coupe
$249*
Mobile Window Tinting in Miramar
Carbon and ceramic film, fitted where the vehicle works
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Overview
We install window tint at your place in Miramar, not ours.
Tint is not only about how the vehicle looks. The right film cuts the heat that builds in a parked cab, takes the glare out of a drive and keeps UV off your seats and dash. The Miramar Road corridor is warehouses, trade counters and yards, which means vans and work trucks standing in open lots all day with nothing over them.
We fit carbon and ceramic films, from a straightforward carbon tint up to Apex Ultra ceramic at 95% heat rejection, and we will tell you honestly which one is worth the difference for how the vehicle is actually used. Every package, price and coverage diagram is set out on this page, so you can decide before you call.
Film needs a clean, covered space to go on well, so a bay or a covered corner of the yard is ideal. Our technicians are licensed and fully insured. Family-run since 1994, rated 5.0 across more than 1,000 five-star reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook.
Packages & pricing
Window tint packages, prices and coverage
Three full-car film tiers, plus front-window and windshield options you can fit on their own. Prices are set by the film you choose and the size of the vehicle, from a coupe up to a full-size SUV or truck, because bigger and more complex glass takes more film and more time.
These are our standard San Diego County prices. Each package shows what the film does, which glass it covers, the shades available and the warranty behind it.
Bronze Carbon Tint
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sedan
$299*
compact suv
$329*
truck
$349*
full-size suv
$399*
What's included
- 50% Heat Rejection + 99% UV Rejection
- Application of GeoShield C2 Carbon Film to All Windows (Excluding Front Windshield & Sunroof)
- Your Choice of 50%, 35%, 20%, or 5% Film
- 3 Year Film Warranty
- Only Available In Shop
The one tier that cannot come to you, since C2 Carbon has to be fitted indoors. That work is done at our San Marcos shop.
Vehicle condition & upgrades
Addons:
- Tint Removal ($90/hr*): Complete removal of existing window tint from the vehicle.
- Tint Front Windshield (Starting at $299*): Application of GeoShield Pro Nano Ceramic Window Tint to the front windshield.
- Tint Sunroof ($100*): Application of GeoShield Pro Nano Ceramic Window Tint on 1 sunroof.
Silver Ceramic Tint
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coupe
$349*
sedan
$399*
compact suv
$429*
truck
$449*
full-size suv
$499*
What's included
- 76% Heat Rejection + 99% UV Rejection
- Application of GeoShield Pro Nano Ceramic Film to All Windows (Excluding Front Windshield & Sunroof)
- Your Choice of 70%, 50%, 35%, 20%, or 5% Film
- Low Haze
- Lifetime Film Warranty
The practical choice for most work vehicles here, and the cheapest tier we can fit in your yard. Pro Nano rejects far more heat than carbon at the same shade.
Vehicle condition & upgrades
Addons:
- Tint Removal ($90/hr*): Complete removal of existing window tint from the vehicle.
- Tint Front Windshield (Starting at $299*): Application of GeoShield Pro Nano Ceramic Window Tint to the front windshield.
- Tint Sunroof ($100*): Application of GeoShield Pro Nano Ceramic Window Tint on 1 sunroof.
Gold Ceramic Tint
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coupe
$549*
sedan
$599*
compact suv
$629*
truck
$649*
full-size suv
$699*
What's included
- 95% Heat Rejection + 99% UV Rejection
- Application of GeoShield Apex Ultra Ceramic Film to All Windows (Excluding Front Windshield & Sunroof)
- Your Choice of 70%, 50%, 35%, 20%, or 5% Film
- Low Haze
- Lifetime Film Warranty
For a vehicle that sits in an open lot all day, every day. Apex Ultra is the biggest reduction in cabin temperature we can fit.
Vehicle condition & upgrades
Addons:
- Tint Removal ($90/hr*): Complete removal of existing window tint from the vehicle.
- Tint Front Windshield (Starting at $399*): Application of GeoShield Apex Ultra Ceramic Window Tint to the front windshield.
- Tint Sunroof ($200*): Application of GeoShield Apex Ultra Ceramic Window Tint on 1 sunroof.
Front Windows
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C2 Carbon
$149*
50% heat rejection · in shop only
Pro Nano Ceramic
$199*
76% heat rejection
Apex Ultra Ceramic
$249*
95% heat rejection
What's included
- Your Choice of GeoShield Film to Front Two Windows
- Your Choice of 70%, 50%, 35%, 20%, or 5% Film
- High Optical Clarity
- Lifetime Film Warranty
Often all a truck needs when the rear glass already came tinted from the factory. Brings the front two windows up to match.
