Window Tint Done Right in Clayton, NC
Cheap film fades. Rushed installs peel. I do it once.
I install quality HiTek films in my Clayton shop, one vehicle at a time, so every edge is clean and every window is right.
What you get with every install
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1. Heat Rejection
IR films block infrared heat so your cabin stays cooler through Carolina summers.
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2. UV Protection
Shields you and your interior from the UV that fades and cracks dashes and seats.
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3. Glare Control
Cuts harsh sun and headlight glare for easier, more comfortable driving.
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4. Privacy & Style
A clean, uniform look with NC-legal shade options to fit your vehicle.
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5. Precision Fit
Careful glass prep and fitting for tight edges, no gaps, and no debris under the film.
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6. Shop Install
Installed indoors in my shop, in controlled conditions, never in a parking lot.
My film lineup = the right fit
- Entry
Classic Black
A clean, dark look and privacy at the best value.
- Most Popular
Carbon IR
Non-metal film that won't fade purple, with real infrared heat blocking.
- Premium
Ceramic IR
My top heat rejection with crystal-clear visibility, day or night.
Cheap tint = redo it later
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Bubbling
Trapped air and failed adhesive
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Fading Purple
Dyed film breaks down in the sun
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Peeling Edges
Poor prep lets the film lift
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Hazy View
Debris and distortion in the glass
I don't rush tint. I do it once.
Shop installs in Clayton, NC · Call or text · (919) 584-3599
- Owner Installed
- One Car at a Time
- HiTek Films
MAC Details The Owner's Touch.
Bargain tint fades purple, bubbles, and peels. The HITEK window film I install at MAC Details in Clayton, NC is built to last: every film blocks 99% of UV, holds its color, and is backed by a lifetime warranty. Choose Ceramic IR or Carbon IR for serious heat rejection, or Classic Black for the look and privacy of tint on a budget. Every install is precision computer-cut and applied by a certified technician — and it pairs perfectly with a ceramic coating for complete protection.
Choose Your Film
Classic Black
Essential privacy & protection at an affordable price.
HITEK Classic Black, a non-reflective dyed film for drivers who mainly want the look and privacy of tint on a budget. It blocks 99% of UV, cuts glare, and helps protect your interior from sun fading. HITEK builds it for long-lasting color stability, and its lifetime warranty covers color change.
What's included:
- All side windows + rear windshield
- 99% UV protection · glare reduction & added privacy
- Shades: 5%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%
- Backed by a lifetime warranty
| Coverage | Price |
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| Front 2 windows | $89 |
| Sedan / Coupe (full) | $199 |
| SUV / Truck (full) | $249 |
| Windshield | $149 |
| Windshield strip | $59 |
| Sunroof | $99 |
Carbon IR
Reliable heat rejection at a great value.
HITEK Carbon IR, a nano-carbon film with a deep black look and solid heat rejection at a great value. At 5% shade it rejects up to 62% of infrared heat (61% of total solar energy) and blocks 99% of UV. Color-stable, so it won't turn purple, and non-metal, so it won't interfere with electronics.
What's included:
- All side windows + rear windshield
- Up to 62% infrared heat rejection · 99% UV protection
- Shades: 2%, 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 40%, 50%
- Backed by a lifetime warranty
| Coverage | Price |
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| Front 2 windows | $120 |
| Sedan / Coupe (full) | $289 |
| SUV / Truck (full) | $339 |
| Windshield | $189 |
| Windshield strip | $89 |
| Sunroof | $150 |
Ceramic IR
Maximum heat rejection.
HITEK Ceramic IR, a nano-ceramic film with the highest heat rejection and a non-reflective, distortion-free view. It rejects 70–75% of infrared heat in every shade, from the darkest limo tint to the lightest, so you get serious heat rejection even in a lighter, legal shade. It also blocks 99% of UV. Non-metal, so it never interferes with your phone, GPS or toll tag.
