Window Tinting in Kenner
Imagine you get into your car after it sat outside on a hot day. The seatbelt buckle burns your fingers. The steering wheel is too hot to touch. That happens all the time here in Kenner, doesn’t it?
The sun in Louisiana is no joke. It beats down on your car and makes every drive feel like a sauna session.
We think you should be comfortable when you drive. We have a simple fix that stops the heat before it even gets inside: window tinting in Kenner.
We are Armadillo Automotive, and we are right here in Kenner. We put the best tint on cars so you can drive cool and safe.
What is Car Window Tinting?
Window tint is a thin, special film that we put on the inside of your car’s glass.
Think of it like really strong sunglasses for your car. This film does three big things:
It blocks a lot of the heat.
It stops harmful sun rays (UV rays) from getting through.
It makes your car windows darker for privacy.
It’s a simple change that makes a huge difference in how your car feels every day.
Why Your Car Needs Tint in Kenner
People often ask us, “Is window tinting really worth the money here?” My answer is always a big, loud yes. In a city like Kenner, it’s almost a need, not just a want.
Beat the New Orleans Heat
The biggest reason to get tint is the heat. Our summers are long, and they are wet and hot. Regular car glass lets all that solar energy straight into your car.
Good tint film works like a shield. It bounces that energy away.
When you walk back to your car, the air inside is much cooler.
Your air conditioner does not have to work as hard.
This means your engine uses less gas to cool down the car.
It saves you money on gas and keeps you from sweating through your shirt before you get to work.
Stop the Fading and Damage Inside Your Car
The sun’s UV rays are bad for your skin, but they are also bad for your car’s inside.
The UV light from the sun slowly kills the color in your dashboard and seats. Over time, your nice leather or fabric starts to fade and crack.
Window tint blocks up to 99% of those UV rays. It protects your skin, and it helps your car’s inside stay looking new for many years. This is a smart way to keep your car’s value up.
More Privacy on the Road
Do you ever feel like everyone is looking into your car when you are stopped at a light? Or maybe you keep things in your back seat?
Window tint adds a layer of privacy. It makes it harder for people to see what is inside your car. This is good for your safety and keeps your stuff safer, too. When you drive through busy parts of town, like the French Quarter or the Central Business District (CBD), a little extra privacy is a good thing to have.
The Law for Window Tinting in Kenner
This is a really important topic. Louisiana has rules about how dark your window tinting can be. You do not want to get a ticket from the police for tint that is too dark. We always follow the law exactly, so you do not have to worry.
The law uses a number called VLT, which means “Visible Light Transmission.” This number tells you how much light the glass lets in. A lower number means darker tint.
For a regular sedan or coupe in Louisiana:
Front Side Windows: The VLT must be more than 40%. (It must let at least 40% of the light in).
Back Side Windows: The VLT must be more than 25%.
Rear Window: The VLT must be more than 12%.
The law uses a number called VLT, which means “Visible Light Transmission.” This number tells you how much light the glass lets in. A lower number means darker tint.
Note: SUVs and vans have slightly different rules for the back half of the car, which can be darker.
We have special tools to check the tint darkness to make sure your car is 100% legal when it drives off our lot. We know the Louisiana laws very well. We also know that some people in neighboring areas like Metairie or the West Bank might worry about local police rules, but the state law is what matters most, and we stick to it.
My Opinion: Never buy cheap tint that promises to be super dark but breaks the law. It’s not worth the fine. We use legal, high-quality films that still keep you very cool.
Types of Window Tint
Good, Better, Best
Dyed Film
This is a clean, simple tint option that gives your car an immediate privacy upgrade and a smooth, dark look. It is an excellent way to get that custom style you want for a very good price.
Carbon Film
Carbon film is a much better choice. It looks great—a nice matte black color that stays true. It has pieces of carbon in the film that actively block some of the heat. It is a solid choice for a good price, giving you a cool, non-reflective appearance. It will look good and keep your car cooler than stock glass.
Ceramic Tint
This is the top choice, especially for the kind of sun we get here. Ceramic tint has tiny ceramic particles in the film. These particles are amazing at blocking heat and infrared (IR) rays without being super dark.
Headlight Tinting in Kenner
Putting a light, smoky film on your headlights is a popular look. It gives your car a cool, custom style.
Style: It makes the front of your car look more aggressive or sporty.
Protection: It helps protect the plastic lens of your headlight from rocks and road dirt.
It is important to keep this film light enough so your headlights still shine bright and you can see the road clearly at night. Safety comes first.
Tail Light Tinting in Kenner
Tinting the tail lights is also a great way to change your car’s style. We use a film that is dark but still lets your brake lights shine through bright red.
We use special films that are made for tail lights.
We always make sure the turn signals and brake lights are easy to see for drivers behind you.
This is a simple way to get that custom look that makes your car stand out, whether you are driving down Canal Street or parking in Kenner.
Your Local Kenner Shop Serving Kenner
We are located right up the road in Kenner, Louisiana. We have been working on cars for over 20 years. We do not just do tint; we do powder coating, body work, and full car repairs. This means we are a shop that knows cars inside and out.
While our shop is in Kenner, we have customers drive to us from all over the New Orleans area because they trust our work.
We are a local business, and we think of our customers as our neighbors. We want to see you driving around cool and happy.
Common Asked Questions
For a full car of window tinting, we usually need about 2 to 4 hours. It depends on the car, but we work fast and we work well. We want you to get your car back as soon as possible.
No, you should not. The tint needs time to dry and stick to the glass. We tell all our customers to wait about 3 to 5 days before rolling down the windows. If you roll them down too fast, the tint can peel or bubble. It is a short wait for a long-lasting, cool result.
We can take it off! Taking old tint off is a job we do all the time. It is messy and takes time, but we remove the old film and the sticky glue before we put the new, good tint on.
