What we do
Tint is a film laid on the inside of your glass. It rejects heat at the glass, blocks UV for you and the interior, takes the squint out of low sun, and gives the cabin some privacy. We fit 3M and Autobahn films from 70% to 5%, color-stable, so they never fade to purple.
The films · 3M and Autobahn
Six films,
two brands
- 3M Ceramic IR
- Nano-ceramic, strong infrared heat rejection, signal-friendly.
- 3M Crystalline
- The flagship multilayer film, strong in lighter shades.
- Autobahn Black
- Deep charcoal, color-stable, no purple fade.
- Autobahn Black Ceramic
- Nano-ceramic, non-metalized, clear.
- Autobahn i3
- Multilayer ceramic, low haze; strong heat, UV and glare control.
- Autobahn i3+
- Quad-layer ceramic, Autobahn’s highest heat rejection.
IR means infrared, the part of sunlight you feel as heat. Ceramic films are made to stop more of it at the glass, and the nano-ceramic ones carry no metal, so your phone keeps its signal.
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Cut, shaped
and set by hand
Old tint comes off first, when there is any. Each piece is then cut by hand, heat-shrunk on the glass to follow its curve, and squeegeed flat on the inside, edge to edge.
Most jobs take two to four hours, depending on the car and the film. After that, the film cures on the glass.
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Legal in California
Ask before
you go dark
Not every shade suits every window. We advise on the legal shades for your car before any film is cut, and you choose from there.
Quick Quote shows a starting estimate; staff confirm the final price.
Get a quoteShades
Lower number,
darker glass
The number is how much visible light gets through.
5%
Maximum privacy
20%
Privacy
40%
The popular balance
50%
Half the light through
70%
Very light, often windshields
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From our customers
I recently went to VIP to have tint installed on a fleet vehicle, black car service SUV. I'm extremely happy with the results and I'll continue to use their service. Ceramic film is the way to go! The staff and owner are true professionals who educate you on the service & products they offer so you can make informed decisions, no hard sales, just facts.
I've been a customer with VIP Auto Customs for well over a decade. They do outstanding work. I've never felt pressured or upsold on their products which I find rare these days. I highly recommend.
I highly recommend VIP Auto Custom's for all your window tinting needs. It was easy to get a quote and set up an appointment. I appreciate the competitive pricing and quick service. My window tint came out flawless—no bubbles or imperfections! Thanks Robert!
Super easy process and affordable (I called about 10 places in the area and they had the best prices and soonest availability). Looks great and I appreciated how efficient they are.
The folks there were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I was concerned about how dark the tint will be and they explained the process that made me feel very comfortable about going forward. I would highly recommend these folks!!!
Great customer service, friendly and professional, super quick and efficient, and no pushy or intimidating sales tactics. HIGHLY recommend!
Before you
book the tint
How long does window tinting take?
A typical tint job takes two to four hours, depending on the car and the film. If there is old tint, it comes off first. After the install, the film cures on the glass.
What tint is legal in California?
California sets legal limits for the windshield and the front side windows. Not every shade suits every window, so we advise on the legal shade for each window of your car before any film is cut. You choose from there.
Is 20% or 40% tint darker?
20% is darker. The number is how much visible light gets through, so the lower the number, the darker the glass. We fit 70%, 50%, 40%, 20% and 5%: 40% is the popular balance, 5% is maximum privacy.
Is ceramic tint worth it?
Ceramic films are made to stop more infrared, the part of sunlight you feel as heat, at the glass. The nano-ceramic ones carry no metal, so your phone keeps its signal. We fit 3M Ceramic IR, Autobahn Black Ceramic, i3 and i3+, and explain the difference without the upsell.
Will my tint fade or turn purple?
No. The 3M and Autobahn films we fit are color-stable, so they never fade to purple. For the warranty, ask us about the manufacturer’s warranty on the film you choose.
Do you tint Teslas?
Yes. A Tesla is tinted like any other car: the same 3M and Autobahn films, cut and shaped by hand. Tell us the model when you ask for a quote, and we advise on the legal shades for it before any film is cut.
Do you tint homes and offices?
Not here. Residential and commercial window film is done by our sister company, Modern Touch Window Films, at the same address. Call them on 866-738-4488.
How much does window tinting cost?
It depends on the car, the film and the shade, and removing old tint is priced too. Quick Quote shows a starting estimate; staff confirm the final price. Or call (626) 577-7648. The shop is at 300 N Altadena Dr in Pasadena, for drivers across the San Gabriel Valley and the Los Angeles area.
Window tint · Pasadena
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