Our automotive paint protection films utilize XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS, an industry-leading product made up of a combination of advanced elastomeric polymers. XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS’ special clear coat prevents the film installed in your vehicle from discoloring due to contamination and UV radiation. Additionally, this protective film heals itself from swirl marks and light scratches that your vehicle endures over time through ordinary washing and driving, and daily driving.
Our automotive window tint use XPEL PRIME XR PLUS, a high-quality nano-ceramic particle formulation that blocks 99% of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, and more than 98% of its heat and infrared radiation. The best part? It does it without metallic components that other products use – meaning there’s no disruption in radio, cell phone, or Bluetooth usage inside your vehicle.
Mark Customs specializes in the installation of automotive window tinting and protective film installation for clients in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Our experienced team is an authorized installer of XPEL brand products, including the XPEL Ultimate Plus paint protection film and PRIME XR Plus Automotive Window Film.
Legal Window Tint: While there are no federal laws governing windshield tint, Texas does have window film regulations. What level of tint Texas allows varies depending on which window (front sides, rear sides, rear, windshield, etc) you are referring to.
Window tint percentage is measured by visible light transmittance (VLT), or the amount of light passing through the windows. “Limo tint”, for example, has a 5 percent VLT.
Most new vehicles come with factory tint already installed. You must account for this whenever adding a new tint. This is done by multiplying the percentages. Check out our page on current tint laws in Texas.
Most manufacturer’s tint will be no darker than 70 percent VLT. So, if you already have an 80 percent VLT and add a 30 percent to it, you will arrive at a 24 percent VLT (.80 x .30 = .24).
Yes! It keeps your car looking newer for a longer period of time. That means less paint maintenance and a higher resale value on your vehicle. The paint protection film is practically invisible, has self-healing properties to keep swirls away, and includes a ten-year warranty. We can tell you what we’ve heard from our customers about how much they value XPEL paint protection film. You won’t be disappointed.
XPEL paint protection film carries a 10-year warranty against yellowing, cracking, peeling, staining, and hazing, covering both film and labor.
XPEL window film has a lifetime warranty on automotive and residential applications. Commercial jobs have a 10 year warranty.
With tinted windows, it’s important that your window cleaner is ammonia-free! A few good options are Invisible Glass, and Meguiar’s Glass Cleaner.
There are a few concerns to keep in mind:
Yes, it can! We can do this for you, or you can try doing it yourself. In order to safely remove PPF, you will need a heat source. A heat gun will work best, but you could also use a hairdryer or a steamer. The heat will soften the adhesive, enabling it to be safely removed. We do recommend you let a professional do the job.. give us a call before you attempt to do this job yourself.
No, window tint does not provide privacy at night. If you’re truly interested in full, nighttime privacy, without the use of shades or window coverings, a one-way mirror film with night vision is your only option. (this is not an option for cars, but is available for homes).