Ceramic Window Tint in San Diego
99% UV rejection and IR heat blocking — without reducing visibility or interfering with electronics.
Ceramic vs. standard tint
Not all tint is the same. Ceramic is different.
Standard dyed tint provides some UV block and privacy, but minimal heat rejection. Metallic tints reject heat better but interfere with cellular signals, GPS, and toll transponders. Ceramic tint uses ceramic nanoparticles to block both UV and infrared energy without metallic elements — meaning maximum heat rejection, full signal transparency, and no fading over time.
In San Diego's climate, ceramic tint makes a measurable difference. Premium ceramic IR films can reduce cabin temperature by 10–15°F on a sunny day. That's less A/C load, less fuel consumption, more comfort for rear passengers, and significantly less UV damage to interior leather and trim over the life of the vehicle.
Tint Packages
Choose your protection level.
Standard Ceramic Tint
UV protection and privacy at a practical price point.
- All side + rear windows
- UV rejection 99%
- IR heat rejection
- Windshield tint
- CA-legal VLT compliance
Premium Ceramic IR Tint
Maximum heat rejection and UV block — Llumar/XPEL PRIME grade.
- All side + rear windows
- 99% UV rejection
- High IR heat rejection
- Llumar / XPEL PRIME grade film
- CA-legal VLT compliance
Windshield Tint
California-legal 70% VLT with full IR block.
- 70% VLT — CA legal
- Full IR block
- 99% UV rejection
- AS-1 line compliant
Legal reference
California Tint Law — CA Vehicle Code §26708
All Apex tint installations are configured to CA legal specifications by default. We will not install non-compliant front-window tint.
FAQ
Tint questions answered.
Cooler cabin. Less UV. Better every day.
Call us at (619) 251-1282 or submit a quote request online.
9240 Dowdy Dr, Suite D, San Diego, CA 92126 · Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM