Window Tinting in Clayton, NC
Premium ceramic and carbon films, precision computer-cut and installed by a certified technician. Real heat rejection — no purple fade, no signal interference, lifetime warranty.
Cheap dyed tint fades purple, bubbles, and traps heat. The ceramic and carbon window film I install at MAC Details in Clayton, NC does the opposite: it rejects serious heat, blocks 99% of UV, holds its true color for the life of the film, and carries a lifetime warranty. 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
Ceramic IR
Maximum heat rejection.
Advanced nano-ceramic technology for the highest heat rejection with exceptional optical clarity. Blocks 60–70% of solar heat and 99% of UV. Non-metallic, so it never interferes with electronics, GPS, or phone signals. The top choice for maximum comfort and long-term durability.
What's included:
- All side windows + rear windshield
- 60–70% heat rejection · 99% UV protection
- Nano-ceramic technology for maximum clarity
- Lifetime warranty
| Coverage | Price |
|---|---|
| Front 2 windows | $200 |
| Sedan / Coupe (full) | $499 |
| SUV / Truck (full) | $599 |
| Windshield | $239 |
| Windshield strip | $109 |
| Sunroof | $200 |
Carbon IR
Reliable heat rejection at a great value.
Professional-grade carbon film for daily drivers who want better comfort, privacy, and UV protection at an accessible price. Blocks 40–50% of solar heat and 99% of UV. Color-stable carbon — it won't fade or turn purple — and won't interfere with electronics.
What's included:
- All side windows + rear windshield
- 40–50% heat rejection · 99% UV protection
- Color-stable carbon technology
- Lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling, or fading
| Coverage | Price |
|---|---|
| Front 2 windows | $120 |
| Sedan / Coupe (full) | $349 |
| SUV / Truck (full) | $449 |
| Windshield | $189 |
| Windshield strip | $89 |
| Sunroof | $150 |
Ceramic IR vs Carbon IR: Both are color-stable, both carry a lifetime warranty, and neither blocks your signals. Choose Ceramic IR for the highest heat rejection and premium comfort (great for NC summers and long commutes); choose Carbon IR for strong performance at the best value.
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.
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 Carbon IR tint runs $349 (sedan) to $449 (SUV/truck); a full Ceramic IR tint runs $499 (sedan) to $599 (SUV/truck). Front two windows start at $120 (Carbon) or $200 (Ceramic). Windshield, windshield strip, and sunroof options are also available.
Ceramic IR blocks 60–70% of heat using nano-ceramic technology — the top choice for comfort and durability. Carbon IR blocks 40–50% of heat at a more accessible price. Both are color-stable, signal-safe, and carry 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.
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.