Exotic Window Tint

Premium car window tinting for chicagoland's car enthusiasts

Exotic Window Tint proudly installs XPEL Prime Window Tint to offer Infrared Ceramic Window Tint, Ceramic WIndow Tint and Standard Dyed Window Tint for every car and every budget.

The right window tint for your performance vehicle

Protecting the value and enhancing the appearance of your vehicle is our specialty. We know that your vehicle is very important and that you did your research before making the investment. That's why we only install XPEL Prime Window Tint. We did our research and it's the best on the market due to its warranty, durability and options. We offer performance window tint films with the highest levels of heat blocking, infrared blocking and ultraviolet blocking infrared ceramic window tint, ceramic window tint and dyed film window tint. You get the benefits of choosing from a variety of darknesses from matching your factory tint to the two front windows, a darker than factory appearance all the way up to a virtually clear windshield tint that still rejects heat, U.V. and infrared rays. Whatever your choice in window tint, you will have a lifetime warranty.

XPEL Prime Window Tint Packages

XPEL Prime CS (Dyed Film)

XPEL Prime CS (Dyed Film)

  • Safety And Color Stability Like Never Before
  • 99% UV Protection – Achieve the privacy you desire
  • Reduces the sun’s glare, enhancing visibility and reducing eyestrain
  • Will not interfere with radio, cellular, or Bluetooth signals
  • Lifetime warranty for bubbling, peeling or fading (except on front windshields)
  • Percentages Available: 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 50%
  • All XPEL films come with a lifetime warranty

XPEL Prime XR (Ceramic Film)

XPEL Prime XR (Ceramic Film)

  • Extreme Performance, Exceptional Quality 
  • Blocks up to 88% of heat
  • Keeps your interior cool and improves fuel efficiency
  • Will not interfere with radio, cellular, or Bluetooth signals 
  • Lifetime warranty for bubbling, peeling or fading (except on front windshields)
  • Percentages Available: 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 45%, 70% Blue, 80% Blue
  • All XPEL films come with a lifetime warranty

XPEL Prime XR Plus (Infrared Ceramic)

XPEL Prime XR Plus (Infrared Ceramic)

  • The Pinnacle of High-Performance Tint. Period.
  • Cool look with extreme performance
  • Multilayer nano-ceramic particle technology – Blocks up to 98% of Infrared heat
  • Ultra-high performance without reducing outbound visibility
  • Will not interfere with radio, cellular, or Bluetooth signals 
  • Lifetime warranty for bubbling, peeling or fading (except on front windshields)
  • Percentages Available: 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 45%, 55%, 70% Black
  • All XPEL films come with a lifetime warranty.

Why Choose Exotic Window Tint?

Getting your windows tinted at Exotic Window Tint is a smart choice. Our expert installers and top of the line window tint make sure that your car looks better and feels more comfortable. We proudly install the full line of XPEL Prime window Tint. As a result, you can choose from a variety of shades, heat rejection, U.V. light rejection and infrared heat rejection. All with a lifetime guarantee.

The Exotic Window Tint difference

At Exotic Window Tint, we view window tinting not merely as a service, but as a craft tailored to you and your vehicle. You are welcome to drop off your vehicle and entrust it to our care, or relax with our compliments in our beautifully appointed waiting room.

Here is an overview of our window tinting process:

  1. Consultation –

    Your experience begins with a one-on-one consultation with our tinting specialist. We take the time to understand your unique needs and preferences. 

  2. Glass Preparation – Before any film is applied, each window undergoes a thorough cleaning, ensuring the glass is pristine for perfect adhesion.
  3. Precision Film Cutting – Our technicians custom cut each piece of film to ensure a presice match to your exact car.
  4. Flawless, Contaminant-Free Application – Using advanced, wet-application techniques, our technicians skillfully position the film and squeegee away the mounting solution, ensuring a bond free of bubbles, wrinkles, or imperfections. 
  5. Final Quality Assurance Inspection – No vehicle is considered complete until it passes our quality inspection. We scrutinize every inch of the installation, verifying edge alignment, clarity, and overall finish to ensure it meets our uncompromising standards—and exceeds your expectations.

