Service
Car window tinting
Hand-cut, heat-shrunk automotive film fitted in our Gorey workshop. Legal shades on the front, as dark as you like on the rear, and a finish that looks like it left the factory that way.
Heat rejection
Quality film reflects a large share of infrared energy, so the cabin stops behaving like a greenhouse and the air conditioning stops working flat out.
UV protection
Automotive film blocks effectively all UV, which is what fades dashboards, cracks trim and bleaches upholstery — and what burns arms on long drives.
Privacy and security
A dark rear set means nobody can see what is on the back seat or in the boot of an estate. It is the cheapest security upgrade on a car.
Glass retention
Film holds shattered glass together in an impact rather than letting it spray through the cabin.
What we fit
Rear set
Rear doors, quarter glass and rear screen. The most popular job — full privacy behind the driver, nothing regulated touched.
Front pair
Driver and passenger windows, kept inside the Irish 50% limit. Cuts glare on a commute without risking an NCT failure.
Full car
Front pair plus rear set, matched so the car reads as one job rather than two shades meeting at the B-pillar.
Van, jeep and crew cab
Rear glass blacked out for load security, cab glass kept legal. Priced on the SUV rate.
Old film removal
Purple, bubbled or peeling film stripped, adhesive cleaned off the glass, and the car re-tinted properly.
Every shade recommendation is made against the Irish limits — see what tint is legal in Ireland — and every price is agreed before work starts. Full breakdown on the pricing page, and finished cars in the portfolio. The glazing standards themselves come from the Road Safety Authority and are checked at the NCT.
Questions
Car window tinting questions, answered
The questions we are asked before nearly every booking. More in the full window tinting FAQ.
How much does car window tinting cost in Ireland?
At our Gorey workshop a set of two front windows starts at €90 on a three-door hatchback, €100 on a saloon and €110 on an SUV or jeep. Rear sets run from €140 and a full car (excluding the windscreen) from €190. Every figure is a fitted price including film, labour and warranty.
What is the difference between dyed, metallised and ceramic window film?
Dyed film mainly cuts glare and light and is the cheapest option. Metallised film adds real heat rejection but can interfere with some aerials and sensors. Ceramic film rejects the most infrared heat with no signal interference, which is why it costs more. We will tell you honestly which one your budget buys for your car.
Can you tint van, jeep and crew cab windows?
Yes. Rear and load-area glass on vans, jeeps and crew cabs can be blacked out completely for load security, while the cab glass is kept inside the Irish legal limits. Commercial vehicles are priced on the SUV rate.
Can you remove old or purple tint before fitting new film?
Yes. Old film is steamed and peeled, the adhesive is cleaned off the glass and the car is re-tinted properly. Tint removal is charged at €200, and rear screens are done carefully to protect the demister lines.
Is tinting the front windows legal in Ireland?
Only with a light film. Front side windows must still transmit at least 50% of light and the windscreen at least 65%. Glass behind the driver on a passenger car has no darkness limit, so most customers go legal up front and dark behind the driver.
How long does a window tinting job take?
Most cars are finished the same day — the front pair takes about an hour and a rear set two to three hours, with a full car or large SUV longer. Leave the windows up for 3 to 5 days afterwards while the film cures.
Do you offer mobile window tinting?
No. Every car is fitted indoors at the Gorey workshop in a clean, dust-controlled space, because film fitted outdoors picks up dust and contamination that shows up as specks under the glass.
Sources, and the rest of the site
Fitting is done at the Gorey workshop only. The sources below cover the Irish legal and NCT side of tinted glazing.
Official sources
- Road Safety Authority (RSA)
The State body responsible for vehicle standards and roadworthiness testing in Ireland.
- NCT — National Car Test
Official NCT information, including the visibility and glazing items an inspector checks.
- Citizens Information — vehicle standards
Plain-English summary of Irish motoring law and roadworthiness requirements.
- Irish Statute Book — Construction, Equipment and Use Regulations
The primary legislation setting light-transmission requirements for vehicle glazing.
On this site
- Prices by body type
- Irish tint law explained
- Frequently asked questions
- Finished cars in our portfolio
- Tinting advice on the blog
- Towns we cover
- Contact the workshop
- Book a fitting slot