Vehicle condition & upgrades
Addons:
- Tint Removal ($90/hr*): Complete removal of existing window tint from the vehicle.
- Tint Front Windshield (Starting at $299*): Application of GeoShield Pro Nano or Apex Ultra Ceramic Window Tint to the front windshield.
- Tint Sunroof ($100, 200*): Application of GeoShield Pro Nano Ceramic or GeoShield Apex Ultra Ceramic Window Tint on 1 sunroof.
Windshield Ceramic Tint
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coupe
Pro Nano $299*
Apex Ultra $399*
sedan
Pro Nano $299*
Apex Ultra $399*
compact suv
Pro Nano $299*
Apex Ultra $399*
truck
Pro Nano $399*
Apex Ultra $499*
full-size suv
Pro Nano $399*
Apex Ultra $499*
What's included
- Up to 95% Heat Rejection + 99% UV Rejection
- Application of GeoShield Pro Nano Ceramic or Apex Ultra Ceramic Film to The Front Windshield
- Your Choice of 70%, 50%, 35%, 20%, or 5% Film
- High Optical Clarity
- Lifetime Film Warranty
The one that matters most in a high cab with a big screen, where glare and heat come straight through the windshield. It is a separate job and can be added to any package above.
Vehicle condition & upgrades
Addons:
- Tint Removal ($90/hr*): Complete removal of existing window tint from the vehicle.
- Tint Sunroof ($100, 200*): Application of GeoShield Pro Nano Ceramic or GeoShield Apex Ultra Ceramic Window Tint on 1 sunroof.
* Plus tax. All prices are estimates and subject to change until the vehicle has been inspected to verify condition and size/complexity of the windows. A covered area is recommended for installation. Additional labor will not be charged without customer approval. By tinting your windows at Smith Bros, you are acknowledging and agreeing to the Window Tint Disclaimer.
Everything above can be fitted at your Miramar address except Bronze C2 Carbon, which is in-shop only. The full technical comparison of the GeoShield range is on the main window tinting service page.
Choosing your shade, and what is legal in California
Every package lets you choose a shade, measured as VLT, or Visible Light Transmission: the share of visible light the film lets through. 70% is very light, 5% is limousine dark. The strip above shows the five shades side by side.
The rule is set by the state and applies to commercial vehicles the same as private ones. Front side windows must let at least 70% of visible light through. Rear side windows and the rear windshield can be any shade you like.
Is a 35% tint legal in California?
On the back, yes. A 35% film is legal on the rear side windows and rear windshield. It is not legal on the front two side windows, which are held to 70%. On a work vehicle that is worth getting right, because a fix-it ticket costs a driver time as well as money.
The other thing worth knowing is that darker is not cooler. A 70% Apex Ultra ceramic film rejects far more heat than a dark carbon film, because the ceramic particles do the work rather than the shade. You can keep the front legal and still take most of the heat out of the cab.
We will settle the combination with you before anything goes on the glass.
Why we fit GeoShield film
We are a GeoShield dealer and fit their film exclusively across all three tiers. The ceramic films block heat with nano-ceramic particles rather than a metal layer, so they reject a lot of infrared without interfering with phone signal, GPS or tyre-pressure sensors. On a vehicle running tracking or dispatch hardware, that is a practical requirement rather than a nicety.
The films resist surface scratching, hold their colour instead of turning purple after a few summers, and both ceramic tiers carry a lifetime film warranty against bubbling, peeling, cracking and colour change. Cheap film is cheap because it does none of that.
On a vehicle that works for a living, the failure mode that costs you is film lifting at the edges after a year of doors slamming and windows going up and down all day. Clean, properly tucked edges are what prevent it.
The full film-by-film comparison is on the main window tinting service page.
How mobile window tinting works in Miramar
We come to you, which for a working vehicle usually means the yard or the unit rather than a home address. Film wants a clean, covered space, so a workshop bay, a warehouse roller door or a covered corner of the lot gives the best result. Dust off a busy yard is the main thing to plan around.
The C2 Carbon film is the exception, being in-shop only both as the Bronze full-car tier and as the front-window option, because carbon has to go on indoors. That happens at our San Marcos shop, and it is why Bronze is priced below the ceramic tiers.
What the appointment looks like
We are out seven days a week, 7am to 7pm, and we cover the Miramar Road corridor and the business and industrial units around it. If you are tinting more than one vehicle, tell us when you book and we will schedule them together rather than as separate visits.
