Best Window Tint Options in Raleigh:
What Local Drivers Need to Know

When it comes to protecting your vehicle and improving your driving experience, window tinting is one of the best upgrades you can make. Locals of the Raleigh-Durham and greater Triangle area know that our summers are hot and come with intense sun glare, and year-round UV exposure. This can take a toll on both your comfort while driving and your car’s interior. Choosing the right window tint helps keep you cooler, but also adds privacy, style, and long-term value for you.

At 5 Star Design, we specialize in helping Raleigh drivers choose the best tint for their needs. Here’s a few things you should know about your options before scheduling your window tint appointment.

Why Window Tint Matters in Raleigh?

• Heat reduction: Summers in the Triangle usually push past 90 degrees. Quality window film like ceramic window tint keeps your interior significantly cooler and protected

• UV protection: Window tint blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays, protecting you and also your interior from fading

• Privacy & security: Tinted windows discourage prying eyes and help keep glass in place in the event of shattering

• Restyling: At 5 Star Design we’re all about restyling and window tint gives your car a sleek, finished look that compliments any vehicle

What Are The Different Types of Window Tint We Offer?

We offer a strong variety of window films from SunTek™to meet a range of needs and budget. We personally guarantee that we can find an option that suits your vehicle and are always here with any questions.

• • Carbon & CXP™(Carbon Extra Performance) Window Tint: these options are designed to be more budget-friendly while still providing 99% UV protection and some heat rejection. The upgraded CXP™film has nano-hybrid carbon technology that helps make it a cost-effective alternative to ceramic films

• • CIR™Window Tint: a big upgrade from carbon-based window films that offers 99& UV protection and outstanding heat and infrared rejection

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  • Evolve™Ceramic Window Tint (our most popular tint in Raleigh): this is our highest-performing ceramic window tint featuring HeatResist™ technology to reject up to 94% of infrared heat and the highest level of glare reduction.

What Window Tint Shades Can I Get?

We offer a wide variety of window tint shade levels for your vehicle.

Carbon and CXP™ series comes in 5, 18, 25, 35, 45, 55, 70, 80 & 85.

CIR™ series comes in 5, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, & 70.

Evolve™ series comes in 5, 15, 20, 30, 35, 45, 50, & 70.

Please inquire with us about the shades we have in inventory as we typically only stock our most popular choices. We are always happy to consult with you to make the right decision.

What Tint Level is Legal in North Carolina?

As of the publishing time of this post (October 2025), the current tint law in NC requires tinted windows to have a visible light transmission (VLT) of 32%. Tinted windows are subject to a $10 added fee during inspection.

Under upcoming legislation changes, window tint will no longer be a factor during annual inspections and there will no longer be a $10 fee after December 1st, 2025. Furthermore, if you are pulled over by law enforcement, you MUST roll down your windows. Until further notice, the legal limit of 32% still remains in place. For more information please visit ncdot.gov

Why Raleigh Drivers Choose 5 Star Design for Window Tint

• • Expert installation: we have over 30 years of combined, in-house experience in precise window tint installations on thousands of different vehicles

• • Premium film options: we carry the best window tint on the market that are backed by a lifetime film warranty and a one-year labor warranty

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  • Locally owned & operated: we have been in business in the Triangle for over 20 years since our owner David started in his garage. We are conveniently located in Raleigh near Capital Blvd. making it easy and convenient whether you’re coming from Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Garner, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, or any other surrounding city.

Ready to Get Your Windows Tinted?

If you’ve been searching for the best window tint options in Raleigh, our team at 5 Star Design has you covered. No matter what you drive, we’ll help you match the right window film to your needs. Fill out the form below to request a quote or call us at (919) 228-8096