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The free reference on window film: tint laws, specs and history
TintCenter documents the window film industry, free and independent of any maker: the legal tint limits for every state with the statutes behind them, specs and history for every major brand's films, current and discontinued, the makers' own spec sheets, and the news as it happens.
We also sell film by the roll, because readers kept asking us for samples to try: car tint and home and office film from Solar Gard, ASWF and our own TintCenter line, plus decorative privacy film and wraps and paint protection from XPEL, Avery Dennison and HEXIS, shipped from Castro Valley, California.
Free US shipping on orders over $500. We also ship to Canada.
Is your tint legal?
Choose a state to see how dark you can go on each window.
Changed in the last 12 months
- Delaware Aug 2026
- Georgia Jul 2026
- Iowa Jul 2026
- Minnesota May 2026
- Mississippi Jul 2026
- North Carolina Dec 2025
- Virginia Jul 2026
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We track tint laws, film specs and industry news so you don't have to: every state's law with its sources, specs for current and discontinued films, and the makers' own spec sheets, kept edition by edition.
- Tint laws 50 states + DC The legal limit for every window, with the statutes and rules linked. 7 changed in the last 12 months. Check your state →
- Brands and specs 210 film lines Specs for 17 brands, from LLumar and 3M to niche makers, including 43 lines that are no longer made. Compare films →
- Spec sheet archive 3,359 documents Makers' own spec sheets, brochures and warranties since 1999, every edition kept (3,575 in all). Browse by brand →
- News and history 140 dated events Mergers, launches and law changes since 3M's first window film patent in 1966, each with its source, plus 132 news articles. See the timeline →
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DC police watchdog: officers ticket window tint without measuring it (September 2026)
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Why TintCenter
Brands installers use
Solar Gard and ASWF window film, plus our own TintCenter line; XPEL, Avery Dennison and HEXIS for wraps and paint protection. See specs and history for film lines from every major brand, current and discontinued.
Free shipping over $500
US orders over $500 ship free; smaller orders pay USPS postage, shown at checkout. We ship to Canada too.
Tint laws for all 50 states
Check how dark you can go on each window before you buy, with the statutes linked.
Questions? Email us
Not sure which film or roll size fits your windows? Email sales@tintcenter.com.
About TintCenter
TintCenter began as a free guide to window tint and grew into a reference on the whole industry: the legal tint limits for every state, with their sources, and specs and history for window film brands and their lines, including discontinued ones. It is run by TintCenter LLC in Castro Valley, California.
We sell window film by the roll because readers wanted to try the films they read about and kept asking us for samples; selling the rolls turned out to be the best way to help. Car tint and home and office film from Solar Gard, ASWF and our own TintCenter line, decorative privacy film, and wraps and paint protection from XPEL, Avery Dennison and HEXIS. We don't install film and have no walk-in shop.
Common questions
Do you install window film?
No. TintCenter is an online store only, with no installation and no walk-in shop. We sell film by the roll for installers and do-it-yourselfers. For precut kits made for your car or windows, see our partner SnapTint, a separate business.
Where do you ship, and what does shipping cost?
We ship from Castro Valley, California, to the United States and Canada. US orders of $500 or more ship free; smaller US orders pay what USPS charges us for Ground Advantage. Canadian orders go by USPS Priority Mail International at USPS rates. See the shipping policy.
How is the film sold?
By the roll. Each product page lists the roll widths and lengths you can choose. Film ships rolled on a core, inside a tube and a box, so it arrives uncreased.
Can I return film?
You can ask to return unused film within 30 days of delivery; returns need our approval first. Film that has been cut, installed or used can't be returned, and approved returns have a 25% restocking fee. See the refund policy.
How dark can my car window tint be?
It depends on your state and on which window. Our tint laws for all 50 states list the legal limit for each window, with the statutes linked.
Which type of window film do I need?
It depends on what you want: privacy, heat rejection, UV protection or looks. Our guide to the types of window film compares dyed, metallized, carbon and ceramic film, and our window tint brands pages list the specs for each line.
How-to & buying guides
How window film works, what it costs, tint laws and how to install it yourself.
How Much Does Car Window Tint Cost?
Typical prices for professional and DIY car tint, what makes one quote higher than another, and where the money is worth spending.
Types of Window Film: Dyed, Carbon, Metalized and Ceramic
How dyed, hybrid, metalized, carbon and ceramic films are made, how they compare on heat, look and price, and which suits your car or home.
Best Home Window Films: Our Picks by Need
The home window films we recommend for heat control, daytime privacy, winter savings, UV protection and blackout rooms.
How Does Window Film Work?
How window film blocks heat, glare and UV, and how to read the numbers on a film's spec sheet.
Decorative film by style
Privacy for bathrooms, offices and front doors, without blocking the light.
