Window Tint in Madison & Huntsville, Alabama
Premium automotive window tint and ceramic tint for heat rejection, UV protection, privacy, and long-term clarity in Madison, Huntsville, and North Alabama. Alabama-tint-law compliant. Lifetime warranty.
Professional Window Tinting in Madison & Huntsville, AL
Original Auto Styling installs premium STEK carbon and ceramic window film at our Madison, AL shop. Ceramic tint blocks up to 90% of infrared heat with no signal interference; carbon tint blocks up to 50% at a lower price point. Both reject 99% of UV rays and will not fade or turn purple. Every installation is Alabama-tint-law compliant. On a passenger car that means at least 32% light transmission through every window except the windshield, with a 3% tolerance; on an SUV or other multi-purpose vehicle the front seat windows follow the same rule while the rear windows may be darker where the manufacturer allows it under federal law, with an outside mirror required on each side.
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Original Auto Styling, 400 Slaughter Rd, Unit 401, Madison, AL 35758 · (256) 656-5953 · Serving Madison, Huntsville, Athens, Decatur & North Alabama
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the legal window tint limit in Alabama?
Under Alabama's tint law, published by ALEA and drawn from Act 96-534, a passenger car or station wagon must let at least 32 percent of light through every window except the windshield, with a 3 percent tolerance, and the back glass is included. SUVs, vans and other multi-purpose vehicles follow the same 32 percent rule on the front seat windows, but the rear windows may be darker where the vehicle manufacturer allows it under federal law, and an outside mirror on each side is then required. Only the top six inches of the windshield may be tinted and that material must be transparent, nothing may reflect more than 20 percent of light, and every compliant install carries a compliance sticker that the tinting dealer has to affix. We will tell you which category your vehicle is in before we cut film. This is our reading of the current rules, not legal advice.
How long does window tint installation take in Huntsville, AL?
Most sedans take 2to3 hours for a full tint. SUVs and larger vehicles typically take 3to4 hours. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available at our Madison, AL shop at 400 Slaughter Rd.
What is the difference between ceramic tint and carbon tint?
Ceramic window film uses nano-ceramic particles to block up to 90% of infrared heat with no signal interference and the highest optical clarity. Carbon film uses carbon particles to block up to 50% of infrared heat at a lower price point. Both reject 99% of UV rays and won't fade or turn purple. For North Alabama's intense summers, ceramic tint delivers noticeably cooler cabins.
Can I roll my windows down after getting tinted?
We recommend waiting 3to5 days before rolling windows down to allow the film adhesive to fully cure. Avoid rain exposure and car washes for the same period.
Does Original Auto Styling tint sunroofs and windshields?
Yes. We can tint sunroofs, panoramic roofs, and windshields (light shade / sun strip). All windshield installations comply with Alabama law.
Can I tint my windshield in Alabama?
Yes, within Alabama law. The top 6 inches of the windshield may have a non-reflective tint strip, and a very light (high VLT) full-windshield ceramic tint is also legal. We do not install windshield tints that violate Alabama's visibility requirements. For maximum heat rejection on the windshield, most customers in Madison and Huntsville choose a clear or near-clear ceramic film that blocks heat without darkening the glass.
What tint percentage should I choose?
Alabama law requires 32% VLT or higher on front side windows. For the rear side windows and rear windshield, you can legally choose anything down to limo dark. The most popular choices on cars we tint in Madison and Huntsville are 35% (a balanced everyday look that's easy to see out of at night), 20% (darker and more private), and 5% (limo, back windows only). We walk you through what each shade looks like in person before any film goes on glass.
Does window tint protect my interior?
Yes, significantly. Quality window tint blocks 99% of UV rays, which are the main cause of cracked dashboards, faded upholstery, and bleached out leather and wood trim in Alabama vehicles. Ceramic tint also blocks the majority of infrared heat, which reduces the surface temperature your interior reaches in the sun. The interior of a tinted vehicle ages noticeably slower than an untinted one in this climate.