Union Carbon IR & Ceramic IR
Window Tint Shades Madison, AL
Every Union shade on a car, from 5% to 70%, and what’s legal on each window in Alabama.
Tint shades in Madison
Compare window tint shades on a car
Drag across the glass, then pick a shade. Darkest on the left, lightest on the right.
On cars in Alabama, 35%, 50% and 70% are legal on every window.
On SUVs, vans and pickups, any shade can go behind the driver; the front doors stay at 35% or lighter.
What the numbers mean
What does each tint percentage mean?
The number is how much light the film lets through. The lower the number, the darker the glass.
- 5%
Limo
The darkest. Hard to see into in daylight, and dark to see out of at night.
- Cars
- Not legal on cars
- SUVs, vans & pickups
- Behind the driver only
- 15%
Dark
Very private. A popular choice for the back of SUVs and pickups.
- Cars
- Not legal on cars
- SUVs, vans & pickups
- Behind the driver only
- 20%
Dark
Dark and private, with a little more view out at night than 15%.
- Cars
- Not legal on cars
- SUVs, vans & pickups
- Behind the driver only
- 35%
Medium
The darkest Union shade that’s legal on every window of a car in Alabama.
- Cars
- Legal on every window
- SUVs, vans & pickups
- Legal on every window
- 50%
Light
A clear tint you notice, with an easy view out day and night.
- Cars
- Legal on every window
- SUVs, vans & pickups
- Legal on every window
- 70%
Lightest
Nearly clear. Ceramic IR still blocks the heat at this shade.
- Cars
- Legal on every window
- SUVs, vans & pickups
- Legal on every window
How dark the film looks and how much heat it stops are separate choices: Union Ceramic IR blocks up to 87% of infrared heat in every shade, even the lightest.
Union Window Films
Which Union film is right for you?
Every car we tint gets one of Union’s two car films. Both come in every shade, from the darkest to nearly clear.
The everyday choice
Union Carbon IR
75%of infrared heat blocked
A carbon film that blocks up to 75% of infrared heat, holds its color and stays black instead of turning purple.
The most heat you can block
Union Ceramic IR
87%of infrared heat blocked
The same carbon base with a ceramic layer that blocks up to 87% of infrared heat — the most heat control Union film offers.
Both block 99.99% of UV.
Free quote
Get a free window tint quote in Madison
Tell us the car and the shade you like. We reply with a price.
Rather talk it through? (256) 223-9663
What tint shades can I choose from?
From darkest to lightest: 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 50% and 70%. Darker shades give more privacy, lighter ones keep a factory look, and we make sure the front windows stay legal.
How dark can I tint my windows in Alabama?
In Alabama, the front side windows must let in at least 32% of light, and the rear side windows and back window can take at least 32%. On SUVs, trucks and vans, the rear windows can take any shade. We check the law for your car before we start.
Is ceramic tint worth it?
Yes, if heat matters to you. Ceramic film keeps more heat out without having to look darker: Union Ceramic IR blocks up to 87% of infrared heat, against 75% for Union Carbon IR.
When can I roll my windows down after tinting?
Keep them up for 3 to 5 days while the film dries, and wait a week before cleaning the inside of the glass. Use a soft cloth and an ammonia-free cleaner.
How much does car window tinting cost?
Car window tinting usually costs from $200 to $800. The price depends on your vehicle and the film you choose.
How much does ceramic window tint cost?
Ceramic window tint usually costs from $350 to $1,000. The price depends on your vehicle and the ceramic film you choose.