getting privacy. Carbon is where you start to get some level of heat rejection. And Ceramic tint is where you get the most amount of heat rejection (which keeps the car cooler the most). 
 
When can I roll down my windows?  
At a minimum, you’d want to wait 24 hours after installation to roll down your windows. This will allow enough time for the film to cure and adhere to the glass in the sun. If you roll down your windows before then, you risk the chance of moving the film out of place. This can lead to creating gaps in the tint or edges to peel. If it’s during winter time, it’s safer to wait 48 hours for the windows to cure. 
 
Do you have to take off the old film first?
Yes, before we install new window film, we’d first have to remove your pre-existing tint. This can make the tint process take much longer. Sometimes the old tint will come off with not much work. But other times, it’ll come off in pieces and leave all the old adhesive behind. So we have to do a thorough job of prepping the glass before we even think about installing the new film.
 
Should I try to install tint myself?
That’s how we all start! You can always order a generic tint kit from Amazon and have a go at it. It can be very rewarding to do it yourself. 
 
My glass has small chips in it. Will this affect the tint process?
Overall, it doesn’t affect the tint process or the results that you get, but you may see more of those chips or cracks from your glass after we’ve tinted it. 

Window Tint Customers

Stop by our shop for a quote

Address:
12155 Cutten Rd
Suite 104
Houston TX 77066

Hours of operation: 
Sunday – Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Friday: 8:30am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 4pm

We’re located right down the street from Willowbrook mall. 

Stop by and talk with one of our team members about your our detailing, tint, or any other services.