What it does for you
Why tint your car windows?
A cooler car
Union film blocks up to 87% of infrared heat, so the cabin and seats stay cooler in summer.
Less glare
A low morning or evening sun is easier on your eyes, on every drive.
More privacy
Darker rear glass keeps your bags and your passengers out of view.
Blocks UV
Both films block 99.99% of UV, which protects your skin and helps stop the seats fading.
How it works
How we tint your car
We tint the side windows and the back glass, and we can add a strip along the top of the windshield. Old film can be taken off first if your car has some.
Every piece of film is cut to the shape of your glass and heat-shaped to its curve, so it sits flat to the edges with no gaps or bubbles.
Most cars take between one and five hours, depending on the car and how many windows we tint.
- Side windows and back glass
- A top strip on the windshield, if you want one
- Old film taken off first, when there is some
- Lifetime film warranty
Our films
Which Union film is right for you?
Both films are dark without being shiny, block 99.99% of UV and carry the same lifetime warranty. The difference is how much heat they stop.
Union Carbon IR
75%
of infrared heat blocked
A deep, even, non-reflective black that never turns purple, with real heat control.
- Blocks 75% of infrared heat
- Blocks 99.99% of UV
- Matte, factory-looking finish
- No metal, so no signal problems
Union Ceramic IR
87%
of infrared heat blocked
Ceramic particles in the film for the most heat control we fit, at every shade.
- Blocks 87% of infrared heat
- Blocks 99.99% of UV
- Clear view, day and night
- No metal, so no signal problems
Tint shades
See how dark each shade looks
Pick one of Union’s six shades to see it on the car, from the darkest to nearly clear.
35% light through the glass
The darkest legal shade on the front doors of any car in Illinois.
Legal on the front doors in Illinois
Tint law
How dark can you tint in Illinois?
On a car, every side window and the back glass must let in 35% of light or more. SUVs, vans and pickups can go darker behind the driver.
| Window | Cars | SUVs, vans, pickups |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only | Top 6 inches only |
| Front side windows | 35% or lighter | 35% or lighter |
| Rear side windows | 35% or lighter | Any shade |
| Back window | 35% or lighter | Any shade |
Your price
What decides the price
We give you a price before we start. These are the things that change it.
Your car
A coupe has fewer, smaller windows than a large SUV or a minivan.
How many windows
The whole car, just the back, or just the front doors to match the factory rear tint.
The film
Carbon IR or Ceramic IR. Ceramic stops more heat and costs a little more.
Old film
If old tint has to come off first, it takes more time.
Beast Auto Tints
Why Chicago drivers choose us
A heat box and samples to try
Feel how much heat each film stops and see the shades side by side before you choose.
Lifetime film warranty
Covers cracking, bubbling, delamination and fading for the life of the film.
Legal Illinois shades
We tell you which shades Illinois allows on each window of your car before we start.
You deal with the owner
The owner quotes, fits and checks every job, so you talk to the person doing the work.
Our work
Cars we tinted
Real cars we tinted, photographed in our own space.
Reviews
What our customers say
Fetching live reviews from Google
Booking
What happens when you book
Book your appointment
Ask for a quote online or by phone. Tell us the year, make and model and which windows you want tinted.
We clean the glass and cut the film
Every window is cleaned and the film is cut to the exact shape of your glass.
We fit the film
The film is heat-shaped to the curve of each window and smoothed flat to its edges.
We check it with you
We walk around the car with you, then talk you through how to look after the film.
What to tell us
Bring the car with the windows clean inside and out, and tell us the year, make and model when you book. We have a heat box and film samples on hand, so you can see the difference before you choose.
Looking after the film
- Keep the windows rolled up for a few days while the film settles. In cold weather it can take a little longer.
- A light haze or a few small water spots while the film dries is normal. They clear on their own.
- Leave the inside of the glass for a week before cleaning it, then use a soft cloth and a cleaner with no ammonia.
Questions
Car window tinting questions
How long does car window tinting take?
Most cars take between one and five hours. A coupe with a few windows is quicker than a large SUV, and taking old film off first adds time.
How dark can I tint my car in Illinois?
On a car, every side window and the back glass must let in at least 35% of light. On an SUV, van or pickup, the front doors must be 35% or lighter and the glass behind the driver can be any shade. The windshield can have a strip along the top 6 inches.
What is the difference between Carbon IR and Ceramic IR?
Both block 99.99% of UV and look the same from outside. Ceramic IR blocks 87% of infrared heat and Carbon IR blocks 75%, so ceramic keeps the car cooler in summer.
When can I roll my windows down?
Keep them up for a few days while the film settles. In cold weather it can take a little longer to dry.
Is a little haze normal after tinting?
Yes. A light haze or a few small water spots while the film dries is normal and clears on its own.
How do I clean tinted windows?
Leave the inside of the glass for a week before cleaning it, then use a soft cloth and a cleaner without ammonia. Never scrape the film with a blade.
What does the warranty cover?
Union’s lifetime film warranty covers cracking, bubbling, delamination and fading for the life of the film.
Free quote
Book your car window tinting
Tell us your car and the windows you want tinted. We will come back to you with a price.
- Union Carbon IR and Ceramic IR
- Lifetime film warranty
- Chicago, Illinois