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Visor strips · Full windshield ceramic

Windshield Tinting

Cut blinding glare and windshield heat the legal way, without risking a fix-it ticket. We install AS-1 line visor strips for sunrise-and-sunset glare, plus clear, UV-blocking full-windshield ceramic film that keeps your cabin cooler and your windshield fully compliant.

Kill glare 99% UV CA-legal
Automotive — West Coast Window Tinting
Benefits

Beat windshield heat & glare

Tame sun glare

A visor strip cuts low-sun glare at sunrise and sunset without affecting your view of the road.

Reject windshield heat

Clear ceramic film rejects infrared heat coming through the largest piece of glass in your car.

Block 99% of UV

Protect your skin and dash from the UV that streams in through an untinted windshield.

Stay legal

We follow California's AS-1 line rules and offer clear film options that keep your windshield compliant.

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Details

What California allows on windshields

In California, colored or darkened tint on a windshield is only allowed on the top 4 inches, down to the factory AS-1 line — anything darker below that line risks a citation. A clear, colorless UV-blocking ceramic film is a different category entirely: because it doesn't visibly darken the glass, it can legally cover the full windshield, and it's what actually knocks down the heat and glare pouring through your largest piece of glass.

  • AS-1 line visor strips
  • Clear full-windshield ceramic (UV + heat)
  • Glare reduction for safer driving
  • Medical-exemption options on request
  • Pairs perfectly with ceramic side-glass tint
Why Windshields Need Different Film Than Your Other Glass

Windshield Film Explained

Most drivers assume windshield glass works the same as their side windows, but it doesn't. Windshields are laminated safety glass — bonded in two layers around a plastic interlayer — built primarily for impact resistance. That construction blocks a good share of UV on its own, but does little against infrared heat, which is why a windshield can feel like a heat lamp even on a car whose side windows are already tinted.

The visor strip isn't a fixed height across every vehicle — where glare actually hits your eyes depends on the rake of your specific windshield and where you sit in the driver's seat, so we cut the strip to your car's factory AS-1 line and the curve of the glass rather than applying a uniform template.

FAQ

Automotive — FAQ

Is windshield tint legal in California?
Tint is only allowed on the top 4 inches (down to the AS-1 line). A clear, colorless UV-blocking film may be applied to the full windshield.
What is the AS-1 line?
It's a factory mark near the top of most windshields; California only permits a tinted strip above it.
Can you put ceramic film on my whole windshield?
Yes — we can install a clear or near-clear ceramic film that blocks UV and rejects heat while keeping the windshield legally light.
Does a tinted visor strip help?
Yes, it cuts low-sun glare without affecting your view of the road, and pairs well with full ceramic side-glass tint.
Is there a medical exemption?
California allows darker tint with a qualifying medical exemption; bring documentation and we'll advise on compliant options.
Can I get just the AS-1 visor strip without the full clear windshield film?
Yes, the strip and the full clear film are separate options — plenty of customers start with just the visor strip for glare and add the clear ceramic film later, or vice versa.
What does windshield tint cost?
It depends on whether you want just the AS-1 strip, the full clear windshield film, or both, plus your vehicle's glass size and shape. Contact us for a free estimate.
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