Window tint
LLumar carbon and ceramic window film, computer cut for your vehicle and installed to South Carolina’s legal limit. Tint keeps the cabin cooler, cuts glare, adds privacy, and blocks the UV rays that fade interiors.
Reviewed by Nick Parker, owner, IGL certified installer · Last reviewed
Films
The price depends on the vehicle and how many windows you tint. Call or request a quote.
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An affordable way to tint. The color is built into the film rather than dyed on the surface, so the charcoal shade stays true instead of fading or turning purple.
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Film with nano-ceramic particles that reject more of the sun’s infrared heat, so the cabin stays cooler without needing the darkest shade.
Choosing
A starting point, not a rule. We make a recommendation once we have seen the vehicle and heard how you use it.
The color is built into the film, so the charcoal shade stays true instead of fading or turning purple. The value choice for a clean, custom look.
Nano-ceramic particles reject more of the sun’s infrared heat, so the cabin stays cooler without needing the darkest shade.
Both cut glare and block UV on the side of you that faces the sun every day. Ceramic adds the heat rejection on long drives.
Factory privacy glass already reduces light, so the legal film for the front windows depends on your vehicle. We measure before we install.
Why tint
Our process
Good tint is mostly preparation and fit. Clean glass and an exact cut are what keep edges tight and the film free of specks.
We look the vehicle over and check which shades keep each regulated window at or above South Carolina’s 27% combined limit, counting any factory tint.
Carbon or ceramic, and the shade for each window. We talk through what you will see at night and what the law allows on your vehicle.
The inside of every window is cleaned so no dust or grit is trapped under the film.
Film is computer cut for your vehicle rather than trimmed by hand on the glass, then applied with a slip solution and squeegeed out.
Curved glass, such as most back windows, is shaped with heat so the film lies flat without creases.
Each tinted window gets South Carolina’s certificate of compliance, and you leave with care instructions.
There is no waiting area, so plan a ride for drop-off and pickup. Evening drop-off can be arranged by phone. Read the appointment, step by step.
Compared
Every film darkens the glass. What separates them is how they hold their color, how much heat they turn away, and whether they get in the way of your signals.
| Film type | Color over time | Heat rejection | Phone, GPS and radio | At our shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyed film | Can fade and turn purple over time | Less than ceramic at the same darkness | No metal, no interference | Not on our menu |
| Metallized film | Stable, but with a shiny, mirror-like look | Varies by product | Metal can weaken GPS, radio and toll tag signals | Not on our menu |
| Carbon film | Stable charcoal that does not turn purple | Less than ceramic at the same darkness | No metal, no interference | LLumar Carbon |
| Ceramic film | Stable shade | Most infrared heat rejected at the same darkness | No metal, no interference | LLumar Ceramic |
Heat rejection is compared at the same shade, as LLumar publishes it. More in our carbon vs ceramic guide.
South Carolina law
Window tint in South Carolina is governed by S.C. Code § 56-5-5015. In plain terms:
This is a summary, not legal advice. For an unusual situation, check with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. Read our summary of South Carolina window tint rules, or browse the full Window Tint Guide.
Upstate conditions
Aftercare
Film is applied wet and dries in place. Your care sheet from pickup comes first if it says otherwise.
Leave tinted windows rolled up until the film has dried, often a few days and longer in cool, damp weather. Warm, sunny days speed it up.
A little haze or small water pockets in the first days are moisture still leaving the film. They clear on their own. Do not press them out.
Clean the inside of the glass with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner. Keep seat belt buckles, rings, pet claws and ice scrapers off the film.
Plain terms
LLumar states that its automotive tint products carry a manufacturer’s lifetime limited warranty, with restrictions, and that the installing dealer provides the details. We go over the terms for your film when you book.
Film warranties are written to cover defects in the film itself, such as bubbling, peeling, delamination or discoloration. They do not cover damage from use, like scratches from a seat belt buckle or a cargo box. If something looks wrong after the film has dried, call us and we will take a look.
From a customer
There is auto detailing, and then there is The Auto Show!! We absolutely refuse to let anyone else touch our vehicles. From window tinting to ceramic coating to just plain detailing. The crew here is so meticulous and professional. They don’t skip corners or try to cheat anyone. The absolute best!!
Do yourself a favor and trust your vehicles to The Auto Show!!
Who does the work
LLumar Authorized Film Installer
The Auto Show is owned and run by Nick Parker, who has more than ten years of hands-on experience in detailing and vehicle protection and is LLumar PPF trained. The shop is an authorized LLumar installer, and every job starts with a legal shade check for your vehicle before any film goes on.
From the shop
Film being cut and installed on Metro Drive, and a few of the vehicles that have been through the shop.
Under S.C. Code § 56-5-5015, film on the front side windows, the rear side windows and the back glass must let through at least 27% of light, measured together with the factory glass. Film on the windshield is only allowed along the top, above the AS-1 line. Film must not be reflective, red, yellow or amber.
Factory privacy glass already reduces light, so the legal film shade depends on your vehicle. We check it before installing.
The law exempts a vehicle registered to a person with a physician’s or optometrist’s affidavit for a qualifying condition. Bring the paperwork and ask us before you book.
We do not tint vehicles more than 8 years old. With age, door seals and trim become brittle and are likely to break during installation.
Both block UV and reduce glare. Ceramic film rejects more of the sun’s infrared heat, so the cabin cools faster and stays cooler, even with a lighter shade. Carbon is the more affordable choice if you mainly want the look and privacy.
Yes. South Carolina requires a certificate of compliance on each tinted window, showing the light transmission, the installer and the date.
Keep the tinted windows up until the film has dried. That is often a few days, and longer in cool, damp weather. We tell you what to expect for your vehicle when you collect it.
Not with the films on our menu. The carbon and ceramic films we install contain no metal. Metallized film is the type that can weaken GPS, radio and toll tag signals.
Choose a film online, or call to talk through shades for your vehicle.