Window tint and PPF questions

LLumar Pinnacle ceramic tint starts at $599 on sedans and $699 on SUVs, crossovers and trucks, and $999 on large SUVs and vans, out the door (tax included), for all side windows and the rear window. We also offer a budget-friendly dyed Classic and our top-tier Stratos. Text us for those prices. The final price depends on your vehicle. Text us the year, make and model for a quote. See window tint prices.

Both are ceramic-class films with no signal interference and over 99% UV protection. At a 35% shade, LLumar rates Stratos at 58% total solar energy rejection and Pinnacle at 55%.

Yes. We install LLumar AIR Blue 80, a nearly clear ceramic film that blocks more than 99% of UV and helps cut heat without changing the look of your glass. It lets in 77% of visible light and is priced the same as Pinnacle, starting at $599 on sedans and $699 on SUVs, crossovers and trucks, out the door. Text us your car for an exact price.

LLumar lists Pinnacle and Stratos as no signal interference films.

We back our installation workmanship for life, and LLumar window film carries a lifetime warranty.

Yes. Pinnacle windshield tint starts at $399. Text us for Classic or Stratos windshield prices. Tell us if you'd like it added when you book. Please see our California tint law summary and ask us what film suits your windshield.

We price a Tesla Model Y like a sedan because the glass area and install time are about the same: Pinnacle ceramic starts at $599, out the door. A Model 3 starts at $799 in Pinnacle. A Model S or Cybertruck starts at $699 and a Model X at $999. Text us for Classic or Stratos prices.

A $50 deposit holds your tint appointment, comes off your total, and is fully refundable up to 24 hours before.

California limits how dark the front side windows can be and allows the top 4 inches of the windshield to be tinted. Rear side and rear windows can be darker if the car has both side mirrors. Read our California tint law summary.

Yes. We install LLumar Valor paint protection film with a manufacturer's limited 12-year warranty. On a sedan, full front starts at $1,999 and full body at $5,999, and SUVs and trucks start higher. For less coverage or a partial PPF quote, request a quote.

LLumar Valor paint protection film starts at $1,999 for a full front and $5,999 for a full body on a sedan. SUVs and trucks start higher: full front from $1,999 to $2,399 and full body from $6,499 to $7,999. For less coverage, a custom job or a partial PPF quote, request a quote. Your price depends on your vehicle, so text us the year, make and model.

Paint protection film, or PPF, is a clear urethane film applied over your paint. It absorbs rock chips, scratches and stains so your paint underneath stays in its original condition.

Yes. LLumar states that Valor self-heals surface scratches with sun or engine heat.

LLumar Valor is backed by a manufacturer's limited 12-year warranty. We also stand behind our installation workmanship.

No film makes paint indestructible. PPF takes the everyday damage, such as rock chips, road debris, bug acids and light scratches, that would otherwise mark your paint.

A $200 deposit holds your appointment. It comes off your total and is fully refundable up to 24 hours before your appointment. For some jobs we ask for half of the invoice at drop-off, and the remaining balance is due at pickup.

A full front package covers the full hood, front fenders, front bumper, headlights and mirror caps, with edges wrapped where possible. Coverage varies a little by vehicle, and we show you exactly which panels are included before you book.

A partial front covers the areas that take the most hits, a full front covers the whole front end, and a full body covers the entire vehicle. Text us your car and how you drive and we'll recommend one.

They do different jobs. PPF is a physical film that defends against chips and scratches. Ceramic coating adds a slick, easy-to-clean surface. Many owners use both. Read about ceramic coating.

For sedans, our ceramic coatings start at $649 for Onyx Quartz (1 layer, 2-year warranty), $1,199 for Onyx Graphene (1 layer, 5-year warranty), $1,499 for Opti-Coat Pro Plus (2 layers, 7-year warranty on vehicles up to 5 model years old) and $1,799 for Onyx Graphene Pro (10-year warranty). SUVs, trucks and larger vehicles cost more, so text us your year, make and model for an exact quote. Prices are out the door, tax included.

We apply professional-grade ceramic coatings from Opti-Coat and Onyx. Which one fits your car depends on the paint, how you drive and what you want from it. Text us your car and we'll recommend one and tell you what warranty applies.

It adds a slick, hydrophobic layer that makes your vehicle easier to wash and helps it resist water spots and everyday grime.

No. A ceramic coating is not a physical barrier like paint protection film. For chip protection, ask us about paint protection film.

A $100 deposit holds your appointment. It comes off your total and is fully refundable up to 24 hours before your appointment.

Yes. Many owners put paint protection film on the high-impact areas and ceramic coat the rest. Tell us what you'd like and we'll plan it.

Price depends on your vehicle, the film and how much of it you want covered. A roof or hood costs far less than a full color change. Text us your car and what look you want and we'll quote you.

A wrap is a film applied over your existing paint, so the color change is not permanent paint work. It also covers the paint underneath, and the film can come off later. Ask us how a wrap compares for your car.

Vinyl wrap gives you the widest range of colors and finishes. Color PPF is a protective film that takes rock chips and scratches, but comes in fewer colors. Tell us what matters more to you and we'll point you to the right one.

Common wrap finishes are gloss, satin, matte and color-shift. We choose in person so you can see each one in real light. Stop by 51 Minnis Cir, Milpitas.

Yes. Many customers wrap only the roof, hood, mirrors or trim for an accent. Text us what you have in mind.

Yes. We pick wraps in person so you can see every color in real light. Stop by Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6 PM, and text us first so we can have the samples ready.

Yes. Many customers combine a wrap with window tint or paint protection film on the panels that take the most chips. Ask us at quote time.

A wrap applied to healthy factory paint should come off without damaging it. Paint that is already peeling, repainted or damaged can lift with the film, so we look at your paint before we quote.

Yes. ExoShield is the windshield protection film (windshield skin) we install. ExoShield is a separate brand from LLumar. Text us your car for a price.

It is a clear protective film applied to the outside of the windshield so rock chips and pitting hit the film instead of the glass.

Windshield tint is film that changes the shade and heat on the glass. A protection skin is clear and is there to guard the glass surface. Pinnacle windshield tint starts at $399. See window tint.

Text us the year, make and model for a price. A $100 deposit holds your appointment, comes off your total and is fully refundable up to 24 hours before.

California requires front side windows to let in at least 70% of light, measured with the glass and film together (California Vehicle Code section 26708).

Yes. Rear side windows and the rear window can be tinted darker if the vehicle has both left and right side mirrors.

California allows a non-reflective tint on the top 4 inches of the windshield. The rest of the windshield must stay clear.

California has a medical exemption process that requires documentation from a licensed physician. Ask your doctor and keep the paperwork in the vehicle. Talk to us before you buy film for an exemption.

51 Minnis Cir, Milpitas, CA 95035. We serve drivers across the South Bay, Tri-City area and Peninsula, including San Jose, Fremont, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Hayward and Pleasanton.

Yes. Customers drive in from all over the South Bay and Tri-City area. Text us your car for a quote and we'll book you in.

68 Auto Film has been open since 2011 in Milpitas, California.

Yes. We are an authorized LLumar SelectPro dealer, listed on LLumar's dealer locator, and we install LLumar FormulaOne window tint and LLumar Valor paint protection film.

Home and commercial glass film is handled by our sister company, Silicon Valley Glass Coating, which installs LLumar architectural film.