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The Different Types of Window Tint

At Exotic Window Tint, we use XPEL Prime window tint. XPEL is the industry leader due to their high quality and warranty. It is available in three levels of window tint:

  1. XPEL Prime CS – Dyed Window Tint:
    • Most economical option
    • Exceptional safety and long-term color stability
    • UV protection for enhanced privacy and skin protection
    • Reduces sun glare, improving visibility and minimizing eyestrain
    • Signal-safe: won’t interfere with radio, cellular, or Bluetooth signals

    • Available in multiple shades: 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 50%

    • XPEL window tint is backed by a lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling, or fading (excluding front windshields)

  2. XPEL Prime XR – Ceramic Window Tint:
    • Ceramic window tint adds U.V. rejection and blocking. This costs a bit more but is better at blocking heat and damaging U.V. rays.
    • Signal-safe: won’t interfere with radio, cellular, or Bluetooth connections

    • Available in a wide range of shades: 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 45%, 70% Blue, 80% Blue

    • Backed by a lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling, or fading (excluding front windshields)

    • All XPEL window tints include lifetime warranty coverage

  3. XPEL Prime XR+ – Infrared Ceramic Window Tint:
    • This is the best window tint available.
    • Sleek appearance paired with extreme heat-rejecting performance

    • Multilayer nano-ceramic particle technology blocks up to 98% of infrared heat

    • Maintains ultra-high performance without compromising outward visibility
    • Signal-safe: won’t interfere with radio, cellular, or Bluetooth signals

    • Available in premium shades: 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 45%, 55%, 70% Black

    • XPEL Prime XR+ is backed by a lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling, or fading (excluding front windshields)

    • All XPEL window tints are covered by a lifetime warranty.

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Why Get Your Windows Tinted?

Solid Heat Barrier

Contains a proprietary ceramic blend that acts as a solid barrier to heat.

UV Ray Protection

Effectively blocks over 99% of harmful UV rays that can lead to skin damage.

Dark Tint, Clear Visibility

Provides ultra-high performance, even at the lowest VLTs, without reducing outbound visibility.

No Signal Interference

Will not interfere with radio, cellular, Bluetooth, or in-cabin WiFi signals.

VLTs Available

PRIME XR PLUS is available in 5, 15, 20, 30, 35, 45, 55, and 70 VLTs. PRIME XR BLACK is available in 5, 15, 20, 30, 35, 45, 55, and 70 VLTs. PRIME XR BLUE is available in 70 and 80 VLTs.

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At Exotic Window Tint, we’re experts at window tint installation on car windows.
Our team knows how to do it just right, so you’ll love how your car looks and feels. We proudly install the full line of XPEL Window Tint. This gives you the choice of everything from the darkest heat rejecting and U.V. repelling window tint to almost clear yet heat and infrared rejecting infrared ceramic window tint. Our technicians are highly trained with a meticulous attention to detail that ensures your window tint will be installed flawlessly.

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What Is The Best Window Tint?

We are often asked what the best window tint is. Our team answers that by asking questions to determine exactly what “best window tint” means for you. Your needs, goals and budget help us guide you to the right window tint for your car. If your budget allows, we almost always recommend ceramic window tint because of its enhanced heat rejection and U.V. ray rejection.

Our top level dual layer ceramic tint adds infrared ray rejection. Many of our customers find us by searching for something like ceramic window tint Chicago, best car window tint north shore IL or XPEL tint installer near me. Throughout the history of our shop, we have found that there are different answers for every client. For example, if a person has very sensitive eyes, we put glare reduction near the top of the list of things this person will consider to be the best window tint. In this case it can also be very beneficial to have a clear ceramic window tint on their windshield. In the same way that polarized sunglasses reduce glare, ceramic window tint does the same even though it is a clear ceramic window tint on the windshield.

Another example is the person who searches for Tesla window tint Illinois or Best Electric Vehicle Window Tint. A key benefit of ceramic window tint for Teslas and other E.V.s is the enhanced heat rejection, U.V. rejection and infrared heat rejection that XPEL Prime XR Plus ceramic window tint provides. By keeping your vehicle cooler, your electric vehicle’s range is extended.

What are the
Illinois Window Tint Laws

Guide to Window tint darkness in Illinois

The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Illinois is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.


Tint darkness for sedans:

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
  • Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
  • Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
  • Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.

Tint darkness for SUVs and vans:

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
  • Front Side windows: Must allow more than 50% of light in.
  • Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
  • Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.