A full tint is normally a half-day per vehicle. We need it off the road for the whole appointment and enough room around it to open every door.
After we leave
Windows stay up for three days while the film cures, which is worth passing on to whoever is driving it. Haze, small bubbles or trapped moisture is normal at first and clears on its own, usually within one to two weeks.
Real reviews
What San Diego drivers say
Requested service online and they came out the same day, two hours later. Fantastic field service management, with updates as to when the agent would arrive along with his personal phone number. Nicholas was young but professional. The car went from looking like a 3 year old warzone to a brand new car.
After requesting a quote through Yelp, Luke got back to me very quickly with a thorough explanation of their products and pricing. They had next day availability and Donnie showed up right on time and worked diligently to bring my Honda Pilot back to life. After 4 hours she looks brand new, and the pricing was very fair for the quality of work. I love finding a service professional who takes pride in their work.
I requested the exterior detail to remove some house paint that had been splattered on my car, then ended up going with the silver ceramic package. I am seriously impressed on all levels: customer service, detail, and quality of work. Andrew ceramic coated it to perfection, it looks better than it did brand new off the lot. I cannot thank these gentlemen enough.
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Recent work
Recent window tint work
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Can I add ceramic coating, PPF or detailing?
A ceramic coating does for your paint what ceramic film does for your glass: it rejects UV, sheds water and keeps the finish from dulling, which on a signwritten vehicle also keeps the livery looking current. We are an authorized Opti-Coat installer, with tiers from $599, and we fit ceramic coating in Miramar.
Paint protection film takes the rock chips and road debris a coating cannot stop, with packages from $1,000 using self-healing Autobahn film. See PPF packages.
If you are running several vehicles, fleet detailing is set up for exactly that, and our full detailing range is on the mobile auto detailing page.
We cover the surrounding area too, including Mira Mesa, Kearny Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Sorrento Valley and Tierra Santa. Everything we do is on the services page.
Good to know
Miramar window tinting FAQs
How much does window tinting cost in Miramar?
Full-car film runs from $249 for Bronze carbon on a coupe up to $699 for Gold ceramic on a full-size SUV, plus tax. Front windows on their own start at $149, and a windshield runs $299 to $499 depending on the film and the vehicle.
Trucks and vans are priced by size in the packages above, so you can work out the cost per vehicle before you call.
Can you tint several work vehicles at once?
Yes. Tell us how many and what they are when you book and we will schedule them together instead of as separate visits.
Each vehicle is around a half-day for a full tint, so it is worth staggering them if they all need to stay on the road.
Can you work in our yard or unit?
Yes, and it is how most of our work here is done. A bay, a roller-door space or a covered corner of the lot is ideal, since film wants a clean, covered space.
Dust is the thing to plan around on a busy yard, so somewhere enclosed makes a visible difference to the finish.
What tint is legal in California?
Front side windows must let at least 70% of visible light through. Rear side windows and the rear windshield can be any shade you want. The rule is the same for commercial vehicles.
We will walk you through a combination that stays legal, and a 70% ceramic film at the front still rejects a lot of heat.
Is a 35% tint legal in California?
On the rear side windows and rear windshield, yes. On the front two side windows, no. Those are held to 70% VLT, so a 35% film up front is not road-legal in California.
Can you remove old tint first?
Yes. Tint removal is $90 per hour and covers stripping the existing film off the vehicle before the new film goes on. How long it takes depends on the film and how long it has been on.
Old film that has gone purple or begun bubbling is the slowest to strip. We will give you a realistic estimate once we have seen it.
How long before the windows can go down?
Three days. The film needs that time to adhere fully, and rolling a window down early can damage it. Worth telling the driver, not just whoever books it.
Why does the tint look hazy or bubbled?
That is trapped moisture and it is normal straight after an install. It clears as the film cures, usually within one to two weeks.
Does ceramic tint really block more heat?
Yes, and measurably so. C2 Carbon rejects about 50% of heat, Pro Nano Ceramic about 76%, and Apex Ultra Ceramic about 95%. All three block 99% of UV.
On a vehicle that stands in an open yard all day, that difference is what you are paying for.
Is the tint covered by a warranty?
The Silver and Gold ceramic packages carry a lifetime warranty on the film, as do the ceramic front-window and windshield options. The Bronze Carbon option carries a 3-year film warranty.
The warranty covers the film against bubbling, peeling, cracking and colour change.
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