WHAT WINDOW TINT IS PERMISSIBLE IN ILLINOIS?

Most states have their own unique window tint laws, despite your window tinting wishes. So, before heading out to get window tinting services, research the laws and regulations in your region to find out what the lowest visible light transmission (VLT%) is that is legally acceptable. The lower the visible light transmission percentage, the darker the tinted windows.

Once again, you do not have to be a specialist to determine the VLT%. Our expert tinting installers at Elite Performance Detailing will ensure your window tint does not go darker than the legal specification. Suppose you are unaware of the legal limit and request a lower VLT% than is legally permissible in your region. In that case, our experienced windows tinting team will alert you and suggest an alternative.

The windows tinting laws in St. Charles and the greater Illinois area look like this:



• 35% VLT for the rear window
• 35% VLT for the front windows
• 35% VLT for the side windows 
• For the windshield, you are only permitted to apply a window film six inches from the top

We always advise our esteemed clients not to go darker than the legal limit in Illinois. Otherwise, they may find themselves on the wrong side of the law. This usually happens when you do home window tinting (DIY), which is often not a good idea. 

While tinting your windows may make your vehicle look "cool," car windows tints do much more than that. There are several benefits that these window films offer a driver. Here are some of them.

1. Enhancing your Security and Privacy

If you have a family, privacy window tints are a perfect option. Not only does it protect your family members in the car from harmful UV rays, but it also keeps them away from cameras and prying eyes that might invade your privacy.

Additionally, it is a viable solution for car owners with parking space issues. This includes people who cannot take their privacy for granted and even those who have to park their vehicles under the sun for a full day.

2. Protection from UV Rays

As we become increasingly dependent on technology, we spend more time indoors. It could be because we work from home, entertain ourselves, or study. Whether you are using your phone, watching TV, or using your computer screens, at times, it could be better than overexposing yourself to the sun's rays. These rays can cause skin cancer and photo-aging. 

Researchers have found that drivers who use window films have a lower risk of developing certain forms of skin cancer, such as actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma, because of protection from the sun's rays. Moreover, window tints keep the car's occupants cool by trapping the air in the cabin and reducing heat absorption.

3. Enhancing Visibility and Reducing Glare

Many drivers have reported an easier driving experience when using window tints. This is especially true for people who drive at night. Top-quality window tints are often meant to deflect high-energy visible light sources. They include headlights, street lights, and other lights.

Window films reduce glare, resulting in a better driving experience. However, it can be achieved if you get expert window tinting services. It would help if you had your window films professionally coated by specialists with experience and knowledge of factors such as VLT%.

4. Heat Reduction

In Illinois weather, where temperatures can soar throughout the year, tinting your car's windows can significantly reduce the heat inside your vehicle. Installing these tints in your car absorbs incoming solar radiation. Subsequently, you can spend more time in a cooler cabin without having to roll down your windows or blast the energy-consuming air conditioning.

To get this service, you should enlist the aid of expert windows tinting professionals like Elite Professional Detailing Inc. What we offer includes:

1. Experience

As a client, it is always advisable to focus your attention on the staff's years of experience rather than the company's years of service. There is a significant distinction between the two. A company's years of experience only refer to how long it has been around. The name, management, and staff could have changed a few times. As long as a company keeps its name, the years of service can keep on running.

On the other hand, the staff experience is more important. This is because they are the ones that do the actual tinting of your windows. It would be unwise to hire a company that has been around for many decades, but the person tinting your car windows has only a couple of months of experience.

At Elite Performance Detailing, not only do we have more than two decades' worth of experience in the industry, but our staff has years and years of experience serving customers in Illinois. We offer lifetime warranties and quality products at a very competitive cost.

2. Exemplary Communication

You have to consider if your auto tint service provider is easily reachable and if they are, are they helpful? Are they able to offer suggestions and guidelines on issues such as VLT%, legal restrictions in your region, and other needs you may have? 

A window-tinting company like Elite Performance Detailing with integrity will explain the process in terms that you can easily understand. If a company tries to impress you with industry jargon instead of understandable layman's terms, walk away. What you need is a tinting firm that maintains communication with you during the entire process. Our team keeps you updated on the process and estimated timeline, ensuring you get what you are paying for.

3. Warranties are Key

Any self-respecting window tinting service provider should offer you a warranty on their work. It not only shows they are confident with their job, but they can also make adjustments if you are dissatisfied. Consider how long the warranty lasts and if it covers all the windows. If you have an issue with your tint, your windows tint installer should be able to fix any problems you may be experiencing at a hastened pace.