What's included:
- All side windows + rear windshield
- 70–75% infrared heat rejection in every shade · 99% UV protection
- Shades: 2%, 5%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 70%
- Backed by a lifetime warranty
| Coverage | Price |
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| Front 2 windows | $200 |
| Sedan / Coupe (full) | $449 |
| SUV / Truck (full) | $519 |
| Windshield | $199 |
| Windshield strip | $109 |
| Sunroof | $189 |
Which film is right for you? Choose Ceramic IR for the highest heat rejection and premium comfort (great for NC summers and long commutes); choose Carbon IR for strong heat rejection at a great value; choose Classic Black if you mainly want the look and privacy of tint on a budget. All three block 99% of UV and are backed by a lifetime warranty, and Ceramic IR and Carbon IR are non-metal, so they won't block your signals.
See Your Shade Before You Book
Preview window tint shades on a 3D vehicle with HITEK's simulator, then bring your favorite to your appointment.
Window Tint Removal — $150
Safe removal of old, bubbling, peeling, or purple film, with full adhesive and residue cleanup and a defroster-safe process for rear glass. Leaves clear, clean glass ready for new film. Estimated time: 30 minutes – 1.5 hours depending on condition.
NC Tint Law
- Front side windows: must allow at least 35% VLT (law sets 35%, with a 3% meter variance — installers aim for the 32–35% zone for the darkest legal look).
- Sedans: rear side windows and rear glass also need 35% VLT.
- SUVs, trucks, vans & minivans: front sides still 35%, but rear side windows and rear glass can be any darkness.
- Windshield: non-reflective film only, above the manufacturer's AS-1 line or the top 5 inches.
- No red, amber, or yellow tint; max 20% reflectivity; dual side mirrors required if the rear window is tinted.
2025 update: As of December 1, 2025, NC removed the tint check from the annual safety inspection (and dropped the $10 fee) — but the darkness limits are unchanged and still enforced roadside. Going legal still matters.
Before you book, please read the Film Installation Agreement (deposits, curing, warranty and care).
Shop-Only Service
Window tinting is a shop-only service at my Clayton location (983 Garrison Ave) — film needs a clean, controlled space to cure with no dust or debris underneath. Serving Clayton, Garner, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Smithfield, Selma, Knightdale, and all of Wake & Johnston County.
Or call/text (919) 584-3599
Frequently Asked Questions
A full Classic Black tint runs $199 (sedan) to $249 (SUV/truck); a full Carbon IR tint runs $289 (sedan) to $339 (SUV/truck); a full Ceramic IR tint runs $449 (sedan) to $519 (SUV/truck). Front two windows start at $89 (Classic Black), $120 (Carbon) or $200 (Ceramic). Windshield, windshield strip, and sunroof options are also available.
Classic Black is HITEK's dyed film for the look and privacy of tint at the lowest price: it blocks 99% of UV and cuts glare, but it isn't built for heat rejection. Ceramic IR rejects 70–75% of infrared heat in every shade, with a non-reflective, distortion-free finish. Carbon IR rejects up to 62% of infrared heat (61% of total solar energy at 5% shade) with a deep black look, at a lower price. Both block 99% of UV, are signal-safe, and are backed by a lifetime warranty.
Front side windows must allow at least 35% of light through. Sedans need 35% on all side and rear glass; SUVs, trucks, and vans can go any darkness on the rear side and back windows. The windshield allows only a non-reflective strip at the top.
As of December 1, 2025, tint is no longer checked at the annual safety inspection and the $10 fee is gone — but the legal darkness limits didn't change and are still enforced roadside.
No. Both films are non-metallic, so they won't block cell, GPS, or keyless-entry signals.
Wait 3 to 5 days so the film can cure. A little haze or a few small water pockets during that time is normal and clears as the film dries.
Your film is covered by a lifetime warranty against cracking, peeling, bubbling and fading. It isn't transferable. The Film Installation Agreement has the full details.
Yes — $150 for safe removal of old film with full adhesive cleanup, including a defroster-safe process for rear glass.
No, tinting is shop-only. Film needs a clean, climate-controlled space to cure without dust trapped underneath.