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Table of Contents

• Why Window Tint Laws Matter for Tesla Owners in Texas
• Understanding VLT (Visible Light Transmission)
• Texas Legal Tint Limits by Window Type
• Are Tesla Windshield and Roof Tinting Legal?
• Medical Exemptions for Darker Tint in Texas
• Avoiding Illegal Tint Installations
• Why Tesla Owners in Boerne Trust Rev’d Customs
• FAQs

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Why Window Tint Laws Matter for Tesla Owners in Texas

Getting your windows tinted isn’t just about style or heat rejection—it’s also a legal issue. In Boerne and the rest of Texas, improper tint can result in:

• Fines or citations
• State inspection failure
• Required removal of film
• Lower resale value due to “fix-it” tickets

At Rev’d Customs, we help Tesla owners in Boerne and The Dominion stay stylish and street legal with XPEL Prime tint installed to code.

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Understanding VLT (Visible Light Transmission)

VLT = Visible Light Transmission
It’s the percentage of light that a window tint film allows to pass through.

• Lower VLT = Darker tint (e.g., 5% is limo dark)
• Higher VLT = Lighter tint (e.g., 70% is very light)

Texas sets minimum legal VLT levels depending on which window you’re tinting.

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Texas Legal Tint Limits by Window Type

Here are the legal tint percentages in Texas, including Boerne and San Antonio:

Window Location	Legal Limit (VLT)	Additional Notes
Front Side Windows	25% VLT or lighter	Must allow over 25% of visible light
Rear Side Windows	Any VLT allowed	No restriction
Rear Window	Any VLT allowed	Must have dual side mirrors if tinted
Windshield Strip	Above AS-1 line only	Or top 5 inches, max 25% VLT

⚠️ Tesla Model 3 & Y factory rear glass is already dark—adding tint may push VLT below 5%.

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Are Tesla Windshield and Roof Tinting Legal?

Front Windshield

• Only the top strip (AS-1 line) may be tinted
• The rest of the windshield must be 70% VLT or lighter
• Legal ceramic tinting (like XPEL Prime XR Plus 70%) is allowed and effective

Panoramic Roofs & Glass Roofs

• No restrictions in Texas
• Tesla owners often tint the roof with 70%+ IR film for heat rejection without darkening

Learn more about our Tesla-specific tint packages

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Medical Exemptions for Darker Tint in Texas

Texas offers medical exemptions for individuals with:

• Light sensitivity
• Skin conditions (e.g., lupus, melanoma)
• Vision impairments impacted by sunlight

To qualify:

1. Apply through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
2. Carry your exemption certificate at all times
3. Use an approved installer (like Rev’d Customs) for medical-grade tinting

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Avoiding Illegal Tint Installations

Don’t fall for:

• Cheap shops using dyed film that fades or peels
• Installers who apply film too dark on front windows
• Lack of documentation to prove VLT compliance

✅ At Rev’d Customs, we:

• Use XPEL Prime XR & XR Plus with known VLTs
• Offer 70%, 35%, 20%, 15%, and 5% options
• Provide compliance-focused installs for Tesla owners across Texas

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Why Tesla Owners in Boerne Trust Rev’d Customs

As a Tesla-focused XPEL-certified shop, we specialize in:

• ✅ Non-metallic tint that won’t affect sensors
• ✅ Full Model 3, Y, S, X, and Cybertruck support
• ✅ Legal, clean installs with lifetime warranty
• ✅ Heat rejection up to 98% IR with Prime XR Plus

📍 Just minutes from The Dominion, we serve Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, and San Antonio.

📞 Call: (210) 939-9308
🖱️ Book your Tesla tint consultation
📍 25600 I-10, Boerne, TX 78006
💳 Financing available

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FAQs

1. Can I get 20% tint on my Tesla front windows in Boerne?

No. Texas law requires 25% or lighter on front sides. We recommend legal 30% film which meters around 25%.

2. Can police measure VLT on the spot?

Yes. Many officers carry tint meters and can issue citations immediately.

3. Is 5% tint illegal in Texas?

Only on front windows. 5% is legal for rear sides and rear glass if you have dual mirrors.

4. Do Teslas come with factory tint?

Tesla rear windows are privacy tinted (dyed glass) but not UV or IR protected. We recommend ceramic tint overlay for heat rejection.

5. Can I tint my windshield?

Yes—with 70% ceramic film. It’s legal and reduces glare, heat, and UV.

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Rev’d Customs
📍 25600 I-10, Boerne, TX 78006
📞 (210) 939-9308
🕒 Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
🌐 revdcustoms.com

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