Car window tinting in Catford

Privacy, heat and UV protection with a clean, factory-style finish. Choose from 5%, 20%, 35%, 50% and 70% shades.

Car window tinting fitted at Top Tint Customs, Catford London

Tint that looks right and stays legal

Window film is cut to the shape of your glass and applied from the inside, then squeegeed and heat-formed so it sits flat with no bubbles or lifted edges. Tint cuts glare, keeps the cabin cooler and helps protect your interior from UV fading.

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20%
The percentage is how much light the glass lets through. Lower is darker. Rules apply to vehicles first used from 1 April 1985.

UK window tint rules

For vehicles first used from 1 April 1985, the front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows at least 70%. There is no legal limit for rear side windows or the rear screen. Our 70% shade is intended for front side windows, and we will confirm a legal film for any front glass before fitting.

How it works

  1. Book online and choose your option and shade.
  2. Drop your car at 242 Brownhill Road at your slot time.
  3. We clean, cut and fit the film. Rear tint takes about 1.5 hours, a full car about 3 hours.
  4. Keep windows up for a few days while the film cures.

Old tint removal

Faded, purple or bubbling tint can be stripped and the glass cleaned ready for new film. Removal costs £80 for the rear windows or £150 for a full car. Book it on its own, or add a note to your tint booking if you want new film fitted afterwards.

Choosing your window tinting shade

We stock five shades so you can match the look you want to the glass you are tinting:

  • 5% (limo): the darkest shade, for maximum privacy on rear windows.
  • 20%: dark and sleek, the most popular choice for rear glass.
  • 35%: a clear step darker than factory glass with good night visibility.
  • 50%: a subtle tint that cuts heat and glare without changing the look much.
  • 70%: a near-clear film for front side windows, subject to the legal light limits.

Not sure which shade suits your car? Use the shade tool on this page or bring the car in and we will hold film samples against the glass before we start.

Benefits of professional window tinting

Good window tinting does more than make a car look sharp. Quality film blocks most of the sun’s UV rays, which protects your skin and stops dashboards and seats fading. It reduces heat build-up in summer, cuts glare from low sun and headlights, and gives passengers privacy. Tint film also helps hold glass together if a window is broken, making it harder for opportunist thieves to see valuables inside.

Window tinting aftercare

New film needs a few days to cure. Keep the tinted windows closed for 3 to 5 days, and do not clean the inside of the glass for about a week. Small water pockets or a slight haze are normal at first and clear as the film dries. After that, clean with a soft microfibre cloth and an ammonia-free glass cleaner.

Is window tinting legal in the UK?

Yes, as long as the front windscreen and front side windows meet the minimum light levels. Rear windows can be any shade. Read the official GOV.UK tinted vehicle windows rules for details. If your front windows are already too dark, we can remove the old film and fit a legal shade.

Window tinting in Catford and nearby

Our workshop at 242 Brownhill Road is easy to reach from Lewisham, Bellingham, Hither Green, Lee, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Beckenham and Bromley. Book your window tinting online, or send us photos of your car on WhatsApp for a free quote.

Car window tinting prices and options

Our car window tinting prices are simple: rear tint from £90, a full car from £159 and chameleon tint from £130. If your car already has factory privacy glass on the rear, we can add a darker film over it for a deeper look. Tint removal is available on its own or before new film is fitted, and we will always confirm a legal window tint for the front side windows.

Prices

  • Rear tint only £90
  • Full car tint £159
  • Chameleon tint £130
  • Remove old tint, rear only £80
  • Remove old tint, full car £150
  • Shades 5%, 20%, 35%, 50%, 70%

SUVs, vans and larger vehicles may cost more. We confirm the price before starting.

Need a quote?

Send a photo of your car on WhatsApp and we will reply with a price.

Window tinting questions

A rear tint takes about 1.5 hours, a chameleon tint about 1.5 hours and a full car about 3 hours, depending on the vehicle.

Yes. Removing old tint costs £80 for the rear windows or £150 for a full car.

5% is the darkest limo shade, 20% is a popular dark choice, 35% and 50% are lighter, and 70% is very light and intended for front side windows. Rear windows can be any shade.

We recommend keeping windows up for three to five days so the film can cure fully.

For vehicles first used from 1 April 1985, the front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows at least 70%. Rear side windows and the rear screen have no legal limit.

Ready when you are. Pick a date and time online, or message us for a free quote.

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