Blackout Bros · Guides
Straight answers,
before you book.
What's actually legal, what film to pick, and what protects your paint. Written by the people who install it.
California law
California Window Tint Law
What's actually legal on your front, rear and windshield glass under CA Vehicle Code 26708 — no county-by-county guessing.
Film comparisonCeramic vs. Carbon Tint
Heat rejection, warranty length and price — the real differences between carbon and ceramic film, and how to pick between them.
Paint protectionPPF vs. Ceramic Coating
One stops rock chips. The other adds gloss and makes washing easier. Most protected cars actually run both — here's why.
California lawWindshield Tint Legality
Short answer: only above the AS-1 line, and only non-reflective. Here's what that actually means for your car.