Champion Window Tinting provides ceramic window tinting in Cornelius, NC, to help reduce cabin heat and glare while blocking UV rays. Share your vehicle details and preferred window coverage in the form to get started.
Choose from four packages, each available in the Ceramic, Ceramic Plus or Ceramic Max tier. Packages can be combined in one visit, and the table below lists starting prices by vehicle class.
A focused option for drivers who want the sun cut at the seats they use most, or who plan to add the rear glass later. The pair goes on as one job.
A good fit for families and anyone who wants more shade and privacy for back-seat passengers. It can also finish a vehicle that already has tint on the front windows.
For owners who want the whole set done together with one matched look. The set is quoted in the tier you choose, so the finished vehicle stays consistent.
Because North Carolina limits windshield tint, our team confirms which film suits your windshield with you before booking. The check is done per vehicle, so no two windshields are assumed alike.
These are starting prices, set per vehicle when we quote.
| Package or class | Ceramic | Ceramic Plus | Ceramic Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Two Windows (every vehicle) | $200 | $225 | $250 |
| Rear Sides: Cars | $425 | $525 | $625 |
| Rear Sides: Trucks | $450 | $550 | $650 |
| Rear Sides: SUVs | $475 | $575 | $675 |
| Rear Sides: Vans | $525 | $625 | $725 |
| Full Car: Cars | $875 | $1,025 | $1,225 |
| Full Car: Trucks | $900 | $1,050 | $1,250 |
| Full Car: SUVs | $925 | $1,075 | $1,275 |
| Full Car: Vans | $975 | $1,125 | $1,325 |
| Full Windshield (every vehicle) | $275 | $300 | $325 |
| Moonroof add-on (every vehicle) | $175 | $200 | $275 |
| Tint removal | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Sides and rear (every class) | $275 |
| Windshield (every vehicle) | $100 |
Compare the three tiers by heat rejection first, then by the features each one carries.
Heat rejection up to:
70%
Heat rejection up to:
85%
Heat rejection up to:
98%
Champion Window Tinting is family-owned and operated, with owner John Arena overseeing installations. This hands-on approach helps maintain consistent standards across vehicles, from daily drivers to trucks and SUVs.
Since opening in 2001, the shop has built more than 25 years of hands-on experience with window film. Ask about your vehicle type and tinting needs to understand which options may suit your glass.
Membership in the International Window Film Association (IWFA) connects the shop with resources and guidance from the window film industry. These materials can help customers understand film options and evaluate installation quality.
Free quotes let you review package options, ceramic tint tiers, and available add-ons before booking. Starting prices are provided upfront so you can discuss the expected cost before deciding on your installation.
Your installer starts by looking over the glass you want covered and talking through the film, the shade and the windows. Questions about anything already on the glass are welcome before work begins.
If old film is on the glass, the installer lifts it with a razor scraper and works off the adhesive with a steamer or adhesive remover. Bare glass lets the new film sit flat, which is why this step comes before any cleaning.
Before any film touches the glass, the installer wets the window with slip solution and scrapes the surface with a hard card to release fine grit. Lint-free towels finish the job. A speck of dust trapped under the film cannot be wiped away later, so this step takes the time it needs.
Each window gets its own computer-cut pattern, so the film arrives sized to the glass before it is applied. The installer holds each cut piece against its window to confirm the fit before application, keeping the film clear of seals and the edge of the glass.
On curved glass, the installer uses a heat gun to shrink the film so it follows the contour of the window, then sets it with a squeegee in firm, even passes, working from the center out to push water and air toward the edges.
Before you collect the vehicle, the installer inspects each window under a bright inspection light for specks of dust, lifted edges and creases. You then get care instructions and the paperwork for your film, and you can ask about anything you notice.
10415 Bailey Road, STE F, Cornelius, North Carolina 28031, United States
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Pick a drop-off day that suits your week, and we will book the install. Front pair, rear glass, a full car or the windshield: tell us the combination and we will fit it into the schedule.
Charlotte-area solar radiation is much higher in June than December: NREL data compiled by NOAA report 1,990 Btu per square foot per day in June versus 710 in December. Ceramic window tint can help reduce solar heat and glare when summer sun hits your car’s glass.
DataUSA's 2024 summary shows 63.8% of Cornelius workers drive alone, 28.2% work from home, and households average two cars. Ceramic tint helps reduce heat and glare on commutes, while glass layout and driving habits help determine suitable coverage for each vehicle.
Cornelius grew from 24,866 residents in 2010 to an estimated 35,094 in 2025, and 69.5% of homes are owner-occupied. For drivers keeping vehicles long term, ceramic window tint can help reduce glare and UV exposure during years of everyday use and support cabin comfort.
North Carolina General Statute § 20-127 sets limits for window tint darkness, measured by Visible Light Transmission (VLT). Lower VLT means darker tint.
| Window | Legal Requirement |
|---|---|
| Windshield | Tint limited to the top 5 inches or the AS-1 line, whichever extends farther. Certain clear UV film is allowed. |
| Front Side Windows | At least 35% VLT; readings above 32% on an approved meter are presumed compliant. |
| Rear Side Windows | Generally 35% VLT minimum, with vehicle-specific exemptions. |
| Rear Window | Generally 35% VLT minimum, with vehicle-specific exemptions. |
Tint must be nonreflective, have no more than 20% reflectance, and cannot be red, yellow, or amber. Qualifying pickup trucks and minivans are exempt from certain limits on windows behind the driver.
We help you choose tint coverage that considers your vehicle and North Carolina requirements.
Not ready to book a day yet? Send the form and the shop will reply with a price you can think over.
Professional Window Tinting
Champion Window Tinting was first opened in 2001, perfecting the art and science behind installing window tint film packages on all types of vehicles AND commercial and residential properties. Additionally, Champion offers certified, high-quality ceramic coatings and flexible paint protection film products for various vehicle types. We are a member of the International Window Films Association, ensuring that our credentials are always top-tier for any customer that brings us their vehicle or has us come and install window tinting on their home or place of business.
Phone: (980) 399-5170
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 09:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
