Automotive Window Film in North Hollywood, CA. Automotive Window Film.

XR Plus is the top performer with up to 96% infrared rejection; XR Black is the best balance of performance and price with up to 85%; Prime CS is a color-stable dyed film with 99% UV protection at the entry price. We will help you choose after seeing your car and your goals.

Prime CS is a color-stable dyed film. XR Black and XR Plus are both nano-ceramic films, and XR Plus is the one recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation. IR rejection is up to 35%, 85% and 96%, and IR energy rejection up to 32%, 64% and 70%. All three block 99% of UV and reduce glare by up to 95%.

No. XPEL says UV and infrared rejection stay the same at every shade of XR. Darkness changes the look, the privacy and the glare reduction. Ceramic technology is what rejects heat. XR Plus 70 looks nearly clear and still rejects up to 92% of infrared at 1025 nm.

No. Prime CS, XR Black and XR Plus are non-metallic and cause no interference with cell, GPS, radio or key fobs.

Yes. XPEL automotive window film carries a lifetime, transferable warranty against bubbling, peeling, cracking, fading and discoloration. Ask us for the full terms.

California requires the front side windows to let in at least 70% of light, so front windows must stay at 70% or lighter. Darker film is allowed on the rear windows. The windshield may only have film on a limited strip at the top (or clear film that meets the rules). We recommend legal shades for your vehicle.

VLT stands for visible light transmission: the percentage of visible light that passes through the film and glass. 5% is very dark, 70% is nearly clear. A 35% VLT is a common balance of glare reduction and privacy.

Yes. XPEL window film rejects over 99% of UVA and UVB rays, at every shade. XR Plus is also recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation.

In an XPEL test of two identical Mazda MX-5s parked in the Texas sun for over two hours, the car with XR Plus was consistently up to 15°F cooler. Results depend on the vehicle, shade and climate.

Most cars take 2 to 3 hours, Teslas included. You can wait at the studio or drop off and pick up the same day.

Yes. XPEL installation does not affect your Tesla warranty. Tesla also covers film reinstallation if glass is replaced under the basic vehicle warranty, for film purchased through Tesla.

Wait until the film has cured. We give you exact aftercare instructions at pickup, including how long to keep the windows up.

Yes. XR Plus 70 and XR Black 70 are almost clear, and Prime CS 88 is nearly clear with full UV protection. They are popular for windshields, front windows and sunroofs.

Yes. Optically clear XPEL film on the windshield and sunroof cuts heat and UV where the sun is strongest. Ask us which shade is legal and best for your vehicle.

Wait for the cure period, then clean with a soft microfiber cloth and an ammonia-free glass cleaner. Avoid abrasive pads and scrapers on the inside of the glass.