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Name: Mother's Window Tint
Address: 6025 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX, 78723, US
Telephone: 512-323-5325
Rating: 4.6

Notes from the North I-35 shop on Texas tint law, film, cost, how long it lasts, and homes and storefronts. Written by Jason Kimbler.

Texas laws

Window tint laws in Texas — what’s legal, what’s notTexas window tint law requires 25% or lighter on the front side glass, a limited windshield strip, and no mirror film. Mother's Window Tint meters the glass first.November 17th, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Front door glass of vehicles in TexasA 35% film on front door glass that already passes about 70% of the light lands near the Texas 25% line. There is no magic 25% film. Mother's Window Tint.January 19th, 2026. Jason Kimbler, owner

Window Tint Percentages Explained: What the Numbers Actually MeanVLT is the percentage of visible light a tint film lets through — not blocks. Learn how 35%, 20%, and 5% films work, why glass itself has a VLT, and what's legal in Texas.October 13th, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Picking a film

How Much Does Window Tint Cost in Austin?Window tinting in Austin typically runs a few hundred dollars depending on your vehicle and film type. Here's what to expect and why quality matters.November 3rd, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Ceramic Tint Cost by Vehicle TypeCeramic window tint pricing varies by vehicle — sedans, SUVs, and vans all cost different amounts. Here's what to expect in Austin.November 10th, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Does Window Tint Reduce AC Costs in Texas Summer?Window tint cuts AC costs in Texas summer — for cars, homes, and commercial buildings. Less heat through the glass means less energy spent cooling. Mother's Window Tint.October 27th, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Ceramic Windshield Tint for Texas HeatCeramic windshield tint blocks ninety-nine percent of UV (ultraviolet) and up to ninety percent of the IR (infrared heat). That is forty percent TSER (total solar energy rejected). Legal in Texas — Mother's Window Tint installs it daily.October 6th, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Best Window Tint for Tesla: Why Ceramic Film Is the Only Real AnswerCeramic window tint for Tesla blocks up to ninety-nine percent of UV (ultraviolet) and most IR (infrared heat). Mother's Window Tint specializes in ceramic film for Model 3, Y, S, X, and Cybertruck.October 20th, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

How to choose the right tint for your vehicleChoose ceramic, carbon, or metalized first, then how dark to go on a Texas vehicle. Heat rejection is not the same as darkness. Mother's Window Tint.November 24th, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Carbon, metalized, or ceramic: which window tint is right for your vehicleCarbon, metalized, and ceramic window tint all block 99% of UV (ultraviolet). Ceramic blocks the most IR (infrared heat). Mother's Window Tint installs all three, not cheap dyed film. They all cut glare.January 12th, 2026. Jason Kimbler, owner

What is privacy tint all about?Privacy tint stacks on factory glass that is already about 20% in the back. Five percent works in bright sun and looks different at night. Mother's Window Tint.December 15th, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

How long it lasts

How long does window tint last, and when should you replace itGood window tint lasts for years. Peeling and purple mean the film failed. A lifetime warranty covers auto and home film Mother's Window Tint installed.December 8th, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Why cheap tint jobs peel and bubbleCheap window tint peels and bubbles. Dust, weak adhesive, and Texas heat can lift a winter job by August. Mother's Window Tint installs film that does not fade.December 1st, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Clean tinted windows without ruining filmClean tinted windows with soap, water, and a microfiber cloth. Skip ammonia and razors. Mother's Window Tint tells you the day a wash is safe.January 26th, 2026. Jason Kimbler, owner

Homes and storefronts

Residential window tinting — heat, privacy, and the houseHome window tint blocks Texas heat on west and south glass without closing the view. It is house film, not the auto roll. Mother's Window Tint, Austin.December 22nd, 2025. Jason Kimbler, owner

Commercial window tinting — what a building actually needsCommercial window tint cuts glare and cooling load on offices and storefronts, with a 10-year warranty. Film for buildings, not the auto roll. Mother's Window Tint.January 5th, 2026. Jason Kimbler, owner

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“I got a remote start alarm, subwoofer and stereo installed and front windows tinted. Quick, thorough, professional, and amazing prices.”
Austin · Google

“I had my windows tinted and had a great experience from start to finish. Chris was professional and attentive. The tint looks amazing.”
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Directions

6025 N Interstate Hwy 35

Austin, TX 78723

North Austin, north of 51st Street, on the southeast corner of 290 East and I-35. Take exit 238A. The lot is in front of the building, on the I-35 frontage road.

Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

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