Pricing varies based on your specific vehicle type, the film or coating option chosen and the difficulty level of the job. For an accurate quote on your car ceramic coating and other services, call us now for a quick and free over-the-phone estimate!

Every vehicle varies from one to the next, but our average install takes about an hour. A few factors that can play a part in the time involved for your car window tinting and other services include the specific type of vehicle, how many installers are on the job, whether old tint removal is required, or if unforeseen scenarios come up, such as needing to remove a rear deck lid.

Don't worry, this is completely normal! Those bubbles are caused by residual moisture trapped between the glass and the film during the installation process. They will completely dissipate on their own with a little time and regular sun exposure as your car window tinting cures.

All film for your car window tinting is installed entirely on the inside of the windows. Because it goes on the interior glass, rain or washing the outside of your car will not cause any problems. Just make sure to leave the inside windows uncleaned for about a week while the film fully cures.

Yes, absolutely. About 99% of the vehicles that come through Shades of Gray Window Tinting have the film heat-shrunk during our prepping process and installed as a single, seamless piece on the rear windshield. This ensures a clean look without any unsightly seams or light gaps. In addition to our professional window films, we also offer high-quality PPF car paint protection to keep your entire vehicle looking flawless.

After your installation, the tinted windows will need to remain completely rolled up for three days. Keeping them up gives the adhesive ample time to bond properly to the glass and ensures a flawless finish for your car window tinting. In addition to window films, we also offer PPF car paint protection.

No, not at all! At Shades of Gray Window Tinting, we are well aware of this feature, as it has been standard on many vehicles for years. We know exactly how to handle it so that your windows are tinted in the fully rolled-up position, ensuring there is absolutely no gap left when the doors are closed. In addition, we also offer car ceramic coating to keep the rest of your vehicle protected.

Chances are, you don’t. This practice largely started as a way for some shops to charge customers extra money for a needless installation. While we will always inform you if your specific vehicle actually requires it, there is a very simple way to prevent scratching issues that doesn't cost you any additional money. Our priority at Shades of Gray Window Tinting is to give you a flawless car window tinting job without hitting you with unnecessary upcharges.

The dot-matrix is a very common feature consisting of small black raised dots that line the outside border of most rear windshields and side windows. When your car window tinting film is first installed over these thinner dot patterns, it may look a little uneven at first because the film has to bridge the tiny spaces between the dots. However, once the moisture completely dries, it will even out to create a clean, beautifully framed look around your glass.

Yes, there is an additional labor charge for old film removal. De-tinting a vehicle correctly takes a few hours of meticulous work. The most critical part of the process is safely removing the old film from the rear windshield without damaging your rear defroster heating elements. We use a specialized process to protect this important feature, and we can easily provide you with a custom quote for this service prior to starting your car window tinting installation.