Quick answer
Texas Tinted tints the Tesla Cybertruck, including the Cyberbeast and Foundation Series, with non-metal ceramic film from 3M™ and HITEK, in our shop near the Galleria in Houston. The front doors come nearly clear from the factory; the legal Texas shade for them is 35% film, which meters about 25% with the factory glass. The rear doors and rear window already have dark privacy glass, which blocks light but not much heat, so a ceramic film over it adds the heat rejection. The huge windshield gets a light heat film installed in one seamless piece, a job many shops turn down. In nano ceramic, the sides and back glass start at $249 and the one-piece windshield at $850. The glass roof is already very dark from the factory, so most owners leave it; roof tint starts at $500 if you want it.
Cybertruck tint: start with what the factory glass does
Tesla builds the Cybertruck with two very different kinds of side glass. The front doors, and the small triangle windows ahead of them, are close to clear: owners measure about 70% light, so sun and glare come straight onto the driver. The rear doors and the rear window are dark privacy glass, roughly 20–25%.
That privacy glass makes the back look dark, but dyed glass lets most of the sun’s infrared through, and infrared is the heat you feel on your arms in a Houston summer. Tesla’s owner’s manual says the windshield, windows and glass roof protect well against UV. So on a Cybertruck, film is about three things: heat, glare, and front doors that match the rear at a legal shade.
The Cybertruck windshield, in one seamless piece
The Cybertruck’s windshield is huge and steeply raked, and its bottom edge sits a long way forward over a deep dash. It is one of the hardest windshields on the road to tint, and many shops turn the job down. A sheet this size has to be heat-formed to the glass before it goes inside, the bottom of the glass is a long reach from the cab, and any dust, crease or rushed squeegee stroke shows across your whole view.
We do it in one seamless piece, with no joins anywhere in the glass. Our installers are trained on the Cybertruck specifically, two of them shape the sheet together, and nothing is rushed: no shortcuts, no seams, no creases.
It is also where most of the heat comes in, because the front glass is close to clear. A light ceramic or multilayer heat film, such as 3M™ Crystalline, cuts much of that infrared heat and glare while the view stays clear, day and night.
- One seamless sheet, heat-formed to the glass on the outside first, so it lies flat with no fingers or creases
- Camera area at the top of the windshield left clear, so the cameras see exactly what they did before
- Dash and screen covered while we work
- Light heat film or a legal visor strip: see the Texas rules below
Side windows: cut to the glass, finished to the edge
Every piece of film starts from a pattern cut for the Cybertruck’s exact glass, so it fits before it ever touches the window. The installer checks the fit on the outside, cleans and wets the inside of the glass, peels the liner and squeegees the film into place from the center out, so no water or air is left under it.
A gapless, factory-looking edge
The Cybertruck’s door windows drop slightly every time a door opens, so the top edge of the glass, and of the film, is in plain view. We file the film flush with that edge, so there is no gap and no light line at the top of the window. It looks like it came from the factory.
Factory privacy glass: dark, but not cool
The rear doors and rear window already look tinted, and many owners assume they are done. In July the back seat says otherwise. Privacy glass is pigment in the glass, made for privacy, not heat. Ceramic film is built for exactly what it skips: infrared. Read more in factory tint explained.
- Keep the look: a light 50–70% ceramic film adds real heat rejection and barely changes the shade
- Go darker: a 20–35% film over the privacy glass gets close to limo, which is legal in back in Texas
- Front doors: filmed to blend with the rear from outside; 35% is the legal Texas shade
Shades multiply: 70% film on glass that lets in about 25% gives roughly 17%. We meter the glass on your truck so you know the real number before we start.
Door panels covered before any water
Tinting uses slip solution and squeegees, and the Cybertruck’s doors hold switches, speakers and wiring. Before we spray the glass, each door panel gets a water-resistant shield, taped along the top, so the solution stays on the glass.
Does the Cybertruck glass roof need tint?
Most owners don’t need it. The Cybertruck’s fixed glass roof is very dark from the factory: owners measure only a few percent of light coming through, and Tesla says it protects well against UV.
If you still want more heat rejection overhead, we tint it, starting at $500. Two things to know first: on glass that is already this dark, a dark film makes the glass absorb even more sun, which raises the risk of a heat-stress crack in a large, expensive panel, so a light heat film is the safer choice. And sensors under the roof trim mean the film has to be finished carefully at the edges. We will walk you through it, the same way we do for the Model Y glass roof, and you decide.
The rear window
The Cybertruck’s rear window is fixed glass behind the rear seats, looking back over the bed. It is already privacy glass, and with the vault cover closed most of the time, many owners leave it as it is. If you want the cab evenly cool, we film it to match the rear doors.