Illinois window tint laws are slightly more complex than most states:

  • You can install 35% VLT on all windows (except windshield).
  • All windows behind driver can legally have any tint percent, but only if front side windows are not tinted.
  • Front side windows may have 50% light transmission, but only if no window behind driver is tinted under 30% VLT.
  • On vehicles with factory-installed window tint of any darkness on any back window, front side windows must have over 50% VLT.

Guide to Window tint reflection in Illinois

Tint reflection for sedans:

  • Front Side windows: Must be non reflective, state law is not specific about what this means.
  • Back Side windows: Must be non reflective.

Tint reflection for SUVs and vans:

  • Front Side windows: Must be non reflective, state law is not specific about what this means.
  • Back Side windows: Must be non reflective.

Other Illinois window tint rules and regulations:

Illinois does have several other important laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:

  • Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
  • Restricted Colors: No colors of tint are explicitly banned by Illinois tint laws.
  • Tint Variance: 5% variance.
  • Certificates: Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
  • Stickers: No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
  • Medical Exceptions: Illinois allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.
  • Penalties: Petty offense with $50–$500 fine. Second or subsequent violations are class C misdemeanors with $100–$500 fine.

ceramic window tint: A clear choice for comfort and protection

Ceramic window tint represents a significant advancement in automotive window tint, offering a high-performance alternative to traditional dyed or metallic tints. It is made with microscopic, non-metallic ceramic particles, that provide a wealth of benefits.

Ceramic window tint is a polyester-based film coated with nano-ceramic particles. These particles are incredibly effective at selectively blocking certain types of solar radiation while allowing visible light to pass through. This means you can enjoy a cooler, more comfortable interior without sacrificing a clear view outside your car’s windows. Unlike metallic tints, the ceramic particles do not interfere with electronic signals, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of your GPS, cell phone, and radio.

The advantages of opting for ceramic window tint are a popular choice for those seeking the best in performance and longevity.

 

Key Advantages of Ceramic Window Tint:

 

• Superior Heat Rejection: One of the most significant benefits of ceramic tint is its ability to block infrared radiation, the primary source of solar heat. By rejecting a substantial amount of infrared rays, ceramic tint keeps the interior of your vehicle significantly cooler, making your air conditioning more effective.

 

• Excellent UV Protection: Ceramic window films block over 99% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. This helps to protect your skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation, which can lead to premature aging and skin cancer. It also prevents the fading and deterioration of your vehicle’s upholstery, dashboard, and other interior surfaces.

 

Reduced Glare: The sun’s glare can be a major source of discomfort and a safety hazard while driving. Ceramic tint effectively reduces this glare, minimizing eye strain and improving visibility, especially during sunrise, sunset, and on bright, sunny days.

 

No Signal Interference: Because ceramic tints are non-metallic, they do not interfere with the transmission of electronic signals. This ensures that your cell phone, GPS navigation, and satellite radio will function without interruption, a common issue with metallic-based window films.

 

Enhanced Privacy and Security: Ceramic window tint is available in a variety of shades to provide increased privacy for you and your passengers. The darkened glass can also deter potential thieves by obscuring the view of valuables left inside your vehicle. In the event of an accident, the film can also help to hold shattered glass together, reducing the risk of injury.

 

Long-Lasting Durability and Aesthetics: High-quality ceramic tints are engineered to be incredibly durable and resistant to fading, bubbling, and peeling. The ceramic particles are color-stable, meaning the tint will maintain its original appearance for years to come, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your vehicle or howith a sleek, sophisticated look.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Window Tinting

What is the difference between ceramic and dyed window tint?

Ceramic window tint is specially constructed to block ultraviolet and in some cases infrared rays. XPEL Prime XR is a ceramic window tint and XPEL Prime XR Plus is infrared ceramic window tint. The differences are that ceramic window tint rejects more heat, ultra violet rays and even infrared heat.

  • Two front windows: 1 hour.
  • Full car: 3 hours.
  • Windshield: 1.5 hours

All of our window tint has a lifetime warranty against peeling, fading and bubbling.

We use and recommend XPEL window tint due its durability, excellent warranty and quality. 

Don't Settle. Choose Exotic.

Schedule a consultation today and discover how we work with you to determine the best shade of automotive window tint and the right choice between dyed, ceramic and Infrared ceramic window tint. We Proudly install the full line of XPEL Prime WIndow Tint.