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Lexus IS Window Tint in Sacramento
For a Lexus IS, Solar Gard VortexIR ceramic on the rear glass and side windows gives the clean, dark sport-sedan look owners want while cutting real heat. A light legal film goes on the front doors, with a strip at the top of the windshield.
The IS is the sportiest sedan in the Lexus lineup, and IS owners care about how their car looks as much as how it drives. We've tinted IS sedans at our Fulton Ave studio, and the most common request is a sleek, dark look on the rear glass with a front shade that stays legal.
Many IS drivers commute downtown or across town on Business 80 and park in open lots or garages. The low cabin and close glass mean sun on your arm and neck is more noticeable than in a larger car, so heat rejection matters as much as the shade. Owners of the higher-performance versions often want the tint to complement the car's aggressive styling without looking overdone.
Recommended film for the IS
For an IS, Solar Gard VortexIR is a strong choice; Solar Gard rates it at up to 88% infrared heat rejection with a deep black look that suits the car. HP Smoke Plus, our best seller, is a good alternative if budget matters. In California, front door glass must let in at least 70% of light, so it gets a light film; the windshield can carry a non-reflective strip on the top four inches; and the rear doors and back glass can be any shade with dual mirrors. Our ceramic window tint page has the details.
Solar Gard films for your IS
Choose your level.
Manufacturer ratings from Solar Gard. We'll confirm the right film and California-legal shades for your Lexus IS on your quote.
Real work
ISs we've tinted.
Windshield & auto glass
IS glass care.
Many recent IS model years include Lexus Safety System+, which uses a camera behind the windshield. A small chip can often be repaired before Sacramento's heat spreads it. If replacement is needed and your vehicle needs calibration after a replacement, we'll tell you before work begins and explain how it will be handled. Start with our windshield repair page.
FAQ
Lexus IS questions.
Can you get a dark look on an IS legally?
Yes, on the rear doors and back window, which can be any shade with dual mirrors. The front side windows must let in at least 70% of light in California.
Is the IS rear window difficult to tint?
It is steep and curved, so the film is heat-shaped before application. It's routine for an experienced installer.
Ceramic or HP Smoke Plus on an IS?
VortexIR ceramic is our top tier for heat; HP Smoke Plus gives a dependable smoke-grey look and over 99% UV protection at lower cost. We'll recommend the exact film and shade on your quote.
Services for your IS
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Your IS, tailored.
Tell us the year and trim and which windows you want done — we'll reply with Solar Gard film options and a clear price.