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Try the shades on a Cybertruck
Pick a film for the windshield, the front doors and the rear glass, and see it from three angles. The readout shows the real darkness of film and factory glass together and the Texas legal shades.
Tesla Cybertruck tint prices
All nano ceramic. Starting prices: sides and back glass $249, one-piece full windshield $850, glass roof $500.
Sides + back glass
Nano ceramic on every side window and the back glass: front doors and triangle windows, rear doors over the factory privacy glass, and the rear window.
One-piece full windshield
Nano ceramic heat film on the whole windshield in one seamless piece, kept clear of the cameras.
Complete truck
Sides, back glass and the one-piece windshield in one visit. Add the roof from $500.
Glass roof
Heat film on the large glass roof. It is already very dark from the factory, so a light film is the safer choice. See why.
Paint protection film
Clear PPF helps protect the stainless panels from scratches and rock chips.
Ceramic coating
Easier washing and fewer water spots. See ceramic coating.
Starting prices for nano ceramic film; the price depends on the film line. Get the exact price for your Cybertruck in the instant quote.
Legal Cybertruck tint in Texas
| Glass | Texas rule | What Cybertruck owners pick |
|---|---|---|
| Front doors & triangle windows | 25% or lighter, film and glass measured together | 35% film (the factory glass is about 70%) |
| Rear doors | Any darkness | Light ceramic for heat, or 20–35% for a limo look |
| Rear window | Any darkness with outside mirrors on both sides | Match the rear doors, or leave it factory |
| Windshield | Only above the AS-1 line or top 5 inches | Visor strip, or clear heat film (see below) |
Texas Transportation Code §547.613. More detail in Texas tint laws. Summary, not legal advice.
The Cybertruck’s front glass lets in a little less light than most cars’, so 35% film is the shade that meters at the Texas limit on its front doors. We meter your glass and tell you the real number for any shade you’re considering, then you choose. For the windshield, Texas has a medical exception; see windshield heat film.
Cybertruck install details we watch
- Factory glass metered, so you know the real shade of film and glass together
- Windshield heat-formed with no creases, camera area left clear
- Top edge of the door film finished cleanly, since the glass drops every time a door opens
- Ceramic over the privacy glass for real heat rejection, not just a darker look
- Glass roof: a light heat film, finished carefully around the sensors under the trim
- Non-metal ceramic only, so the phone key, LTE, GPS and over-the-air updates work normally
Heat you can measure
On this Cybertruck the rear doors got HITEK Ceramic Ultra over the factory privacy glass, and the meter tells the story: 100% UV rejection and 98% infrared heat rejection through the film and glass. That is the heat rejection privacy glass alone doesn’t give you. Infrared is the heat you feel on your arm through the window, so that number is what keeps the back seat cool on a Houston afternoon.
A massive drop in solar heat
With a heat lamp on the tinted glass, the solar power meter stays in the single digits. Very little of the lamp’s heat makes it through. See how films compare in our heat lamp test of 30% films.
Best tint film for a Tesla Cybertruck in Houston
We use ceramic film only. On the windshield and front doors, where most of the heat comes in, choose 3M™ Crystalline or HITEK Ceramic Ultra for the most heat rejection. 3M™ Ceramic IR and HITEK Ceramic IR balance performance and price, and are a good fit over the factory privacy glass. Compare them in best ceramic tint brands or read more about ceramic window tint.
| Film | Construction | Shades | Manufacturer heat spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3M™ Crystalline Series | Multilayer optical film, 200+ layers, non-metal | 20–90% | Up to 60% TSER · up to 97% IR rejection |
| 3M™ Ceramic IR Series | Ceramic, non-metal | Light to dark | Ceramic infrared rejection; 3M ownership warranty against fading to purple |
| HITEK Ceramic Ultra | Nano-ceramic, non-metal | 5 · 20 · 35 · 50 · 70% | 96% IR (1025 nm) · up to 71% TSER |
| HITEK Ceramic Black | Dyed base with nano-ceramic | 5–35% | 85% IR |
| HITEK Ceramic IR | Nano-ceramic | 5–70% | 75% IR |
Specs are the manufacturers’ published figures. 3M states performance on ¼-inch, 73% VLT automotive glass. Brands measure IR rejection over different wavelength ranges, so compare TSER (total solar energy rejected) when you want an apples-to-apples heat number. These five lines are what we stock as an authorized 3M™ and HITEK dealer.
