Car, truck & SUV
Computer-cut patterns for your make and model, with heat-shrunk rear glass for a seamless edge.
Learn more →Laurel, MD · Route 1
Block the heat.
Keep the view.
Ceramic and carbon window tint for cars, homes and storefronts. Hand-fitted by certified installers, metered to Maryland law, and backed by a lifetime warranty on every car.
99% UV blocked
Same-day install
Lifetime warranty
Shade preview
35% VLT
Front side windowsLegal in MD
Rear windowsLegal in MD
- 99% UVblocked by every film
- Lifetimewarranty on car film
- 2–4 hoursfor most cars
- Meteredto MD law before you leave
What we tint
Three kinds of glass.
One standard of work.
Every film is cut to your exact windows, applied in a clean bay or on site, and checked under light before we hand back the keys.
Home window film
Cut glare on TVs and screens, stop furniture fading, and keep west-facing rooms comfortable in July.
Learn more →Office & storefront
Lower cooling costs across a building, add privacy to meeting rooms, and protect displays from the sun.
Learn more →See the difference
Drag across the glass
Left is bare glass on a bright afternoon. Right is the same window with 35% ceramic film. Glare drops, colors stay true, and the room stops baking.
Glare reduced≈ 60%
Solar heat rejected≈ 50%
UV rays blocked99%
Untinted
35% ceramic
Film types
Darker isn't cooler. Better film is.
Shade is how dark the film looks. Heat rejection is how much of the sun's energy it stops. A light ceramic film can keep a car cooler than a dark dyed one.
Dyed
Privacy and a dark look on a budget. Can fade over the years.
- Heat rejected30–35%
- Clarity
- Signal safeYes
Carbon
Matte black finish that won't fade or turn purple.
- Heat rejected40–45%
- Clarity
- Signal safeYes
Ceramic
Our pick for daily drivers. Strong heat control with clear visibility at night.
- Heat rejected50–55%
- Clarity
- Signal safeYes
IR Ceramic
For long commutes, black interiors and anyone who hates a hot steering wheel.
- Heat rejected60%+
- Clarity
- Signal safeYes
Typical ranges at 35% VLT (total solar energy rejected). Exact numbers vary by brand and shade; we'll show you the spec sheet for the film you choose. Why ceramic is worth it →
Stay legal
Maryland window tint law, mapped
Maryland measures tint by VLT, the share of visible light that gets through the glass and film together. Pick your vehicle to see which windows can go darker.
Front side windowsDriver and front passenger
35% minRear side & back glassSame limit as the front
35% minWindshieldAbove the AS-1 line or top 5 inches, whichever is less
Top stripRed, yellow, amber, sparkling and mirror-reflective films aren't allowed on any vehicle. Ask us about medical exemptions.
Your appointment
How a tint job works
- STEP 1
Pick a film
We hold sample shades against your actual glass so you see the real result.
- STEP 2
Prep the glass
Windows are scraped and cleaned, and old film is steamed off if needed.
- STEP 3
Cut & apply
Film is cut to pattern, heat-formed to curved glass and squeegeed tight.
- STEP 4
Meter & cure
We check VLT, walk you through care, and you keep windows up for 3–5 days.
Find the shop
Come see us on Route 1
Mon–Fri 10–6 · Sat 9–513549 Baltimore AveLaurel, MD 20707 · Route 1 at Contee Rd
Look for the red & yellow Hallstar signsTurn in off Route 1 just south of the Contee Rd light. We're in the row of auto shops, next to H&H Auto Services. Stop in anytime during the hours below.
- Monday – Friday10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday9 AM – 5 PM
- SundayClosed
Questions
Window tint FAQ
Still unsure about a shade or film? Call the shop and we'll talk it through.
How dark can I tint my windows in Maryland?
On sedans, coupes and station wagons, every tinted window must let through at least 35% of light. On SUVs, vans and pickups, only the front driver and passenger windows must meet 35%; the rear windows can be any darkness.
How long does window tinting take?
Most cars take 2 to 4 hours, so you can wait in our lounge or drop off and pick up the same day. Homes and storefronts are usually done in one day.
When can I roll my windows down?
Keep side windows up for 3 to 5 days so the adhesive cures. Small water bubbles or haze in the first week are normal and dry out on their own.
Will ceramic tint block my phone or GPS signal?
No. Ceramic and carbon films contain no metal, so cell service, GPS, radio and E-ZPass all work normally.
Can you remove my old, bubbling tint?
Yes. We steam the old film off and remove the leftover glue without scratching the glass or damaging rear defroster lines.
What does the warranty cover?
Automotive film is covered for life against bubbling, peeling, cracking and color change for as long as you own the car. Home and commercial films carry the manufacturer's warranty.
Free quote
See your price in a minute
Pick your vehicle, windows, film and shade, and the price updates as you go. Send it to us and you'll get a quote number we can look up when you call.
Phone(301) 210-0800
Shop13549 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
HoursMon–Fri 10–6 · Sat 9–5 · Sun closed
- VehicleCar, SUV, truck or van
- Windows & filmDyed, carbon or ceramic
- ShadeWith Maryland legal hints
- Your priceInstant total, no waiting
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