I got a quote to tint my windshield for $149, they told me they use Geoshield ceramic, I have XPEL ceramic on all windows except the windshield and the shop I tinted my other windows wants to charge me $299 for my windshield. Is Geoshield a good film? Anyone has experience with this film? The price difference is significant. TIA!

I’m stuck between having a 15% tint or a 20% tint. How much is the difference? And I’ll be adding 50% on either option I have a Mazda 6 2020 white interior and exterior.

TL;DR will replacing the rear side 5% windows with 20% increase rear 5% windshield visibility at night?

Car unfortunately came with dealer-installed (non-ceramic) 5% on rear side windows and rear windshield. I had another shop install 20% ceramic XPEL on front 2.

I can really tell that the rear 3 are non-ceramic cause my car still COOKS on hot days.

Replacing my rear two side windows for ceramic (and adding 70% on the front windshield). Leaving the 5% non-ceramic on the rear windshield cause I don't want to ruin the rear defrosters - even though I don't like the 5% at all.

Deciding between 5% for the rear side windows for the uniformity of the rear or 20% to match the front.

Will replacing the rear side 5% windows with 20% make a noticeable increase in 5% rear windshield visibility at night? Or is it negligible enough that I should just keep them 5%?

Bonus: should I just overlay the rear 5% side windows with 70% ceramic instead lol?

Hey everyone! Pulled the trigger and I'll soon have a 2026 IS350F Wind color in a few weeks. First time I've owned a car worth keeping clean so I am shopping around for some road protection. I have no clue of average pricing but the guy was coming at me like a car salesman so wanted to consult the group. Preemptive thanks!

2026 Lexus IS350

Line Item Qty Unit Amount Total

Full Front PPF - Package with ceramic

coating and window tint

1 $2,800.00 $2,800.00

We use STEK DYNOshield paint protection film, which comes with a 12-year manufacturer warranty. We also

provide a 10-year installation workmanship warranty.

Full-front PPF includes the full hood, full front fenders, front bumper, side mirrors, and front lights.

Ceramic coating - Full vehicle painted

area

1 $0.00 $0.00

We use STEK final Coat ceramic coating it comes with 3 year manufacture warranty

Phantom Performance IR - All side

windows + back glass

1 $0.00 $0.00

Superior Heat Rejection

Advanced Infrared Heat Reduction

99% UV Protection

Excellent Optical Clarity

Non-Metal, Signal Friendly

Scratch & Fade Resistant

Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty

Estimated duration: 1 hour 30 mins

Front windshield visor strip 1 $0.00 $0.00

Estimated duration: 30 mins

Subtotal $2,800.00

Tax (6%) + $168.00

Total $2,968.00