Houston’s Cybertruck tint specialists
Teslas are a big part of what we tint every week, and our installers are trained on the Cybertruck: we meter the factory glass before choosing a front-door shade, install the windshield in one seamless piece, cut every side window from a pattern made for its glass, file the edges flush, and tell you straight when something, like the glass roof, isn’t worth tinting. No shortcuts.
Driving another Tesla? See Model Y tint, Model 3 tint or Tesla window tint for the Model S and Model X. For other trucks, see car window tint in Houston.
Why Cybertruck owners choose Texas Tinted
- Your glass metered and the legal shades explained, so you choose with the facts
- One-piece windshield, a job many shops turn down, by installers trained on the Cybertruck
- Patterns cut for the Cybertruck’s glass and a gapless, factory-looking top edge
- Honest advice on the glass roof and rear window: tinted when it helps, skipped when it doesn’t
- Ceramic film only: 3M™ Crystalline, 3M™ Ceramic IR and HITEK Ceramic Ultra
- Authorized 3M™ and HITEK dealer, with manufacturer warranties registered
- 5.0-star Google rating from 306 reviews
- Near the Galleria, open 7 days
Texas Tinted is an independent installer and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tesla, Inc. Tesla, Cybertruck and Cyberbeast are trademarks of Tesla, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
Can you tint a Tesla Cybertruck?
Yes. We tint the Cybertruck’s front doors and triangle windows, rear doors, rear window and windshield with non-metal ceramic film from 3M and HITEK, in our shop at 2401 Fountain View Dr near the Galleria in Houston. That includes the Cyberbeast and Foundation Series.
Does the Cybertruck come with factory tint?
Partly. The rear doors and rear window have dark factory privacy glass, roughly 20–25%, and the glass roof is very dark. The front doors and windshield are nearly clear. Privacy glass blocks light but not much heat, so ceramic film over it still makes the back seat cooler.
What tint percentage is legal on a Cybertruck in Texas?
Front side windows must meter at least 25% with film and glass together. The Cybertruck’s front glass lets in about 70% on its own, so 35% film is the legal shade there. Rear doors and the rear window can be any darkness because the Cybertruck has outside mirrors on both sides.
Should I tint the Cybertruck glass roof?
Most owners don’t need it: it is very dark from the factory and Tesla says it protects well against UV. If you want more heat rejection overhead, roof tint starts at $500. A light heat film is the safer choice, because dark film on glass this dark makes it absorb more sun and raises the risk of a heat-stress crack.
Can you tint the Cybertruck windshield?
Yes. We install it in one seamless piece, with a light ceramic heat film or a legal visor strip, kept clear of the cameras at the top. It is one of the hardest windshields to tint because of its size and angle, and many shops turn it down; our installers are trained on the Cybertruck. Texas exempts windshield film only above the AS-1 line or in the top 5 inches; see our windshield heat film page for the details.
Why is the Cybertruck windshield hard to tint?
It is huge and steeply raked, and its bottom edge sits far forward over a deep dash. The film has to be heat-formed to the glass on the outside, then installed inside without creases, dust or light gaps, and the bottom of the glass is a long reach from the cab.
Should I tint the Cybertruck rear window?
It is optional. The rear window is already privacy glass and is often looking at a closed vault cover, so many owners leave it. If you want the whole cab evenly cool, we film it to match the rear doors.
Will tint match the Cybertruck’s factory privacy glass?
Close. Texas requires the front doors to meter 25% or lighter, and the rear privacy glass is darker than that, so a legal front door blends with the rear from outside but may not match it exactly. A 35% ceramic is the legal shade for the fronts.
What is the best tint for a Cybertruck?
Ceramic or multilayer film: 3M Crystalline or HITEK Ceramic Ultra for the most heat rejection on the windshield and front doors, or 3M Ceramic IR or HITEK Ceramic IR for a strong balance of performance and price, especially over the factory privacy glass.
Will window tint affect my Cybertruck’s phone key, LTE or cameras?
No. We only use non-metal ceramic film, so the phone key, LTE, GPS and over-the-air updates work normally, and windshield film is kept clear of the camera area.
How much does it cost to tint a Cybertruck in Houston?
In nano ceramic, the sides and back glass start at $249, the full windshield, in one seamless piece, starts at $850, and the glass roof starts at $500. The price depends on the film line; the instant quote shows the exact price for your Cybertruck with each film.
When can I roll down my windows after tint?
Keep the windows up for 3 to 5 days in warm Houston weather so the film can set. See how long tint takes to cure.
Ready for cooler glass?
Get an instant price online any time, or call or text us. Shop hours: Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM, Sun 9 AM–7 PM at 2401 Fountain View Dr, Floor 1, Houston, TX 77057.