2 doors
Regular cab
Two doors and the back glass. Usually the quickest truck job, and the back glass is where the heat comes in.
Quick answer
Texas Tinted tints pickup trucks with ceramic film starting at $249 for any make and cab size, at 2401 Fountain View Dr near the Galleria or at your home, office or yard with mobile service. Most trucks take 1–3 hours. Texas law requires the front doors to let at least 25% of light through (film and glass together); the rear doors and back glass can be any shade with outside mirrors on both sides. Every install carries a lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling and discoloration, and we tint company fleets on a schedule that keeps trucks working.
Truck tint built for Texas heat
A pickup spends its day in open lots, job sites and traffic with nothing between the cab and the sun. Big side glass and a back window that faces the afternoon sun turn the cab into an oven, and the crew or the kids in the back seat feel it first.
We install ceramic film only. Ceramic blocks the infrared energy that heats the cab and your skin without needing dark glass, so the front doors stay at a legal Texas shade and still run cooler. Every film we carry blocks 99% or more of UV, which also protects the dash and seats.
Recent truck tint jobs
Pickups from our shop, all with ceramic film.
Ford Super DutyCeramic window tint 
Ford Super DutyCeramic window tint 
GMC Sierra Denali UltimateCeramic window tint 
Toyota Tundra TRD ProCeramic window tint 
Chevrolet Silverado Z71Ceramic window tint 
GMC Sierra HD Denali UltimateCeramic window tint 
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2Ceramic window tint 
Ford F-150 LightningCeramic window tint
Pick your truck, then your shades
Choose your pickup, then set the front doors and the back separately. Texas measures film and glass together: the front doors must meter 25% or lighter, and the rear doors and back glass can be any shade with mirrors on both sides.
Most crew cabs already have dark factory privacy glass in back, like the trucks shown here. Ceramic film over it adds the heat rejection the factory glass doesn’t have. Factory tint explained
The preview is a guide. Every shade looks a little different on real glass and in sunlight, so we show you film samples on your truck before we start.
Your truck
Front doors
Rear doors & back glass
- 35% front · the usual legal pick in Texas
- 20% rear · legal at any shade with dual side mirrors
Texas measures film and glass together; fronts must meter 25% or lighter. Read the law
Every cab, every back window
Trucks aren’t one shape. Here’s what changes from cab to cab, and how we handle it.
Small rear doors
Extended cab
SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab and other extended cabs add small rear doors or quarter glass, each cut to its own pattern.
4 full doors
Crew cab
Four full doors. Most crew cabs leave the factory with dark privacy glass in back, so many owners tint the fronts to match and add ceramic over the factory glass for heat. See factory tint explained.
Back glass
Sliding rear window
Manual and power sliders are cut panel by panel so the slider still opens and the seams line up, with defroster lines protected.
Add-on
Windshield & sun strip
Clear heat-rejecting windshield film, or a sun strip cut to the AS-1 line for low sun on long drives. See windshield heat film.
Add-on
Sunroof & glass roof
Light ceramic on overhead glass cuts the heat coming straight down without darkening the view.
Crew cabs from our shop
Ford Super DutyCeramic window tint 
Ford Super DutyCeramic window tint 
Ford Super DutyCeramic window tint 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500Ceramic window tint
Pickups we tint every week
If it has a bed, we tint it. These are the trucks we see most in Houston.
Ford
Ford F-150 & F-150 Lightning
SuperCab and SuperCrew, manual and power sliders, and the Lightning’s glass roof on trims that have one.
GM
Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra
Double Cab and Crew Cab, including Trail Boss, AT4 and Denali trims.
Ram
Ram 1500 & Ram HD
Quad Cab and Crew Cab, from Big Horn to Rebel and Limited.
Ford
Ford Super Duty
F-250 and F-350 work and family trucks. Using them for business? Read the fleet section first.
Toyota
Toyota Tundra & Tacoma
Tundra Double Cab and CrewMax, Tacoma Double Cab and extended cab.
EV trucks
Rivian R1T & Tesla Cybertruck
Electric trucks with big glass. See Cybertruck tint.
More pickups from the shop
Toyota TundraCeramic window tint 
GMC Sierra HD DenaliCeramic window tint 
Ford Super DutyCeramic window tint 
Ram 1500 RebelCeramic window tint
Texas tint law for trucks
Texas Transportation Code §547.613 applies to pickups the same way it applies to cars:
| Window | Texas rule | Common pick on trucks |
|---|---|---|
| Front side windows | 25% or lighter (film + glass), max 25% reflective | 30–35% |
| Rear doors & quarter glass | Any darkness | 5–20%, or ceramic over factory glass |
| Back glass & slider | Any darkness with outside mirrors on both sides | 5–20% |
| Windshield | Strip above AS-1 line or top 5 in., 25%+ VLT | Sun strip |
We tell you how each shade will read on your glass before we start. The shade is your call. Full Texas tint law guide
What you get
- A cooler cab in summer, even at legal front-door shades
- 99%+ UV protection for you, your crew and your interior
- Less glare from low sun on long highway drives
- Privacy for tools, gear and anything left on the back seat
- Film holds shattered glass together better than bare glass
- Non-metal ceramic film, so phone, GPS and radio signals stay clear
Fleet window tinting for company trucks
Contractors, service companies, energy crews and anyone running a fleet of pickups or vans: we tint company vehicles on a schedule that keeps them on the road.
- On-site at your yard or office with our mobile service, or in our shop near the Galleria
- Several vehicles in one day, scheduled around your shifts
- The same film and shades on every truck, so the fleet looks uniform
- Ceramic film keeps crews cooler and protects dashboards and seats from UV
- Ceramic from $249 per truck; call or text for a fleet quote
Heavier trucks and federal rules
A truck that counts as a commercial motor vehicle under federal rules, for example one with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 lb or more used in interstate commerce (49 CFR 390.5), must let at least 70% of light through the windshield and the windows beside the driver (49 CFR 393.60). The rear windows are not limited. The rating is on the sticker in the driver’s door jamb; send us a photo and we’ll tell you which rules apply to each truck.
Films we install on trucks
The same five ceramic lines we install on cars. Pick by heat goal and budget; every line blocks 99% or more of UV.
| 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.
Why ceramic only? Read ceramic vs. carbon window tint, or compare HITEK and 3M.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to tint a truck in Houston?
At Texas Tinted, ceramic truck tint starts at $249 for any pickup, whatever the make or cab size. The premium film lines cost more. Our instant quote prices your exact year, make and model.
What is the darkest legal tint for a truck in Texas?
The front side windows must let at least 25% of light through, film and glass together. The rear doors and back glass can be any shade as long as the truck has outside mirrors on both sides. On the windshield, tint is allowed only above the AS-1 line or in the top 5 inches.
Can you tint over factory privacy glass?
Yes. Film goes on the inside of the glass, so ceramic over factory privacy glass adds the heat rejection the glass doesn’t have, while barely changing the look.
Can you tint a sliding rear window?
Yes. We cut film to each panel of manual and power sliders so the window still opens, and we protect the defroster lines. Keep it closed for the first few days while the film cures.
Do you tint fleet trucks?
Yes. We tint company pickups and vans at your yard or office with mobile service, or in our shop, and can do several vehicles in one day. Call or text for a fleet quote.
How long does it take to tint a truck?
Most trucks take 1 to 3 hours. Removing old tint adds time.
Do you tint truck windshields?
Yes. We install clear heat-rejecting windshield film or a sun strip cut to the AS-1 line. See windshield heat film.
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.