What it does for you
Why tint your Tesla?
A cooler glass roof
The roof lets in a lot of sun. Film on it keeps the heat off your head.
Less work for the air conditioning
A cooler cabin means the climate control works less hard on hot days.
More privacy
Darker rear glass keeps what is inside out of view.
Blocks UV
99.99% of UV is blocked, through every window and the roof.
How it works
How we tint a Tesla
We tint the side windows, the rear glass and, if you want it, the glass roof. Each piece is cut for your model and heat-shaped to the curve of the glass.
Ceramic IR is the usual choice on a Tesla because of the amount of glass, but Carbon IR is there too.
We tint the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X and Cybertruck.
- Side windows and rear glass
- The glass roof, if you want it
- A top strip on the windshield, if you want one
- Lifetime film warranty
Our films
Which Union film is right for your Tesla?
Both films block 99.99% of UV and have no metal in them, so nothing gets in the way of the car’s signals. Ceramic IR stops the most heat.
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 a Tesla in Illinois?
The front doors must let in 35% of light or more on every Tesla. On a Model 3 or Model S the rear glass must be 35% or lighter too; a Model Y or Model X 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 model
A Model 3 has less glass than a Model X or a Cybertruck.
The glass roof
Adding the roof is a bigger piece of film.
The film
Carbon IR or Ceramic IR.
How many windows
The whole car, or just the back.
Beast Auto Tints
Why Chicago Tesla owners 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
Tell us your model and year when you book. We have a heat box and samples on hand so you can compare the films.
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
Tesla window tinting questions
Can you tint a Tesla glass roof?
Yes. We fit Union film to the glass roof to cut the heat and glare that come through it. Ask for it when you book.
Will tint affect my Tesla’s signals or sensors?
No. Union Carbon IR and Ceramic IR have no metal in them, so phone, GPS and the car’s connections work as normal.
Which Tesla models do you tint?
Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X and Cybertruck.
How dark can I tint my Tesla in Illinois?
The front doors must let in at least 35% of light. On a Model 3 or Model S the rear windows and back glass must be 35% or lighter too. A Model Y or Model X can be any shade behind the driver.
Which film is best for a Tesla?
With so much glass, Ceramic IR keeps the most heat out: it blocks 87% of infrared heat against 75% for Carbon IR.
How do I look after the tint?
Keep the windows up for a few days and leave the inside of the glass for a week before cleaning it, then use a soft cloth and a cleaner without ammonia.
Free quote
Book your Tesla window tinting
Tell us your model and what you want tinted. We will come back to you with a price.
- Union Carbon IR and Ceramic IR
- Lifetime film warranty
- Chicago, Illinois